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David Clennon is a renowned actor with a career spanning over four decades. Born tall and lean, he often sports a beard, adding to his distinctive appearance. With a strong sense of moral and political convictions, Clennon has consistently followed his values throughout his career.
In the late 1960s, he turned in his Selective Service System identification card, a federal felony, and joined the draft resistance movement during the Vietnam War. His anti-war and anti-draft activities are documented in the book "Confronting the War Machine" by Michael Foley.
Clennon began his acting career on the stage, appearing in off-Broadway productions, regional theaters, and eventually on Broadway in Chekov's "The Cherry Orchard" in 1977. His breakthrough in film came with small roles in "The Way We Were" (1973) and "The Paper Chase" (1973),followed by more significant roles in "Bound for Glory" (1976),"Coming Home" (1978),and "Being There" (1979).
Throughout his career, Clennon has demonstrated versatility, taking on a wide range of roles, including working-class characters like Palmer in John Carpenter's "The Thing" (1982). He has worked with notable actors such as Jack Lemmon, Sissy Spacek, Meryl Streep, and Susan Sarandon.
On television, Clennon appeared in the drama "The Migrants" and the classic comedy "Barney Miller," as well as the acclaimed drama "thirtysomething" (1987),where he played the role of Miles Drentell.
In more recent years, Clennon has been a regular on the CBS series "The Agency" (2001),playing the role of Joshua Nankin, a computer and forgery expert. However, he publicly criticized the show for its pro-CIA slant and propaganda supporting George Bush's invasion of Iraq, which led to attacks from Sean Hannity, James Woods, and Dick Morris.
Clennon has appeared in films by renowned directors such as Hal Ashby and Costa-Gavras and lists among his favorite films "Being There," "Coming Home," "Go Tell the Spartans," "Missing," "Sweet Dreams," "Dos Crimenes," "Silver City," "Syriana," and "The Thing."
In 2019, Clennon refused to audition for the Netflix series "Hit and Run" due to its co-production with an Israeli company, which he considers a "racist, apartheid state." This decision reflects his commitment to standing up for his beliefs and values.
