James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn
Rebhorn at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival
Born
James Robert Rebhorn

(1948-09-01)September 1, 1948
DiedMarch 21, 2014(2014-03-21) (aged 65)
EducationWittenberg University (BA)
Columbia University (MFA)
OccupationActor
Years active1976–2013
Spouse
Rebecca Fulton Linn
(m. 1969)
Children2

James Robert Rebhorn (September 1, 1948 – March 21, 2014) was an American character actor. Rebhorn appeared in over 100 films, television series, and plays.

Rebhorn portrayed George Wilbur in My Cousin Vinny, Dr. McElwaine in Basic Instinct, and FBI Agent Flynn in White Sands and Mr. Trask in Scent of a Woman (all in 1992), John Merino in Up Close & Personal, Albert Nimziki in Independence Day , Charlie Reynolds in My Fellow Americans , Alvin Hooks in Snow Falling on Cedars , and Dr. Larry Banks in Meet the Parents.

He had several recurring roles in TV series, including Charles Garnett in Law & Order (where he also played other characters), Captain Elchisak in Third Watch, Bertram Webster in The Book of Daniel, Reese Hughes in White Collar, Carl Franklin in Big Lake, and Frank Mathison in Homeland.