Cotter Smith
Known for
Cotter Smith is an American actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. He has been working on screen for more than 43 years. his President McKenna in 'X2' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'The Post' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Cotter Smith
21 Movies
32 Series
Cotter Smith is an American actor with a career measured in decades rather than seasons. He has been working on screen for more than 43 years. his President McKenna in 'X2' is the best-remembered role on the list. 'The Post' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Movies
Plays Under Secretary William Macomber
The Post
2017
Plays Tom Claire
Things Heard & Seen
2021
Plays Gilliam
K-9
1989
Plays Phil Fryman
Friends with Kids
2012
Plays Mac Odell
Lady Beware
1987
Plays Chief Wells
Rustin
2023
Plays Pat
Time of Death
2025
Plays Dr. Case Montgomery
Lifeform
1996
Plays Roman
The Standoff at Sparrow Creek
2019
Plays Admiral Lynch
Burning Blue
2014
Plays Sergeant Sam Taliaferro
Cameron's Closet
1988
Plays Senator Smith
Unsinkable
2024
Plays Trucker
Nickel Mountain
1984
Plays President McKenna
X2
2003
TV Shows
Plays Eugene 'Gene' Rogan
Equal Justice
1990
Plays Deputy Attorney General
The Americans
2013
Plays Unit Chief Shepard
MINDHUNTER
2017
Plays Tony Vincenzo
Night Stalker
2005
Plays Bill Brennecke
Orleans
1997
Plays Frank
Mistral's Daughter
1984
Plays Richard Davies
Tru Calling
2003
Plays Jack Davis
Revolution
2012
Plays Denton Weeks
Person of Interest
2011
Plays ASA Jeremy Friedman
Judging Amy
1999
Plays Tony Henderson
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Gordon Alexander
Brothers and Sisters
2006
Plays Sam Stevens
NCIS
2003
Plays Nathan
The Following
2013
Plays Robert F. Kennedy
Blood Feud
1983
Plays Darren Hahn
Madam Secretary
2014
Plays Peter Cooper
CIA
2026
Plays Dr. Rowe
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Robert Rhine
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Gerald Lucas
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Plays Hank Foster
Alias
2001
Plays (segment "To See the Invisible Man")
The Twilight Zone
1985
Plays Bill Lachey
The Unit
2006
Plays Sean McGinnis
Without a Trace
2002
Plays Adam Wilson
White Collar
2009
Plays General
Blindspot
2015
Plays Jay Barrett
Unforgettable
2011
Plays Eric Martin
Law & Order
1990
Plays Brian Baker
Moonlighting
1985
Plays Governor Stan Preston
Commander in Chief
2005
Latest Trailers
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Time of Death
Full Filmography
CIA
Peter Cooper · 2 episodes
2026–
TV
Time of Death
Pat
2025
Film
Basic Psych
Dr. Grant Harrison
2025
Film
Unsinkable
Senator Smith
2024
Film
Rustin
Chief Wells
2023
Film
Jack and the Treehouse
Pap
2021
Film
Things Heard & Seen
Tom Claire
2021
Film
The Standoff at Sparrow Creek
Roman
2019
Film
The Post
Under Secretary William Macomber
2017
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Cotter Smith and where are they from?
Cotter Smith is 77 years old, born on May 29, 1949 in Washington, D.C., USA.
What are the most famous roles of Cotter Smith?
Cotter Smith is best known for roles in X2, The Post, Things Heard & Seen.
How many movies has Cotter Smith been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Cotter Smith has appeared in 21 movies and 32 TV shows.
What was Cotter Smith's first movie?
The career of Cotter Smith began with Blood Feud (1983).
What is Cotter Smith's most recent movie or series?
Cotter Smith's most recent release is CIA, which premiered on February 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Cotter Smith appeared in?
On television, Cotter Smith has appeared in MINDHUNTER, Blindspot, NCIS, Person of Interest.
Cotter Smith
1949-05-29 · Washington, D.C., USA
Joseph Cotter Smith (born May 29, 1949) is an American stage, film, and television actor.