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Richard Jenkins

A seasoned actor with a career spanning decades, Richard Jenkins navigates the complexities of fame, identity, and legacy as he confronts the pressures of an industry that often overlooks those who play the quiet roles.

Born

May 4, 1947

From

DeKalb, Illinois, USA

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Decades active

Awards

In short · Acting since 1985, 5 decades active, 104 credits, 1 Primetime Emmy Award win.

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Biography

Richard Dale Jenkins (born May 4, 1947) is an American actor. He began his acting career in theater at the Trinity Repertory Company and made his film debut in 1974. He has worked steadily in film and television since the 1980s, primarily in supporting roles. His first major role came in the early 2000s, when he portrayed the deceased patriarch Nathaniel Fisher on the HBO funeral drama series *Six Feet Under* (2001–2005). He is also known for his roles in the films *Burn After Reading* (2008), *Step Brothers* (2008), *Let Me In* (2010), *Jack Reacher* (2012), and *The Cabin in the Woods* (2012).

Jenkins was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for the drama film *The Visitor* (2007). He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for the limited drama series *Olive Kitteridge* (2014). For his performance in the fantasy drama film *The Shape of Water* (2017), Jenkins received Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor.

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