Ed Harris
Definition
Ed Harris is an acclaimed American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his versatile and intense performances in films such as Apollo 13, The Truman Show, and Pollock.
He has received multiple Academy Award nominations, including for Best Supporting Actor in Apollo 13 and Best Actor for Pollock, where he also directed.
Examples
Ed Harris's portrayal of Gene Kranz in Apollo 13 had everyone failure-is-not-an-option-ing their way through mission control.
With that trademark squint, Ed Harris in The Truman Show makes you question if your own life is just one big studio set.
Ed Harris didn't just act in Pollock; he dripped intensity like Jackson Pollock dripped paint.
If NASA ever needs a real-life mission controller, they should just hire Ed Harris and save on training.