Stephen Lang Movies and Career Information

Stephen Lang (born July 11, 1952) is an American actor and playwright. He started in theatre on Broadway but is well known for his film portrayals of Stonewall Jackson in Gods and Generals (2003), George Pickett in Gettysburg (1993), and his 2009 roles as Colonel Miles Quaritch in Avatar and as Texan lawman Charles Winstead in Public Enemies. Lang is currently co-artistic director (along with Carlin Glynn and Lee Grant) of the famed Actor's Studio at its headquarters in New York City. Lang was born in New York City, the son of Theresa (née Volmer) and Eugene Lang, who works in business and philanthropy. Lang's mother is Irish Catholic and his father is of Hungarian Jewish background. He has been married to Kristina Watson, a costume designer and teacher, since June 1, 1980. They have four children: Lucy Jane, Noah, Grace, and Daniel. Lang attended the school PS 178 in Jamaica Estates, Queens. He graduated from Swarthmore College in 1973 with a degree in English Literature; and, on May 30, 2010, Swarthmore awarded him an Honorary Degree from College in recognition of his distinguished career in theatre, television, and film. Lang played Harold (Happy) Loman in the 1984 Broadway