J. C. MacKenzie
Canadian actor (b. 1970)
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::summary Canadian actor (b. 1970) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| image | File:JC MacKenzie.jpg |
| name | J.C. MacKenzie |
| birthname | John Charles MacKenzie |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Peterborough, Ontario, Canada |
| occupation | Actor |
| spouse | Erin Cressida Wilson |
| children | 2 |
| years_active | 1985–present |
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| image = File:JC MacKenzie.jpg | name = J.C. MacKenzie | birthname = John Charles MacKenzie | birth_date = | birth_place = Peterborough, Ontario, Canada | occupation = Actor | homepage = | spouse = Erin Cressida Wilson | children = 2 | years_active = 1985–present
John Charles MacKenzie (born October 17, 1970) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for portraying Skip Fontaine on the HBO series Vinyl (2016) and Reagan "Normal" Ronald on the Fox series Dark Angel (2000–2002). He has also appeared in several films directed by Martin Scorsese, including The Departed (2006), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and The Irishman (2019).
Early life
John Charles MacKenzie was born in Peterborough, Ontario on October 17, 1970, one of four sons born to nurse Mary and pharmacist Bill MacKenzie. He was raised in Ottawa, Ontario,
Career
MacKenzie spent several years working in theatre across Canada until he was picked by Neil Simon to do the national tour of Simon's play Biloxi Blues, which ran for over 600 performances over the course of a year and a half. He has made over 150 television appearances and has appeared in the Martin Scorsese films The Aviator, The Departed, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Irishman, and Killers of the Flower Moon.
Personal life
MacKenzie is married to American screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson. They have one son together, Liam, and split their time between Los Angeles and New York City.
Filmography
Film
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Dutch | Mike Malloy | |
| 1994 | Rave Review | John | Uncredited |
| 1995 | Clockers | Medic Frank | |
| 1995 | Heavy | Gas Man | |
| 1998 | He Got Game | Dr. Cone | |
| 2000 | What Planet Are You From? | John | |
| 2001 | Final | Todd | |
| 2004 | The Assassination of Richard Nixon | Co-Pilot | |
| 2004 | The Aviator | Ludlow | |
| 2006 | The Return | Griff | |
| 2006 | The Departed | Realtor | |
| 2008 | The Day the Earth Stood Still | Grossman | |
| 2008 | Mad Money | Mandelbrot | |
| 2009 | My One and Only | Tom | |
| 2012 | For the Love of Money | Mr. Phillips | |
| 2012 | Commencement | Paul Wesker | |
| 2012 | That Guy... Who Was in That Thing | Himself | Documentary film |
| 2013 | The Wolf of Wall Street | Lucas Solomon | |
| 2017 | Molly's Game | Harrison Wellstone | |
| 2019 | Share | Mickey Lundy | |
| 2019 | The Irishman | James F. Neal | |
| 2020 | The Hunt | Paul | |
| 2020 | Target Number One | Arthur | |
| 2020 | The Trial of the Chicago 7 | Tom Foran | |
| 2022 | Somewhere in Queens | Mr. Mack | |
| 2023 | Killers of the Flower Moon | Radio Announcer | |
| 2023 | American Fiction | Carl Brunt | |
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Television
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Seeing Things | Peter Deacon-Davies | |
| 1985 | Perry Mason Returns | Gas Station Attendant | TV movie |
| 1988 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Rick Hayden | |
| 1989 | Tattingers | Stockbroker | |
| 1989 | Have Faith | Father Nicky Doran | |
| 1990 | Baywatch | Marty | |
| 1990 | Babes | Greg | |
| 1991 | In the Heat of the Night | Detective Sgt. Mara | |
| 1991 | Deadly Medicine | Dr. Jim Vale | TV movie |
| 1992 | Sibs | Chris | |
| 1994 | Law & Order | M. E. Hoeck | |
| 1995 | CBS Schoolbreak Special | Al Rossi | |
| 1995–1997 | Murder One | Arnold Spivak | |
| 1996 | Poltergeist: The Legacy | Stan Davace | |
| 1996 | F/X: The Series | Wayne Harmon | |
| 1998 | Touched by an Angel | Ray Craig | |
| 1998 | The Pentagon Wars | Jones | TV movie |
| 1998 | New York Undercover | Holmquist | |
| 1998 | The Practice | Dr. Fred Spivak | |
| 1999 | L.A. Doctors | Attorney Ray | |
| 1999 | Total Recall 2070 | Brendan McGuire | |
| 1999 | Happy Face Murders | Ed Baker | TV movie |
| 1999 | Earth: Final Conflict | Dr. Michael Reed | |
| 2000 | Perfect Murder, Perfect Town | Trip Demuth | |
| 2000–2002 | Dark Angel | Reagan "Normal" Ronald | |
| 2002 | Monk | Sidney Teal | |
| 2002 | MDs | Ted | |
| 2003 | The Agency | Peter Walton | |
| 2003–2009 | CSI: Miami | Mr. Infante / Timothy Hewitt | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | JAG | Sean Parker | |
| 2004 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Lenny | |
| 2004–2008 | The Shield | Detective Kouf | |
| 2005–2023 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Brian Ackerman / Counselor Richard Pace | 5 episodes |
| 2006 | Gospel of Deceit | Ted Wendell | TV movie |
| 2006 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Dr. Gus Hoffman | |
| 2006 | Standoff | William Tate | |
| 2006 | Enemies | Keith Abbott | |
| 2007 | NCIS | Mitchell Reese | |
| 2007 | 24 | Doctor Bradley | |
| 2008 | Desperate Housewives | Walter Bierlich | |
| 2009 | Without a Trace | Rick Stevens | |
| 2009 | Ghost Whisperer | Jeffrey Silber | |
| 2009 | In Plain Sight | Mr. Day | |
| 2009 | Medium | Dan Taper | |
| 2009 | Dexter | Andy Brightman | |
| 2010 | The Mentalist | Griffin Welks | |
| 2010 | Gigantic | Gary Ritter | |
| 2011 | Big Love | Superintendent Buckland | |
| 2011 | Burn Notice | Hector Oaks | |
| 2013 | House of Cards | Phil Langdon | |
| 2013 | Elementary | Daren Sutter | |
| 2014–2015 | Hemlock Grove | Dr. Arnold Spivak | |
| 2015 | The Good Wife | Interviewer | |
| 2016 | Vinyl | Skip Fontaine | |
| 2016 | The OA | Dr. Mark Shea | |
| 2016–2017 | Madam Secretary | Gov. Sam Evans | |
| 2018 | Instinct | Frank Fallon | |
| 2019 | Bull | Judge McPherson | |
| 2020 | FBI: Most Wanted | Judge Edward Philpot | |
| 2020 | October Faction | Fred Allen | |
| 2020 | Billions | Head | |
| 2022 | The Girl from Plainville | Judge Moniz | |
| 2022 | Gaslit | E. Howard Hunt | |
| 2023 | The Blacklist | Mr. Kavanaugh | |
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References
References
- (2014). "J. C. MacKenzie". [[The New York Times]].
- [http://www.tvsa.co.za/actorprofile.asp?actorID=866 J. C. MacKenzie], tvsa.co.za, retrieved January 30, 2014
- "MacKenzie — Ottawa Life Magazine".
- (March 25, 2016). "Exclusive Interview: JC Mackenzie discusses 'Vinyl'".
- "J.C. MacKenzie on Playing Skip Fontaine on HBO's 'Vinyl' And What He Thought the Show Would Originally Be Called {{!}} GALO Magazine".
- (August 21, 2014). "Ottawa's J.C. MacKenzie has found an acting mentor in Martin Scorcese".
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