Question: Avenger is a 2006 film starring an actor who played what character in "The Big Lebowski"?

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Lebowski Fest: Lebowski Fest is an annual festival that began in 2002 in Louisville, Kentucky, celebrating the 1998 cult film "The Big Lebowski" by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen.  Typically held over two nights, Lebowski Fest features a screening of the film, live music, and a bowling party attended by fans of the movie, many dressed as characters from film.  In addition to its home city of Louisville, Lebowski Fest has been held in Milwaukee, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Austin, Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, Portland, London, Boston, New Orleans and Pittsburgh.

Dudeism: Dudeism is a religion, philosophy, or lifestyle inspired by "The Dude", the protagonist of the Coen Brothers' 1998 film "The Big Lebowski".  Dudeism's stated primary objective is to promote a modern form of Chinese Taoism, outlined in "Tao Te Ching" by Laozi (6th century BC), blended with concepts from the Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus (341–270 BC), and presented in a style as personified by the character of Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, a fictional character portrayed by Jeff Bridges in the film.  Dudeism has sometimes been regarded as a mock religion due to its use of comedic film references and occasional criticism of religion in its traditional sense.  However, its founder and many adherents take the underlying philosophy seriously.  March 6 is the annual sacred high holy day of Dudeism: The Day of the Dude.

Sam Elliott: Samuel Pack Elliott (born August 9, 1944) is an American actor.  His lanky physique, thick moustache, deep and resonant voice, and Western drawl have led to frequent roles as cowboys and ranchers.  His other credits over the years have included playing The Stranger in "The Big Lebowski" (1998), Gar in "Mask" (1985), General John Buford in "Gettysburg" (1993), Virgil Earp in "Tombstone" (1993), Sergeant Major Basil L. Plumley in "We Were Soldiers" (2002) and Marvel Comics characters Thunderbolt Ross in "Hulk" (2003) and The Caretaker in "Ghost Rider" (2007).

Ben Gazzara: Biagio Anthony Gazzarra (August 28, 1930 – February 3, 2012), known as Ben Gazzara, was an American film, stage, and television actor and director.  His best known films include "Anatomy of a Murder" (1959), "Voyage of the Damned" (1976), "Inchon" (1981), "Road House" (1989), "The Big Lebowski" (1998), "Buffalo '66" (1998), "Happiness" (1998), "The Thomas Crown Affair" (1999), "Summer of Sam" (1999), "Dogville" (2003) and "Paris, je t'aime" (2006).  He was a recurring collaborator with John Cassavetes, working with him on "Husbands" (1970), "The Killing of a Chinese Bookie" (1976) and "Opening Night" (1977).

Avenger (film): Avenger is a 2006 television film starring Sam Elliott and Timothy Hutton, based on the novel "Avenger" by Frederick Forsyth.

The Big Lebowski: The Big Lebowski is a 1998 British-American crime comedy film written, produced, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen.  It stars Jeff Bridges as Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker and avid bowler.  He is assaulted as a result of mistaken identity, after which The Dude learns that a millionaire also named Jeffrey Lebowski was the intended victim.  The millionaire Lebowski's trophy wife is kidnapped, and he commissions The Dude to deliver the ransom to secure her release; but the plan goes awry when the Dude's friend Walter Sobchak (John Goodman) schemes to keep the ransom money.  Julianne Moore and Steve Buscemi also star, with David Huddleston, John Turturro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sam Elliott, Tara Reid, David Thewlis and Flea appearing in supporting roles.

Tara Reid: Tara Donna Reid (born November 8, 1975) is an American actress.  She is known for playing Vicky in the films "American Pie" (1999), "American Pie 2" (2001) and "American Reunion" (2012), and Bunny Lebowski in "The Big Lebowski" (1998).  In 2013, she starred as April Wexler in the television film "Sharknado", and went on to reprise the role in four sequels (2013–2017).

Jon Polito: Jon Raymond Polito (December 29, 1950 – September 1, 2016) was an American character actor and voice artist.  In a film and television career spanning 35 years, he amassed over 220 credits.  Notable television roles included Detective Steve Crosetti in the first two seasons of "" and on the first season of "Crime Story".  He also appeared in several films including "The Rocketeer", "The Crow" and "Gangster Squad", but was mostly known for his work with the Coen brothers.  He appeared in five of their films, including "Miller's Crossing", "Barton Fink" and "The Big Lebowski".

Christian Clemenson: Christian Dayton Clemenson (born March 17, 1958) is an American film and television actor.  He is well known for his portrayal of Jerry "Hands" Espenson in the television series "Boston Legal", for which he was nominated for three Emmy Awards and winning the 2006 Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.  He has appeared in a number of highly acclaimed films, including "Hannah and Her Sisters", "Broadcast News", "Apollo 13" and "The Big Lebowski", and portrayed Tom Burnett in Paul Greengrass' "United 93".  He most recently starred in "" as prosecutor William Hodgman.

Steve Buscemi: Steven Vincent Buscemi ( ; born December 13, 1957) is an American actor and film director.  Buscemi has starred and supported in successful Hollywood and indie films, including "Parting Glances", "New York Stories", "Mystery Train", "Reservoir Dogs", "Desperado", "Con Air", "Armageddon", "The Grey Zone", "Ghost World", "Big Fish", and "The Sopranos".  He is also known for his appearances in many films by the Coen brothers: "Miller's Crossing", "Barton Fink", "The Hudsucker Proxy", "Fargo", and "The Big Lebowski".  Buscemi provides the voice of Randall Boggs in the "Monsters, Inc." franchise.

Supporting paragraphs: Avenger (film) Sam Elliott
Answer: The Stranger