Myron Natwick (actor)

Myron Natwick
Born
Myron Harvey Natwick

(1927-12-31) December 31, 1927
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1960–2019
Relatives

Myron Harvey Natwick (born December 31, 1927) is an American actor and producer whose career spanned more than six decades, with roles in films such as Three Days of the Condor (1975), Cats & Dogs (2001), and I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017). He is also known for his television appearances in series like iZombie and Documentary Now!.[1][2]

Life and career

Natwick was born in Portland, Oregon, on December 31, 1927. He comes from a family with strong ties to the arts. He is the nephew of Grim Natwick,[3] the celebrated animator best known for creating Betty Boop and contributing to Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. His cousin is Academy Award nominee actress Mildred Natwick,[4] further connecting him to a lineage of creative.[5]

Natwick's career unfolded across more than six decades, marked by a steady presence in both film and television. He first gained recognition in the 1970s with his role in Three Days of the Condor (1975),[6] a political thriller starring Robert Redford, where Natwick played a supporting character in the tense world of espionage.[7] In the following decades, Natwick continued to build his résumé with diverse roles. He appeared in family comedies such as Cats & Dogs (2001).[8] His versatility was evident again in I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017), a dark comedy crime film directed by Macon Blair, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance.[9]

The guest‑starred in iZombie, playing Blaine's grandfather,[10] a role that connected him to a younger audience through the popular CW series. He appeared in Documentary Now! (2016), a satirical mockumentary series created by Fred Armisen, Bill Hader, and Seth Meyers, where his comedic timing was highlighted.[11] Other credits include Matador (2014), Bad Samaritans (2013), Pretend Time (2011), Haven (2014), and Flashforward (2009), each showcasing his adaptability across genres ranging from drama to comedy and science fiction.[12]

Natwick later career included roles in films such as The Wedding Year (2019), Truth or Dare (2018), Sickhouse (2016), and The Channel (2016).[13]

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ Screen Actor. Screen Actors' Guild. 1980.
  2. ↑ "90210Talent.com | Actors & Models | Los Angeles & Beverly Hills". www.90210talent.com. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  3. ↑ Oliver, Myrna (1990-10-09). "Cartoonist Myron Natwick; Created Betty Boop". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  4. ↑ Flint, Peter B. (1994-10-26). "Mildred Natwick, 89, Actress Who Excelled at Eccentricity". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  5. ↑ Theatre Arts. Theatre Arts, Incorporated. 1963.
  6. ↑ Parish, James Robert; Pitts, Michael R. (1986-01-01). The Great Spy Pictures II. Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN 978-0-8108-1913-9.
  7. ↑ Katz, Ephraim; Nolen, Ronald Dean (2008-09-02). The Film Encyclopedia 6e: The Complete Guide to Film and the Film Industry. HarperCollins. ISBN 978-0-06-143285-9.
  8. ↑ Focus On: 50 Most Popular Buddy Films. e-artnow sro.
  9. ↑ Pulver, Andrew (2017-01-30). "Sundance 2017: revenge comedy snatches surprise victory". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
  10. ↑ Lentz (III.), Harris M. (2001). Science Fiction, Horror & Fantasy Film and Television Credits: Filmography. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-0950-1.
  11. ↑ Films and Filming. Hansom Books. 1975.
  12. ↑ Daily Variety. Daily Variety Limited. 1963.
  13. ↑ Marill, Alvin H. (1987). Movies Made for Television: The Telefeature and the Mini-series, 1964-1986. New York Zoetrope. ISBN 978-0-918432-80-3.
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