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Stephen Lang Biography

Birth Name:Stephen Lang

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Holds an honorary doctorate in humane letters from Jacksonville University
Earned a degree in English literature from Swarthmore College in 1973
Married costume designer Kristina Watson in 1980
Made his Broadway debut as Harold Loman in "Death of a Salesman" in 1984
Frequently plays military officers and lawmen on television and in films, including such historical figures as Stonewall Jackson in "Gods and Generals" and George Pickett in "Gettysburg․"
Specialized in Shakespearean roles on stage, eventually branching out into more modern roles on and off Broadway
Served as an artist in residence at Northeastern University in 2011
Narrated "Road Rage," the audio book that combines "Duel" by Richard Matheson and "Throttle" by Stephen King
Was the co-artistic director of the "Actors Studio" from 2004 to 2006