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Anthony Heald
Anthony Heald
81 years (Aug 25, 1944)
New Rochelle, New York, USA
25 Movies
19 TV Shows

Anthony Heald

Known for
The Silence of the Lambs
Dr. Frederick Chilton
Alone
Robert
Deep Rising
Simon Canton
Red Dragon
Dr. Chilton
An American character actor from New York, a distinguished stage veteran with a gift for playing smooth, self-satisfied professionals. He is unforgettable as the oily Dr. Frederick Chilton in 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991), the asylum administrator who underestimates Hannibal Lecter. On television he had a long run as the principal on 'Boston Public'. A polished, Tony-nominated stage actor as well as a screen presence, he specializes in men whose surface courtesy masks vanity or weakness. A reliably precise American character player of stage and screen.
An American character actor from New York, a distinguished stage veteran with a gift for playing smooth, self-satisfied professionals. He is unforgettable as the oily Dr. Frederick Chilton in 'The Silence of the Lambs' (1991), the asylum administrator who underestimates Hannibal Lecter. On television he had a long run as the principal on 'Boston Public'. A polished, Tony-nominated stage actor as well as a screen presence, he specializes in men whose surface courtesy masks vanity or weakness. A reliably precise American character player of stage and screen.
Known for
The Silence of the Lambs
Dr. Frederick Chilton
Alone
Robert
Deep Rising
Simon Canton
Red Dragon
Dr. Chilton
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Alone
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A Man in Full
Judge Taylor · 4 episodes
★ 6.3
2024–
TV
Alone
Robert
★ 6.4
2020
Film
Monday Mornings
Mitch Tompkins · 4 episodes
★ 6.9
2013–
TV
Boston Legal
Judge Harvey Cooper · 8 episodes
★ 7.9
2005–2008
TV
Crossing Jordan
Attorney McBride · 1 episode
★ 7.2
2005–2006
TV
Accepted
Dean Van Horne
★ 6.5
2006
Film
X-Men: The Last Stand
FBI Mystique Interrogator
★ 6.4
2006
Film
NCIS
Guyman Purcell · 1 episode
★ 7.6
2004–2005
TV
The Closer
Howard Pierce · 1 episode
★ 7.9
2005–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Anthony Heald and where are they from?
Anthony Heald is 81 years old, born on August 25, 1944 in New Rochelle, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Anthony Heald?
Anthony Heald is best known for roles in The Silence of the Lambs, X-Men: The Last Stand, Red Dragon.
How many movies has Anthony Heald been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), Anthony Heald has appeared in 25 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Anthony Heald's first movie?
The career of Anthony Heald began with Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976).
What is Anthony Heald's most recent movie or series?
Anthony Heald's most recent release is A Man in Full, which premiered on May 2, 2024.
What TV shows has Anthony Heald appeared in?
On television, Anthony Heald has appeared in The X-Files, NCIS, Frasier, Law & Order.
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Anthony Heald
Anthony Heald
1944-08-25 · New Rochelle, New York, USA

An American actor known for portraying Hannibal Lecter's jail nemesis, Dr. Frederick Chilton in The Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon, and for playing assistant principal Scott Guber in David E. Kelley's Boston Public. He also had a recurring role as Judge Cooper on Kelley's The Practice and Boston Legal.

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