John Charles MacKenzie (born October 17, 1970) is a Canadian actor.[1] 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).
J.C. MacKenzie | |
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| Born | John Charles MacKenzie October 17, 1970 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Spouse | Erin Cressida Wilson |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editJohn Charles MacKenzie was born in Peterborough, Ontario on October 17, 1970,[2] one of four sons born to nurse Mary and pharmacist Bill MacKenzie. He was raised in Ottawa, Ontario,[3] and attended Pinecrest Public School and Sir John A. Macdonald High School.[3] He later studied at Concordia University[3] and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).[4]
Career
editMacKenzie 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.[3] His first television success came as Arnold Spivak in the Emmy Award-winning television series Murder One,[3][5] which ran for two seasons on ABC. He was cast as Reagan "Normal" Ronald in the series Dark Angel,[3] which won a People's Choice Award and ran for two seasons on Fox. Some of his more recent notable roles include Fred Allen on October Faction, Dr. Arnold Spivak on Hemlock Grove,[3][5] and Skip Fontaine on Vinyl.[3][6][7] He has made over 150 television appearances[5] and has appeared in the Martin Scorsese films The Aviator,[3][7] The Departed,[3][7] The Wolf of Wall Street,[3][7] The Irishman, and Killers of the Flower Moon.
Personal life
editMacKenzie 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.[3]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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 |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television
edit| 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 |
References
edit- ^ "J. C. MacKenzie". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2014. Archived from the original on January 18, 2014.
- ^ J. C. MacKenzie, tvsa.co.za, retrieved January 30, 2014
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Ottawa's J.C. MacKenzie has found an acting mentor in Martin Scorcese". Ottawa Citizen. August 21, 2014. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ "MacKenzie — Ottawa Life Magazine". www.ottawalife.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ a b c "J.C. MacKenzie on Playing Skip Fontaine on HBO's 'Vinyl' And What He Thought the Show Would Originally Be Called | GALO Magazine". www.galomagazine.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ "Vinyl, J.C. MacKenzie". Set in the City. February 6, 2016. Archived from the original on February 17, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Exclusive Interview: JC Mackenzie discusses 'Vinyl'". lenalamoray.com. March 25, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
