David Strathairn

David Strathairn's biography

David Russell Strathairn is 73 years old film actor born at San Francisco. He was born on Wednesday 26th of January 1949. David is often nicknamed as David Russell Strathairn, David Strathairn. According to year of birth 1949 he belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 26th of January means he is Aquarius. Aquarius is an Airy sign. They are smart thinkers, social, communicative, independent and intelligent people.

David is native english speaker. He is white american. David is citizen of United States of America. David´s primary profession is to be film actor. You can know him also as television actor, stage actor, film producer. He is recently known as actor. David received Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male City of Hope in 1992

David Strathairn's family

David has 1 son.

David Strathairn's son: Tay Strathairn

David Strathairn's son's name is Tay Strathairn. He is known as actor. David´s son was born on Friday 31st of October 1980 in Los Angeles.

David Strathairn's schools

We found 3 schools David attended. Complete list of schools: Williams College, Redwood High School, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College.

Detailed informations about his schools

• Attended Williams College with director John Sayles, who regularly casts Straithairn in his films.

David Strathairn's career

His main focus is to be film actor. David is famous thanks to L.A. Confidential (1997).. You could see David also in City of Hope, Temple Grandin.

Is David Strathairn gay ?

He is known to be straight.

Awards and competitions

David Strathairn's Awards

• He received award for Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for work City of Hope in 1992
• David received award for Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for work Temple Grandin in 2010
• David received award for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for work Temple Grandin in 2010

David Strathairn's Nominations

• David was nominated for Academy Award for Best Actor for work Good Night, and Good Luck. in 2005
• David was nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for work City of Hope in 1992
• He was nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for work Passion Fish in 1993
• David was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for work L.A. Confidential in 1998
• He was nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for work Limbo in 2000
• David was nominated for Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture for work Good Night, and Good Luck. in 2005
• David was nominated for Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for work Good Night, and Good Luck. in 2005
• He was nominated for Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actor for work Good Night, and Good Luck. in 2005
• David was nominated for Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for work Good Night, and Good Luck. in 2006
• David was nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for work Good Night, and Good Luck. in 2006
• David was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for work Good Night, and Good Luck. in 2006
• David was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for work Good Night, and Good Luck. in 2006
• He was nominated for Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for work Temple Grandin in 2010
• David was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for work Temple Grandin in 2010
• He was nominated for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for work Hemingway & Gellhorn in 2012
• David was nominated for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for work Lincoln in 2013

David Strathairn's quotes

• Television and film are our libraries now, our history books.
• Artists, actors and performers are sometimes vilified for stepping outside of the workplace or using their work as a kind of bully pulpit.
• See also Other Works |  Publicity Listings |  Official Sites

David Strathairn's height, body shape, eye color

Lets describe how David Strathairn looks. We will focus on David´s height, body shape, eye color and hair color. David is tall as 5' 11½" (182 cm). Body build is slim. David´s eyes are tinted brown - dark. His hair is shade of salt and pepper.