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Terry O'Quinn
Terry O'Quinn
74 years (Jul 15, 1952)
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA
34 Movies
43 TV Shows

Terry O'Quinn

Known for
Lost
John Locke
Hawaii Five-0
Joe White
Resident Alien
Peter Bach
FBI: Most Wanted
Byron LaCroix
Terry O'Quinn is an American actor celebrated for enigmatic, morally complex roles across television. He won two Emmy Awards for playing John Locke, a man transformed by a mysterious island, in 'Lost', one of television's most acclaimed ensemble dramas. His earlier film work includes 'Primal Fear' and 'Tombstone', alongside television roles in 'The X-Files' and 'Hawaii Five-0' as Steve McGarrett's father figure Joe White. He remains one of American television's most respected character actors.
Terry O'Quinn is an American actor celebrated for enigmatic, morally complex roles across television. He won two Emmy Awards for playing John Locke, a man transformed by a mysterious island, in 'Lost', one of television's most acclaimed ensemble dramas. His earlier film work includes 'Primal Fear' and 'Tombstone', alongside television roles in 'The X-Files' and 'Hawaii Five-0' as Steve McGarrett's father figure Joe White. He remains one of American television's most respected character actors.
Known for
Lost
John Locke
Hawaii Five-0
Joe White
Resident Alien
Peter Bach
FBI: Most Wanted
Byron LaCroix
Movies
TV Shows
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Full Filmography
Unsung Hero
Grandpa James
★ 7.0
2024
Film
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
Major General Johnathan Beale · 3 episodes
★ 8.0
2024–
TV
LOST: Circle
John Locke · 80 episodes
2023–
TV
PIECES OF HER
Martin Queller · 6 episodes
★ 6.5
2022–
TV
Ultra City Smiths
Captain Krieger (voice) · 6 episodes
★ 6.6
2021–
TV
Resident Alien
Peter Bach · 12 episodes
★ 7.8
2021–
TV
FBI: Most Wanted
Byron LaCroix · 9 episodes
★ 7.6
2020–
TV
Emergence
Richard Kindred · 5 episodes
★ 6.9
2019–
TV
Perpetual Grace LTD
Wesley Walker · 10 episodes
★ 7.3
2019–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Terry O'Quinn and where are they from?
Terry O'Quinn is 74 years old, born on July 15, 1952 in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Terry O'Quinn?
Terry O'Quinn is best known for roles in Primal Fear, Tombstone, Old School.
How many movies has Terry O'Quinn been in?
Over a 46-year career (since 1980), Terry O'Quinn has appeared in 34 movies and 43 TV shows.
What was Terry O'Quinn's first movie?
The career of Terry O'Quinn began with F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980).
What is Terry O'Quinn's most recent movie or series?
Terry O'Quinn's most recent release is Getting LOST, which premiered on September 22, 2024.
What TV shows has Terry O'Quinn appeared in?
On television, Terry O'Quinn has appeared in Lost, The X-Files, NCIS, Hawaii Five-0.
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Terry O'Quinn
Terry O'Quinn
1952-07-15 · Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA

Terrance Quinn (born July 15, 1952), known professionally as Terry O'Quinn, is an American actor. He is best known for his Emmy Award-winning performance as John Locke on the TV series Lost (2004–2010). He had roles in films including The Stepfather (1987), The Rocketeer (1991), Heaven's Gate (1980), Silver Bullet (1985), Young Guns (1988), Blind Fury (1989), Tombstone (1993) and Primal Fear (1996).

Other prominent television roles include Peter Watts in Millennium (1996–1999), FBI Asst. Director Kendall in Alias (2002–2004), Commander Joe White in Hawaii Five-0 (2011–2018), and Tom Tavner in Patriot (2015–2018).

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