Clancy Brown
American actor and voice actor
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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January 5th, 1988 38 years ago
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January 5th, 1990 36 years ago
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January 5th, 2004 22 years ago
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