Jeffrey DeMunn
Actor · Since 1980
Known for
An American character actor and a favourite of director Frank Darabont, appearing in his 'The Shawshank Redemption' (1994), 'The Green Mile' (1999) and 'The Mist' (2007). Born in Buffalo, Jeffrey DeMunn later reunited with Darabont as the level-headed Dale on the series 'The Walking Dead'. A veteran of stage and screen, he specialises in decent, weathered men and quiet authority figures. His unshowy, precise work has made him one of American film's most reliable supporting presences rather than a leading man.
Jeffrey DeMunn
Actor · Since 1980
44 Movies · 22 Series
Known for
An American character actor and a favourite of director Frank Darabont, appearing in his 'The Shawshank Redemption' (1994), 'The Green Mile' (1999) and 'The Mist' (2007). Born in Buffalo, Jeffrey DeMunn later reunited with Darabont as the level-headed Dale on the series 'The Walking Dead'. A veteran of stage and screen, he specialises in decent, weathered men and quiet authority figures. His unshowy, precise work has made him one of American film's most reliable supporting presences rather than a leading man.
Movies
Plays 1946 D.A.
The Shawshank Redemption
1994
Plays Harry Terwilliger
The Green Mile
1999
Plays Cosmetic Surgeon
Burn After Reading
2008
Plays Dan Miller
The Mist
2007
Plays Bronschweig
The X-Files
1998
Plays Captain Esteridge
The Hitcher
1986
Plays Sheriff Herb Geller
The Blob
1988
Plays Art Weissman
Hollywoodland
2006
Plays Brooks
Turbulence
1997
Plays Professor Ringold
Phenomenon
1996
Plays Mayer Jacobs
Newsies
1992
Plays Paul Wick
RocketMan
1997
Plays Dr. Sayer
Marshall
2017
Plays Mayor Ernie Cole
The Majestic
2001
Plays Dr. Harding
6 Souls
2010
Plays Bruce Di Palma
Night Sins
1997
Plays Dr. Dan Fairchild
Warning Sign
1985
Plays Harry Houdini
Ragtime
1981
Plays Bill
Adult Beginners
2014
Plays Clifford Odets
Frances
1982
Plays Flynn
Betrayed
1988
Plays Lee
Another Happy Day
2011
Plays Sam Lesser
Killer: A Journal of Murder
1996
Plays Rebecca's Father
Carousel
2026
Plays Doctor
Safe Passage
1994
Plays Philip Stadling
Christmas Evil
1980
Plays Georgie
Eyes of an Angel
1991
Plays Doctor Roberts
I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can
1982
Plays Joe
Resurrection
1980
Plays Eldon Tuck
Blaze
1989
Plays Sgt. Fernandez Correlli
The First Deadly Sin
1980
Plays Richard Kendrick
The Amaranth
2018
Plays Jake Yates
Harvest
1999
Plays Ricardo
Enormous Changes at the Last Minute
1983
Plays Daniel Cooper
Peacemaker
1989
Plays Bobby
Windy City
1984
Plays Walt
Halfway
2017
Plays Jake Marley
Ebbie
1995
Plays Rodgers Bowman
Cayman Went
2009
TV Shows
Plays Chuck Rhoades, Sr.
Billions
2016
Plays Dale Horvath
The Walking Dead
2010
Plays Norman Rothenberg
Law & Order
1990
Plays Hal Morrison
Mob City
2013
Plays Peter
American Playhouse
1982
Plays Adam
Mourning Becomes Electra
1978
Plays Max Brodkin
Divorce
2016
Plays Town Manager Robbie Beals
Storm of the Century
1999
Plays William Herndon
Lincoln
1988
Plays Horace
Empire Falls
2005
Plays Chief Justice Virgil Ryvlan
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Norman Rothenberg
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
2005
Plays Peter Reynolds
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Roger Clements
Moonlighting
1985
Plays Atty. Gordon Keene
The Practice
1997
Plays Treatment Center Doctor
ER
1994
Plays Peter
Chicago Fire
2012
Plays Kenneth Sean 'Ken' O'Neal
The West Wing
1999
Plays Dr. Adam Pike
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Neil Cramer
Dear John
1988
Plays Bob Spindler (segment "Kentucky Rye")
The Twilight Zone
1985
Plays Dr. Henry
The Affair
2014
Latest Trailers
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King on Screen
Full Filmography 66
Carousel
Rebecca's Father
2026
The 8th Year of the Emergency
Ed
2019
The Amaranth
Richard Kendrick
2018
Marshall
Dr. Sayer
2017
Halfway
Walt
2017
A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud.
The Man
2017
Divorce
Max Brodkin
2016Season 1
Billions
Chuck Rhoades, Sr.
2016–
The Affair
Dr. Henry
2014Season 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jeffrey DeMunn and where are they from?
Jeffrey DeMunn is 79 years old, born on April 25, 1947 in Buffalo, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jeffrey DeMunn?
Jeffrey DeMunn is best known for roles in The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Mist.
How many movies has Jeffrey DeMunn been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Jeffrey DeMunn has appeared in 44 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Jeffrey DeMunn's first movie?
The career of Jeffrey DeMunn began with The Last Tenant (1978).
What is Jeffrey DeMunn's most recent movie or series?
Jeffrey DeMunn's most recent release is Carousel, which premiered on January 22, 2026.
What TV shows has Jeffrey DeMunn appeared in?
On television, Jeffrey DeMunn has appeared in The Walking Dead, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Chicago Fire, Billions.
Jeffrey DeMunn
1947-04-25 · Buffalo, New York, USA
Jeffrey DeMunn (born April 25, 1947) is an American theatre, film and television actor. He is known as a favorite of director Frank Darabont, who has cast him in all four of his films, The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption, The Majestic and The Mist (he also appeared in the 1988 remake of The Blob, which Darabont co-wrote). He also has an extensive television résumé, appearing in shows such as Kojak, Law & Order, and two of its spin-offs, SVU and Trial by Jury.
He has been involved in more Stephen King adaptations than any other actor. He has acted in film adaptations of Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Mist and the T.V. miniseries Storm of the Century. He also narrated the audiobooks for Dreamcatcher and The Colorado Kid.
In 1995, he won a CableACE Award as Best Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries for his portrayal of serial killer Andrei Chikatilo in the HBO film Citizen X.