Quick Facts
Born:
1949-01-26
Birthplace:
San Francisco, California, USA
Credits:
153 Total Roles
David Strathairn
Acting
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Biography
David Russell Strathairn (born January 26, 1949) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of journalist Edward R. Murrow in the feature film Good Night, and Good Luck (2005), for which he was nominated for an Academy Award. He also starred in L.A. Confidential (1997), Godzilla (2014), and the Bourne franchise (2007–2012).
Strathairn appeared in supporting roles in many notable films such as A League of Their Own (1992), Sneakers (1992), The Firm (1993), The River Wild (1995), Lincoln (2012), Nomadland (2020), and Nightmare Alley (2021). He is a frequent collaborator with director John Sayles, who is a fellow graduate of Williams College.
On television, Strathairn is known for his recurring roles in The Sopranos (2004), Alphas (2011–2012), The Blacklist (2015–2016), Billions (2017–2019), and The Expanse (2018–2019). He received a Primetime Emmy Award win and a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance in the HBO television film Temple Grandin (2010).
Strathairn appeared in supporting roles in many notable films such as A League of Their Own (1992), Sneakers (1992), The Firm (1993), The River Wild (1995), Lincoln (2012), Nomadland (2020), and Nightmare Alley (2021). He is a frequent collaborator with director John Sayles, who is a fellow graduate of Williams College.
On television, Strathairn is known for his recurring roles in The Sopranos (2004), Alphas (2011–2012), The Blacklist (2015–2016), Billions (2017–2019), and The Expanse (2018–2019). He received a Primetime Emmy Award win and a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance in the HBO television film Temple Grandin (2010).
Known For
Godzilla
Admiral William Stenz
The Bourne Ultimatum
Noah Vosen
House
Nash
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Admiral William Stenz
The Bourne Legacy
Noah Vosen
Darkest Hour
President Roosevelt (voice)
L.A. Confidential
Pierce Patchett
Fracture
Joe Lobruto
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Stages MOVIE | Porter Gates |
| 2025 | This Ordinary Thing MOVIE | Self (voice) |
| 2025 | Zootopia 2 MOVIE | Milton Lynxley (voice) |
| 2025 | The Gettysburg Address MOVIE | Ralph Waldo Emerson (voice) |
| 2025 | A Little Prayer MOVIE | Bill |
| 2025 | The Luckiest Man in America MOVIE | Bill |
| 2025 | O Horizon MOVIE | Warren |
| 2024 | A Man on the Inside TV | Dr. Benjamin Cole |
| 2023 | Remember This MOVIE | Jan Karski |
| 2022 | Where the Crawdads Sing MOVIE | Tom Milton |