Derek McGrath
Known for
Derek McGrath is a screen veteran of the old school who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. He has been working on screen for more than 53 years. 'Carrie' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Thanksgiving' is a second title with real reach.
Derek McGrath
22 Movies
28 Series
Derek McGrath is a screen veteran of the old school who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. More of the credits fall under comedy than under anything else. He has been working on screen for more than 53 years. 'Carrie' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'Thanksgiving' is a second title with real reach.
Movies
Plays Head Commissioner
Carrie
2013
Plays Mayor Cantin
Thanksgiving
2023
Plays Butterworth
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
1987
Plays Exec. #1
Mr. Mom
1983
Plays Mike Holden
A Merry Little Ex-Mas
2025
Plays Principal Hayes
Full of It
2007
Plays Worm
Freaked
1993
Plays Nichiren Shoshu Member
The Last Detail
1973
Plays Superintendent Sedgwick
Charlie Bartlett
2008
Plays Mr. Peabody
The Safety of Objects
2002
Plays Jeff
She's Out of Control
1989
Plays Secretary Culkin
Hologram Man
1995
Plays Warden Preston
Bloodsport: The Dark Kumite
1999
Plays Gas Jockey
Nothing Personal
1980
Plays Lefty / Knuckles / Muggsy / Spike / Mr. Woodley
Heathcliff: The Movie
1986
Plays Eddie
Nice Guys Sleep Alone
1999
Plays Waldo Van Lavish (voice)
The Romance of Betty Boop
1985
Plays Morris Steinfeld
Chameleon
1996
TV Shows
Plays Dr. Derek Hebert
Doc
2001
Plays Spiff (voice)
Iggy Arbuckle
2007
Plays Rev. Duncan Magee
Little Mosque on the Prairie
2007
Plays Frank
Kim's Convenience
2016
Plays Andy Schroeder
Cheers
1982
Plays Oswald Valentine
Dallas
1978
Plays Mr. Tansy (voice)
Unicorn Academy
2023
Plays Bob Dittman
Revival
2025
Plays Waiter #1
Newhart
1982
Plays Crewman Chell
Star Trek: Voyager
1995
Plays Harris
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Plays Pat
Family Matters
1989
Plays Mr. Paulson
Suits
2011
Plays Donald
Transplant
2020
Plays Benedict Raven
The Mist
2017
Plays Abel
Against the Grain
1993
Plays Encyclopedia Salesman
Growing Pains
1985
Plays Coordinator
The Golden Girls
1985
Plays Pax
Earth: Final Conflict
1997
Plays Artie Hill
The Good Doctor
2017
Plays Abraham Amory
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
Plays Buck - Dream Sequence
Married... with Children
1987
Plays Ian
Roc
1991
Plays Gregory Gilborn
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
2002
Plays Dr. Palmer
Lost Girl
2010
Plays Eugene Wallace
Carter
2018
Plays Charlie Ross
This Is Wonderland
2004
Plays Vice Principal
Good Witch
2015
Plays Simon Quegg (voice)
The Real Ghostbusters
1986
Latest Trailers
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A Merry Little Ex-Mas
Full Filmography
A Merry Little Ex-Mas
Mike Holden
2025
Film
Revival
Bob Dittman · 2 episodes
2025–
TV
Thanksgiving
Mayor Cantin
2023
Film
Unicorn Academy
Mr. Tansy (voice) · 3 episodes
2023–
TV
Transplant
Donald · 2 episodes
2020–
TV
Carter
Eugene Wallace · 1 episode
2018–
TV
Frankie Drake Mysteries
Abraham Amory · 1 episode
2017–
TV
The Good Doctor
Artie Hill · 1 episode
2017–
TV
The Mist
Benedict Raven · 1 episode
2017–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Derek McGrath and where are they from?
Derek McGrath is 75 years old, born on June 4, 1951 in Porcupine, Ontario, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Derek McGrath?
Derek McGrath is best known for roles in Carrie, Thanksgiving, Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol.
How many movies has Derek McGrath been in?
Over a 53-year career (since 1973), Derek McGrath has appeared in 21 movies and 28 TV shows.
What was Derek McGrath's first movie?
The career of Derek McGrath began with The Last Detail (1973).
What is Derek McGrath's most recent movie or series?
Derek McGrath's most recent release is The Spirit of Halloween, which premiered on October 10, 2026.
What TV shows has Derek McGrath appeared in?
On television, Derek McGrath has appeared in The Good Doctor, Suits, Married... with Children, Star Trek: Voyager.
Derek McGrath
1951-06-04 · Porcupine, Ontario, Canada
Derek McGrath was born on June 4, 1951 in Porcupine, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for My Secret Identity (1988), Charlie Bartlett (2007) and Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987).