Clancy Brown

American actor and voice actor

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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