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Jack Thibeau

Acting Born Jun 12, 1946 Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, UK 24 credits

Biography

Jack Thibeau (born June 12, 1946) is an American film and television actor best known for playing the prisoner Clarence Anglin in the 1979 film Escape from Alcatraz. During his career, he frequently appeared in other movies that starred Clint Eastwood, such as Any Which Way You Can (1980), Sudden Impact (1983), and City Heat (1984).

Thibeau also played a number of characters in such films as 48 Hrs. (1982), The Hitcher (1986), Lethal Weapon (1987), and Action Jackson (1988). In addition Thibeau also appeared on such TV-series as Miami Vice, Sledge Hammer![1] and The Untouchables where he co-starred as Bugs Moran in a recurring role.

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Known for

Film

Inherit the Wind

as Lt. Ray Gilmore

Matlock

as Tommy O'Keefe
Film

Apocalypse Now

as Soldier in Trench
Film

Escape from Alcatraz

as Clarence Anglin

Full filmography

  • Miami Vice (1984) as Lt. Ray Gilmore
  • Matlock (1986) as Tommy O'Keefe
  • Cannon (1971)
  • The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Joe
  • Amazing Stories (1985) as tough guy
  • Remington Steele (1982) as Kelly Stiles
  • Apocalypse Now (1979) as Soldier in Trench
  • The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
  • Fallen Angels (1993) as O'Gar
  • Sledge Hammer! (1986) as John Kogan
  • Lethal Weapon (1987) as Sergeant McCaskey
  • Escape from Alcatraz (1979) as Clarence Anglin
  • 48 Hrs. (1982) as Detective
  • The Hitcher (1986) as Trooper Prestone
  • The Untouchables (1993) as George 'Bugs' Moran
  • Action Jackson (1988) as Detective Kotterwell
  • 1941 (1979) as Stilwell Aide
  • Streets of Justice (1985) as Zero McKenzie
  • Sudden Impact (1983) as Kruger
  • Ms .45 (1981) as Man in Bar
  • Any Which Way You Can (1980) as Head Muscle
  • Cherry 2000 (1987) as Stubby Man
  • Murder 101 (1991) as Officer (Roadblock)
  • City Heat (1984) as Garage Soldier