Who is David Strathairn?

David Strathairn is an American actor known for his leading roles on stage and screen. He has often portrayed historical figures such as Edward R. Murrow in "Good Night , and Good Luck" and John Dos Passos in HBO's "Hemingway & Gellhorn". Strathairn was born on January 26 , 1949 in San Francisco, California. He has a prolific body of work, having appeared in a variety of films and television shows throughout his career. He has also collaborated extensively with friend and director John Sayles.