Poll Suggestion: Acting Gems - The Second Row Genius

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Breumaster, For your consideration: Paxton Whitehead Francis Edward Paxton Whitehead https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0925717/bio/ Paxton Whitehead, born in England in 1937, had a prolific acting career spanning stage and screen. He began with the Royal Shakespeare Company and made his Broadway debut in 1962. Notably, he directed the Shaw Festival, significantly elevating its status. Whitehead's Broadway roles included "Camelot," earning him a Tony nomination. He also appeared in numerous television shows, such as "Friends" and "Frasier." His career included much regional theater work, and he was known for his comedic timing. He passed away in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of versatile performances. or https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paxton_Whitehead Francis Edward Paxton Whitehead (17 October 1937 – 16 June 2023) was an English actor and theatre director. He was nominated for a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his performance as Pellinore in the 1980 revival of Camelot. Whitehead had many Broadway roles. He was also known for his film roles and for his many guest appearances on several U.S. television shows: he portrayed Bernard Thatch on The West Wing, and in the 1990s often appeared in recurring and guest roles on major sitcoms, such as Frasier, Caroline in the City, Ellen, 3rd Rock from the Sun, The Drew Carey Show, Mad About You, and Friends. Please note: I am a big fan of Paxton Whitehead and wrote his IMDb biography and most of his Wikipedia biography. The above is a summary of his biography. Unfortunately, I never had a chance to meet him before he died in 2023.

FYI, otter did a similar poll, but I suppose there could be a Part 2. Dan's pick was already in otter's poll: https://www.imdb.com/poll/Cmb_gJgvwKo/

Breumaster, Since Paxton Whitehead is not available: For your consideration: Jason Butler Harner https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0124798/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Butler_Harner Harner is best known for: Changeling https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249007/ In Changeling in December 2007, he played Gordon Stewart Northcott, a serial killer responsible for the Wineville Chicken Coop murders. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wineville_Chicken_Coop_murders Ozark https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5071412/ Agent Roy Petty Ray Donovan https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249007/ Varick Strauss Scandal https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1837576/ Ian McLeod/Ian Woods