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Austin Pendleton is a playwright, author and stage actor, born on March 27, 1940 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Austin Pendleton is 86 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Yale University.
My Take
Austin Pendleton is exactly the kind of artist I root for: the indispensable character man who never needs top billing. Across six decades and roles in everything from Catch-22 to My Cousin Vinny, he's been the texture that makes a scene believable. What fascinates me is the range behind the face, a Yale-trained playwright and director who understands a script from the inside out, which surely sharpens his instincts as an actor. Stars get the posters, but people like Pendleton hold films together. I have enormous respect for that kind of quiet, durable craftsmanship, still going strong into his eighties.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Austin Pendleton
- Name (Japanese)
- オースティン・ペンドルトン
- Reading
- おーすてぃん・ぺんどるとん
- Born
- March 27, 1940 (age 86)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- Warren, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- playwright / author / stage actor / television actor / theatre director
2. Background
- University
- Yale University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Austin Pendleton born?
Born March 27, 1940 (age 86).
Where is Austin Pendleton from?
Austin Pendleton is from Warren, Ohio, United States.
What does Austin Pendleton do?
Austin Pendleton works as playwright, author, stage actor, television actor, theatre director.
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