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David Clennon is an American actor who has appeared in films, TV shows and theater. He is known for his roles in The Thing, thirtysomething, The Right Stuff and more.
David Clennon is a versatile and vocal actor who has appeared in films by Hal Ashby and Costa-Gavras, and TV shows like thirtysomething and The Agency. He is also a political agitator who has refused roles that promote war, torture, or racism, and has been arrested for civil disobedience.
- January 1, 1
- 1.85 m
- Waukegan, Illinois, USA
Feb 20, 2023 · The actor who played Palmer in John Carpenter's sci-fi horror classic shares his theory on why the film flopped at the box office in 1982. He also reveals some deleted scenes that would have fleshed out the characters more.
- Mel Harris (Hope Murdoch Steadman) Mel Harris was a relative newcomer when she was cast as Hope Murdoch Steadman, a dissatisfied stay-at-home mom with dreams of being a writer.
- Ken Olin (Michael Steadman) Before thirtysomething, Ken Olin made memorable impressions with his swarthy good looks in single-season stints on Hill Street Blues and Falcon Crest.
- Timothy Busfield (Elliot Weston) Timothy Busfield had already had major recurring roles on Reggie and Trapper John, M.D. when he took on the role of Elliot Weston, a graphic designer who works with and is friends with Michael and Hope Steadman.
- Polly Draper (Ellyn Warren) Polly Draper first caught Hollywood's eye with her portrayal of thirtysomething's Ellyn Warren, Hope Steadman's childhood friend and a career politician with a rocky love life.
David Clennon is an American actor known for his roles in Thirtysomething, The Thing, Gone Girl and more. Learn about his life, career, awards and activism from The Movie Database (TMDB).
Jan 26, 2009 · Watch David Clennon, who plays Detective Rhodes in David Fincher's "Gone Girl", talk about the film at its world premiere at the 52nd New York Film Festival. Learn more about the film, the cast and the director in the video description.
David Clennon, playing the character Palmer, is the oddball of the group and recites the memorable line: “You gotta be fuckin’ kidding,” as he watches the Thing use a decapitated head sprouting insect-like legs as it tries to escape.
