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David Clennon (born May 10, 1943) [1] is an American actor. He is known for his portrayal of Miles Drentell in the ABC series thirtysomething and Once and Again, as well as his role as Palmer in the John Carpenter film The Thing. He has been frequently cast in films directed by Hal Ashby, Costa-Gavras and Jordan Walker-Pearlman .
Play trailer 2:30. Amigo Undead (2015) 6 Videos. 28 Photos. A tall, lean, sometimes bearded actor with a career lasting more than forty years, David Clennon is also a very vocal political agitator. In 1967, during the most savage years of U.S. aggression against Vietnam, Clennon turned in his Selective Service System identification card (a ...
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- Waukegan, Illinois, USA
- 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).
Feb 20, 2023 · David Clennon, who played Palmer in John Carpenter's sci-fi horror masterpiece The Thing, shares his theory on why the film struggled at the box office in 1982. He also reveals some deleted scenes that would have fleshed out the characters more.
Nov 7, 2018 · Actor David Clennon sat down to speak with us about an interesting film called Welcome to the Men's Group. Clennon has seen his fair share of things as an ac...
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David Clennon Biography (1943-) Born May 10, 1943, in Waukegan, IL; son of Cecil (an accountant) and Virginia (a homemaker) Clennon; married Perry Adelman (a writer and camera assistant), 1996; children: Daisy Virginia and Harry Francis (twins). Addresses: Agent: Writers & Artists Agency, 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 550, BeverlyHills, CA 90211.
