Anecdotes

Is three years younger than Michael J. Fox, who played his son in Retour vers le futur (1985), and 11 years older than Angelina Jolie, who played his mother in La légende de Beowulf (2007). Both films were directed by Robert Zemeckis.

A Norwegian record label is named "Crispin Glover Records". Their logo is his distinct hair style.

Attended The Mirman School, a private K thru 8 school for mentally gifted children in Bel-Air, California. His mother, Betty, remained active with the school after his graduation, choreographing student musicals and graduation ceremonies.

Was one three actors from Retour vers le futur (1985) who was replaced by another actor in the sequels. Eric Stoltz was replaced by Michael J. Fox in the original production. Claudia Wells was replaced by Elisabeth Shue in the sequels. Glover did not reach a financial agreement with the producers. This is why George McFly (played by Jeffrey Weissman) appears in only a handful of scenes, and also why the plot of Retour vers le futur 2 (1989) revolves around him being assassinated.

Was a guest at the wedding of Madonna and Sean Penn. At the time, Crispin was working with Sean on Comme un chien enragé (1986). At the wedding, Crispin met Andy Warhol, who he played four and a half years later in Les Doors (1991).

Counts Rainer Werner Fassbinder, David Lynch, Stanley Kubrick, Roman Polanski, Werner Herzog and Andy Kaufman among his inspirations.

In an earlier draft of the screenplay for Retour vers le futur (1985), his character, George McFly, went on to become a world-class boxer instead of a writer.

Maverick award 2005 by the Method Festival presented by Werner Herzog.

When reminded by David Letterman in 1992 of his first appearance on Late Night with David Letterman (1982), when Glover had aimed a kick at the television host's head, Crispin replied, "What a crazy thing to do!".

'Weird Al' Yankovic offered him the role of Philo in Télé-ringards (1989), which went to Anthony Geary.

Started acting professionally in 1977.

Has twice played characters whose present circumstances have been changed by time travel. In Retour vers le futur (1985), he plays George McFly, who changes from hen-pecked loser to successful writer as a result of his son traveling back to the 1950s. In Le spa à remonter dans le temps (2010), he plays Phil the bellboy, whose missing arm is restored as a result of a journey back in time to 1986.

Attended Beverly Hills High School, the same high school as Logan Lerman, Angelina Jolie, Michael Klesic, Nicolas Cage, Lenny Kravitz, David Schwimmer, Jonathan Silverman, Gina Gershon, Rhonda Fleming, Jackie Cooper, Rob Reiner, Antonio Sabato Jr., Pauly Shore, Michael Tolkin, Betty White, Corbin Bernsen, Elizabeth Daily and Albert Brooks. He graduated in 1982.

Has English, Czech/Bohemian, German and Swedish ancestry. His paternal grandmother was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Swedish parents.

Has worked with Johnny Depp in three films as of 2010: Qui est Gilbert Grape? (1993), Dead Man (1995), and Alice au pays des merveilles (2010). Depp shares the same birthday with Michael J. Fox, who played Glover's son in Retour vers le futur (1985).

Son of Betty Glover (née Krachey) and Bruce Glover.

In Film de peur 2 (2001), Chris Elliott spoofs The Thin Man, Glover's character in Charlie et ses drôles de dames (2000) and Charlie et ses drôles de dames se déchaînent (2003).

The band Jessicka has a song titled "Crispin Glover".

In addition to co-starring with Johnny Depp in three movies, Glover appeared in Film épique (2007) as Willy Wonka, who Depp played in Charlie et la chocolaterie (2005).

Attended Venice High School in Los Angeles, California.

In addition to playing the father of Michael J. Fox's character, in Retour vers le futur (1985), has worked with Michael J. Fox in High School U.S.A. (1984) and two episodes of Family Ties (1982).

Born on the same date as Andy Serkis.

In addition to the Retour vers le futur (1985) franchise, he appeared My Tutor (1983) where a character named Biff was mentioned (though never shown).