David Strathairn

A capable character actor who got his start in indies directed by his old college buddy John Sayles, Strathairn has convincingly tackled a host of diverse roles, from an abusive pedophile (Dolores Cla...
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01/25/1949
San Francisco, CA
  • Watch A Sneak Peek of SyFy's 'Alphas'
    By: Eric Sundermann June 03, 2011 12:43pm EST
    It's kind of like X-Men, except not X-Men.
  • Cast Lines Up For 'Hemingway & Gellhorn' With Clive Owen and Nicole Kidman
    By: Eric Sundermann March 10, 2011 12:01pm EST
    Including that dude from Metallica who sued Napster.
  • 'The Tempest' Trailer Debuts
    By: Eric Sundermann October 05, 2010 12:21pm EST
    The Julie Taymor-directed Shakespeare adaptation hits theaters in December.
  • Mad Men, Modern Family win top Emmys
    By: WENN.com Source August 30, 2010 5:00am EST
    Hit U.S. drama Mad Men and comedy newcomer Modern Family were the toast of the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night (29Aug10), winning the evening's top honours.
  • David Strathairn In Talks To Lead Syfy's 'Alphas'
    By: Daniel Hubschman June 28, 2010 6:53am EST
    Acclaimed actor may make the switch to the small screen
  • Danes to play autism heroine Grandin in new biopic
    By: WENN.com Source January 05, 2010 4:00am EST
    British actress Julia Ormond is to play Claire Danes's mother in a new biopic about autism advocate Temple Grandin.
  • Redgrave ready for new movie
    By: WENN.com Source October 21, 2009 5:00am EST
    Vanessa Redgrave has signed on to star in The Whistleblower - her first acting job since the tragic death of her daughter Natasha Richardson.
  • The Uninvited Review
    By: Pete Hammond January 29, 2009 8:38pm EST
    The twists and turns in this nifty little psychological thriller will send chills down your spine and keep you guessing.
  • My Blueberry Nights Review
    By: Betsy Bozdech April 04, 2008 5:41am EST
    Wong Kar Wai's dreamy My Blueberry Nights boasts strong performances but ultimately feels more like a wistful character study than a heartfelt romance
  • The Spiderwick Chronicles Review
    By: Kit Bowen February 14, 2008 12:24pm EST
    The Spiderwick Chronicles hands us a new fantastical adventure to capture our imagination--and make us grab the edge of our seats. It’s definitely not for the youngest faint of heart.