Holmes Osborne secured the role after submitting an audition tape and did not meet the director until he arrived on set.
10 Facts About Holmes Osborne
In 1999, Holmes Osborne was featured in the film Election as the father of two sibling main characters.
In 2000, Holmes Osborne starred as Kirsten Dunst's father in the teen comedy Bring It On.
Holmes Osborne then starred as Eddie Darko, the main character's father, in the science fiction drama movie Donnie Darko.
In 2003, Holmes Osborne appeared in the family comedy Cheaper By the Dozen and the mystery thriller Identity.
In 2004, Holmes Osborne co-starred in the comedy movie Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
In 2006, Holmes Osborne appeared as the main villain in the Disney movie Air Buddies.
In 2007, Holmes Osborne reunited with Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly on the political satire Southland Tales, and again in 2009 on the psychological thriller The Box.
In 2011, Holmes Osborne had a supporting role in the Tom Hanks movie Larry Crowne.
Holmes Osborne is married to Candace and in 1996, reportedly lived in the same house where he grew up.