Damian Young

Damian Young is the kind of actor I always end up respecting more than the headline names. A Washington, D.C. native who built his reputation in Hal Hartley's indie films like Amateur and Simple Men, he's a working character actor in the truest sense, moving fluidly between stage, television and film. I value performers who quietly anchor scenes without demanding the spotlight, and longevity in this brutal industry speaks louder than any single role. He embodies the dependable craftsmanship that holds whole productions together, and that earns my admiration.

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Name (English)

Damian Young

Name (Japanese)

ダミアン・ヤング

Reading

だみあん・やんぐ

Born

October 27, 1961 (age 64)

Origin

Washington, D.C., United States

Occupation

television actor / film actor / actor / stage actor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Scorpio / Ox

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damian%20Young
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1898813

Tags

• television actor
• film actor
• actor

Last updated

September 25, 2026

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