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Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Film actor, Actor
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Birthplace
Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Yale School of Drama
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Biblical Hebrew (דּוד)
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David Clennon is known for acting.
Born in Waukegan, Illinois, United States (age 82).
2 awards including Primetime Emmy Award.
David Clennon has 42 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (42)
AWARDS (5)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
1993
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
1993
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Primetime Emmy Award
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Biography
David Clennon (born May 10, 1943) is an American actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of Miles Drentel in the ABC series Thirtysomething, a role he reprised on Once and Again.
Clennon was born in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of Virginia, a homemaker, and Cecil Clennon, an accountant. Clennon is well known for his political activism.
In 1980, David Clennon provided the voice for Admiral Motti in NPR's Star Wars The Original Radio Drama. He was a regular on the TV shows Almost Perfect, The Agency and Saved. Most recently, Clennon played Carl Sessick (a.k.a Carl the Watcher) on Ghost Whisperer.
In 1993 he won an Emmy award for his guest appearance on the series Dream On.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is David Clennon?
David Clennon is 82 years old, born on .
Where was David Clennon born?
David Clennon was born in Waukegan, Illinois, United States.
What movies or shows has David Clennon been in?
David Clennon has 42 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Thing (2018), Vacation (2015), Gone Girl (2014), Extraordinary Measures (2010), Hawaii Five-0 (2010).
What is David Clennon known for?
David Clennon is primarily known as an actor. David Clennon (born May 10, 1943) is an American actor perhaps best known for his portrayal of Miles Drentel in the ABC series Thirtysomething, a…
Where can I find more information about David Clennon?
You can find more about David Clennon on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
