Michael Stewart Stuhlbarg, a renowned American actor, was born on July 5, 1968. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the troubled university professor Larry Gopnik in the 2009 dark comedy film A Serious Man, directed by the acclaimed filmmaking duo Joel and Ethan Coen.
Throughout his illustrious career, Stuhlbarg has appeared in numerous films and television series, bringing to life a diverse array of real-life figures. Some of his notable roles include George Yeaman in the 2012 historical drama Lincoln, Lew Wasserman in the 2012 biographical thriller Hitchcock, Andy Hertzfeld in the 2015 biographical drama Steve Jobs, Edward G. Robinson in the 2015 biographical drama Trumbo, Abe Rosenthal in the 2017 historical drama The Post, Stanley Edgar Hyman in the 2020 biographical drama Shirley, Arnold Rothstein in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire (2010-2013),Richard A. Clarke in the 2018 miniseries The Looming Tower, and Richard Sackler in the 2021 miniseries Dopesick.
Stuhlbarg's performance in The Looming Tower earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. In addition to his film work, Stuhlbarg has also had notable supporting roles in the 2011 science fiction film Hugo, the 2012 science fiction film Men in Black 3, the 2013 drama film Blue Jasmine, the 2014 biographical drama film Pawn Sacrifice, the 2016 science fiction film Arrival, and the 2016 superhero film Doctor Strange.
Furthermore, Stuhlbarg has appeared in the third season of the anthology television series Fargo (2017) and has had a recurring role on the Showtime series Your Honor (2020-present).
In 2017, Stuhlbarg appeared in the films Call Me by Your Name, The Shape of Water, and The Post, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. For his role in Call Me By Your Name, Stuhlbarg received multiple film critics' award nominations in the supporting actor category.
On stage, Stuhlbarg has acted in numerous productions, including the 2005 debut of The Pillowman on Broadway, for which he won a Drama Desk Award and received a Tony Award nomination.
