Chris Bauer
Known for
Chris Bauer is an American character actor born in Los Angeles with a long career of dependable supporting work across film and television. He appeared in Clint Eastwood's 'Sully', John Woo's 'Face/Off', and 'The Devil's Advocate', while on television he became widely known as Sheriff Andy Bellefleur on 'True Blood'. He also played Frank's father in Brad Bird's 'Tomorrowland' and had recurring roles on 'The Office' and 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. Bauer has built his reputation as a versatile utility player equally at home in genre thrillers and grounded drama.
Chris Bauer
39 Movies
38 Series
Chris Bauer is an American character actor born in Los Angeles with a long career of dependable supporting work across film and television. He appeared in Clint Eastwood's 'Sully', John Woo's 'Face/Off', and 'The Devil's Advocate', while on television he became widely known as Sheriff Andy Bellefleur on 'True Blood'. He also played Frank's father in Brad Bird's 'Tomorrowland' and had recurring roles on 'The Office' and 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. Bauer has built his reputation as a versatile utility player equally at home in genre thrillers and grounded drama.
Movies
Plays Holt
Thunderbolts*
2025
Plays Gettys
The Devil's Advocate
1997
Plays Machine
8MM
1999
Plays Dan
Broken Flowers
2005
Plays Ivan Dubov
Face/Off
1997
Plays Detective Sal Rizoli
The Little Things
2021
Plays Frank's Dad
Tomorrowland
2015
Plays Larry Rooney
Sully
2016
Plays Lieutenant Nelson
Money Monster
2016
Plays Commandant Vandegrift
Flags of Our Fathers
2006
Plays Kurch
A Dog's Way Home
2019
Plays Gary
Eenie Meanie
2025
Plays Paul
High Fidelity
2000
Plays Phil
Fools Rush In
1997
Plays Bartender (as Christopher Bauer)
One Night Stand
1997
Plays Konrad
Snow White: A Tale of Terror
1997
Plays Ace
Sweet and Lowdown
1999
Plays Beaver
Our Hero, Balthazar
2026
Plays Charlie
Wolves
2016
Plays Irving Klaw
The Notorious Bettie Page
2006
Plays Bartender
Keane
2004
Plays Major Smith
The Conspirator
2011
Plays Jacko
Flawless
1999
Plays Lloyd
Diminished Capacity
2008
Plays Russell
Find Your Friends
2026
Plays Mr. Ward
Dismissed
2017
Plays VTA - Carpenter
Cradle Will Rock
1999
Plays Jerry
The Myth of Fingerprints
1997
Plays Dr. Kronenfeld
Maddie's Secret
2026
Plays Father Rose
3 Days with Dad
2019
Plays Larry Ives
A Cool, Dry Place
1998
Plays Teddy
Angels Crest
2002
Plays Ernie
Bug
2002
Plays Mr. Barnes
Henry Johnson
2025
Plays Paul
The Photographer
2000
Plays Simkins
The Hunley
1999
Plays Tony Baby Shark
Colin Fitz
1997
Plays Mike
Temps
2016
TV Shows
Plays Andy Bellefleur
True Blood
2008
Plays Fred Yokas
Third Watch
1999
Plays Bobby Dwyer
The Deuce
2017
Plays Wild Bill Hancock
Heels
2021
Plays Frank Sobotka
The Wire
2002
Plays Leeland 'Lee' Nickel
Tilt
2005
Plays Deke Slayton
For All Mankind
2019
Plays Dodd
Smith
2006
Plays Clyde Duffie
HIS & HERS
2026
Plays Stringer
Jonny Zero
2005
Plays James McCord
Gaslit
2022
Plays Joe McCarthy
Fellow Travelers
2023
Plays Det. Tom Lange
American Crime Story
2016
Plays Tim Rutten
Law & Order True Crime
2017
Plays Homeless David
Law & Order
1990
Plays Lou Destefano
The Lost Room
2006
Plays Ray Galuski
Numb3rs
2005
Plays Deputy Jack Garrity
Bosch: Legacy
2022
Plays Huey Farrell
The Black Donnellys
2007
Plays Andrew Gleason
New Amsterdam
2008
Plays Father Tim
Life on Mars
2008
Plays Detective Paul Browning
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Harry Jannerone
The Office
2005
Plays Ted Bryar
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Murtaugh
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Officer Stablitzky
Modern Family
2009
Plays Cory Sampson
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays Detective Gerry Coventry
Elementary
2012
Plays Harold
Parks and Recreation
2009
Plays James McCloon
The Good Wife
2009
Latest Trailers
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Maddie's Secret
Full Filmography
Maddie's Secret
Dr. Kronenfeld
2026
Film
Find Your Friends
Russell
2026
Film
Our Hero, Balthazar
Beaver
2026
Film
CIA
Anthony Graham · 1 episode
2026–
TV
HIS & HERS
Clyde Duffie · 6 episodes
2026–
TV
Eenie Meanie
Gary
2025
Film
Henry Johnson
Mr. Barnes
2025
Film
Thunderbolts*
Holt
2025
Film
Fellow Travelers
Joe McCarthy · 5 episodes
2023–
TV
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Chris Bauer and where are they from?
Chris Bauer is 59 years old, born on October 28, 1966 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Chris Bauer?
Chris Bauer is best known for roles in Sully, Tomorrowland, The Devil's Advocate.
How many movies has Chris Bauer been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Chris Bauer has appeared in 39 movies and 38 TV shows.
What was Chris Bauer's first movie?
The career of Chris Bauer began with Colin Fitz (1997).
What is Chris Bauer's most recent movie or series?
Chris Bauer's most recent release is Maddie's Secret, which premiered on June 19, 2026.
What TV shows has Chris Bauer appeared in?
On television, Chris Bauer has appeared in The Office, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Criminal Minds, Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Chris Bauer
1966-10-28 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Chris Bauer (born October 28, 1966) is an American actor. He is best known for his television work in The Wire, Third Watch, True Blood, Survivor's Remorse, The Deuce and the Apple TV+ original science fiction space drama series For All Mankind. He has also appeared on Broadway as Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire. He has originated roles in plays by David Mamet, John Patrick Shanley and Jez Butterworth.