Richard Jenkins
by Jacki Garfinkel
Role: Professor Walter Vale in The Visitor
Age: 61
How he got here: Richard got his start in a television movie Feasting with Panthers when he was in his twenties. After getting more movie roles, like in The Witches of Eastwick, Richard began to often collaborate with both the Farrely Brothers and the Coen Brothers.
Who he has to thank: Alan Ball, the creator of Six Feet Under. Though Richard's character died in the first episode of the show, he was brought back frequently throughout the series and is best known for that role.
Awards so far: SAG award
NEXT : Frank Langella 
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