Stephen Lang: A Wealthy Actor
By Olivia Norman •
Stephen Lang has a net worth of ![]()
$5 Million
The Biography of Stephen Lang
Born on 11 July 1952 in New York City, USA, Stephen Lang is known for his roles in films like “Gods and Generals” and “Avatar”.
Stephen Lang has earned a fortune of over $5 million from his acting career which took off in the mid-1980s.
Stephen Lang: A Closer Look
Lang, being of German and Irish Catholic descent on his mother’s side and Jewish descent on his father’s side, grew up in New York City with two siblings. He graduated from Swarthmore College in 1973 with a degree in English Literature. His acting journey commenced on the theatrical stage, and later made his film debut in 1985 with a small role in “Twice in a Lifetime”.
Throughout the years, Lang has worked on a variety of notable projects in both film and television. His iconic role as Colonel Miles Quaritch in the epic science fiction film “Avatar” in 2009 significantly bolstered his fame and wealth. He continued to land roles in TV series like “Salem” and “Into the Badlands” and movies such as “Don’t Breathe”.
Lang has been married to costume designer Kristina Watson since 1980 and the couple has four children together.
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| Full Name | Stephen Lang |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Date Of Birth | July 11, 1952 |
| Place Of Birth | New York City, New York, United States |
| Height | 1.79 m |
| Profession | Actor, playwright |
| Education | George School in Newtown, Pennsylvania, Swarthmore College |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Kristina Watson (m. 1980-) |
| Children | Noah Lang, Lucy Lang, Grace Lang, Daniel Lang |
| Parents | Theresa Volmer, Eugene Lang |
| Siblings | Jane Lang, David Lang |
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| Awards | Helen Hayes Awards for outstanding Supporting Performer, GI Choice Award (2016), Visiting Production, Special Jury Award (2016), Saturn Award (2010), Phoenix Film Festival), Outstanding Achievement Award (2014, New York VisionFest), Grace Award (2004, MovieGuide Awards) |
| Music Groups | April Wine, Mashmakhan, Just Between You And Me, Sign Of The Gypsy Queen, I Like to Rock |
| Nominations | Chainsaw Award (2017), BloodGuts UK Horror Award (2016), Fright Meter Award (2016), iHorror Award (2017), Teen Choice Award (2010), Seattle Film Critics Award (2017), Stinker Award (2003) |
| Movies | “Gods and Generals” (2003), “Avatar” (2009), “The Gettysburg Story” (2013), “A Good Marriage” (2014), “Don’t Breathe” (2016) |
| TV Shows | “Psych” (2009), “Law & Order” (2005), “The Fugitive” (2000-2001), “Crime Story” (1986-1988) |
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|---|---|
| 1 | …My dad had gone to Swarthmore. He is New York Jewish and my mom is New York Irish Catholic. You put them together and you get me. I consider myself quite ethnically Jewish, without being particularly religious (laughs). Although, I can leave that door open for the future, if I need it. |
| 2 | Acting can be a very reactive profession. Acting is a fantastic thing, and it’s my life, but writing is also part of me too, so I did it and in so doing took responsibility for my own life. And it was very directly and specifically because of “Beyond Glory” that Jim Cameron cast me in Avatar (2009). And Avatar is responsible for the good fortune I’ve had over the last few years. |
| 3 | [on reasons for his role in White Irish Drinkers (2010)]: One, I really liked the title, that’s how shallow I am. But the main reason was, I was afraid of it. You kind of heave a sigh and go, “Oh God, I’m going to have to go there?”. |
| 4 | [about his role as Stonewall Jackson] It’s not about flag waving to me, it’s about showing a real American hero. |
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| 1 | Stephen’s son Noah is a film producer and writer. They have worked together on the films The Monkey’s Paw and Sun Belt Express. |
| 2 | Has portrayed important American Civil War leaders of opposing sides in different movies: Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson in Gods and Generals (2003) and Union President Abraham Lincoln in To Appomattox (2015). |
| 3 | His father’s family is Hungarian Jewish, while his mother’s ancestry is Irish. |
| 4 | Lang has worked with Star Trek (2009) co-stars Zoe Saldana and Rachel Nichols – Saldana in Avatar (2009) and Nichols in Conan the Barbarian (2011). |
| 5 | His parents have been large contributors to Swarthmore College. Their name appears on several buildings, including the Lang Center For Civic and Social Responsibility, the Lang Music Building, and the Eugene and Theresa Lang Performing Arts Center. |
| 6 | His father Eugene Lang is a prominent New York City philanthropist who made millions in technology development. He has given away much of it through his acclaimed “I Have a Dream” foundation. Eugene Lang College at the New School for Liberal Arts in Manhattan is named after him. |
| 7 | Received an honorary degree from Swarthmore College in 2010. |
| 8 | Lives in Kinderhook, New York. |
| 9 | Was considered for the role of Rex Van De Kamp on Desperate Housewives (2004), which went to Steven Culp. |
| 10 | He was nominated for a 2006 Joseph Jefferson Award for actor in a solo performance for “Beyond Glory”, at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. |
| 11 | He was awarded the 1989 Joseph Jefferson Award for actor in a supporting role in a play for “The Speed of Darkness”, at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. |
| 12 | Has appeared in two films about historical figures that featured real-life descendants of those characters. In 1993, he appeared in Tombstone (1993), which featured Wyatt Earp a distant cousin of the famous lawman. He later appeared in Gods and Generals (2003), in which Confederate General Robert E. Lee is played by his real-life descendant, Robert Duvall. |
| 13 | While many Gettysburg (1993) cast members reprised their roles in the prequel Gods and Generals (2003), Lang was one of several actors (and the most prominent one) to play two different characters. He played George Pickett in “Gettysburg” and General Stonewall Jackson in “Gods and Generals”. Even more, he appeared as the keynote speaker at the 2011 ceremonial rededication of Gettsyburg National Cemetery. |
| 14 | Has appeared in two films about serial killers: Manhunter (1986) and The Hard Way (1991). Manhunter was based on the novel Red Dragon. |
| 15 | He and Julianne Moore have both appeared in separate films from the Hannibal Lecter series: Manhunter (1986) and Hannibal (2001). Julianne Moore also had a small role in the film The Fugitive (1993). Lang appeared in the remake of the television series The Fugitive (2000), as the one-armed man. |
| 16 | Gave special performances of his one-man show “Beyond Glory” which deals with America’s greatest war heroes who were awarded the Medal of Honor, for both the U.S. Senate in Washington and the U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf. The show was backed by the National Endowment for the Arts. |
| 17 | Has played Happy, one of Dustin Hoffman’s sons, in the acclaimed 1984 Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman”. John Malkovich played the other son, Biff. Next followed the acclaimed TV adaptation of Death of a Salesman (1985), brilliantly directed by Volker Schlöndorff. |
| 18 | Has played Colonel Nathan R. Jessep in the hit Broadway show “A Few Good Men”. Jack Nicholson enacted the stern, officious “You can’t handle the truth!” role when it moved to film starring Tom Cruise and Demi Moore. |
| 19 | Runs the famed Actors Studio in New York along with Lee Grant, Al Pacino and others. |
| 20 | Is one of four Crime Story (1986) stars to appear in the Hannibal Lecter trilogy. He starred with Dennis Farina and Bill Smitrovich in Manhunter (1986), and Ted Levine played “Buffalo Bill” in The Silence of the Lambs (1991). |
| 21 | He was nominated for Broadway’s 1991 Tony Award as best actor in a featured role – play for “The Speed of Darkness”. |
| 22 | Shared a house with Billy Campbell in Santa Monica, California before purchasing his own house. |
| 23 | Has narrated numerous audiobooks and was recently awarded the Audiofile Earphone award. |
| 24 | Has four children: Noah, Grace, Dan, Lucy. |
| 25 | Graduated from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. |
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| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Belt Express | 2014 | Officer Rick | |
| In the Blood | 2014/I | Casey | |
| 100 Monologues | 2014 | TV Series short | The Specialist |
| The Nut Job | 2014/I | King (voice) | |
| The Wheatfield | 2013 | Short | James Jackson Purman (voice) |
| Call of Duty: Ghosts | 2013 | Video Game | Elias T. Walker (voice) |
| The Monkey’s Paw | 2013/I | Tony Cobb | |
| Pionér | 2013 | John Ferris | |
| The Girl on the Train | 2013 | Det. Lloyd Martin | |
| Pawn | 2013/I | Charlie | |
| Officer Down | 2013/II | Lieutenant Jake ‘Lieu’ LaRussa | |
| Reckless | 2013 | TV Movie | Tom |
| In Plain Sight | 2012 | TV Series | James Wiley Shannon |
| Terra Nova | 2011 | TV Series | Commander Nathaniel Taylor |
| Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You | 2011 | Barry Rogers | |
| Conan the Barbarian | 2011 | Khalar Zym | |
| Matadors | 2010 | TV Movie | Victor Galloway |
| False Creek Stories | 2010 | Short | Narrator |
| White Irish Drinkers | 2010 | Patrick | |
| Christina | 2010 | Inspector Edgar Reinhardt | |
| Avatar | 2009 | Colonel Miles Quaritch | |
| Avatar: The Game | 2009 | Video Game | Colonel Miles Quaritch (voice) |
| Psych | 2009 | TV Series | Mr. Salamatchla |
| The Men Who Stare at Goats | 2009 | Brigadier General Dean Hopgood |
