David Russell Strathairn is an American actor. He is the recipient of several accolades, including an Independent Spirit Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Volpi Cup, and has been nominated for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Critics' Choice Award, two Golden Globe Awards, and four SAG Awards.
Strathairn came to prominence in the 1980s and the 1990s performing in the films of fellow Williams College graduate John Sayles, including Return of the Secaucus 7 (his screen debut), The Brother from Another Planet, Matewan, City of Hope, Eight Men Out, and Limbo. Strathairn was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for portraying journalist Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, and Good Luck (2005). He is also recognized for his role as CIA Deputy Director Noah Vosen in the 2007 film The Bourne Ultimatum, a role he reprised in 2012's The Bourne Legacy. He played a prominent role as Dr. Lee Rosen on the Syfy series Alphas from 2011 to 2012 and played Secretary of State William H. Seward in Steven Spielberg's Lincoln (2012).
Strathairn won an Emmy and was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in the TV film Temple Grandin (2010). He was nominated for a Satellite Award for his performance in Nomadland (2020).
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Some of their strengths
David Strathairn has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Hardworking, Intellectual, Analytical, Loyal, Generous, Intense, and Bold.
Idealistic and Altruistic
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, David Strathairn is someone who is an idealist and an altruist who possesses an innovative, intellectual, and analytical mind, and who approaches life in an optimistic and easygoing manner. A person who seems to identify with family, heritage and ancestry.
Passionate and Intense
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know David Strathairn well know them as someone who can be passionate, proud, and intense, like the sun or a blazing fire.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe David Strathairn as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Exacting and Achievement-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, David Strathairn is someone who has very high expectations for people, and who can be extremely focused on achieving goals and objectives.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Altruistic and Innovative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, David Strathairn tends to be someone who sacrifices things for the good of others and wants to do "good" in the world. Who is often thought of as an innovator or rebel who thrives when trying to chase a breakthrough of some sort, who has a clear and sound mind, and who can be charming and sociable.
Some of David Strathairn's challenges
While David Strathairn has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, David Strathairn can be Stubborn, Rebellious, Emotionally Distant, Suspicious, Complicated, Brusque, and Relentless.
Rebellious and Emotionally Distant
One of David Strathairn's key challenges is that they are someone who can be rebellious and emotionally distant.
Relentless and Inflexible
David Strathairn is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Serious and Callous
Finally, David Strathairn also can be too giving, come across as too "high and mighty", and can have a hard time expressing feelings.
