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David Ogden Stiers Biography

Birth Name:David Allen Ogden Stiers

Birth Place:Peoria, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

  • A trained French horn player, he was made the resident conductor for the Newport Symphony Orchestra in Newport, Oregon
  • While starting out with his studies in acting, he was mentored by actor John Houseman
  • Was a classmate of film critic Roger Ebert in high school
  • Is frequently casts in features presented by director Woody Allen
  • Often takes on the role of figures who are in a position of authority
  • Did not learn how to drive a car until he was forced to obtain the skill in 1975 for his role on "Kojack․"

Awards

  • 1981Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series: nominated
  • 1982Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Variety or Music Series: nominated
  • 1984Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Special: nominated
  • 1993Grammy-Album of the Year: nominated
  • 2001Annie-Outstanding Individual Achievement for Voice Acting by a Male Performer in an Animated Television Production: nominated
  • 2009Impact Award-: winner