Known world-wide for his classic portrayal of detective Mike Hammer, he is a consummate actor who is equally at home on stage, film or television. NY Times Drama critic dubbed him "The finest American classical actor since John Barrymore." He's received a Best Actor Golden Globe, been nominated for Emmy and Tony awards, won three Obie's, three Vernon Rice awards, two Helen Hayes' Awards (most recently for his role is Richard Nixon in "Frost/Nixon"), and the Prestigious Millennium Recognition Award for his outstanding contribution to the classical theatre.