Chance Kelly
Biography
Chance Kelly is a film and television character actor. He is known for starring in the HBO miniseries Generation Kill and the Fox television series Fringe. Kelly is a male actor born on January 28, 1967, in Armonk, New York, USA. He graduated with a BA from New York University in 1990 and earned an MS from Columbia University in 2000. Kelly has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with over 70 credits to his name.
Career overview
Chance Kelly is a film and television character actor. He has appeared in numerous projects, with over 70 known credits in his acting career. Kelly's work spans various genres and platforms, including television series and miniseries.
One of Kelly's notable roles is as Lt. Col. "Godfather" Ferrando in the 2008 HBO miniseries Generation Kill. He has also appeared in the Fox television series Fringe. Kelly's acting career has been marked by his versatility and range, with a wide range of credits in film and television.
Kelly graduated with a BA from New York University in 1990 and earned an MS from Columbia University in 2000.
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76 titles- A House of Dynamite (2025) as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
- The Equalizer (2021) as FDNY Capt. Sanders
- American Underdog (2021) as Mike Martz
- American Sausage Standoff (2021) as Sheriff T.J. Brown
- For Life (2020) as Cyrus Hunt
- Off Season (2019) as Kellen
- Off Season (2019) Producer
- Beyond the Night (2019) as Bernie Coleman
- FBI (2018) as Assistant Director In Charge Hawkins
- God Friended Me (2018) as Fire Capt. Murphy
- Wormwood (2017) as Wet Works #2
- Billions (2016) as Ken Shaddock
- Marvel's Luke Cage (2016) as Albert Rackham
- Stealing Cars (2016) as Jimmy Carmichael
- Blindspot (2015) as Nils Bresden
- Aquarius (2015) as Detective Ed Cutler
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) as Mr. Rivetti
- American Sniper (2014) as Lt. Col. Jones
- Legends (2014) as Jason Shaw
- The Blacklist (2013) as Daniel Ryker
- Banshee (2013) as Randall Watts
- House of Cards (2013) as Steve
- Motive (2013) as Hank Cousineau
- Alpha House (2013) as Bo Carthage, CEO
- Golden Boy (2013) as Deputy Commissioner Baia
- Broken City (2013) as Murdock
- You're Nobody 'til Somebody Kills You (2012) as Lt. Jeff Harrington
- Homeland (2011) as Mitchell Clawson
- Unforgettable (2011) as Alex Logan
- Body of Proof (2011) as Gary Miller
- Too Big to Fail (2011) as Bart McDade
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Dillon Carney
- Nikita (2010) as Wade
- Law & Order: LA (2010) as Sergeant Fordes
- Stake Land (2010) as Officer Harley
- The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) as ESU Captain
- Fringe (2008) as Mitchell Loeb
- Generation Kill (2008) as Stephen Ferrando
- A Jersey Christmas (2008) as Armand
- Army Wives (2007) as COL John Reddick
- Burn Notice (2007) as Vincent
- American Gangster (2007) as MP
- The Black Donnellys (2007) as Paddy
- Rockaway (2007) as Army Soldier
- Where God Left His Shoes (2007) as Police Officer
- The Unit (2006) as Commander Shelov
- The Departed (2006) as Exam Instructor
- Little Children (2006) as Pete Olaffson
- Kidnapped (2006)
- Freedomland (2006) as Visored Cop at Riot
- A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) as Prison Guard
- Jonny Zero (2005) as Huge Guy
- Duane Hopwood (2005) as Tommy
- State Property: Blood on the Streets (2005) as Guard
- Rescue Me (2004) as Jimmy the Jew
- The Jury (2004)
- Hope & Faith (2003) as Frank
- Replay (2003) as Chester Robb
- Far from Heaven (2002) as Tallman
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Court Officer
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Elvis Howell
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Detective Finch
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Charlie Hugo
- The Job (2001)
- L.I.E. (2001) as Prison Guard
- Unbreakable (2000) as Orange Suit Man
- Deadline (2000) as Suit #2
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as State Trooper Lawley
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Duke Baker
- The Sopranos (1999) as Fed #3
- Third Watch (1999) as Pete's Brother
- Puppet (1999) as Igor
- The Devil's Own (1997) as Masked Burglar
- New York News (1995) as Unidentified Bruin
- Law & Order (1990) as Kyle Marsden
- Law & Order (1990) as Admiral Rusten Garvey
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Chance Kelly best known for?
Chance Kelly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A House of Dynamite (2025), The Equalizer (2021), American Underdog (2021), For Life (2020).
When and where was Chance Kelly born?
Chance Kelly was born on January 28, 1967 in Armonk, New York, USA.
How many credits does Chance Kelly have?
Chance Kelly has accumulated over 76 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Chance Kelly's background in cinema and television?
Chance Kelly is a film and television character actor. He is known for starring in the HBO miniseries Generation Kill and the Fox television series Fringe. Kelly is a male actor born on January 28, 1967, in Armonk, New York, USA. He graduated with a BA from New York University in 1990 and earned an MS from Columbia Uni...