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Jeffrey DeMunn

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Biography

Jeffrey DeMunn (born April 25, 1947) is an American theatre, film and television actor. He is known as a favorite of director Frank Darabont, who has cast him in all four of his films, The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption, The Majestic and The Mist (he also appeared in the 1988 remake of The Blob, which Darabont co-wrote). He also has an extensive television résumé, appearing in shows such as Kojak, Law & Order, and two of its spin-offs, SVU and Trial by Jury. He has been involved in more Stephen King adaptations than any other actor. He has acted in film adaptations of Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Mist and the T.V. miniseries Storm of the Century. He also narrated the audiobooks for Dreamcatcher and The Colorado Kid. In 1995, he won a CableACE Award as Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for his portrayal of serial killer Andrei Chikatilo in the HBO film Citizen X.

Notable films

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Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

The Shawshank Redemption

As 1946 D.A.

The Hitcher

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Frances

Appears in a KinoChain journey

The Green Mile

As Harry Terwilliger

The Mist

As Dan Miller

Burn After Reading

As Cosmetic Surgeon

The X-Files

As Bronschweig

Storm of the Century

As Town Manager Robbie Beals

Chains

KinoChain journeys

Public chains that pass through their films — or name them as a bridge.

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Neon Fog and the Long Way Home

From Thief's rain-slicked streets to Drive's neon avenues, a journey through neo-noir night drives where every turn tests the driver's moral compass.

8 films

Double Trouble

From the Academy's rare double nods to the performances that earned them, this chain celebrates actors who competed against themselves in a single awards season...

8 films

Rewinding the Reel: How VHS Championed British Independents

From Thatcher's Britain to the video shop era, discover how VHS gave gritty, daring British films a second life and a devoted audience.

9 films

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