Gregory Itzin (born April 20 1948) is an Emmy-nominated American film and television actor, best known for his role on the series 24 as President Charles Logan.

Biography

Early life

Itzin's family moved to Burlington, Wisconsin when he was in sixth grade where his father, Martin Itzin, was a former mayor of the city and, as of 2007, still lives there. Itzin originally intended to become a theater actor, receiving training at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. He has appeared on many stages across the country.

Career

Itzin has appeared in guest starring roles on various television shows. His most recent major role has been President Charles Logan on the popular television drama 24. He received a Tony Award nomination for his role in the Pulitzer Prize winning play The Kentucky Cycle. In the movie Airplane!, Itzin plays Religious Zealot #1, and has the first lines in the movie, but disappears after the first scene. He had a short role in the The A-Team episode 'Wheel of fortune', as accountant Howard for a casino-owner. He currently appears on The Mentalist.