Quick Facts
Born:
1947-04-25
Birthplace:
Buffalo, New York, USA
Credits:
109 Total Roles
Jeffrey DeMunn
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Biography
Jeffrey DeMunn (born April 25, 1947) is an American theatre, film and television actor. He is known as a favorite of director Frank Darabont, who has cast him in all four of his films, The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption, The Majestic and The Mist (he also appeared in the 1988 remake of The Blob, which Darabont co-wrote). He also has an extensive television résumé, appearing in shows such as Kojak, Law & Order, and two of its spin-offs, SVU and Trial by Jury.
He has been involved in more Stephen King adaptations than any other actor. He has acted in film adaptations of Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Mist and the T.V. miniseries Storm of the Century. He also narrated the audiobooks for Dreamcatcher and The Colorado Kid.
In 1995, he won a CableACE Award as Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for his portrayal of serial killer Andrei Chikatilo in the HBO film Citizen X.
He has been involved in more Stephen King adaptations than any other actor. He has acted in film adaptations of Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Mist and the T.V. miniseries Storm of the Century. He also narrated the audiobooks for Dreamcatcher and The Colorado Kid.
In 1995, he won a CableACE Award as Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for his portrayal of serial killer Andrei Chikatilo in the HBO film Citizen X.
Known For
The Shawshank Redemption
1946 D.A.
The Green Mile
Harry Terwilliger
The Walking Dead
Dale Horvath
The Mist
Dan Miller
Burn After Reading
Cosmetic Surgeon
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Senior ADA Charlie Phillips
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Chief Assistant DA Charlie Phillips
Chicago Fire
Peter
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Carousel MOVIE | Rebecca's Father |
| 2023 | King on Screen MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | The 8th Year of the Emergency MOVIE | Ed |
| 2018 | The Amaranth MOVIE | Richard Kendrick |
| 2018 | Who? MOVIE | Dale Horvath (Tv Series Footage) |
| 2017 | Marshall MOVIE | Dr. Sayer |
| 2017 | Cat Killer MOVIE | The Vet |
| 2017 | Halfway MOVIE | Walt |
| 2017 | A Tree a Rock a Cloud MOVIE | Old boy |
| 2016 | Divorce TV | Max Brodkin |