Michael Stuhlbarg

Born:July 5, 1968

Place of Birth:Long Beach, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Michael Stuhlbarg, born on July 5, 1968, is a versatile American actor known for his exceptional talent in portraying a wide range of characters in film, television, and theatre. Throughout his career, he has garnered critical acclaim and recognition, earning nominations for prestigious awards such as Primetime Emmy Awards, Tony Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.

One of Stuhlbarg's standout performances that propelled him to fame was his role as the troubled university professor Larry Gopnik in the Coen Brothers' dark comedy film "A Serious Man" in 2009. Since then, he has showcased his acting prowess by embodying various real-life figures on screen, including George Yeaman in "Lincoln," Lew Wasserman in "Hitchcock," and Andy Hertzfeld in "Steve Jobs."

Stuhlbarg's impressive filmography also includes memorable roles in acclaimed movies such as "Call Me by Your Name," "The Shape of Water," and "Arrival." He has demonstrated his versatility by seamlessly transitioning between different genres and characters, showcasing his depth as a character actor.

In addition to his success in film, Stuhlbarg has made significant contributions to television, delivering compelling performances in series like "Boardwalk Empire," "The Looming Tower," and "Dopesick." His portrayal of complex characters has earned him nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards, highlighting his ability to captivate audiences with his nuanced acting.

On the stage, Stuhlbarg has showcased his talent in various productions, including his acclaimed performance in Martin McDonagh's "The Pillowman," which earned him a Drama Desk Award and a Tony Award nomination. His dedication to his craft and his ability to bring characters to life have solidified his reputation as a respected and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry.

Notably, Stuhlbarg also ventured into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, portraying Nicodemus West in "Doctor Strange" and its sequel "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," showcasing his versatility by taking on roles in blockbuster franchises.

With his remarkable performances across film, television, and theatre, Michael Stuhlbarg continues to captivate audiences with his talent, versatility, and commitment to his craft. His contributions to the entertainment industry have left a lasting impact, cementing his status as a revered character actor beloved by audiences and critics alike.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Dr. Nic West

2022

Doctor Strange, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.

Arrival

Agent Halpern

2016

Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.

Doctor Strange

Dr. Nicodemus West

2016

After his career is destroyed, a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.

Call Me by Your Name

Mr. Perlman

2017

In 1980s Italy, a relationship begins between seventeen-year-old teenage Elio and the older adult man hired as his father's research assistant.

The Instigators

Mr. Besegai

2024

Rory and Cobby are unlikely partners thrown together for a heist. But when it goes awry, they team up to outrun police, backward bureaucrats, and a vengeful crime boss.

Men in Black 3

Griffin

2012

Agents J and K are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him - secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.

Hugo

René Tabard

2011

Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father. Accompanied by the goddaughter of an embittered toy merchant, Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and find a place he can call home.

The Shape of Water

Dr. Robert Hoffstetler

2017

An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.

Lincoln

George Yeaman

2012

The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

The Post

Abe Rosenthal

2017

A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.

Steve Jobs

Andy Hertzfeld

2015

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.

Bones and All

Jake

2022

Abandoned by her father, a young woman embarks on a thousand-mile odyssey through the backroads of America where she meets a disenfranchised drifter. But despite their best efforts, all roads lead back to their terrifying pasts and to a final stand that will determine whether their love can survive their otherness.

Body of Lies

Ferris' Attorney

2008

The CIA’s hunt is on for the mastermind of a wave of terrorist attacks. Roger Ferris is the agency’s man on the ground, moving from place to place, scrambling to stay ahead of ever-shifting events. An eye in the sky – a satellite link – watches Ferris. At the other end of that real-time link is the CIA’s Ed Hoffman, strategizing events from thousands of miles away. And as Ferris nears the target, he discovers trust can be just as dangerous as it is necessary for survival.

Miss Sloane

Pat Connors

2016

An ambitious lobbyist faces off against the powerful gun lobby in an attempt to pass gun control legislation.

Seven Psychopaths

Tommy

2012

A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu.

Pawn Sacrifice

Paul Marshall

2015

American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky.

A Serious Man

Larry Gopnik

2009

It is 1967, and Larry Gopnik, a physics professor at a quiet Midwestern university, has just been informed by his wife Judith that she is leaving him. She has fallen in love with one of his more pompous acquaintances Sy Ableman.

Trumbo

Edward G. Robinson

2015

The career of screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is halted by a witch hunt in the late 1940s when he defies the anti-communist HUAC committee and is blacklisted.

Blue Jasmine

Dr. Flicker

2013

After experiencing a traumatic misfortune, Jasmine French, a wealthy woman from New York, moves to San Francisco to live with her foster sister Ginger and the firm purpose of getting a new life, but she will be haunted by anxiety and memories of the past.