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J.C. MacKenzie
Born
John Charles MacKenzie

(1970-10-17) October 17, 1970 (age 53)
OccupationActor
Years active1985–present
Spouse Erin Cressida Wilson
Children1

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).

Early life

John 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

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. [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

MacKenzie is married to American screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson. They have one son, Liam, and split their time between Los Angeles and New York City. [3]

Filmography

Film

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
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released

Television

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

  1. ^ "J. C. MacKenzie". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2014. Archived from the original on January 18, 2014.
  2. ^ J. C. MacKenzie, tvsa.co.za, retrieved January 30, 2014
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "MacKenzie — Ottawa Life Magazine". www.ottawalife.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Vinyl, J.C. MacKenzie". Set in the City. February 6, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  7. ^ a b c d "Exclusive Interview: JC Mackenzie discusses 'Vinyl'". lenalamoray.com. March 25, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2016.

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