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Terry O'Quinn
Acting

Terry O'Quinn

Born 1952-07-15
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Terrance Quinn (born July 15, 1952), known professionally as Terry O'Quinn, is an American actor. He is best known for his Emmy Award-winning performance as John Locke on the TV series Lost (2004–2010). He had roles in films including The Stepfather (1987), The Rocketeer (1991), Heaven's Gate (1980), Silver Bullet (1985), Young Guns (1988), Blind Fury (1989), Tombstone (1993) and Primal Fear (1996). Other prominent television roles include Peter Watts in Millennium (1996–1999), FBI Asst. Director Kendall in Alias (2002–2004), Commander Joe White in Hawaii Five-0 (2011–2018), and Tom Tavner in Patriot (2015–2018).

Known For

Prominent works featuring Terry O'Quinn

Lost
TV
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Lost

2004
TMDB4.0
NCIS
TV
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NCIS

2003
TMDB3.8
The X-Files
TV
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The X-Files

1993
TMDB4.2
Primal Fear
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Primal Fear

1996
TMDB3.9
Hawaii Five-0
TV
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Hawaii Five-0

2010
TMDB3.9
Tombstone
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Tombstone

1993
TMDB3.8
Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV
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Star Trek: The Next Generation

1987
TMDB4.2
Old School
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Old School

2003
TMDB3.3
The X-Files
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The X-Files

1998
TMDB3.5
The View
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The View

1997
TMDB2.1

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (128 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Getting LOSTGetting LOSTSelfMovie2024
Unsung HeroUnsung HeroGrandpa JamesMovie2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who LiveThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who LiveMajor General Johnathan BealeTV Series2024
LOST: CircleLOST: CircleJohn LockeTV Series2023
PIECES OF HERPIECES OF HERMartin QuellerTV Series2022
Christmas SailChristmas SailDennisMovie2021
Ultra City SmithsUltra City SmithsCaptain Krieger (voice)TV Series2021
Resident AlienResident AlienPeter BachTV Series2021
Resident AlienResident AlienPeter Bach (voice)TV Series2021
FBI: Most WantedFBI: Most WantedByron LaCroixTV Series2020
EmergenceEmergenceRichard KindredTV Series2019
Perpetual Grace LTDPerpetual Grace LTDWesley WalkerTV Series2019
Castle RockCastle RockDale LacyTV Series2018
Mysteries of the MissingMysteries of the MissingSelf - HostTV Series2017
The Blacklist: RedemptionThe Blacklist: RedemptionHoward HargraveTV Series2017
New LifeNew LifeDr. Philip SumrallMovie2016
PatriotPatriotTom TavnerTV Series2015
Secrets and LiesSecrets and LiesJohn WarnerTV Series2015
Gang RelatedGang RelatedSam ChapelTV Series2014
Full CircleFull CircleJimmy ParerraTV Series2013
Ring of FireRing of FireOliver BoothTV Series2012
666 Park Avenue666 Park AvenueGavin DoranTV Series2012
Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin StoryTaken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin StoryMark MillerMovie2011
Hawaii Five-0Hawaii Five-0Joe WhiteTV Series2010
Masters of Science FictionMasters of Science FictionSelf / AppearanceTV Series2007
LostLostJohn LockeTV Series2004
Phenomenon IIPhenomenon IISelf / AppearanceMovie2003
NCISNCISWill RyanTV Series2003
Old SchoolOld SchoolGoldberg (uncredited)Movie2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jimmy Kimmel Live!SelfTV Series2003
The LocketThe LocketCasey KeddingtonMovie2002
Town DiaryTown DiarySelf / AppearanceMovie2002
Hometown LegendHometown LegendBuster SchulerMovie2002
First MondayFirst MondaySelf / AppearanceTV Series2002
AliasAliasKendallTV Series2001
Law & Order: Criminal IntentLaw & Order: Criminal IntentGordon BuchananTV Series2001
Good Day LiveSelfTV Series2001
American OutlawsAmerican OutlawsRollin H. ParkerMovie2001
WW3WW3Eric FarrellMovie2001
Semper FiSemper FiCliff's FatherMovie2001
Rated XRated XJ.R. MitchellMovie2000
Harsh RealmHarsh RealmSelf / AppearanceTV Series1999
RoswellRoswellCarlTV Series1999
The West WingThe West WingNicholas AlexanderTV Series1999
Murder in a Small TownMurder in a Small TownSidney LassiterMovie1999
The X-FilesThe X-FilesMichaudMovie1998
Breast MenBreast MenHersch LawyerMovie1997
The ViewThe ViewSelfTV Series1997
My Stepson, My LoverMy Stepson, My LoverRichard CoryMovie1997
On the Edge of InnocenceOn the Edge of InnocenceDavid WalkerMovie1997
Shadow ConspiracyShadow ConspiracyFrank RidellMovie1997
Ghosts of MississippiGhosts of MississippiJudge HilburnMovie1996
MillenniumMillenniumPeter WattsTV Series1996
Primal FearPrimal FearYancyMovie1996
JAGJAGAdmiral Thomas BooneTV Series1995
JAGJAGThomas BooneTV Series1995
The ClientThe ClientBert HalliwellTV Series1995
Ray Alexander: A Menu for MurderRay Alexander: A Menu for MurderFrank DarnellMovie1995
Shadow WarriorsShadow WarriorsDr. ConnorsMovie1995
Earth 2Earth 2ReillyTV Series1994
Lipstick CameraLipstick CameraRaymond MillerMovie1994
A Friend to Die ForA Friend to Die ForEd SaxeMovie1994
Justice in a Small TownJustice in a Small TownHarris WileyMovie1994
Don't Talk to StrangersDon't Talk to StrangersBonnerMovie1994
Heart of a ChildHeart of a ChildGordon HolcMovie1994
MacShayne: Winner Takes AllMacShayne: Winner Takes AllDanny LeggettMovie1994
TombstoneTombstoneMayor ClumMovie1993
Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderRonald TrentTV Series1993
The X-FilesThe X-FilesLt. Brian TillmanTV Series1993
The X-FilesThe X-FilesShadow ManTV Series1993
Amityville: A New GenerationAmityville: A New GenerationDetective ClarkMovie1993
Visions of MurderVisions of MurderAdm. Truman HagerMovie1993
Born Too SoonBorn Too SoonDr. FriedmanMovie1993
Homicide: Life on the StreetHomicide: Life on the StreetBailey LafeldTV Series1993
The Good FightThe Good FightHenry CraginMovie1992
Wild CardWild CardBarlowMovie1992
My SamuraiMy SamuraiSelf / AppearanceMovie1992
Sexual AdvancesSexual AdvancesCliff RipleyMovie1992
Trial: The Price of PassionTrial: The Price of PassionBob AltschulerMovie1992
Deliver Them from Evil: The Taking of Alta ViewDeliver Them from Evil: The Taking of Alta ViewSergeant Don BellMovie1992
The Cutting EdgeThe Cutting EdgeJack MoseleyMovie1992
Company BusinessCompany BusinessColonel Pierce GrissomMovie1991
The RocketeerThe RocketeerHoward HughesMovie1991
Shoot First: A Cop's VengeanceShoot First: A Cop's VengeanceSergeant NicholasMovie1991
Son of the Morning StarSon of the Morning StarGen. Alfred TerryTV Series1991
The Last to GoThe Last to GoDanielMovie1991
KaleidoscopeKaleidoscopeHenryMovie1990
Blood OathBlood OathMajor BeckettMovie1990
Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate DeceptionPerry Mason: The Case of the Desperate DeceptionCurt MitchellMovie1990
Stepfather 2Stepfather 2Dr. Gene Clifford / Jerry BlakeMovie1989
The Forgotten OneThe Forgotten OneBob AndersonMovie1989
Blind FuryBlind FuryFrank DevereauxMovie1989
Tales from the CryptTales from the CryptInspector Martin ZellerTV Series1989
Roe vs. WadeRoe vs. WadeJay FloydMovie1989
Guts and Glory: The Rise and Fall of Oliver NorthGuts and Glory: The Rise and Fall of Oliver NorthAaron SykesMovie1989
PinPinDr. Frank LindenMovie1988
Young GunsYoung GunsAlex McSweenMovie1988
Stranger on My LandStranger on My LandConnie PriestMovie1988
The JoggerThe JoggerJerryMovie1988
Star Trek: The Next GenerationStar Trek: The Next GenerationAdmiral Eric PressmanTV Series1987
Jake and the FatmanJake and the FatmanVincent NovakTV Series1987
A Year in the LifeA Year in the LifeKeithTV Series1987
When the Time ComesWhen the Time ComesWes TravisMovie1987
Black WidowBlack WidowBruceMovie1987
The StepfatherThe StepfatherJerry BlakeMovie1987
At Mother's RequestAt Mother's RequestJoel CampbellTV Series1987
Women of ValorWomen of ValorMaj. Tom PattersonMovie1986
L.A. LawL.A. LawNick MoatsTV Series1986
SpaceCampSpaceCampLaunch DirectorMovie1986
Between Two WomenBetween Two WomenDr. WallaceMovie1986
MatlockMatlockSelf / AppearanceTV Series1986
Silver BulletSilver BulletSheriff Joe HallerMovie1985
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight ZoneCurt Lockridge (segment "Chameleon")TV Series1985
Right to Kill?Right to Kill?Jim BarrettMovie1985
An Early FrostAn Early FrostDr. ReddingMovie1985
MoonlightingMoonlightingBryant WilbourneTV Series1985
MischiefMischiefClaude HarbroughMovie1985
Mrs. SoffelMrs. SoffelDetective Buck McGovernMovie1984
Miami ViceMiami ViceRichard CainTV Series1984
Places in the HeartPlaces in the HeartBuddy KelseyMovie1984
All the Right MovesAll the Right MovesFreeman SmithMovie1983
Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a NumberJacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a NumberColonel Thomas RhodesMovie1983
Without a TraceWithout a TraceParentMovie1983
Remington SteeleRemington SteeleChuck McBrideTV Series1982
Heaven's GateHeaven's GateCaptain MinardiMovie1980
F.D.R.: The Last YearF.D.R.: The Last YearJames RooseveltMovie1980
Tales of the UnexpectedTales of the UnexpectedCopTV Series1979
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameMichael Keddington's Abusive FatherTV Series1951