Glenn Fleshler

Glenn Fleshler, honestly, he’s one of those actors you notice even if you don’t know his name right away. Born and bred in New York City, so he’s got that authentic edge, you know? He’s been around the block in the acting world for a while—since the late ‘90s actually—and people started really picking up on him thanks to his roles in some pretty heavy-hitting stuff. If you’ve seen Joker (2019), you’ve definitely caught his intense, kinda unnerving presence (seriously, that scene on the talk show? Wild). He’s got this knack for sliding into roles that are either a bit sinister or just plain complicated, which, let’s be honest, not everyone can pull off. But he’s not just a one-trick pony. He’s popped up in Billions—yeah, that high-finance drama where everyone’s always scheming—and also in Barry, which is like a dark comedy with a ton of layers. Fleshler’s got this low-key versatility, moving from crime dramas to pitch-black comedies, always leaving a mark even if he’s not hogging the spotlight. He’s the definition of a character actor: you might not remember his name, but you remember him. Backgrounds? Sure. But he brings this lived-in vibe to all his roles, like he just walked in off the streets of New York and started acting. There’s a reason directors keep calling him back.