About
Genie Award nominated actor known for his role as Windom Earle on Twin Peaks, and as the father of Katharine Hepburn, played by Cate Blanchett, in the 2004 film, The Aviator.
Before Fame
He studied drama at a school in Alberta and later moved to Montreal to attend the National Theatre School before acting on stage at the Stratford Festival in Ontario.
Trivia
He was made a member of the Order of Canada in 2003.
Family Life
He had a son, Dylan Welsh who is the lead singer of the band, Majical Cloudz.
Associated With
He starred as the Vice President in the 2004 film, The Day After Tomorrow and due to his similar looks to then American Vice President, Dick Cheney the film sparked controversy.
