Harve Presnell
Harve Presnell (September 14, 1933 – June 30, 2009) was an American actor and singer. He began his career in the mid 1950s as a classical baritone, singing with orchestras and opera companies throughout the United States. His career reoriented away from classical music to musical theatre in 1960 after Meredith Willson cast him in the lead role of his new Broadway musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown. His portrayal of "Leadville Johnny" was a resounding success and he reprised the role in the 196
Presnell went on to star in a few more films during the 1960s, but by the early 1970s that aspect of his career came to a standstill. From 1970 to 1995 he mostly worked as a musical theatre performer on Broadway, the West End, and in touring productions out of New York. In his early 60s, Presnell saw a resurgence in his movie career which lasted until his death. He portrayed character roles in films like Fargo (1996), Saving Private Ryan (1998), and Flags of Our Fathers (2006). He also appeared on television as Mr. Parker in The Pretender and Lew Staziak in Andy Barker, P.I.. He had recurring roles on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and Dawson's Creek.
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Born
Sep 14, 1933
Modesto, California, USA
Died
Jun 30, 2009
Known For
Acting
Movies
34 acting
0 crew
Popularity
1.2
Known For
Fargo
1996
as Wade Gustafson
Saving Private Ryan
1998
as General Marshall
Old School
2003
as Mr. Springbrook
The Family Man
2000
as Big Ed
Patch Adams
1998
as Dean Anderson
Face/Off
1997
as Victor Lazarro
Mr. Deeds
2002
as Preston Blake
Evan Almighty
2007
as Congressman Burrows
Flags of Our Fathers
2006
as Dave Severance
The Legend of Bagger Vance
2000
as John Invergordon
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