Birthday: January 26, 2049
One of the more underrated actors in Hollywood, tall, soft-spoken David Straithairn has earned almost consistent critical appreciation for his work in a number of films, most notably his many collaborations with director John Sayles. Born in San Francisco on January 26, 1949, Straithairn gained an entrance into acting via his days at Williams College. It was there that he met fellow ...more- 2006
- London Film Critics Association
- Best Actor
- Good Night, and Good Luck.
- nom
- 2005
- Venice International Film Festival
- Best Actor
- Good Night, and Good Luck.
- win
- 2005
- Independent Spirit Awards
- Best Actor
- Good Night, and Good Luck.
- nom
- 2005
- Hollywood Foreign Press Association
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
- Good Night, and Good Luck.
- nom
- 2005
- Chicago Film Critics Association
- Best Actor
- Good Night, and Good Luck.
- nom
- 2009
- American Experience: The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer
- J. Robert Oppenheimer
- 2009
- The Uninvited
- Steven
- 2008
- Cold Souls
- Dr. Flintstein
- 2008
- The Spiderwick Chronicles
- Arthur Spiderwick
- 2007
- The Bourne Ultimatum
- Noah Vosen
- 2006
- The Sensation of Sight
- Producer
















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