Clancy Brown
American actor and voice actor
Born
January 5th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor and voice actor started career in the 1980s, gaining attention for roles in both film and television. Played the character of Captain Byron Hadley in 'The Shawshank Redemption', which has become a cultural touchstone. Voiced numerous characters in animated series, notably Lex Luthor in 'Batman: The Animated Series' and Mr. Krabs in 'SpongeBob SquarePants'. Active in various genres, showcasing versatility across different media platforms.
Played Captain Byron Hadley in 'The Shawshank Redemption'
Voiced Mr. Krabs in 'SpongeBob SquarePants'
Voiced Lex Luthor in 'Batman: The Animated Series'
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