Michael Esper
Michael Esper is a working actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Creator'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. The career now covers more than 25 years. Playing John Nash Jr. (Young Man) in 'A Beautiful Mind' put him in front of the widest audience of the career.
Michael Esper
18 Movies
16 Series
Michael Esper is a working actor who arrived well before the current crop and stayed. Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Creator'. Viewing habits have changed more than once since the first credit. The career now covers more than 25 years. Playing John Nash Jr. (Young Man) in 'A Beautiful Mind' put him in front of the widest audience of the career.
Movies
Plays John Nash Jr. (Young Man)
A Beautiful Mind
2001
Plays Captain Cotton
The Creator
2023
Plays Officer Johnson
Beau Is Afraid
2023
Plays Rardy
The Drop
2014
Plays Daniel Marks
All Good Things
2010
Plays Billy 'Pet' Petricoff
Runner Runner
2013
Plays Dan
Frances Ha
2013
Plays Clayton
Ben Is Back
2018
Plays Peter
Resurrection
2022
Plays Gill
Loggerheads
2005
Plays Bill
Griffin in Summer
2025
Plays Paul
Light and the Sufferer
2008
Plays Carey
To Kill a Wolf
2025
TV Shows
Plays Dr. Kenneth Jordan
Do No Harm
2013
Plays J. Paul Getty Jr.
Trust
2018
Plays Gabe
Nurse Jackie
2009
Plays Adam Rain
Ray Donovan
2013
Plays Kenneth Hayes
The Outsider
2020
Plays Bud Askins
Fallout
2024
Plays Bob Motta
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
2025
Plays Jason Greenfield
Person of Interest
2011
Plays David Sutton
Law & Order
1990
Plays Noah Feffer
BrainDead
2016
Plays Scientist
Evil
2019
Plays Gregory Steck
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Donald Pruitt
Elementary
2012
Plays Jon Littman
Prodigal Son
2019
Plays Ron Cane
Halt and Catch Fire
2014
Plays Colin Quinn
Reprisal
2019
Latest Trailers
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Griffin in Summer
Full Filmography
Fallout
Bud Askins · 3 episodes
2024–2026
TV
Pittsburgh
Lloyd
2026
Film
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
Bob Motta · 3 episodes
2025–
TV
Griffin in Summer
Bill
2025
Film
To Kill a Wolf
Carey
2025
Film
The Creator
Captain Cotton
2023
Film
Beau Is Afraid
Officer Johnson
2023
Film
Resurrection
Peter
2022
Film
Evil
Scientist · 1 episode
2021
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Esper and where are they from?
Michael Esper is 49 years old, born on December 1, 1976 in New York, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Esper?
Michael Esper is best known for roles in A Beautiful Mind, The Creator, The Drop.
How many movies has Michael Esper been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Michael Esper has appeared in 18 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Michael Esper's first movie?
The career of Michael Esper began with A Beautiful Mind (2001).
What is Michael Esper's most recent movie or series?
Michael Esper's most recent release is Pittsburgh, which premiered on April 10, 2026.
What TV shows has Michael Esper appeared in?
On television, Michael Esper has appeared in Fallout, Person of Interest, Elementary, The Outsider.
Michael Esper
1976-12-01 · New York, New York, USA
Michael Esper was born on December 1, 1976 in New York, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for The Outsider (2020), Ben Is Back (2018) and Trust (2018).