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Jeffrey DeMunn was born in Buffalo, New York, United States on April 25, 1947. Public records list Jeffrey DeMunn as a stage actor, television actor and film actor. The age as of 2026 is 79. Schooling on record includes Union College. Awards on record include CableACE Award (1995).
My Take
Jeffrey DeMunn is the kind of actor whose name you might not recall but whose face anchors a scene the moment he appears. His long partnership with Frank Darabont across The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist speaks to a quiet reliability that directors prize above flash. Trained on the stage and born in Buffalo in 1947, he brings a grounded, lived-in weight to every role. I admire performers like this far more than the headliners. He is a craftsman who serves the story rather than himself, and that earns my lasting respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeffrey DeMunn
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフリー・デマン
- Reading
- じぇふりー・でまん
- Born
- April 25, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
- Origin
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Union College
Awards & achievements
- 1995 CableACE Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Jeffrey DeMunn born?
Born April 25, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Jeffrey DeMunn from?
Jeffrey DeMunn is from Buffalo, New York, United States.
What does Jeffrey DeMunn do?
Jeffrey DeMunn works as actor, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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