David Clennon

Biography

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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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Known For

The Thing
The Thing
Being There
Being There
And the Band Played On
And the Band Played On
Original Sins
Original Sins
Star 80
Star 80
The Couch Trip
The Couch Trip
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains
Light Sleeper
Light Sleeper
The Paper Chase
The Paper Chase

Filmography

2025 The Sound
as Kurt
2023 Lars Shrike Walks the Night
as Richard Kendred
2020 The 11th Green
as Peaches
2019 Creepshow
as Calvin (segment "Doodles")
2016 The Men of Outpost 31
as Self
2016 Welcome to the Men's Group
as
2016 Dr. Del
as Mr. Stone
2015 Reversion
as Ciespy
2015 Vacation
as Harry Co-Pilot
2015 Amigo Undead
as Old Man Schumer
2014 Gone Girl
as Rand Elliott
2014 Farmed and Dangerous
as Bob Sears
2013 Ghost Phone
as Hamilton Pierce
2013 Mr. Jones
as The Curator
2013 House of Cards
as Ted Havemeyer
2011 J. Edgar
as Senator Friendly
2011 The Good Doctor
as Dr. Harbison
2010 Extraordinary Measures
as Dr. Renzler
2010 1945A
as General
2010 Breaking Out
as Boss