
Richard Jenkins
Born
1947-05-04
Place of birth
DeKalb, Illinois, USA
Biography
Richard Dale Jenkins (born May 4, 1947) is an American actor. Jenkins began his acting career in theater at the Trinity Repertory Company and later made his film debut in 1974. He has worked steadily in film and television since the 1980s, mostly in supporting roles. His first major role did not come until the early 2000s, when he portrayed the deceased patriarch Nathaniel Fisher on the HBO funeral drama series Six Feet Under (2001–2005). He is also known for his roles in the films Burn After Reading (2008), Step Brothers (2008), Let Me In (2010), Jack Reacher (2012), and The Cabin in the Wood...
Known for

The Shape of Water
Giles

Kong: Skull Island
Senator Al Willis

Spotlight
Richard Sipe (voice) (uncredited)

The Cabin in the Woods
Richard Sitterson

Friends with Benefits
Mr. Harper

Jack Reacher
D.A. Alex Rodin

There's Something About Mary
Psychiatrist (uncredited)

Burn After Reading
Ted

White House Down
Raphelson

Dear John
Mr. Tyree

Me, Myself & Irene
Agent Boshane

Turbo
Bobby (voice)

Step Brothers
Dr. Robert Doback

Nightmare Alley
Ezra Grindle

Cheaper by the Dozen
Shake