Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

85 · Born: Mar 27, 1940

Personal Details

BornMar 27, 1940 Warren, Ohio, USA
Parents
  • Frances Jane Manchester
  • Emlen Thorn Pendleton
Relatives
  • Hugh Alexander Pendleton (Sibling)
  • Margaret MacGregor Pendleton (Sibling)

Biography

Austin Pendleton, a renowned actor, was born on March 27, 1940, in Warren, Ohio, to his loving parents, Frances and Thorn Pendleton. He later went on to pursue his academic endeavors at Yale University, where he acquired a solid foundation in the arts. Following his academic achievements, Pendleton became an integral part of the esteemed Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, contributing to numerous productions as an ensemble member.

Career

2025
Magic Hour
Magic Hour as Joseph
2022
5-25-77
5-25-77 as Herb Lightman
2021
The Mimic
The Mimic as The Driver
Our Father
Our Father as Jerry
2020
Paint
Paint as Professor Jacob Winston
2019
The Sound of Silence
The Sound of Silence as Robert Feinway
2018
Sunset
Sunset as Julian
2016
Finding Dory
Finding Dory as Gurgle (voice)
2014
The Mend
The Mend as Earl
She's Funny That Way
She's Funny That Way as Judge Pendergast
2013
Hair Brained
Hair Brained as Dapper Man
Black Box
Black Box as William Peters
2012
Game Change
Game Change as Senator Joe Lieberman
2007
2006
Raising Flagg
Raising Flagg as Gus Falk
Dirty Work
Dirty Work as Julian
2004
Strip Search
Strip Search as James Perley
Christmas with the Kranks
Christmas with the Kranks as Umbrella Santa / Marty
Piccadilly Jim
Piccadilly Jim as Peter Pett
2003
Uptown Girls
Uptown Girls as Mr. McConkey
Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo as Gurgle (voice)
2002
Manna from Heaven
Manna from Heaven as Two-Digit Doyle
Wishcraft
Wishcraft as Mr. Turner
A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind as Thomas King
The Concert for New York City
The Concert for New York City as Austin Pendleton film buff
2000
Broke Even
Broke Even as Archie
The Acting Class
The Acting Class as Bobby Austin
Homicide: The Movie
Homicide: The Movie as George Griscom
1999
Joe the King
Joe the King as Winston
Men of Means
Men of Means as Jerry Trask
The 4th Floor
The 4th Floor as Albert Collins
1998
Sue
Sue as Bob
Oz
Oz as William Giles
Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street as Dr. George Griscom
1997
The Fanatics
The Fanatics as Eugene Cleft
Trial and Error
Trial and Error as Judge Paul Z. Graff
Amistad
Amistad as Professor Gibbs
Sgt. Bilko
Sgt. Bilko as MAJ Ebersole
The Associate
The Associate as Aesop Franklin
The Proprietor
The Proprietor as Willy Kunst
Two Much
Two Much as Dr. Huffeyer
1994
Great Performances
Great Performances as Max (archive footage)
Greedy
Greedy as Hotel Clerk
1993
Mr. Nanny
Mr. Nanny as Alex Mason, Sr.
Rain Without Thunder
Rain Without Thunder as Catholic Priest
My Boyfriend's Back
My Boyfriend's Back as Dr. Bronson
1992
My Cousin Vinny
My Cousin Vinny as John Gibbons
Four Eyes and Six-Guns
Four Eyes and Six-Guns as Moustached Passenger
1991
1990
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge as Mr. Gadbury
1987
Hello Again
Hello Again as Junior Lacey
1986
Short Circuit
Short Circuit as Howard Marner
Off Beat
Off Beat as Gun Shop Salesman
1985
My Man Adam
My Man Adam as Mr. Greenhut
1984
Talk to Me
Talk to Me as Richard Patterson
1980
First Family
First Family as Dr. Alexander Grade
Simon
Simon as Dr. Carl Becker
1976
The Great Texas Dynamite Chase
The Great Texas Dynamite Chase as Fancy Car Man (uncredited)
1974
The Front Page
The Front Page as Earl Williams
1972
What's Up, Doc?
What's Up, Doc? as Frederick Larrabee
1970
Catch-22
Catch-22 as Lt. Col. Moodus
1968
Skidoo
Skidoo as Fred the Professor
Petulia
Petulia as Intern (uncredited)