Conversations with Richard Jenkins (2017)

Career Q&A with Richard Jenkins, currently starring in THE SHAPE OF WATER.  Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety.

Academy Award nominated Richard Jenkins is one of the most in-demand character actors in Hollywood, having appeared in over 80 films.

In 2016, Jenkins was seen in John Krasinski’s THE HOLLARS opposite Margo Martindale for which they won an AARP award for Best Grownup Love Story. He was recently nominated for an Independent Spirit award for his work in Craig Zahler’s BONE TOMAHAWK.

His notable film credits include THE VISITOR, for which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, WHITE HOUSE DOWN, STEP BROTHERS, KILLING THEM SOFTLY, EAT PRAY LOVE, CABIN IN THE WOODS, JACK REACHER, FLIRTING WITH DISASTER, NORTH COUNTRY, BURN AFTER READING, THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY, RANDOM HEARTS and THE MAN WHO WASN’T THERE.

Jenkins is currently filming a second season of "Berlin Station" on Epix. He starred in the acclaimed TV show "Olive Kitteridge," which he received an Emmy for Outstanding Actor in a Limited Series, and played Nathaniel in "Six Feet Under."