Clancy Brown

Clancy Brown, born January 5, 1959, is an American actor with a career marked by authoritative and villainous roles since the 1980s. His filmography includes the brutish Sheriff Hadley in "The Shawshank Redemption" and the formidable Kurgan in "Highlander," while his television work ranges from the enigmatic Brother Justin Crowe in "Carnivàle" to the ruthless Jock Jeffcoat in "Billions." In animation, he has lent his voice to iconic characters like Lex Luthor and Mr. Krabs, alongside a diverse array of video game roles. Raised in the political sphere, Brown's lineage ties him to his grandfather, a former congressman, and his father, who led a family newspaper business until 2010.