Bill Irwin

Biography

Born 04/11/1950

Rubber-bodied actor/clown who works in film and TV but is primarily renowned for his vaudeville inspired performance art in which he performs silent comedy in old-fashioned baggy attire. Irwin studied classical acting at Oberlin College and clowning at the famed Ringling Brothers' and Barnum &...
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Awards

  • In 2005, received Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
  • In 1999, received Special Tony Award for Live Theatrical Presentation
  • In 1993, received OBIE Award for Performance

Highlights

  • In 2009, Will co-star in Roundabout Theatre Company’s upcoming Broadway production of Samuel Beckett’s "Waiting for Godot"
  • In 2008, Appeared as Anne Hathaway's father in "Rachel Getting Married"
  • In 2006, Co-starred in M. Night Shyamalan's "Lady in the Water" with Bryce Dallas Howard and Paul Giamatti

Family & Companions

  • Family: Has two younger siblings

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