Denis O'Hare
Known for
Denis O'Hare is an American stage and screen actor born in Kansas City, Missouri, celebrated first for his Tony Award-winning stage work in 'Take Me Out' before building a prolific screen career. He played vampire politician Russell Edgington on HBO's 'True Blood' and became a recurring fixture of the anthology series 'American Horror Story', appearing across multiple seasons in different roles. His film work includes a supporting role in the Oscar-winning 'Dallas Buyers Club'. O'Hare has built one of the more distinctive careers bridging acclaimed theater and prolific genre television.
Denis O'Hare
55 Movies
22 Series
Denis O'Hare is an American stage and screen actor born in Kansas City, Missouri, celebrated first for his Tony Award-winning stage work in 'Take Me Out' before building a prolific screen career. He played vampire politician Russell Edgington on HBO's 'True Blood' and became a recurring fixture of the anthology series 'American Horror Story', appearing across multiple seasons in different roles. His film work includes a supporting role in the Oscar-winning 'Dallas Buyers Club'. O'Hare has built one of the more distinctive careers bridging acclaimed theater and prolific genre television.
Movies
Plays Mr. Greer
Michael Clayton
2007
Plays Moore
Edge of Darkness
2010
Plays Mr. Gilbertson
The Proposal
2009
Plays Doc Morris
The Judge
2014
Plays Duke Monahan
Duplicity
2009
Plays Dr. Rothberg
21 Grams
2003
Plays Dr. Sevard
Dallas Buyers Club
2013
Plays Dr. Jonathan Steele
Changeling
2008
Plays Lotorius
The Eagle
2011
Plays Financial News Analyst
Awake
2007
Plays Harold Holt
Charlie Wilson's War
2007
Plays Archbishop
Novitiate
2017
Plays Lucius Reeve
The Goldfinch
2019
Plays Erwin William
Swallow
2020
Plays John Briggs
Milk
2008
Plays Jerry
Derailed
2005
Plays Randy
Quarantine
2008
Plays Albert
Garden State
2004
Plays Holden
The Pyramid
2014
Plays Dave
Infinite Storm
2022
Plays Albert Osborne
J. Edgar
2011
Plays Jake
Sweet and Lowdown
1999
Plays Stan Lyner
The Babysitters
2008
Plays Simon Haysmith
The Postcard Killings
2020
Plays Hiram Keebler
The Normal Heart
2014
Plays John Morse
Lizzie
2018
Plays Dr. Manheim
Baby Mama
2008
Plays John Bussey
A Mighty Heart
2007
Plays A / Subject #3
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
2009
Plays Jimbo
Half Nelson
2006
Plays Charles B. Pierce, Jr.
The Town that Dreaded Sundown
2014
Plays Dwight Cochrane
Largo Winch: The Price of Money
2024
Plays Craddock
Danger One
2018
Plays Dr. Dordick
Private Life
2018
Plays Agent Doss
Army of One
2016
Plays John Dewey Toole
Butterfly in the Typewriter
Plays Andy
The Day Shall Come
2019
Plays Le millionnaire américain
Delete History
2020
Plays Charles Guiteau
Assassins
2004
Plays Doyle Hefner
Rocket Science
2007
Plays Prince Dauntless
Once Upon A Mattress
2005
Plays Phillip Steele
An Englishman in New York
2009
Plays Mike
American Loser
2007
Plays Jon
C.O.G.
2013
Plays William
Allure
2018
Plays Ryan Rose
The Anniversary Party
2001
Writer
Plays Danny
The Parting Glass
2018
Plays Andrew
Heights
2005
Plays Officer Lonergan
Bottom of the 9th
2019
Plays Isaac Miller
From Nowhere
2017
TV Shows
Plays Larry Harvey
American Horror Story
2011
Plays Russell Edgington
True Blood
2008
Plays Travis March
Brothers and Sisters
2006
Plays Judge Charles Abernathy
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Wally Baker
The Boroughs
2026
Plays Dr. Edmund Hague
The Nevers
2021
Plays Cast
The Accidental Wolf
2020
Plays Ira Farber
Big Little Lies
2017
Plays Tyr / Tyrell
American Gods
2017
Plays Harold Morrissey
Law & Order
1990
Plays Jessie
This Is Us
2016
Plays Evan Talbot
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Judge Charles Abernathy
The Good Fight
2017
Plays Father Giovanni De Vita
Evil
2019
Plays Doyle
The Wright Verdicts
1995
Plays David Worth
Bored to Death
2009
Plays Tom Michaels
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Reverend Emmett
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Special Agent Robert Phillips
Banshee
2013
Plays Terry Hudson
Broad City
2014
Plays Chris Shea
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Van Wirt
American Horror Stories
2021
Latest Trailers
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Largo Winch: The Price of Money
Full Filmography
The Boroughs
Wally Baker · 8 episodes
2026–
TV
Largo Winch: The Price of Money
Dwight Cochrane
2024
Film
Infinite Storm
Dave
2022
Film
American Horror Stories
Van Wirt · 1 episode
2021–
TV
The Nevers
Dr. Edmund Hague · 6 episodes
2021–
TV
The Accidental Wolf
Cast · 4 episodes
2020–
TV
Delete History
Le millionnaire américain
2020
Film
The Postcard Killings
Simon Haysmith
2020
Film
Swallow
Erwin William
2020
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Denis O'Hare and where are they from?
Denis O'Hare is 64 years old, born on January 17, 1962 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Denis O'Hare?
Denis O'Hare is best known for roles in Dallas Buyers Club, The Proposal, Changeling.
How many movies has Denis O'Hare been in?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Denis O'Hare has appeared in 55 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Denis O'Hare's first movie?
The career of Denis O'Hare began with St. Patrick's Day (1998).
What is Denis O'Hare's most recent movie or series?
Denis O'Hare's most recent release is The Boroughs, which premiered on May 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Denis O'Hare appeared in?
On television, Denis O'Hare has appeared in American Horror Story, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, True Blood, American Gods.
Does Denis O'Hare have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Denis O'Hare's upcoming work includes: The Wild Between Us (2027).
Denis O'Hare
1962-01-17 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Denis O'Hare (born January 17, 1962) is an American stage and screen actor, best known for his roles in the plays Take Me Out and Sweet Charity, for his portrayal of vampire Russell Edgington on the series True Blood and his different roles on American Horror Story, and for his supporting roles in such films as Milk, Changeling, and Dallas Buyers Club.