Joe Spano
54 years into the trade, Joe Spano is an American actor comfortable in the long shape of a series. 56 episodes in 'NCIS' amount to years of weekly presence. 'Apollo 13' belongs to the same resume. He came to the screen later than most, at 26. Most of the work has been in drama. 55 credits across 54 years make up the career.
Joe Spano
24 Movies
31 Series
54 years into the trade, Joe Spano is an American actor comfortable in the long shape of a series. 56 episodes in 'NCIS' amount to years of weekly presence. 'Apollo 13' belongs to the same resume. He came to the screen later than most, at 26. Most of the work has been in drama. 55 credits across 54 years make up the career.
Movies
Plays Ancient Beavertonian (voice)
Hoppers
2026
Plays NASA Director
Apollo 13
1995
Plays Stenner
Primal Fear
1996
Plays Vic
American Graffiti
1973
Plays Network Executive
Frost/Nixon
2008
Plays Col. J.M. Lange
Hart's War
2002
Plays Howard Strickling
Hollywoodland
2006
Plays Captain Winters
Ticker
2001
Plays Mr. Dunnison
Texas Rangers
2001
Plays Guard
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
1981
Plays John Devers
Warlock Moon
1973
Plays Priest
Break Up
1998
Plays Gold
In Quiet Night
1998
Plays Ace
Roadie
1980
Plays Dr. Frank Holt
Terminal Choice
1985
Plays Dr. Green
A Call to Remember
1997
Plays Jesus (voice)
The Easter Story
1990
Plays Earl of Kent
One Is a Lonely Number
1972
Plays Duncan
A Question of Faith
2000
Plays John Sorensen
Northern Lights
1978
TV Shows
Plays Henry Goldblume
Hill Street Blues
1981
Plays T.C. Fornell
NCIS
2003
Plays Ray Velacek
Murder One
1995
Plays Dr. DeMilla
Mercy Point
1998
Plays John Clark Sr.
NYPD Blue
1993
Plays Dr. Carroll
Providence
1999
Plays Bennet (voice)
Batman Beyond
1999
Plays Mike Millar
The X-Files
1993
Plays Mike Ramdak
Profiler
1996
Plays Paul Faber
Shark
2006
Plays Henry Stein
Boomtown
2002
Plays Mr. Osgood (voice)
Static Shock
2000
Plays George Ripley
L.A. Law
1986
Plays James Cooper
Touched by an Angel
1994
Plays Captain Innis
Crossing Jordan
2001
Plays Jack Murphy
JAG
1995
Plays Jonathan Freid
Strong Medicine
2000
Plays Father Tom Moore
The Invisible Man
2000
Plays Gabe Andrews / Gabe Marion
In Plain Sight
2008
Plays T.C. Fornell
NCIS: New Orleans
2014
Plays George Mueller
From the Earth to the Moon
1998
Plays Greg Relin
The Mentalist
2008
Plays Policeman
Dream On
1990
Plays Dr. Rose
The Closer
2005
Plays Jack Ridgeway
Lou Grant
1977
Plays Milton Levelle
Paris
1979
Plays Don Claybourne
L.A. Doctors
1998
Plays Jordan Woods
My Billionaire Ever After
2025
Plays Mr. Allen
Pearson
2019
Plays FBI Agent Langdon
Nash Bridges
1996
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Hoppers
Full Filmography
Hoppers
Ancient Beavertonian (voice)
2026
Film
My Billionaire Ever After
Jordan Woods · 1 episode
2025–
TV
FBI: Most Wanted
Shooting Victim #4 (uncredited) · 1 episode
2020–
TV
Pearson
Mr. Allen · 1 episode
2019–
TV
NCIS: New Orleans
T.C. Fornell · 1 episode
2014–
TV
Shark
Paul Faber · 1 episode
2007–2008
TV
Frost/Nixon
Network Executive
2008
Film
The Mentalist
Greg Relin · 1 episode
2008–
TV
In Plain Sight
Gabe Andrews / Gabe Marion · 1 episode
2008–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Joe Spano and where are they from?
Joe Spano is 80 years old, born on July 7, 1946 in San Francisco, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Joe Spano?
Joe Spano is best known for roles in Apollo 13, Fracture, Primal Fear.
How many movies has Joe Spano been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1972), Joe Spano has appeared in 24 movies and 31 TV shows.
What was Joe Spano's first movie?
The career of Joe Spano began with One Is a Lonely Number (1972).
What is Joe Spano's most recent movie or series?
Joe Spano's most recent release is Hoppers, which premiered on March 4, 2026.
What TV shows has Joe Spano appeared in?
On television, Joe Spano has appeared in The Mentalist, The X-Files, NCIS, Batman Beyond.
Joe Spano
1946-07-07 · San Francisco, California, USA
Joseph Peter "Joe" Spano (born July 7, 1946) is an American actor who came to prominence through his role as Lt. Henry Goldblume on Hill Street Blues and is now well known for his work on NCIS as FBI Special Agent Tobias Fornell.