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Anthony Heald

Anthony Heald

Possessing an air of smug authority that isn't without a slight sense of self-conscious humor, actor Anthony Heald's supporting roles in such films as The Silence of the Lambs and Deep Rising have found him mastering the art of the overconfident character who audiences instinctively sense (often rightly so) will receive his comeuppance before the end credits roll. Born Philip Anthony Mair Heald in New Rochelle, NY, the aspiring actor with a keen eye for detail sought higher education at Michigan State University following graduation from New York's Massapequa High School. It was during his tenure at Michigan State that Heald became involved with a street theater troupe, honing his skills while simultaneously developing a unique style that he would continue to develop in the decade that followed. Making the leap to the big screen with a supporting role in the 1983 drama Silkwood, Heald also impressed small-screen viewers with occasional roles in Miami Vice, Tales From the Dark Side, and later, Cheers. Of course, it was feature films that provided the most exposure for Heald, though, his role as Dr. Frederick Chilton in The Silence of the Lambs offering the ideal celluloid personification of the actor's nervous confidence. Supporting roles in such high-profile releases as Searching for Bobby Fischer, The Pelican Brief, The Client, and 8MM kept Heald in the public eye throughout the 1990s, and with his role as buttoned-down Assistant Principal Scott Guber in the popular 2000 series Boston Public, Heald seemed to hit his stride on the small screen. On the high-school comedy drama, Heald embued his straight-laced, officious, authoritarian character with a surprising degree of sympathy, making Mr. Gruber somewhat more endearing than would be expected. In 2002, Heald reprised his role as Dr. Frederick Chilton in Red Dragon, the second sequel -- actually a prequel -- to The Silence of the Lambs. Though Boston Public would close its doors in 2004, Heald continued to act in addition to providing vocal work on a number of talking books. In 2006 Heald helmed the clichéd part of the unctuous Dean of the rival college in the comedy Accepted, as well as appearing in the third installment of the popular X-Men franchise. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide


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Anthony Heald Trivia

When was Anthony Heald born?
Anthony Heald was born on August 25, 1944

Who did Anthony Heald portray in Deep Rising?
Anthony Heald was Simon Canton in Deep Rising

Who did Anthony Heald portray in The Silence of the Lambs?
Anthony Heald was Dr. Frederick Chilton in The Silence of the Lambs

Who did Anthony Heald play in 8MM?
Anthony Heald was Longdale in 8MM

Who did Anthony Heald portray in Bushwhacked?
Anthony Heald was Bragdon in Bushwhacked

Who did Anthony Heald play in Proof of Life?
Anthony Heald was Ted Fellner in Proof of Life

Who did Anthony Heald play in Outrageous Fortune?
Anthony Heald was Weldon in Outrageous Fortune

What role did Anthony Heald portray in Red Dragon?
Anthony Heald played Dr. Chilton in Red Dragon

Who did Anthony Heald play in Whispers in the Dark?
Anthony Heald was Paul in Whispers in the Dark

Who did Anthony Heald portray in The Client?
Anthony Heald was Trumann in The Client

Who did Anthony Heald play in Accepted?
Anthony Heald was Dean Van Horne in Accepted

Who did Anthony Heald play in X-Men: The Last Stand?
Anthony Heald was FBI Mystique Interrogator in X-Men: The Last Stand

What role did Anthony Heald play in A Time to Kill?
Anthony Heald played Dr. Rodeheaver in A Time to Kill

Who did Anthony Heald portray in Kiss of Death?
Anthony Heald was Jack Gold, the Lawyer in Kiss of Death

Who did Anthony Heald play in Searching for Bobby Fischer?
Anthony Heald was Fighting Patient in Searching for Bobby Fischer

Who did Anthony Heald play in The Ballad of Little Jo?
Anthony Heald was Mr. Henry Grey in The Ballad of Little Jo

What role did Anthony Heald portray in The Pelican Brief?
Anthony Heald played Marty Velmano in The Pelican Brief

Who did Anthony Heald portray in Teachers?
Anthony Heald was Narc in Teachers

Who did Anthony Heald portray in The Super?
Anthony Heald was Ron Nessim in The Super

Who did Anthony Heald play in Silkwood?
Anthony Heald was 2nd Union Meeting Doctor in Silkwood

Who did Anthony Heald portray in Postcards from the Edge?
Anthony Heald was George Lazan in Postcards from the Edge


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