Biography
Born in Summitville, Indiana. A 1976 graduate of Butler University, he honed his acting skills at Christian Theological Seminary Reportory Theater at Butler. He was active in many Indiana venues including The Brown County Playhouse, The Black Curtain Dinner Theatre, and Starlight Musicals. Moved to New York and then Hollywood. His biggest break was his appearance in "Brubaker" where he became friends with Robert Redford. This led to his role in "The Natural."
Filmography
all 24
Movies 20
TV Shows 4
self 1
Henry Downs
Forgotten (2022)
Movie
Himself
Ultra Violet Vengeance: The Talent & Technicians of X-Ray (2022)
Movie
Cub
Q-4: Dream Corporation (2018)
Movie
Creedy
Supernatural (2005)
TV
6.61
Roger (segment 'Buenos Dias')
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1998)
TV
6
Det. Morgan
Trial by Fire (1995)
Movie
Rudy Karlotts
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One (1992)
Movie
Talbot
Rage and Honor (1992)
Movie
7
Officer Trimble
Alligator 2: The Mutation (1991)
Movie
Brent Moconnochie
Tune in Tomorrow... (1990)
Movie
Mickey
Let's Get Harry (1986)
Movie
Trooper Hapscomb
The Hitcher (1986)
Movie
5.33
Jim Bowie
Amazing Stories (1985)
TV
5.33
John Olsen
The Natural (1984)
Movie
5.38
Henry Burrage
The Bostonians (1984)
Movie
(uncredited)
Dagger Eyes (1983)
Movie
Corky
In the Custody of Strangers (1982)
Movie
Jack
Hospital Massacre (1981)
Movie
Motorcycle Cop
The Postman Always Rings Twice (1981)
Movie
Deputy Dave
Ruckus (1981)
Movie
Zaranska
Brubaker (1980)
Movie
6
Jerry
Tourist Trap (1979)
Movie
5
Mr. Sanchez
End of the World (1977)
Movie
'Truman'
M*A*S*H (1972)
TV
5.65
Ratings
Average 5.61
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1972
1981
1986
1986
2022
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GenderMale
Birthday1957-12-23 (66 years old)
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