Bill Camp
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An American character actor of quiet intensity, admired for the precision he brings to small and large roles alike. Bill Camp has become one of the most in-demand supporting players of his era, appearing in 'Jason Bourne' (2016), 'Red Sparrow' (2018) and 'Joker' (2019), and drawing acclaim on television in 'The Night Of' and as the chess mentor Mr. Shaibel in 'The Queen's Gambit'. Born in Massachusetts and rooted in the theatre, he is a subtle, deeply disciplined performer who elevates every ensemble he joins.
Bill Camp
52 Movies
23 Series
An American character actor of quiet intensity, admired for the precision he brings to small and large roles alike. Bill Camp has become one of the most in-demand supporting players of his era, appearing in 'Jason Bourne' (2016), 'Red Sparrow' (2018) and 'Joker' (2019), and drawing acclaim on television in 'The Night Of' and as the chess mentor Mr. Shaibel in 'The Queen's Gambit'. Born in Massachusetts and rooted in the theatre, he is a subtle, deeply disciplined performer who elevates every ensemble he joins.
Movies
Plays Detective Garrity
Joker
2019
Plays Warren Redfellow
How to Make a Killing
2026
Plays Drive-Thru Customer
Honey Don't!
2025
Plays Malcolm Smith
Jason Bourne
2016
Plays Crazy Man
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
2014
Plays Radburn
12 Years a Slave
2013
Plays Marty Gable
Red Sparrow
2018
Plays John Callahan
Black Mass
2015
Plays Smalley
Matchbox: The Movie
2026
Plays Bob Largent
Aloha
2015
Plays Wilbur Tennant
Dark Waters
2019
Plays Vampiro
Sound of Freedom
2023
Plays Mr. Jolly
Lincoln
2012
Plays Matthew Williams
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
2017
Plays Jeremiah Wilks
Hostiles
2017
Plays Matt Burke
Salem's Lot
2024
Plays Harlan Eustice
Molly's Game
2017
Plays Eisenberg
Rounders
1998
Plays Frank Nitti
Public Enemies
2009
Plays Sheriff Hodges
Lawless
2012
Plays Ray Loewen
The Burial
2023
Plays Gerald Ford
Vice
2018
Plays Curlie
Drive-Away Dolls
2024
Plays Hollis Dresher
Gold
2016
Plays Mr. Branholme
News of the World
2020
Plays Commissioner McNamara
Boston Strangler
2023
Plays Man With TV
White Noise
2022
Plays Van
Compliance
2012
Plays Mr. Hunt
Run Amok
2026
Plays Clancey Controller
Deception
2008
Plays Alfonso Coretti
The Kitchen
2019
Plays Murry Wilson
Love & Mercy
2015
Plays Fred 'Hammer' Krager
Skin
2019
Plays Warren Miller
Wildlife
2018
Plays Uncle Buster
The Only Living Boy in New York
2017
Plays Frank Beazley
Loving
2016
Plays Bill
Reversal of Fortune
1990
Plays General Crook
Woman Walks Ahead
2018
Plays Glen McCreavy
Tamara Drewe
2010
Plays Desk Trooper
Reservation Road
2007
Plays Hugh Wentworth
Passing
2021
Plays Henry Dalton
Native Son
2019
Plays Donny
The Land of Steady Habits
2018
Plays Malcolm
The Dying Gaul
2005
Plays Pa Wilder
The Guitar
2008
Plays William Robedee
Crown Heights
2017
Director
Plays (segment "In the Air")
With/In Volume 2
2021
Plays Mr. Crawford
The Maid's Room
2014
Plays Coach Buehl
Coach
2010
TV Shows
Plays Narrator (voice)
Forensic Files II
2020
Plays Henry English
American Rust
2021
Plays Narrator
All Access: Quest for the Stanley Cup
2016
Plays Robert Chesney
The Looming Tower
2018
Plays Howie Gold
The Outsider
2020
Plays Chief Ellison
Nocturne
2026
Plays Dennis Box
The Night Of
2016
Plays Raymond Horgan
Presumed Innocent
2024
Plays CIA Director Jeremy Lasch
Zero Day
2025
Plays Harry Zale
A Man in Full
2024
Plays William Hogarth
Manhattan
2014
Plays Bruce DeWitt
Sirens
2025
Plays Mr. Shaibel
The Queen's Gambit
2020
Plays JP Morgan
The Gilded Age
2022
Plays Samurai Seven
Damages
2007
Plays Denny Rogis
Law & Order
1990
Plays Man at the Bar
The Leftovers
2014
Plays Stanley Price
Monsterland
2020
Plays Mickey
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Daniel Clove
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Painter God
Joan of Arcadia
2003
Plays (voice)
The American Revolution
2025
Plays (voice)
Rick and Morty
2013
Latest Trailers
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Matchbox: The Movie
Full Filmography
Nocturne
Chief Ellison · 10 episodes
2026–
TV
Matchbox: The Movie
Smalley
2026
Film
Ponderosa
George
2026
Film
How to Make a Killing
Warren Redfellow
2026
Film
Run Amok
Mr. Hunt
2026
Film
Zero Day
CIA Director Jeremy Lasch · 6 episodes
2025
TV
The American Revolution
(voice) · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Honey Don't!
Drive-Thru Customer
2025
Film
Sirens
Bruce DeWitt · 5 episodes
2025–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Bill Camp and where are they from?
Bill Camp is 61 years old, born on October 22, 1964 in Bradford, Massachusetts, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Bill Camp?
Bill Camp is best known for roles in Joker, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), 12 Years a Slave.
How many movies has Bill Camp been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), Bill Camp has appeared in 52 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Bill Camp's first movie?
The career of Bill Camp began with Reversal of Fortune (1990).
What is Bill Camp's most recent movie or series?
Bill Camp's most recent release is Ponderosa, which premiered on June 6, 2026.
What TV shows has Bill Camp appeared in?
On television, Bill Camp has appeared in Rick and Morty, The Queen's Gambit, The Outsider, The Night Of.
Does Bill Camp have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Bill Camp's upcoming work includes: Matchbox: The Movie (2026), Karoshi (2027).
Bill Camp
1964-10-22 · Bradford, Massachusetts, USA
Bill Camp (born 1963 or 1964) is an American actor. He has played supporting roles in many films such as Lincoln (2012), Compliance (2012), Lawless (2012), 12 Years a Slave (2013), Love & Mercy (2015), Loving (2016), Molly's Game (2017), Vice (2018), Wildlife (2018), Joker (2019), News of the World (2021), and Sound of Freedom (2023); the HBO miniseries The Night Of in 2016 and The Outsider in 2020; and the Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit in 2020. He had recurring roles in the HBO drama series The Leftovers from 2015 to 2017 and in the Hulu space drama series The First in 2018.
Camp has appeared in many television series and received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his roles in the miniseries The Night Of (2016) and the legal thriller series Presumed Innocent (2024). He was nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the 2016 Broadway revival of the play The Crucible.Bill Camp, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.