Richard Dale Jenkins, a renowned American actor, embarked on his acting journey in the realm of theater at the esteemed Trinity Repertory Company, eventually making his film debut in 1974. Throughout the 1980s and beyond, Jenkins has consistently worked in film and television, primarily in supporting roles. It wasn't until the early 2000s that he landed a significant role, taking on the character of Nathaniel Fisher, the deceased patriarch, in the HBO funeral drama series Six Feet Under, which aired from 2001 to 2005.
Jenkins has also appeared in notable films such as Burn After Reading (2008),Step Brothers (2008),Let Me In (2010),Jack Reacher (2012),and The Cabin in the Woods (2012). His impressive repertoire has earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the drama film The Visitor (2007).
Jenkins's outstanding performances have also garnered him accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for his work in the limited drama series Olive Kitteridge (2014). Furthermore, his portrayal in the fantasy drama film The Shape of Water (2017) earned him Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor.
