Richard Jenkins

Richard Jenkins

78 · Born: May 4, 1947

Personal Details

BornMay 4, 1947 DeKalb, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • Dale Stevens
  • Mary Elizabeth Wheeler Jenkins

Biography

Richard Jenkins, a renowned American actor and producer, came into this world on May 4, 1947, in the charming city of DeKalb, Illinois, USA. With a career spanning numerous decades, he has etched his name in the annals of Hollywood history, with standout performances in iconic films such as The Shape of Water (2017),The Visitor (2007),and Step Brothers (2008).

In his personal life, Jenkins has been married to the lovely Sharon R. Friedrick since August 23, 1969. The couple's union has been blessed with two children, adding to the joy and fulfillment that they have shared over the years.

Throughout his illustrious career, Richard Jenkins has consistently impressed audiences with his versatility, range, and dedication to his craft. His remarkable body of work serves as a testament to his enduring talent and passion for the art of acting.

Career

2024
IF
IF as Art Teacher (voice)
2021
Nightmare Alley
Nightmare Alley as Ezra Grindle
2020
LBJ
LBJ as Sen. Richard Russell
Kong: Skull Island
Kong: Skull Island as Senator Al Willis
Berlin Station
Berlin Station as Steven Frost
2016
The Hollars
The Hollars as Don Hollar
2015
Bone Tomahawk
Bone Tomahawk as Chicory
Spotlight
Spotlight as Richard Sipe (voice) (uncredited)
2014
God's Pocket
God's Pocket as Richard Shelburn
4 Minute Mile
4 Minute Mile as Coleman
Lullaby
Lullaby as Robert
Olive Kitteridge
Olive Kitteridge as Henry Kitteridge
2013
White House Down
White House Down as Raphelson
Turbo
Turbo as Bobby (voice)
A.C.O.D.
A.C.O.D. as Hugh
2012
The Cabin in the Woods
The Cabin in the Woods as Richard Sitterson
Jack Reacher
Jack Reacher as D.A. Alex Rodin
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts as Professor Peter Hoberg
2011
Hall Pass
Hall Pass as Coakley
The Rum Diary
The Rum Diary as Lotterman
Happythankyoumoreplease
Happythankyoumoreplease as Paul Gertmanian
2010
Norman
Norman as Doug Long
Eat Pray Love
Eat Pray Love as Richard
Dear John
Dear John as Mr. Tyree
Let Me In
Let Me In as The Father
Waiting for Forever
Waiting for Forever as Richard Twist
2008
Step Brothers
Step Brothers as Dr. Robert Doback
The Broken
The Broken as John McVey
The Tale of Despereaux
The Tale of Despereaux as Principal (voice)
2007
The Kingdom
The Kingdom as Robert Grace
The Visitor
The Visitor as Prof. Walter Vale
2005
Rumor Has It...
Rumor Has It... as Earl Huttinger
Fun with Dick and Jane
Fun with Dick and Jane as Frank Bascombe
North Country
North Country as Hank Aimes
Six Feet Under
Six Feet Under as Nathaniel Fisher
2004
I Heart Huckabees
I Heart Huckabees as Mr. Hooten (uncredited)
2003
The Core
The Core as Gen. Thomas Purcell
Intolerable Cruelty
Intolerable Cruelty as Freddy Bender
The Mudge Boy
The Mudge Boy as Edgar Mudge
2002
Sins of the Father
Sins of the Father as Bobby Frank Cherry
Changing Lanes
Changing Lanes as Walter Arnell
Stealing Harvard
Stealing Harvard as Honorable Judge Emmett Cook
2001
Say It Isn't So
Say It Isn't So as Walter Wingfield
2000
Me, Myself & Irene
Me, Myself & Irene as Agent Boshane
1999
The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad as Det. Bob Mothershed
Random Hearts
Random Hearts as Truman Trainor
Snow Falling on Cedars
Snow Falling on Cedars as Sheriff Art Moran
The Confession
The Confession as Cass O'Donnell
1998
The Impostors
The Impostors as Johnny Leguard (Frenchman)
There's Something About Mary
There's Something About Mary as Psychiatrist (uncredited)
1997
Eye of God
Eye of God as Willard Sprague
Absolute Power
Absolute Power as Michael McCarty
1996
Eddie
Eddie as Carl Zimmer
The Boys Next Door
The Boys Next Door as Bob Klemper
1994
Trapped in Paradise
Trapped in Paradise as Agent Shaddus Peyser
Wolf
Wolf as Detective Carl Bridger
Getting Out
Getting Out as Chaplain
It Could Happen to You
It Could Happen to You as C. Vernon Hale
1993
And the Band Played On
And the Band Played On as Dr. Marc Conant
Queen
Queen as Mr. Benson
1992
Afterburn
Afterburn as Acton Ryder
1990
Blue Steel
Blue Steel as Attorney Mel Dawson
Rising Son
Rising Son as Tommy
Challenger
Challenger as Gregory B. Jarvis
1989
Blaze
Blaze as Picayune
Sea of Love
Sea of Love as Gruber
Out on the Edge
Out on the Edge as Paul Evetts
Kojak: Fatal Flaw
Kojak: Fatal Flaw as Joel Litkin
1988
Little Nikita
Little Nikita as Richard Grant
Stealing Home
Stealing Home as Hank Chandler
Rachel River
Rachel River as Cordell
1987
Courtship
Courtship as Bobby Pate
1986
The Little Sister
The Little Sister as Roger Davis
The Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project as Radiation Controls Officer
1985
Silverado
Silverado as Kelly