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'Homeland' Actor James Rebhorn Dies

Actor James Rebhorn, who plays Carrie's dad on the Showtime drama Homeland, has died.
James Rebhorn

Actor James Rebhorn, who plays Carrie's dad on the Showtime drama Homeland, has died.

Rebhorn, 65, had a long list of credits in television and film. He died Friday at his home in New Jersey, his agent, Dianne Busch, tells the Associated Press. She declined to give details on the nature of his death.

Rebhorn's acting career spanned decades. His most recent credits include Homeland, White Collar and Enlightened.

Seinfeld fans will remember him as the district attorney who sent Jerry and pals to jail on the series finale. He also is known for his role as Charles Garnett on Law & Order.

His film credits include Basic Instinct, Guarding Tess, Independence Day, My Cousin Vinny and Scent of a Woman.

Rebhorn started in daytime soap operas and was known for characters in favorites such as Search for Tomorrow, The Doctors and Guiding Light.

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