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My Take
To me, Scott Glenn is the kind of actor you trust the moment he enters the frame. He never chases the spotlight, yet his quiet, weathered intensity steadies every scene, whether as Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs or astronaut Alan Shepard in The Right Stuff. I suspect his background as a reporter and his military bearing feed that grounded authenticity. What I admire most is his longevity and discipline: a craftsman who serves the story rather than his own ego. In an industry obsessed with stars, Glenn is something rarer and, to my eyes, more valuable: a genuine character actor.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Scott Glenn
- Name (Japanese)
- スコット・グレン
- Reading
- すこっと・ぐれん
- Born
- January 26, 1941 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Snake
- Origin
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / military personnel / reporter / television actor
2. Background
- University
- College of William & Mary
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Scott Glenn born?
Born January 26, 1941 (age 85).
Where is Scott Glenn from?
Scott Glenn is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Scott Glenn do?
Scott Glenn works as film actor, actor, military personnel, reporter, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.