Born on October 29, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, he is an acclaimed American actor known for his compelling performances. Rising to fame in the 1970s, he starred in iconic films like "Jaws," "Close Encounters of the Third Kind," and "The Goodbye Girl," for which he won an Academy Award. Renowned for his dynamic range, he continued to captivate audiences with roles in "Mr. Holland's Opus" and "American Graffiti." Beyond acting, he is an advocate for civic education and democracy.
THE APPRENTICESHIP OF DUDDY KRAVITZ
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz follows the ambitious and ruthless Duddy as he searches for success and admiration. Set in Montreal, Duddy will...
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a science fiction film that explores the theme of extraterrestrial life and human interaction with it. The story...
JAWS
Jaws, released in 1975, is a suspenseful thriller directed by Steven Spielberg. The film tells the story of a giant man-eating great white shark that...
MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS
Mr. Holland's Opus is a heartfelt drama that follows the life of Glenn Holland, a passionate musician and composer who reluctantly takes up a teaching...
THE CREW
The Crew is a 2000 American crime comedy film about four elderly ex-gangsters who plan one last heist in their Miami retirement home. As they try to...
AMERICAN GRAFFITI
American Graffiti is a coming-of-age film set in the early 1960s, following a group of teenagers on their last night before leaving for college. The...