G.D. Spradlin

G.D. Spradlin, with his unmistakable drawl and commanding presence, carved out a career playing the kind of slippery, corrupt officials who haunt American cinema. Born in 1920 and active until his death in 2011, Spradlin's voice alone could conjure a character's malevolent intent, whether as the smug judge in "Convoy" or the conniving lawyer in "The Conversation." His performances were marked by a sly intelligence and an ability to hint at deeper layers of moral decay with a mere glance or a raised eyebrow.