David Ogden Stiers
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 AwardWinner