He said his father and the military world he grew up in informed some of his most iconic roles, explaining in 2003: "My dad was a gentleman but a seether, a stern, blustery guy, and away a lot of the time." Playing the part of Mac Sledge in "Tender Mercies," he spoke about God and experienced a spiritual transformation, as revealed through scenes like his baptism and a deep discussion about faith, providence, and grace with his wife in the movie. There in a packed congregation before a huge choir, when we all began to sing 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus,' I found myself connected to the Lord in a way I had never felt before, deep within me."
Author: Benjamin Gill
Published at: 2026-02-16 20:36:27
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