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David Strathairn

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).

Filmography

2025
Zootopia 2

as Milton Lynxley (voice)

Movie
2025
A Little Prayer

as Bill

Movie
2022
Where the Crawdads Sing

as Tom Milton

Movie
2021
Nightmare Alley

as Pete

Movie
2021
Nomadland

as Dave

Movie
2019
Godzilla: King of the Monsters

as Admiral William Stenz

Movie
2017
Darkest Hour

as President Roosevelt (voice)

Movie
2014
Godzilla

as Admiral William Stenz

Movie
2012
Lincoln

as William Seward

Movie
2012
The Bourne Legacy

as Noah Vosen

Movie
2007
The Bourne Ultimatum

as Noah Vosen

Movie
1997
L.A. Confidential

as Pierce Patchett

Movie
1992
Sneakers

as Whistler

Movie
1986
At Close Range

as Tony Pine

Movie
1983
Silkwood

as Wesley

Movie
2024
A Man on the Inside

as Dr. Benjamin Cole

TV Show
2015
The Expanse

as Klaes Ashford

TV Show
2013
The Blacklist

as Peter Kotsiopulos

TV Show