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David Strathairn

David Strathairn

Actor · born 26 January 1949 · San Francisco, California, USA

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.

Where to start: Temple Grandin (2010).

As actor 129

TV shows 17

Frequently asked questions

What is the best David Strathairn movie?

By viewer score, Temple Grandin (2010) at 7.9/10.

What are David Strathairn’s most popular movies?

Godzilla, The Bourne Ultimatum, Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

How many movies has David Strathairn made?

129 films on TMDB, 129 as actor.

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