John Carroll Lynch
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Person

John Carroll Lynch

Known for
Acting
Born
August 1, 1963
Place of birth
Boulder, Colorado, USA
Also known as
John Caroll Lynch, John Lynch

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Biography

John Carroll Lynch (born August 1, 1963) is an American actor, known for his role as Drew Carey's cross-dressing brother on The Drew Carey Show, and for his role as Norm, the unassuming husband of Margie Gunderson (Frances McDormand) in Fargo.

In the fall of 2003, he starred in the CBS show The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire, with Randy Quaid, Chris Penn, Mare Winningham, Elizabeth McGovern, and Ann Cusack. The show was cancelled after only a few episodes. He also had a recurring role in the HBO show Carnivàle, playing escaped convict Varlyn Stroud. Lynch appeared as a district attorney in the CBS series Close to Home and as NASA official Bob Gilruth in the HBO mini-series From the Earth to the Moon. Lynch appeared in the 2003 thriller Gothika and the 2007 biopic Zodiac.

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In Catlg

4 Works in the catalog credit them.

Acting (4)

Filmography

  • Family MovieFilm · 2027 · as Bill
  • Star Wars: Maul - Shadow LordTV · 2026 · as Nico Deemis (voice) · 1 episode
  • The BeautyTV · 2026 · as Meyer Williams · 3 episodes
  • BallardTV · 2025 · as Thomas Laffont · 10 episodes
  • CattywampusFilm · 2025 · as Barry
  • She Rides ShotgunFilm · 2025 · as Houser
  • Sorry, BabyFilm · 2025 · as Pete
  • The Grand StrandFilm · 2025 · as Pop
  • BabesFilm · 2024 · as Dr. Morris
  • ElsbethTV · 2024 · as Edwin Dousant · 2 episodes
  • Outlaw PosseFilm · 2024 · as Carson
  • White House PlumbersTV · 2023 · as John Mitchell · 2 episodes
  • GaslitTV · 2022 · as L. Patrick Gray · 3 episodes
  • American Horror StoriesTV · 2021 · as Larry Bitterman · 1 episode
  • Be Absolute for DeathFilm · 2020 · Acting
  • Be Absolute for DeathFilm · 2020 · Director
  • Big SkyTV · 2020 · as Rick Legarski · 18 episodes
  • Kiss Me Kosher!Film · 2020 · as Ron Shalev
  • The Trial of the Chicago 7Film · 2020 · as David Dellinger
  • EvilTV · 2019 · as Henry Stick · 3 episodes
  • Perfect HarmonyTV · 2019 · as Pastor Magnus · 3 episodes
  • The HighwaymenFilm · 2019 · as Lee Simmons
  • AnythingFilm · 2018 · as Early Landry
  • CrawfordTV · 2018 · as Owen · 12 episodes
  • One DollarTV · 2018 · as Bud Carl · 10 episodes
  • Private LifeFilm · 2018 · as Charlie Grimes
  • The Good CopTV · 2018 · as Sherman Smalls · 1 episode
  • The White OrchidFilm · 2018 · as Sheriff Mann
  • LuckyFilm · 2017 · Director
  • BillionsTV · 2016 · as Mr. Gilbert · 1 episode
  • Channel ZeroTV · 2016 · as John Sleator · 6 episodes
  • JackieFilm · 2016 · as Lyndon B. Johnson
  • Miracles from HeavenFilm · 2016 · as Pastor Scott
  • Shangri-La SuiteFilm · 2016 · as Colonel Tom Parker
  • The ArchitectFilm · 2016 · as Conway
  • The FounderFilm · 2016 · as Mac McDonald
  • The InvitationFilm · 2016 · as Pruitt
  • Hot PursuitFilm · 2015 · as Captain Emmett
  • Ted 2Film · 2015 · as Tom Jessup
  • Camp X-RayFilm · 2014 · as Col. Drummond
  • HokeFilm · 2014 · as Bill Henderson
  • ManhattanTV · 2014 · as Daniel Ellis · 2 episodes
  • The Pretty OneFilm · 2014 · as Frank
  • Do No HarmTV · 2013 · as Will Hayes · 13 episodes
  • Highland ParkFilm · 2013 · as Rory
  • The AmericansTV · 2013 · as Fred · 6 episodes
  • House of LiesTV · 2012 · as Gil Selby · 2 episodes
  • Lay the FavoriteFilm · 2012 · as Dave Greenberg
  • VeepTV · 2012 · as Lloyd Hennick · 3 episodes
  • American Horror StoryTV · 2011 · as Twisty the Clown · 9 episodes
  • Body of ProofTV · 2011 · as Bud Morris · 29 episodes
  • Crazy, Stupid, Love.Film · 2011 · as Bernie
  • PaulFilm · 2011 · as Moses Buggs
  • Talking DeadTV · 2011 · as Self · 1 episode
  • HesherFilm · 2010 · as Larry
  • Shutter IslandFilm · 2010 · as Deputy Warden McPherson
  • Sympathy for DeliciousFilm · 2010 · as Evangelist Carroll
  • The GladesTV · 2010 · as Mike Ogletree · 1 episode
  • The Walking DeadTV · 2010 · as Eastman · 1 episode
  • Lie to MeTV · 2009 · as Mr. Reed · 1 episode
  • Love HappensFilm · 2009 · as Walter
  • Gran TorinoFilm · 2008 · as Barber Martin
  • The Prince of Motor CityFilm · 2008 · as Paul Riley
  • Full of ItFilm · 2007 · as Mr. Leonard
  • K-VilleTV · 2007 · as Captain James Embry · 11 episodes
  • Things We Lost in the FireFilm · 2007 · as Howard Glassman
  • ZodiacFilm · 2007 · as Arthur Leigh Allen
  • Big LoveTV · 2006 · as Officer Chuck Tuttle · 2 episodes
  • Looking for Comedy in the Muslim WorldFilm · 2006 · as Stewart
  • American Dad!TV · 2005 · as Acl-Lou / Mr. Simms / Monkey (voice) · 1 episode
  • Close to HomeTV · 2005 · as Steve Sharpe · 22 episodes
  • Freak WeatherFilm · 2005 · as Ed
  • Mozart and the WhaleFilm · 2005 · as Gregory
  • Catch That KidFilm · 2004 · as Mr. Hartman
  • On the Set of 'Gothika'Film · 2004 · as Self
  • Painting with FireFilm · 2004 · as Self
  • CarnivàleTV · 2003 · as Varlyn Stroud · 12 episodes
  • ConfidenceFilm · 2003 · as Grant Ashby
  • GothikaFilm · 2003 · as Sheriff Ryan
  • The Brotherhood of Poland, New HampshireTV · 2003 · as Garrett Shaw · 8 episodes
  • BugFilm · 2002 · as Wallace
  • Live from BaghdadFilm · 2002 · as Josh Holliman
  • MonkTV · 2002 · as Kurt Pressman · 1 episode
  • Par 6Film · 2002 · as Dour O'Dowell
  • The Good GirlFilm · 2002 · as Jack Field, Your Store Manager
  • Bubble BoyFilm · 2001 · as Mr. Livingston
  • CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV · 2000 · as Buddy Arnold · 1 episode
  • Gone in Sixty SecondsFilm · 2000 · as Impound Manager
  • The Next Best ThingFilm · 2000 · as Abbie's Lawyer
  • Waking the DeadFilm · 2000 · as Father Mileski
  • Anywhere but HereFilm · 1999 · as Jack Irwin
  • Family LawTV · 1999 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Late Last NightFilm · 1999 · as Sgt. Van Wyck
  • Pushing TinFilm · 1999 · as Doctor Freeze (uncredited)
  • RestaurantFilm · 1999 · as John English
  • The Minus ManFilm · 1999 · as Bartender (uncredited)
  • The West WingTV · 1999 · as Jack Reese · 1 episode
  • Tuesdays with MorrieFilm · 1999 · as Walter
  • From the Earth to the MoonTV · 1998 · as Bob Gilruth · 2 episodes
  • L.A. DoctorsTV · 1998 · as Gus (uncredited) · 1 episode
  • Mercury RisingFilm · 1998 · as Martin Lynch
  • The Naked ManFilm · 1998 · as Driver
  • A Thousand AcresFilm · 1997 · as Ken LaSalle
  • Dead Men Can't DanceFilm · 1997 · as Plonder
  • Face/OffFilm · 1997 · as Prison Guard Walton
  • The PracticeTV · 1997 · as Dr. Robert Larson · 1 episode
  • The VisitorTV · 1997 · as Joe York · 1 episode
  • VolcanoFilm · 1997 · as Stan Olber
  • A Friend's BetrayalFilm · 1996 · as Mr. Franks
  • Beautiful GirlsFilm · 1996 · as Frank Womack
  • FargoFilm · 1996 · as Norm Gunderson
  • Feeling MinnesotaFilm · 1996 · as Cop
  • Life's WorkTV · 1996 · Acting · 2 episodes
  • Shaughnessy: The Iron MarshalFilm · 1996 · Acting
  • The FanFilm · 1996 · as Shopkeeper
  • Voice from the GraveFilm · 1996 · as Prosecutor O'Gane
  • In the Line of Duty: Hunt for JusticeFilm · 1995 · as The Major
  • Murder OneTV · 1995 · as Carl Bickley · 1 episode
  • Star Trek: VoyagerTV · 1995 · as Gerald Moss · 1 episode
  • The ClientTV · 1995 · as Frank · 1 episode
  • The CureFilm · 1995 · as Skipper #1
  • The Drew Carey ShowTV · 1995 · as Steve Carey · 74 episodes
  • FrasierTV · 1993 · as Franklin · 1 episode
  • Grumpy Old MenFilm · 1993 · as Moving Man
  • Fade to BlackFilm · as Wayne
  • HappyFilm · Director
  • Triumph of the WillFilm · Acting

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