Christopher McCann (born September 29, 1952) is an

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theater, film and television actor. He was nominated for a

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and won an

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for his performance in the 1993 play ''The Lights'', written by Howard Korder.

Career

He has starred in several Broadway and

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roles including the original Vince in Sam Shepard's '' Buried Child'', Mihai in ''

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'' produced by the Manhattan Theatre Club Stage, Richard III at Theater at St. Clement's Church, and Dr. Miklos Nyiszli in '' The Grey Zone'' at the MCC Theater. In 1994, McCann was nominated for a

and won an

for his performance in '' The Lights'' at Lincoln Center Theater. His television credits include ''

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'', '' Numb3rs'', '' Now and Again'', and '' Miami Vice'', while his film credits include '' American Violet, Acts of Worship, The Repair Shop,'', ''Macbeth in Manhattan'' and ''

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''. He teaches in the Professional Actor Training Program at

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Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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