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BIO

Theatre: Broadway: A Day in the Death of Joe Egg. Regional and Off-Broadway: Taming of the Shrew, Othello, Henry V, Cripple of Inishmaan (New York Shakespeare Festival), Music from a Sparkling Planet (The Drama Department), Arms and the Man, The Lake House, Landscape of the Body (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Candide (Classic Stage Company), Enemy of the People (Long Wharf), Richard III, Othello, Fuente Ovejuna (Shakespeare Theatre at the Folger), Fifty Ways (Chautauqua Theatre Festival), National Broadway tour of Lost in Yonkers. Film: Big Miracle, W, Inception, Body of Lies, Sugar, Double Jeopardy, Hackers, High Crimes, Stay, The Notorious Betty Page, Far From Heaven, Copland, Thirteen Days, The Crucible, The Wedding Banquet . TV: Series regular on "Unforgettable," "Jericho," "Blind Justice." Recurring roles on "Mad Men," "The Americans," "Last Resort," "The Mentalist," "Terries," "Rubicon," "24," "Damages," "Raising the Bar," "Fringe," "Prison Break," "Ed," "Deadline," "Profiler" and a guest star on about fifty other shows including seven episodes of the "Law & Order" franchise.

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STAGE CREDITS

Coal Country Coal Country
[New York]
Public Theater's Off-Broadway Production, 2020
Stanley
Lucky Guy Lucky Guy
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Jim Dwyer
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2003
Freddie

Movies

The Wedding Banquet
[ 1993 ] Justice of the Peace
Amateur
[ 1994 ] Sharpshooter
Hackers
[ 1995 ] Agent Bob
Sudden Death
[ 1995 ] Hickey
Ransom
[ 1996 ] Agent Jack Sickler
The Crucible
[ 1996 ] Marshal Herrick
Cop Land
[ 1997 ] IA Detective #2 - Rubin
Double Jeopardy
[ 1999 ] Cutter
Wayward Son
[ 1999 ] Edgar
Thirteen Days
[ 2000 ] Captain of USS Pierce
Bless the Child
[ 2000 ] Det. Frank Bugatti
High Crimes
[ 2002 ] Maj. Luc Waldron
Far from Heaven
[ 2002 ] Stan Fine
Mind the Gap
[ 2004 ] Priest Michael Gatson
Runaway
[ 2005 ] Jesse Adler
The Notorious Bettie Page
[ 2005 ] Mr. Gaughan
Stay
[ 2005 ] Sheriff Kennelly, Security Officer
Lonely Hearts
[ 2006 ] D.A. Hunt
Out There
[ 2006 ] Wayne
W.
[ 2008 ] General Tommy Franks
Home
[ 2008 ] Herman
Body of Lies
[ 2008 ] Holiday
Sugar
[ 2008 ] Stu
Hurricane Season
[ 2009 ] Coach Preston Brown
Inception
[ 2010 ] Immigration Officer
Big Miracle
[ 2012 ] Porter Beckford
Bridge of Spies
[ 2015 ] Agent Williams
First Reformed
[ 2017 ] Edward Balq
Irreplaceable You
[ 2018 ] Crochet Mter
The Land of Steady Habits
[ 2018 ] Mitchell Ashford
Togo
[ 2019 ] Joe Dexter
Spenser Confidential
[ 2020 ] Captain Boylan
A Mouthful of Air
[ 2021 ] Ron
Untitled Steven Spielberg Amblin Universal Event Film
[ 2026 ]

TV Shows

Blindspot
Thomas Carter
Chicago P.D.
Chief Patrick O'Neal, Parish
Damages
Roger Kastle
Deadline
Walter, Walter Fresco
Ed
Frank Kerwin
For Life
Liam McClinchey
JAG
Col. Lewis Atwater, Makaway
Jericho
Gray Anderson
Last Resort
Barton Sinclair
Law & Order
Pete Gardner, Major Jim Wyman, Mr. Delany
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Gary Wald, Donald Bazinski, Malcolm Field
Mad Men
Burt Peterson
Power
Judge Tapper
Profiler
Art Behar
Strange Angel
Virgil Byrne
The Good Wife
Ernie Nolan
The Leftovers
Dean
The Man in the High Castle
Mark Sampson
The Mentalist
Gale Bertram
Unforgettable
Mike Costello
Yellowstone
Auction Manager
Tempest
[ 2025-2025 ]
The Waterfront
[ 2025-2025 ] Sheriff Clyde Porter
Daredevil: Born Again
[ 2025-2025 ] Chief Gallo
Long Bright River
[ 2025-2025 ] Daniel
Tempest
[ 2025-2025 ]

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Submissions Now Open for Theatre Aspen's Seventh Annual SOLO FLIGHTS Photo
Submissions Now Open for Theatre Aspen's Seventh Annual SOLO FLIGHTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

Theatre Aspen is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 10 for the organization’s seventh annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights. Solo Flights is an annual weeklong developmental festival of one-person shows.
Theatre Aspen Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Solo Flights Festival Grants Photo
Theatre Aspen Reveals Recipients of the 2025 Solo Flights Festival Grants
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

Theatre Aspen has revealed the two grant recipients from the 2025 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund. Learn more about the recipients and about the Fund here!
Video: Netflix Drops Official Trailer for New Series THE WATERFRONT Photo
Video: Netflix Drops Official Trailer for New Series THE WATERFRONT
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025

Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for The Waterfront, a new series from the creator of Dawson's Creek and Scream. The Waterfront premieres June 19, only on Netflix. 
Photos: First Look at Netflix's THE WATERFRONT Series Photo
Photos: First Look at Netflix's THE WATERFRONT Series
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

Netflix has dropped first-look photos for The Waterfront, the new family drama series based on a true story. The show premieres on Netflix on June 19, 2025. Take a look at the photos here!
Broadway's OTHELLO: Meet the All-Star Cast as Previews Begin at the Ethel Barrymore T Photo
Broadway's OTHELLO: Meet the All-Star Cast as Previews Begin at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.
Submissions Open for Theatre Aspen's Sixth Annual SOLO FLIGHTS Festival Photo
Submissions Open for Theatre Aspen's Sixth Annual SOLO FLIGHTS Festival
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Theatre Aspen is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 11 for the organization's sixth annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights, to be held from September 2-9, 2025, at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.
Andrew Burnap, Anthony Michael Lopez, and More Join OTHELLO Photo
Andrew Burnap, Anthony Michael Lopez, and More Join OTHELLO
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

The upcoming revival of Shakespeare's Othello has found its cast, joining previously announced Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. Check out who will join the lineup here!
FROM KABUL WITH LOVE & More Receive Theatre Aspen 2024 Solo Flights Project Advanceme Photo
FROM KABUL WITH LOVE & More Receive Theatre Aspen 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

Theatre Aspen has revealed two grant recipients of the 2024 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund. Learn more about the Fund and about the projects.
Len Cariou, Anthony Rapp And More Announced for Theatre Aspen SOLO FLIGHTS Festival Photo
Len Cariou, Anthony Rapp And More Announced for Theatre Aspen SOLO FLIGHTS Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2024

THEATRE ASPEN has announced the lineup for its fifth annual SOLO FLIGHTS festival, featuring a diverse range of solo performances. The festival continues to celebrate and showcase individual storytelling talent.
CT Critics Circle Awards Top Honors A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE and SUMMER STOCK at 32nd A Photo
CT Critics Circle Awards Top Honors A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE and SUMMER STOCK at 32nd Annual Ceremony
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024

An innovative production of Arthur Miller's A View From the Bridge at Long Wharf Theatre and a high-spirited, buoyant production of Summer Stock at Goodspeed Musicals took top honors at the 32nd annual Connecticut Critics Circle Awards (ctcritics.org) held on Monday, June 24.
Video: Marsha Mason, Michael Gaston, and More Discuss ALL MY SONS at Hartford Stage Photo
Video: Marsha Mason, Michael Gaston, and More Discuss ALL MY SONS at Hartford Stage
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 6, 2024

Watch stage and screen stars Marsha Mason, Michael Gaston, and more discuss their production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons at Hartford Stage in the video here!
Marsha Mason and Michael Gaston to Star in ALL MY SONS at Hartford Stage Photo
Marsha Mason and Michael Gaston to Star in ALL MY SONS at Hartford Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024

Marsha Mason and Michael Gaston will lead the cast of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons at Hartford Stage. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Submissions Now Open for Theatre Aspen's SOLO FLIGHTS Festival Photo
Submissions Now Open for Theatre Aspen's SOLO FLIGHTS Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024

Theatre Aspen is now accepting submissions through Friday, April 12 for the organization’s fifth annual one-person show festival, Solo Flights.
Theatre Aspen Unveils Recipients of the 2023 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Gr Photo
Theatre Aspen Unveils Recipients of the 2023 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2023

Theatre Aspen has announced the recipients of the 2023 Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund Grant. Discover the artists and productions that have been selected for this prestigious grant, supporting and recognizing their exceptional talent and creativity.
Phylicia Rashad Joins Theatre Aspen's 2023 Solo Flights Festival Photo
Phylicia Rashad Joins Theatre Aspen's 2023 Solo Flights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2023

Tickets are on sale for the 2023 Solo Flights Festival at Theatre Aspen featuring works and performances starring Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, HBO's Somebody Somewhere's Jeff Hiller, two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey, principal American Ballet Theatre dancer James Whiteside, four-time Academy Award-nominated actress and director Marsha Mason, and a work by Golden Globe and NAACP Award-winning playwright, actor and director Regina Taylor which will be directed by Tony Award and Drama Desk Award-nominated actress Phylicia Rashad from September 7-14 at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.
Casting Announced For TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FESTIVAL Photo
Casting Announced For TheatreWorks' 20th Anniversary NEW WORKS FESTIVAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2023

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has set the casting for its 20th Anniversary New Works Festival, a unique program that offers an extraordinary opportunity for audiences to experience new plays and musicals in their early stages of development.
Theatre Aspen To Present Works Starring Judith Ivey, Bryce Pinkham And More For 2023 Photo
Theatre Aspen To Present Works Starring Judith Ivey, Bryce Pinkham And More For 2023 SOLO FLIGHTS FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2023

Today, Theatre Aspen has announced tickets are on sale for the 2023 Solo Flights Festival featuring works and performances starring Tony Award nominee Bryce Pinkham, HBO's Somebody Somewhere's Jeff Hiller, two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey, principal American Ballet Theatre dancer James Whiteside, four-time Academy Award-nominated actress and director Marsha Mason, and  Golden Globe and NAACP Award-winning playwright, actor and director Regina Taylor from September 7-14 at Theatre Aspen's Hurst Theatre.
Interview: Min Kahng of the 20TH ANNIVERSARY NEW WORKS FESTIVAL at TheatreWorks Silic Photo
Interview: Min Kahng of the 20TH ANNIVERSARY NEW WORKS FESTIVAL at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Uses Absurdity to Explore Humanity
by Jim Munson - Jul 27, 2023

BroadwayWorld talks to celebrated Bay Area playwright/composer Min Kahng about his rollicking new show 'Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical,' which is part of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 20th Anniversary New Works Festival at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto August 11th to 20th.
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley to Host TV Star and Trans Activist Shakina for Benefit Pe Photo
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley to Host TV Star and Trans Activist Shakina for Benefit Performance Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present actor/activist Shakina (NBC's “Connecting,” NBC's “Quantum Leap,” Hulu's “Difficult People”) in Songs and Stories with Shakina: A Musical TheatreWorks Fundraiser and Party, a fun-filled night of transcendent tunes, a dazzling dance party, and a sneak peek at the future of musical theatre.
TheatreWorks to Host BEFORE THE INK DRIES Fundraiser with David Henry Hwang and Rajiv Photo
TheatreWorks to Host BEFORE THE INK DRIES Fundraiser with David Henry Hwang and Rajiv Joseph
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 10, 2023

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will kick off its 20th Anniversary New Works Festival with Before the Ink Dries: A Special TheatreWorks Fundraiser with David Henry Hwang and Rajiv Joseph. 
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