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1. Biography of Scott Glenn
2. Early Life and Career
3. Rise to Fame
4. Later Career

Biography of Scott Glenn

Scott Glenn is an American actor known for his memorable roles in various films and television shows. Born on January 26, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Glenn considers himself to be of Irish and Native American descent, which is evident in his tall stature, lean figure, and sharply defined facial features.

Early Life and Career

Glenn grew up in a family with two brothers, Bonnie and Terry. As a child, he battled with a serious illness and spent a year confined to bed. Despite doctors' predictions that he would be crippled for life, Glenn found inspiration in Lord Byron's biography and resolved to overcome his illness. Through constant training and sheer willpower, he regained his mobility and became as active as his peers.

After completing high school, Glenn studied English at the College of William & Mary and later joined the Marine Corps, serving for three years. Following his military service, he worked as a reporter for an evening newspaper in Kenosha, Wisconsin. However, he soon realized that his classical English language skills were not suitable for writing sharp commentaries and lively dialogues. This realization led him to pursue acting courses.

Rise to Fame

Glenn found a passion for acting during his courses and decided to move to New York City in 1965 to attend the George Morrison Dramatic Studio. He began taking part in student productions and performing at the experimental theater club La MaMa. In 1965, he made his debut on Broadway in the play "The Impossible Years". During this time, he met ceramic artist Carol Schwartz, and to marry her, he converted to Judaism. They tied the knot in 1967 and have two adult daughters, Dakota Ann and Rio Elizabeth.

In 1968, Glenn joined The Actors Studio and started appearing in television shows. In 1970, he made his film debut as Tad Jacks in "The Baby Maker". He then moved to Los Angeles and took on small roles in movies and TV shows, including the TV series "Gargoyles". However, it was his portrayal of Captain Colby in Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now" in 1978 that made him realize he was tired of Hollywood. Glenn and his family relocated to Ketchum, Idaho, where he worked as a bartender, ranger, and occasionally performed in Seattle's theater scene.

But in 1980, Glenn received an offer from director James Bridges to star in the film "Urban Cowboy". His role as ex-convict Wes Hightower propelled him into stardom and changed his life. From then on, Glenn received invitations to play leading roles from numerous renowned directors. He portrayed astronaut Alan Shepard in "The Right Stuff" (1982), Gleekan Trismegistus in the gothic action film "The Keep" (1983), and other courageous characters. Within a span of ten years, Glenn played fourteen central roles and remained equally attractive in both "good" and "bad" guy roles.

Later Career

The 1990s marked the peak of Glenn's career. In 1990, he starred as Captain Mancuso in the film "The Hunt for Red October", which earned an Oscar for Best Sound Editing and three BAFTA nominations. His most iconic role came in the cult film "The Silence of the Lambs" (1992), the second installment in the Hannibal Lecter trilogy, which also includes "Red Dragon" and "Hannibal". Glenn portrayed Jack Crawford, the head of the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit. To prepare for the role, he listened to authentic audio recordings of murder scenes. This role propelled "The Silence of the Lambs" to win five Oscars and the Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.

Following Jack Crawford, Glenn played a wide range of diverse characters. He portrayed a ruthless gangster in "Night of the Running Man" (1995), Lloyd in the comedy "Extreme Measures" (1995), and Agent Barton in "Absolute Power" (1997). He also participated in two independent projects written by his daughter Dakota, playing Iggy in "Lesser Prophets" (1997) and Senor Gremar in the film "Larga distancia" (1998), where his second daughter Rio played the main character.

Glenn's notable television role was the central character in the thriller "A Killer in the Family" (1998). Currently, Glenn's filmography includes over a hundred works. Some of his recent notable roles include CIA Director Ezra Kramer in the "Bourne" series, appearing in "The Bourne Ultimatum" (2007) and "The Bourne Legacy" (2012), as well as Steve Grueber in "Freedom Writers" (2007). His final roles were Eugene Van Wingerdt in the film "Trigger" and Kevin Garvey Sr. in the sci-fi action movie "The Leftovers", both released in 2014. It was announced that several projects featuring Glenn, such as "Marvel's Daredevil" (playing the role of Stick, the main character's mentor) and "Grizzly", dedicated to wilderness adventures, are planned for release in 2015.