David Strathairn

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Summary

David Strathairn is an American actor known for character roles and for frequent collaborations with filmmaker John Sayles; his notable performances include Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, and Good Luck and J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer. His work often includes historical figures and stories about public life. He appeared in campaign material for Democratic candidates Kirsten Gillibrand and Barack Obama, and has warned that authoritarianism threatens the arts. No public statements on identity politics, DEI, or identity-based activism are on record.