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David Clennon Biography

Birth Name:David Clennon

Birth Place:Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Received the 1999 Golden Satellite Award for his work in "From the Earth to the Moon․"
  • Spent a year in the Yale Drama School's professional acting company
  • Participated in various school stage productions while attending Notre Dame University
  • Often takes on the role of highly intelligent characters
  • Was offered a role in "Just Cause," but turned the part down due to his political beliefs
  • As an outspoken political activist, he spent several years in his youth protesting the Vietnam War

Awards

  • 1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 1991Q Award-Specialty Player: nominated
  • 1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 1999Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: winner
  • 2015COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
  • 2015GAFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated