Born on January 5, 1959, in Urbana, Ohio, he is an American actor renowned for his deep voice and imposing presence. He gained fame for his role as the sadistic Captain Hadley in "The Shawshank Redemption" and for voicing Mr. Krabs in "SpongeBob SquarePants." His career spans film, television, and voice work in video games. With a commanding screen presence, he has appeared in projects like "Highlander," "Starship Troopers," and "Carnivàle." Off-screen, he is known for his philanthropic efforts.