Biography
Who is Crispin Glover?
Early life and family background
Crispin Glover was born in New York City on April 20, 1964. His father is the actor Bruce Glover, and his mother is Marion Elizabeth Lillian Krachey. He moved to Los Angeles with his family when he was five years old. His parents chose his name based on the Saint Crispin's Day speech from the play Henry V by William Shakespeare.
During his childhood, he attended the Mirman School from the first through ninth grades. He later attended Venice High School for his 10th and 11th grades. He completed his secondary education at Beverly Hills High School, graduating in 1982.
Acting career and famous roles
He began acting professionally at age 13. His first role was playing Friedrich von Trapp in a theatre production of The Sound of Music alongside Florence Henderson. Throughout his teenage years, he appeared in sitcoms such as Happy Days and Family Ties. His first film role was in My Tutor in 1983, followed quickly by appearances in Teachers and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter.
His most well-known early role was George McFly in the 1985 film Back to the Future. Following this success, he appeared in films like River's Edge, Wild at Heart, and The Doors, where he portrayed Andy Warhol. In the 2000s, he took on mainstream roles, including the Thin Man in Charlie's Angels and its sequel, as well as roles in Willard, Beowulf, and Hot Tub Time Machine. From 2017 to 2021, he played Mr. World in the television series American Gods. He also appeared as the title character in the episode Pickman's Model for the Netflix series Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities in 2022.
Filmmaking and independent projects
Crispin Glover has directed several independent films. His feature directorial debut was the 2005 film What Is It?, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. This film is part of a trilogy he created. The second film in the series, It Is Fine! Everything Is Fine., was written by Steven C. Stewart and co-directed by David Brothers. He also directed and produced No! YOU'RE WRONG. Or: Spooky Action at a Distance, which was filmed on his property in the Czech Republic and finished in 2018.
Unlike traditional studio films, these projects often do not receive wide theatrical releases. Instead, he tours with the films, holding screenings at various theatres and venues globally. He has also authored several books, including Rat Catching and Oak-Mot, which he incorporates into his live stage presentations known as the Big Slide Show.
Birthday and age
Crispin Glover was born on April 20, 1964, which makes Crispin 62 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Crispin shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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