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Wallace Shawn is an American actor known for his work in film and television. He is notable for his distinctive voice and presence in various entertainment projects throughout his career.
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- Total plays
- 702
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Key facts
- Born
- Wallace Michael Shawn , ( 1943-11-12 ) November 12, 1943 (age 82) , New York City , U.S.
- Alma mater
- Harvard University ( AB )
- Occupations
- Actor essayist writer
- Years active
- 1965–present
- Partner
- Deborah Eisenberg (1972–present)
- Father
- William Shawn
- Relatives
- Allen Shawn (brother)
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Wallace Michael Shawn (born November 12, 1943) is an American actor, essayist, and writer. He is known for playing Vizzini in The Princess Bride (1987), Mr. Hall in Clueless (1995), and Dr. John Sturgis in Young Sheldon (2017–2024), and for voicing Rex in the Toy Story franchise (1995–present).
Shawn also appeared in The Bostonians (1984), Prick Up Your Ears (1987), Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989), Vanya on 42nd Street (1994), The Haunted Mansion (2003), The Incredibles (2004), Southland Tales (2006), The Double (2013), and Marriage Story (2019). He appeared in six Woody Allen films including Manhattan (1979), Radio Days (1987), and Rifkin's Festival (2020). His television work includes recurring roles as Jeff Engels in The Cosby Show (1987–1991), Grand Nagus Zek in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–1999), Cyrus Rose in Gossip Girl (2008–2012), and Father Frank Ignatius in Evil (2022–2024).
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