Jeffrey DeMunn was born on April 25, 1947 in Buffalo, New York. He studied in England at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, then returned to America and was a member of the National Shakespeare Company. He has starred in many theatre productions, both on and off Broadway, including "K2" (for which he received a Tony Award for Best Actor), "Spoils of War" and "Comedians". He has appeared in such films as The Shawshank Redemption, The Blob and such television shows as Hill Street Blues, Kojak: The Price of Justice, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and "Law & Order" (1990)_ .
He is a favorite of director Frank Darabont, who has cast him in all of his movies to date. Often appears in productions based on material by Stephen King. Has a son, Kevin DeMunn. They were both cast in The Majestic - Kevin played the Western Union Clerk in the second to last scene. Was nominated for Broadway's 1983 Tony Award as Best Actor (Play) for "K2". Graduated from Union College in 1969.