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Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown

105 titles Acting Jan 05, 1959 Urbana, Ohio, USA

Clarence John "Clancy" Brown III, born on January 5, 1959, in Urbana, Ohio, is a versatile American actor renowned for his compelling performances in film and television since the 1980s. Often recognized for his portrayal of formidable antagonists and authoritative figures, Brown's career boasts a diverse array of roles.

He gained early attention as Rawhide in the cult classic *The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension* (1984) and delivered a memorable performance as the Kurgan in *Highlander* (1986). His filmography includes standout roles such as Capt. Byron Hadley in *The Shawshank Redemption* (1994), Sgt. Charles Zim in *Starship Troopers* (1997), and Surtur in *Thor: Ragnarok* (2017). More recently, he appeared as Stanley Thomas in *Promising Young Woman* (2020) and the Harbinger in *John Wick: Chapter 4* (2023).

On the small screen, Brown has portrayed notable characters such as Brother Justin Crowe in HBO's *Carnivàle* (2003–2005) and Waylon "Jock" Jeffcoat in Showtime's *Billions* (2018–2019, 2023). He also took on the role of Kurt Caldwell in *Dexter: New Blood* (2021–2022) and will feature as Sal Maroni in the upcoming series, *The Penguin* (2024).

In the realm of animation, Brown is celebrated for voicing Lex Luthor in the DC Animated Universe and Mr. Krabs on *SpongeBob SquarePants*, among other roles like Long Feng in *Avatar: The Last Airbender* and Savage Opress in *Star Wars: The Clone Wars*. Additionally, he has lent his voice to characters in video games, including Doctor Neo Cortex in the *Crash Bandico

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