Clancy Brown

**Clarence John Brown III**, popularly known as **Clancy Brown**, is an iconic and acclaimed American actor. Born on January 5, 1959, in Urbana, Ohio, Brown has had a prolific career in film and television since the 1980s. He is often cast in villainous and authoritative roles that showcase his unique acting prowess. He has starred in an impressive range of film roles like that of Rawhide in 'The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension' (1984), the Kurgan in 'Highlander' (1986), and Capt. Byron Hadley in 'The Shawshank Redemption' (1994). His prowess extends to animation as well, having voiced Lex Luthor in the DC Animated Universe and Mr. Krabs on 'SpongeBob SquarePants'. He also voices Doctor Neo Cortex and Uka Uka in the 'Crash Bandicoot' franchise. Clancy's talent has also shone in TV series like HBO's Carnivàle and Showtime series 'Dexter: New Blood'. As impressive as his career is his legacy off the screens. Clancy was born into an accomplished family. His father managed the Brown Publishing Company, initiated by Clancy's grandfather, Congressman Clarence J. Brown. Away from the screens, Clancy has been happily married to Jeanne Johnson since 1993, and they share two children together. His enriching career, family legacy, and personal life make for a captivating narrative of an illustrious life dedicated to the arts.