Jeffrey DeMunn facts for kids
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Jeffrey DeMunn
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DeMunn in 2014
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| Born | April 25, 1947 Buffalo, New York, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1972–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Jeffrey P. DeMunn (born April 25, 1947) is a talented American actor. He has worked in theater, movies, and television for many years. You might know him from his roles as Dale Horvath in the TV show The Walking Dead or as Charles Rhoades Sr. in Billions. He has also appeared in popular films like The Green Mile and The Mist.
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Early Life and Education
Jeffrey DeMunn was born in Buffalo, New York. His parents were Violet and James DeMunn. His stepmother was actress Betty Lutes DeMunn. He went to Union College and earned a degree in English.
Acting Career
Jeffrey DeMunn has had a long and successful acting career. He has performed in many plays, movies, and TV shows.
Starting in Theater
In 1970, Jeffrey moved to the United Kingdom to study acting. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. When he came back to the United States in 1972, he joined a Royal Shakespeare Company tour. He performed in famous plays like King Lear and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
After that, he acted in many plays in New York City. He was even nominated for a Tony Award in 1983 for his role in the play K2. He continued to perform on stage, including in Death of a Salesman in 2012.
Movie Roles
Jeffrey DeMunn has worked often with director Frank Darabont. Darabont cast him in several movies, including The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Majestic, and The Mist. He also appeared in the 1988 movie The Blob, which Darabont helped write.
In 1995, Jeffrey won an award for his acting in the TV movie Citizen X. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for this role. He has also narrated audiobooks for popular novels.
Television Appearances
Jeffrey DeMunn has been a guest star on many TV shows. Some of these include Kojak, Moonlighting, LA Law, and The West Wing. He also had a recurring role as Norman Rothenberg in the Law & Order series.
From 2010 to 2012, he played Dale Horvath in the popular TV show The Walking Dead. This show was also created by Frank Darabont. After The Walking Dead, he joined the cast of Mob City in 2013.
More recently, from 2016 to 2023, Jeffrey DeMunn starred in the Showtime series Billions. He played Chuck Rhoades Sr., the wealthy father of one of the main characters.
Personal Life
Jeffrey DeMunn married Ann Sekjaer in 1974, and they later divorced in 1995. He then married Kerry Leah in 2001.
Awards and Recognition
Jeffrey DeMunn has received several awards and nominations for his acting.
- In 1978, he won a Drama Desk Award for his role in the play A Prayer for My Daughter.
- He was nominated for a Tony Award in 1983 for his performance in K2.
- In 1995, he won a CableACE Award for his supporting role in the movie Citizen X. He was also nominated for an Emmy Award for the same role.
- In 2006, he won another Drama Desk Award for his part in the play Stuff Happens.
See also
In Spanish: Jeffrey DeMunn para niños
