John Douglas Thompson
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Wherever the work plays, John Douglas Thompson is a familiar face who can open a project on name recognition alone. The filmography numbers 21 titles, spread over a career of real scale. Lt. Gen. Paulsen in 'The Bourne Legacy' is the role that turned into a reference point. The filmography also holds 'The Punisher: One Last Kill'.
John Douglas Thompson
14 Movies
7 Series
Wherever the work plays, John Douglas Thompson is a familiar face who can open a project on name recognition alone. The filmography numbers 21 titles, spread over a career of real scale. Lt. Gen. Paulsen in 'The Bourne Legacy' is the role that turned into a reference point. The filmography also holds 'The Punisher: One Last Kill'.
Movies
Plays Old Vet
The Punisher: One Last Kill
2026
Plays Jail Guard
Michael Clayton
2007
Plays Male Radio Reporter
A Most Violent Year
2014
Plays Lt. Gen. Paulsen
The Bourne Legacy
2012
Plays Larry Marks
The 355
2022
Plays Det. Earl Bridges
Highest 2 Lowest
2025
Plays Reverend
21 Bridges
2019
Plays Moses Wright
Till
2022
Plays Socrates
Wolves
2016
Plays Dr. Mitchell
Let Them All Talk
2020
Plays Lou Gibson
Glass Chin
2014
Plays Claudius
Hamlet
2024
Plays Jackson
The Letter Room
2020
TV Shows
Plays Arthur Scott
The Gilded Age
2022
Plays Chief Carter
Mare of Easttown
2021
Plays John Jenkins
Conviction
2006
Plays ER Doctor
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Plays Mack
Gravity
2010
Plays Murphy
Person of Interest
2011
Plays Lloyd Jackson
Law & Order
1990
Plays Four Star General
Madam Secretary
2014
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The Punisher: One Last Kill
Full Filmography
The Punisher: One Last Kill
Old Vet
2026
Film
Highest 2 Lowest
Det. Earl Bridges
2025
Film
Hamlet
Claudius
2024
Film
Endgame
Hamm
2023
Film
Till
Moses Wright
2022
Film
The Gilded Age
Arthur Scott · 19 episodes
2022–
TV
The 355
Larry Marks
2022
Film
Mare of Easttown
Chief Carter · 7 episodes
2021–
TV
Let Them All Talk
Dr. Mitchell
2020
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Douglas Thompson and where are they from?
John Douglas Thompson is 62 years old, born on January 1, 1964 in Bath, England, U.K..
What are the most famous roles of John Douglas Thompson?
John Douglas Thompson is best known for roles in The Bourne Legacy, The Punisher: One Last Kill, 21 Bridges.
How many movies has John Douglas Thompson been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 2007), John Douglas Thompson has appeared in 14 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was John Douglas Thompson's first movie?
The career of John Douglas Thompson began with Michael Clayton (2007).
What is John Douglas Thompson's most recent movie or series?
John Douglas Thompson's most recent release is The Punisher: One Last Kill, which premiered on May 12, 2026.
What TV shows has John Douglas Thompson appeared in?
On television, John Douglas Thompson has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Person of Interest, Mare of Easttown, Law & Order.
John Douglas Thompson
1964-01-01 · Bath, England, U.K.
John Douglas Thompson (born 1964) is an English-American actor. He is a Tony Award nominee and the recipient of two Drama Desk Awards, three Obie Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and a Lucille Lortel Award.
The New York Times critic Ben Brantley described Thompson as "one of the most compelling classical stage actors of his generation".