One of Strathairn’s most celebrated performances came in 2005 when he portrayed journalist Edward R. Murrow in George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck. His riveting portrayal earned him nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor.
In television, he was honored with a Primetime Emmy Award in 2010 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his role as Dr. Carlock in Temple Grandin. He also received a Satellite Award for the same performance.
Strathairn’s diverse filmography spans a variety of genres. Noteworthy credits include Eight Men Out, where he played baseball player Eddie Cicotte, the Shakespeare adaptation A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and acclaimed dramas such as Dolores Claiborne, Sneakers, Harrison’s Flowers, and the neo-noir classic L.A. Confidential.
He also portrayed the university president in the inspirational sports drama We Are Marshall, which tells the true story of the Marshall University football team's tragic 1970 plane crash and its subsequent rebuilding. Although Sophie Barthes is a noted director, this particular film was directed by McG (Joseph McGinty Nichol).
In addition to his film and television career, David Strathairn is an accomplished stage actor with over 30 theater performances to his credit. His theatrical résumé includes roles in Harold Pinter plays such as Hapgood, Ashes to Ashes, The Birthday Party, and Mountain Language. He has also performed with The Players, demonstrating his versatility across both classical and contemporary stage works.
In 2008, Strathairn lent his voice to a biographical video about Barack Obama, which was aired during the Democratic National Convention prior to then-Senator Obama’s formal acceptance speech. His participation highlighted his interest in social and political causes.
David Strathairn has been married to Logan Goodman, a nurse, since 1980. The couple resides near Poughkeepsie, New York, and has two sons. Known for his discretion and down-to-earth lifestyle, he maintains a relatively private personal life. As of recent estimates, David Strathairn has a net worth of approximately $8 million. He stands at 6 feet tall.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 26 Jan, 1949 |
| Age: | 71 yrs |
| Occupations: | Film actor Television actor Stage actor Film producer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | San Francisco |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
