Paul Sparks
Actor
55 years (Oct 16, 1971)Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
Few names carry this far: Paul Sparks is an American actor with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. The filmography also holds 'House of Cards'. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. Volume has never been the problem: 48 credits and counting. For a very large audience, Paul Sparks is James Gordon Bennett from 'The Greatest Showman'.
Paul Sparks
Actor
Few names carry this far: Paul Sparks is an American actor with the standing that comes from titles people actually watched. The filmography also holds 'House of Cards'. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. Volume has never been the problem: 48 credits and counting. For a very large audience, Paul Sparks is James Gordon Bennett from 'The Greatest Showman'.
29 Movies
Plays Gary Rogue Leader
The Bikeriders
2024
Plays James Gordon Bennett
The Greatest Showman
2017
Plays Northampton Police Detective
Edge of Darkness
2010
Plays Raymond Delver
The Mortuary Assistant
2026
Plays Detective Burke
Deception
2008
Plays Carver
Mud
2013
Plays Derek
Synecdoche, New York
2008
Plays Mark
Thoroughbreds
2018
Plays 12-Step Meeting Member
Rachel Getting Married
2008
Plays Harry McCormick
Parkland
2013
Plays Moustache
The Lovebirds
2020
Plays Jason
Headspace
2005
Plays Mr. Donald Fendler
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
2024
Plays Blind Date
Please Give
2010
Plays Jon
Human Capital
2020
Plays Baylis
Blackbird
2007
Plays Ray
Trust Me
2013
Plays Conrad Sean Lewis
Stealing Cars
2016
Plays Detective Eclisse
Afterschool
2009
Plays Wes
Sparrows Dance
2013
Plays Ed
Return
2011
Plays Gus Papitos
The Missing Person
2009
Plays Michael Yurley
In the Radiant City
2016
19 TV Shows
Plays Mieczysław 'Mickey' Doyle
Boardwalk Empire
2010
Plays Thomas Yates
House of Cards
2013
Plays John Breem
Physical
2021
Plays Howard
Sweetbitter
2018
Plays David Tellis
The Girlfriend Experience
2016
Plays Wacey
Joe Pickett
2021
Plays John "Ace" Merrill
Castle Rock
2018
Plays Steve Schneider
Waco
2018
Plays Don Taylor
The Night Of
2016
Plays Ken
The Better Sister
2025
Plays Aaron
Brotherhood
2006
Plays Mark Sternwick
The Lowdown
2025
Plays Owen
Get Shorty
2017
Plays Joel
Random Acts of Flyness
2018
Plays Ted Hobey
Mildred Pierce
2011
Plays Wilson
Person of Interest
2011
Plays Reverend Billy Graham
The Crown
2016
Plays Paul Luterik
Law & Order
1990
Plays Keith Durbin
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
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The Mortuary Assistant
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The Mortuary Assistant
Raymond Delver
2026
The Lowdown
Mark Sternwick
2025Season 1
2025Season 1
Eric LaRue
Steve Calhan
2025
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
Mr. Donald Fendler
2024
The Bikeriders
Gary Rogue Leader
2024
Hands That Bind
Andy Hollis
2023
Giving Birth to a Butterfly
Daryl
2023
Joe Pickett
Wacey · 10 episodes
2021–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Paul Sparks and where are they from?
Paul Sparks is 55 years old, born on October 16, 1971 in Lawton, Oklahoma, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Paul Sparks?
Paul Sparks is best known for roles in The Greatest Showman, Return, Mud.
How many movies has Paul Sparks been in?
Over a 21-year career (since 2005), Paul Sparks has appeared in 29 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Paul Sparks's first movie?
The career of Paul Sparks began with Headspace (2005).
What is Paul Sparks's most recent movie or series?
Paul Sparks's most recent release is A Company of Thieves, which premiered on October 16, 2026.
What TV shows has Paul Sparks appeared in?
On television, Paul Sparks has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, House of Cards, The Crown, Person of Interest.
Paul Sparks
1971-10-16 · Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
Paul Sparks is an American actor. He is known for his role as Mickey Doyle in the HBO period drama series Boardwalk Empire and for his Primetime Emmy Award-nominated role as Thomas Yates in the Netflix political drama series House of Cards. He has also appeared in the films Deception (2008), Afterschool (2008), The Missing Person (2008), Mud (2012), Parkland (2013), and Stealing Cars (2015).