Hamish Linklater
An American actor from Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Hamish Linklater is a wry, literate presence across comedy, drama and horror. He appeared in 'Fantastic Four' (2005), the naval action film 'Battleship' (2012) and the financial drama 'The Big Short' (2015), and became a fan favorite as the gentle nerd Matthew on the sitcom 'The New Adventures of Old Christine'. He drew serious acclaim as the tormented, charismatic priest in Mike Flanagan's horror series 'Midnight Mass'. A Broadway veteran and produced playwright, he brings intelligence and dry humor to his roles, a distinctive and versatile character actor with a strong theatrical foundation.
Hamish Linklater
26 Movies
23 Series
An American actor from Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Hamish Linklater is a wry, literate presence across comedy, drama and horror. He appeared in 'Fantastic Four' (2005), the naval action film 'Battleship' (2012) and the financial drama 'The Big Short' (2015), and became a fan favorite as the gentle nerd Matthew on the sitcom 'The New Adventures of Old Christine'. He drew serious acclaim as the tormented, charismatic priest in Mike Flanagan's horror series 'Midnight Mass'. A Broadway veteran and produced playwright, he brings intelligence and dry humor to his roles, a distinctive and versatile character actor with a strong theatrical foundation.
Movies
Plays Porter Collins
The Big Short
2015
Plays Norman Collins
The Whisper Man
2026
Plays Cal Zapata
Battleship
2012
Plays Leonard
Fantastic Four
2005
Plays David's Father
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
2025
Plays American Reporter (voice)
The Life of Chuck
2025
Plays Ralph Branca
42
2013
Plays Spencer
Nickel Boys
2024
Plays Martin Kidd
Dead for a Dollar
2022
Plays Brice
Magic in the Moonlight
2014
Director
Plays Principal Valentine
Downtown Owl
2023
Plays Tommy Altmann
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
2014
Plays David Turner
Groove
2000
Plays Ben
10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up
2020
Plays Henry
Lola Versus
2012
Plays Lyle Chambers
Barron's Cove
2025
Plays Max
Cattywampus
2025
Plays Gary
Unicorn Store
2017
Plays Tim
One More Time
2016
Plays Tom Spangler
Ithaca
2015
Plays Noah Bearinger
Paper Year
2018
Plays Lysander
A Midsummer Night's Dream
2017
Plays Jason
The Future
2011
Plays Miles
You Can't Say No
2018
Plays Marty
Final Draft
2003
Plays David
Redemption Trail
2013
TV Shows
Plays Matthew Kimble
The New Adventures of Old Christine
2006
Plays Andrew
The Crazy Ones
2013
Plays Clark Debussy
Legion
2017
Plays Dr. Bruce Cherry
Gideon's Crossing
2000
Plays Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
Batman: Caped Crusader
2024
Plays John
Tell Me Your Secrets
2021
Plays Pvt. Stan Silver
American Dreams
2002
Plays Cipher
Gen V
2023
Plays Father Paul Hill
Midnight Mass
2021
Plays Abraham Lincoln
Manhunt
2024
Plays Jerry Dantana
The Newsroom
2012
Plays Carl Axelrod
5ive Days to Midnight
2004
Plays Jeb Magruder
Gaslit
2022
Plays Rick Krause
Angelyne
2022
Plays Larue Dollard
Fargo
2014
Plays Richard Warren
Widow's Bay
2026
Plays Elias Wittering
Crystal Lake
2026
Plays David LaGuardia
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Joe Keller
Monsterland
2020
Plays Dr. Jim Ellis
The Stand
2020
Plays Evan Grant
Ugly Betty
2006
Plays John Joseph Jacobs
Pushing Daisies
2007
Plays Archer Kopunek
Elsbeth
2024
Latest Trailers
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The Exorcist: Martyrs
Full Filmography
Widow's Bay
Richard Warren · 3 episodes
2026
TV
Crystal Lake
Elias Wittering · 3 episodes
2026
TV
Elsbeth
Archer Kopunek · 1 episode
2026
TV
The Whisper Man
Norman Collins
2026
Film
Gen V
Cipher · 8 episodes
2025
TV
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
David's Father
2025
Film
Barron's Cove
Lyle Chambers
2025
Film
The Life of Chuck
American Reporter (voice)
2025
Film
Cattywampus
Max
2025
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Hamish Linklater and where are they from?
Hamish Linklater is 50 years old, born on July 7, 1976 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Hamish Linklater?
Hamish Linklater is best known for roles in Fantastic Four, The Big Short, Battleship.
How many movies has Hamish Linklater been in?
Over a 26-year career (since 2000), Hamish Linklater has appeared in 26 movies and 23 TV shows.
What was Hamish Linklater's first movie?
The career of Hamish Linklater began with Groove (2000).
What is Hamish Linklater's most recent movie or series?
Hamish Linklater's most recent release is Crystal Lake, which premiered on October 15, 2026.
What TV shows has Hamish Linklater appeared in?
On television, Hamish Linklater has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Fargo, Gen V, Legion.
Does Hamish Linklater have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Hamish Linklater's upcoming work includes: The Exorcist: Martyrs (2027).
Hamish Linklater
1976-07-07 · Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA
Hamish Linklater (born July 7, 1976) is an American actor. He is known for playing Matthew Kimble in The New Adventures of Old Christine, Porter Collins in The Big Short, and Clark Debussy in Legion. He is the son of dramatic vocal trainer Kristin Linklater. In 2021, he starred as Father Paul in the Netflix horror miniseries Midnight Mass, for which he received high critical acclaim.