Jack Thibeau (born January 14, 1941) is an American former film and television actor best known for playing the prisoner Clarence Anglin in the 1979 film Escape from Alcatraz. During his career, he frequently appeared in other movies that starred Clint Eastwood, such as Any Which Way You Can (1980), Sudden Impact (1983), and City Heat (1984).
Jack Thibeau | |
|---|---|
 Thibeau in 1985 | |
| Born | January 14, 1941 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1975–1993 |
Thibeau also played a number of characters in such films as 48 Hrs. (1982), The Hitcher (1986), Lethal Weapon (1987), and Action Jackson (1988). In addition Thibeau also appeared on such TV-series as Miami Vice, Sledge Hammer![1] and The Untouchables where he co-starred as Bugs Moran in a recurring role.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Apocalypse Now | Soldier In Trench | |
| 1979 | Escape From Alcatraz | Clarence Anglin | Co-Starring |
| 1979 | 1941 | Stilwell Aide | |
| 1980 | Any Which Way You Can | Head Muscle | |
| 1981 | Ms. 45 | Man In Bar | |
| 1981 | Honky Tonk Freeway | Conventioneer | |
| 1982 | Tex | Coach Jackson | |
| 1982 | 48 Hrs. | Detective | |
| 1983 | Blood Feud | Stanton | |
| 1983 | Sudden Impact | Kruger | |
| 1984 | City Heat | Garage Soldier | |
| 1985 | Kids Don't Tell | Donny | |
| 1985 | Love Lives On | Mike Carver | |
| 1985 | Warning Sign | Pisarczyk | |
| 1985 | Streets of Justice | 'Zero' McKenzie | |
| 1986 | The Hitcher | Trooper Prestone | |
| 1987 | Lethal Weapon | Sergeant Rick McCaskey | |
| 1987 | Cherry 2000 | Stubby Man | |
| 1988 | Action Jackson | Detective Kotterwell | |
| 1991 | Murder 101 | Officer (Roadblock) |
Television (selected)
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | The Streets of San Francisco | Ralph Cooper | |
| 1984 | Remington Steele | Kelly Stiles | |
| 1985 | Hardcastle and McCormick | Unknown | |
| 1985 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Joseph Pugh | |
| 1985 | Robert Kennedy and His Times | Clyde Tolson | TV Mini-Series |
| 1985 | Scarecrow and Mrs. King | Benedict | |
| 1985 | James A. Michener's Space | Captain Penscott | TV Mini-Series |
| 1986 | Miami Vice | Lieutenant Ray Gilmore | Writer/Actor |
| 1986 | North and South: Book II | Mr. Morgan | TV Mini-Series |
| 1986 | Sledge Hammer! | John Kogan | |
| 1987 | Matlock | Tommy O'Keefe | |
| 1993 | The Untouchables | George 'Bugs' Moran | Writer/Actor |
References
editExternal links
edit- Jack Thibeau at IMDb