Holt McCallany
Actor · Since 1987
Known for
An American actor born in New York City, a rugged, imposing presence known for tough-guy and authority roles. He debuted as the burn-scarred convict The Guard in 'Alien³' (1992) and appeared in 'Fight Club' (1999), 'Sully' (2016), 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' (2016), 'Greenland' (2020) and Guy Ritchie's 'Wrath of Man' (2021). He earned his widest acclaim as Detective Bill Tench in the series 'Mindhunter'. A weathered, intense character actor with a growing profile in leading roles, McCallany brings grit and gravitas to crime dramas and action films alike.
Holt McCallany
Actor · Since 1987
56 Movies · 19 Series
Known for
An American actor born in New York City, a rugged, imposing presence known for tough-guy and authority roles. He debuted as the burn-scarred convict The Guard in 'Alien³' (1992) and appeared in 'Fight Club' (1999), 'Sully' (2016), 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' (2016), 'Greenland' (2020) and Guy Ritchie's 'Wrath of Man' (2021). He earned his widest acclaim as Detective Bill Tench in the series 'Mindhunter'. A weathered, intense character actor with a growing profile in leading roles, McCallany brings grit and gravitas to crime dramas and action films alike.
Movies
Plays The Mechanic
Fight Club
1999
Plays Serling
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
2025
Plays Junior
Alien³
1992
Plays Bullet
Wrath of Man
2021
Plays Col. Morgan
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
2016
Plays Mark Jessup
Blackhat
2015
Plays Twin Otter Pilot
Greenland
2020
Plays Director Moore
The Amateur
2025
Plays Karl Lockwood
Gangster Squad
2013
Plays Frank
Run All Night
2015
Plays Mike Cleary
Sully
2016
Plays Wade
The Losers
2010
Plays Ron Matthews
Vantage Point
2008
Plays Anderson
Nightmare Alley
2021
Plays Mark Appleton
The Peacemaker
1997
Plays Jerry 'The Beast' Manning
Shot Caller
2017
Plays David Trone
Clean Hands
2026
Plays Lampard
The Ice Road
2021
Plays MM1 Dylan Rourke
Men of Honor
2000
Plays Fritz Von Erich
The Iron Claw
2023
Plays Captain Van Meter
Three Kings
1999
Plays Detective Tom Finnegan
Alpha Dog
2006
Plays Burke
Monster Trucks
2016
Plays Angry Neurologist
Concussion
2015
Plays Police Lieutenant
A Perfect Getaway
2009
Plays Lt. Kramer
Casualties of War
1989
Plays Hank Greely
Bullet to the Head
2012
Plays Halton
Safe House
2025
Plays Loomis
Below
2002
Plays Peter Conrad
Guru
2026
Plays Van
Toxic
2008
Plays Bill Barrett
Jade
1995
Plays Bartender
Flirt
1996
Plays Usher
Amateur
1994
Plays Rourke
Rise: Blood Hunter
2007
Plays Detective Hansen
The Perfect Guy
2015
Plays Sam Whitemoon
Creepshow 2
1987
Plays Bartender
Flirt
1993
Plays Roadblock Officer
Shakedown
1988
Plays Teddy Atlas
Tyson
1995
Plays Mike Norris
Crush
2013
Plays Dorsett
Against the Ropes
2004
Plays Swede
Stolen
2009
Plays Henri Brulé
Out of Line
2001
Plays Ray Davis
The Roughneck
2025
Plays Newcomer
Mumford
1999
Plays Officer Callahan
SGT. Will Gardner
2019
Plays Rostow Pawlak
Hijacked
2012
Plays Richard Bentley
Beyond White Space
2018
Plays Jay
After School
1988
TV Shows
Plays Bill Tench
MINDHUNTER
2017
Plays Patrick 'Lights' Leary
Lights Out
2011
Plays Detective Joe Diaco
Golden Boy
2013
Plays John Hagen
CSI: Miami
2002
Plays Owen Decker
Freedom
2000
Plays Harlan Buckley
The Waterfront
2025
Plays Lt. Brannigan
61st Street
2022
Plays Detective Neil Bishop
The Lincoln Lawyer
2022
Plays Ricky
Heroes
2006
Plays Robert McCoy
Blue Bloods
2010
Plays Sgt. Hamilton Fish
Rough Riders
1997
Plays Warden Jaegger Fount
Foundation
2021
Plays Marc Kenner
Law & Order
1990
Plays Patrick Copa
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Nick Lewin
Medium
2005
Plays Mr. Westerman
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Pat van Ranken
Monk
2002
Plays Santora
Burn Notice
2007
Plays Roy Woodridge
Criminal Minds
2005
Latest Trailers
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THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH
Full Filmography 75
Crimson Ring
Coach (voice)
2026
Clean Hands
David Trone
2026
Guru
Peter Conrad
2026
The Waterfront
Harlan Buckley · 8 episodes
2025
Safe House
Halton
2025
The Roughneck
Ray Davis
2025
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Serling
2025
The Amateur
Director Moore
2025
The Lincoln Lawyer
Detective Neil Bishop
2024Season 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Holt McCallany and where are they from?
Holt McCallany is 63 years old, born on September 3, 1963 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Holt McCallany?
Holt McCallany is best known for roles in Fight Club, Justice League, Sully.
How many movies has Holt McCallany been in?
Over a 39-year career (since 1987), Holt McCallany has appeared in 56 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Holt McCallany's first movie?
The career of Holt McCallany began with Creepshow 2 (1987).
What is Holt McCallany's most recent movie or series?
Holt McCallany's most recent release is Crimson Ring, which premiered on November 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Holt McCallany appeared in?
On television, Holt McCallany has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Criminal Minds, MINDHUNTER, Heroes.
Does Holt McCallany have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Holt McCallany's upcoming work includes: THE FURTHER MIS-ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH (2026).
Holt McCallany
1963-09-03 · New York City, New York, USA
Holt McCallany (born Holt Quinn McAloney; September 3, 1963) is an American actor. He is known for his portrayal of FBI Special Agent Bill Tench on the series Mindhunter (2017–19). He has had leading and supporting roles in various television series and films, including Lights Out, Fight Club, Three Kings, Shot Caller, Wrath of Man, Nightmare Alley, and The Iron Claw.Holt McCallany, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.