J.C. Quinn
Actor
Known for
Time and sheer volume of work have made J.C. Quinn a veteran actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. 'Days of Thunder' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Very few actors keep finding work for 49 years. 'The Abyss' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson.
J.C. Quinn
Actor
Time and sheer volume of work have made J.C. Quinn a veteran actor who has seen the business change around him more than once. 'Days of Thunder' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. Very few actors keep finding work for 49 years. 'The Abyss' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson.
Movies (41 titles)
Plays Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson
The Abyss
1989
Plays Waddle
Days of Thunder
1990
Plays Duncan
Maximum Overdrive
1986
Plays Jim
Barfly
1987
Plays Quartermaster Sgt.
Heartbreak Ridge
1986
Plays Jack Dunn
The Babe
1992
Plays Dad
Happy Together
1989
Plays Burrows
The Prophecy
1995
Plays Curtis Schultz
Silkwood
1983
Plays Walter Boyett
Turner & Hooch
1989
Plays Barber
Brubaker
1980
Plays Texas Voice #1 (voice)
Places in the Heart
1984
Plays Elmo
Vision Quest
1985
Plays Uncle Charlie
Primary Colors
1998
Plays Priest
Deceiver
1997
Plays Garth Ratliff
Big Business
1988
Plays Murphy
C.H.U.D.
1984
Plays Boyd
At Close Range
1986
Plays Sgt. Tom Janks
Takedown
2000
Plays Jaworsky
Prayer of the Rollerboys
1991
Plays Jetty
CrissCross
1992
Plays Simon
Times Square
1980
Plays Detective Stanley
Getting Away with Murder
1996
Plays Riverside Drive Man #4
Gloria
1980
Plays Shorter
Eddie Macon's Run
1983
Plays Minister
Digging to China
1997
Plays Newman
Megaville
1992
Plays Bartender
Pontiac Moon
1994
Plays Papa Slovak
Gross Anatomy
1989
Plays Luther
On the Yard
1978
Plays Comedy Coach
Wired
1989
Plays Willy
Priceless Beauty
1988
Plays Kevin McBane
Violated
1984
Plays Harry Forbes
All-American Murder
1991
Plays Sheriff
Twisted
1985
Plays Jimmy Tulin
Family Rescue
1997
Plays Clarence
God's Lonely Man
1996
Plays Bob
Holy Joe
1999
Plays Fred Bascomb
Hit Me
1996
TV Shows (9 titles)
Plays Red Griswold
1st & Ten
1984
Plays Security Guard
Father Dowling Mysteries
1989
Plays Boss Cooley
Quantum Leap
1989
Plays Mr. Patterson
Cagney & Lacey
1982
Plays Stanton
Booker
1989
Plays D.E.A. Agent Harrison
Miami Vice
1984
Plays Carmichael
Cheers
1982
Plays Jumper
Hill Street Blues
1981
Plays Slats
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954
Latest Trailers
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Animal Factory
Frequently Asked Questions
Is J.C. Quinn still alive?
J.C. Quinn passed away on February 10, 2004 at age 63.
What are the most famous roles of J.C. Quinn?
J.C. Quinn is best known for roles in The Abyss, Days of Thunder, Turner & Hooch.
How many movies has J.C. Quinn been in?
Over a 27-year career (since 1977), J.C. Quinn has appeared in 41 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was J.C. Quinn's first movie?
The career of J.C. Quinn began with Hooch (1977).
What is J.C. Quinn's most recent movie or series?
J.C. Quinn's most recent release is Animal Factory, which premiered on October 13, 2000.
What TV shows has J.C. Quinn appeared in?
On television, J.C. Quinn has appeared in Quantum Leap, Cheers, Dawson's Creek, Miami Vice.
J.C. Quinn
1940-11-30 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
J.C. Quinn (born November 30, 1940 - February 10, 2004) was an American and television actor.