Lenny von Dohlen

Lenny von Dohlen: Biography in Details

Who is Lenny von Dohlen?

Lenny von Dohlen is an American film, television, and stage actor who is best known for his performance in the film ‘Electric Dreams’ as architect Miles Harding and in the television series ‘Twin Peaks’ as the orchid-growing agoraphobic Harold Smith.

What is the birth sign of Lenny von Dohlen?

Lenny von Dohlen was born on December 22, 1958, in Augusta, Georgia, and raised in Goliad, which is a small town in south Texas.

He has a birth sign Capricorn. Dohlen belongs of German ancestry from his paternal side.

He wanted to become a jockey as a child, but he grew too tall for his dream. Her parents own von Dohlen Motors which was a car dealership in Goliad, Texas.

He holds American citizenship and his ethnicity is a mix of Ashkenazi Jewish, English, Irish, and French.

Lenny von Dohlen: Education History

Lenny von Dohlen attended the University of Texas and studied Theatre. Dohlen graduated from Loretto Heights College in Denver, Colorado. He then made his way to New York City to pursue his career on the stage.

Lenny Von Dohlen: Professional Life and Career

Lenny von Dohlen made his debut in film in Academy Award-winning tender Mercies’ where he played the role of Robert Duvall in 1983. He portrayed the lead role in the cult film MGM/UA’s ‘Electric Dreams’ in 1984.

His other remarkable works include: ‘Under the Biltmore Clock’ in 1985, ‘Dracula’s Widow’ in 1987, ‘Blind Vision’ in 1992, ‘Jennifer 8’ in 1992, and the title role in ‘Billy Galvin’ in 1986.

Dohlen portrayed the role of villain in ‘Home Alone 3’ in 1997 and he appeared in acclaimed independent films such as ‘Tollbooth’ in 1994, ‘bird of prey’ in 1996, ‘Entertaining Angels in 1996, ‘Frontline’ in 1997, etc.

Lenny von Dohlen portrayed the title role in ‘Near Myth: The Oscar Knight Story’ in 2015.

He made his debut in a television role in NBC’s Emmy-award-winning kent State’ in 1981. His other works include: ‘Don’t Touch’, ‘The Lazarus Man’, ‘Picket fences’, ‘The Pretender’, ‘Chicago Hope’, ‘The Ponder Heart’, ‘Twin Peaks’,’ Psych’, and many more.

Dohlen began his role in Theatre in the New York productions of ‘Asian Shade’, ‘The team’, ‘twister’, ‘The Maderati’. Then, he played in ‘Cloud’ for nine months and he played as opposed to Kathy Baker in ‘Desire Under the Elms.

Other theatre works include: ‘Hamlet, Romeo, and Juliet’, ‘Loot, the legacy of Light’, ‘Doubt’, ‘The Blue Room’, ‘Light’, ‘Camino Real’ and most recently ‘Lives’.

Lenny von Dohlen: Lifetime Achievement and Awards

Lenny von Dohlen was awarded Best Actor at the 1st Los Angeles World International Film Festival (2016) and the New York International Film Festival (2016) for his role as Oskar Knight.

How much is the net worth of Lenny von Dohlen?

As of 2023, Lenny von Dohlen has not provided any data regarding his salary and net worth. So, it is hard to predict. However, it is under review.

Lenny von Dohlen: Rumors and Controversies

He likes to keep his mouth closed in front of the media.

He has not been involved in rumors and controversy neither in his personal life nor in his professional life.

Lenny von Dohlen: Description of Body Measurements

Lenny von Dohlen has a height of 6 ft. 1 inch. He has got black hair and blue eyes. Other information regarding his dress size, shoe size, etc. is not available.

Lenny von Dohlen: Social Media Profile

Lenny von Dohlen has around 550 followers on Instagram, about 200 followers on Twitter, and above 500 followers on Facebook.

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