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Actor
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Playwright, Stage actor, Writer, Actor
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(Wednesday)
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United States
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English
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University School, HB Studio, Yale University
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Latin (Augustīnus)
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Austin Pendleton is known for acting.
Born in Warren, Ohio, USA (age 85).
Austin Pendleton has 43 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (43)
Biography
Austin Campbell Pendleton (born March 27, 1940) is an American actor, playwright, theatre director, and instructor.
Pendleton is known as a prolific character actor on the stage and screen, whose six-decade career has included roles in films including Catch-22 (1970); What's Up, Doc? (1972); The Front Page (1974); The Muppet Movie (1979), Short Circuit (1986); Mr. and Mrs. Bridge (1990); My Cousin Vinny (1992); Amistad (1997); A Beautiful Mind (2001), which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture nomination; and Finding Nemo (2003).
Pendleton received a Tony Award nomination for Best Direction of a Play for the Broadway revival of The Little Foxes in 1981. He has received two Drama Desk Award nominations and the recipient of a Special Drama Desk Award in 2007. He also received a Obie Award for Best Director for the 2011 off-Broadway revival of Three Sisters. Recent Broadway credits include Choir Boy in 2016 and The Minutes in 2022.
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How old is Austin Pendleton?
Austin Pendleton is 85 years old, born on .
Where was Austin Pendleton born?
Austin Pendleton was born in Warren, Ohio, USA.
What movies or shows has Austin Pendleton been in?
Austin Pendleton has 43 credits in our database. Notable titles include Magic Hour (2025), Sunset (2018), Omphalos (2018), Black Box (2013), Blind Company (2009).
What is Austin Pendleton known for?
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