Michael Kelly
Known for
An American character actor from Philadelphia, Michael Kelly is prized for his intelligence and steady intensity in supporting roles. He appeared in 'Chronicle' (2012), 'The Adjustment Bureau' (2011), 'Now You See Me' (2013) and 'Everest' (2015), often as men of competence under pressure. He is best known on television as the loyal, morally compromised fixer Doug Stamper in 'House of Cards', a performance that earned Emmy recognition. A reliable, understated presence who elevates ensemble pieces, he has built a lasting career on precision rather than star billing.
Michael Kelly
34 Movies
24 Series
An American character actor from Philadelphia, Michael Kelly is prized for his intelligence and steady intensity in supporting roles. He appeared in 'Chronicle' (2012), 'The Adjustment Bureau' (2011), 'Now You See Me' (2013) and 'Everest' (2015), often as men of competence under pressure. He is best known on television as the loyal, morally compromised fixer Doug Stamper in 'House of Cards', a performance that earned Emmy recognition. A reliable, understated presence who elevates ensemble pieces, he has built a lasting career on precision rather than star billing.
Movies
Plays Mike November
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War
2026
Plays Agent Burke
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
2023
Plays Steve Lombard
Man of Steel
2013
Plays Agent Fuller
Now You See Me
2013
Plays C.J.
Dawn of the Dead
2004
Plays Bray
Law Abiding Citizen
2009
Plays ER Doctor
Unbreakable
2000
Plays Charlie Traynor
The Adjustment Bureau
2011
Plays Richard Detmer
Chronicle
2012
Plays Jon Krakauer
Everest
2015
Plays Detective Lester Ybarra
Changeling
2008
Plays Eckhart
Outside the Wire
2021
Plays Michael Kaufman
Man on the Moon
1999
Plays Tommy
Night Always Comes
2025
Plays Pete
Invincible
2006
Plays Jack
Fair Game
2010
Plays Siefert
Secret in Their Eyes
2015
Plays Vincent
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
2009
Plays Michael Drakeford
Viral
2016
Plays Paul Carter
Defendor
2009
Plays George
Loggerheads
2005
Plays Rocco
Carlito's Way: Rise to Power
2005
Plays Edwin Leahy
Rob Peace
2024
Plays Frank Morley
Time of Death
2025
Plays Gary
Tenderness
2009
Plays Mario
La coupure
2006
Plays Guy
Broken English
2007
Plays Danny
The Narrows
2008
Plays Viper
Tooth and Nail
2007
Plays Fisher
Origin of the Species
1998
Producer
Plays John
All Square
2018
TV Shows
Plays Doug Stamper
House of Cards
2013
Plays Byron Westfield
Lioness
2023
Plays Mike November
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
2018
Plays Wilbert 'Tibbs' Thibodeaux
Level 9
2000
Plays Jonathan 'Prophet' Simms
Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior
2011
Plays Bobby Crocker
Kojak
2005
Plays Mark Snow
Person of Interest
2011
Plays Johnny Viti
The Penguin
2024
Plays Bryan Patterson
Generation Kill
2008
Plays Lt. Col. Gary Volesky
The Long Road Home
2017
Plays Dumbarton
Taboo
2017
Plays Agent Ron Goddard
The Sopranos
1999
Plays Karl Van Leuwen (voice)
Pantheon
2022
Plays Mickey Gunn
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Andrew McCabe
The Comey Rule
2020
Plays Chip Waller
Third Watch
1999
Plays Jack Barrett
Judging Amy
1999
Plays John Mosley
Fringe
2008
Plays Gary Talbot
Law & Order
1990
Plays Terrence Brooks
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Jonathan Sims
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Arquette
Black Mirror
2011
Plays Sean Taylor
The Shield
2002
Plays Lucas Wade
CSI: Miami
2002
Latest Trailers
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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Full Filmography
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Mike November
2026
Film
Night Always Comes
Tommy
2025
Film
Time of Death
Frank Morley
2025
Film
The Penguin
Johnny Viti · 8 episodes
2024–
TV
Rob Peace
Edwin Leahy
2024
Film
Lioness
Byron Westfield · 22 episodes
2023–
TV
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Agent Burke
2023
Film
Pantheon
Air Force Officer / Angry Man / Van Leuweun (voice) · 1 episode
2022
TV
Outside the Wire
Eckhart
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Michael Kelly and where are they from?
Michael Kelly is 57 years old, born on May 22, 1969 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Kelly?
Michael Kelly is best known for roles in Now You See Me, Man of Steel, Unbreakable.
How many movies has Michael Kelly been in?
Over a 28-year career (since 1998), Michael Kelly has appeared in 34 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Michael Kelly's first movie?
The career of Michael Kelly began with Origin of the Species (1998).
What is Michael Kelly's most recent movie or series?
Michael Kelly's most recent release is Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War, which premiered on May 20, 2026.
What TV shows has Michael Kelly appeared in?
On television, Michael Kelly has appeared in Black Mirror, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Criminal Minds, The Sopranos.
Michael Kelly
1969-05-22 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Michael Kelly is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Doug Stamper in the Netflix drama series House of Cards. He also appeared as CIA Agent Mike November in the Prime Video thriller series Jack Ryan and Byron Westfield in the Paramount+ series Lioness.