Colin Cunningham
Biography
Colin Cunningham is an American actor and director born on August 20, 1966, in Los Angeles, California. He began his acting career in the 1990s. Cunningham is known for his roles in various television shows and films, including Stargate SG-1, Falling Skies, Blood Drive, Preacher, The 6th Day, and Elektra. He has also directed short films such as Centigrade. Cunningham has appeared in numerous projects throughout his career, with 89 known credits. He is also a musician and leads the funk/soul band WHAT-THE-FUNK!. Cunningham studied directing at the Vancouver Film School.
Career overview
Colin Cunningham is an American actor known for his work in various film and television projects. He began his career in the 1990s and gained recognition for his roles in several notable productions. One of his most notable roles is that of Major Paul Davis in a science fiction television series. He also played a significant character in a post-apocalyptic drama series, where he portrayed a character from 2011 to 2015.
In addition to his work in television, Cunningham has appeared in several films, including a science fiction action film released in 2000 and a superhero film released in 2005. He has also appeared in other film and television projects, such as a drama series that aired from 2016 to 2019 and a science fiction series that aired in 2017. His acting career spans multiple genres and formats, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Throughout his career, Cunningham has demonstrated his ability to take on a wide range of roles, from dramatic to action-oriented characters. His work in film and television has allowed him to establish himself as a talented and versatile actor, with a significant body of work in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
95 titles- The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026) as Vortigern
- Curse of Crom 2: Crom's Fury (2025) as Greg
- Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024) as Chisholm
- Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2 (2024)
- He Never Left (2024) as Gabriel
- Love in Focus (2023) as Barty Dixon
- SCORPIATION (2023) Director
- Curse of Crom: The Legend of Halloween (2022) as Greg
- Bashira (2021) as John Cavanaugh
- Stumptown (2019) as Wallace Kane
- Little Pink House (2018) as Billy Von Winkle
- Blood Drive (2017) as Julian Slink
- Blood Drive (2017) as Julian Slink
- Preacher (2016) as TC
- The Magicians (2015) as Bjorn
- Numb (2015) as Trapper
- The Historian (2014) as Chris Fletcher
- Guardian Angel (2014) as Gregor Sarkoff
- Perception (2012) as Gerard Permut
- The Eleventh Victim (2012) as Clinton Cruise
- Falling Skies (2011) as John Pope
- Hell on Wheels (2011) as Gambler
- Afghan Luke (2011) as Christer
- Rise of the Damned (2011) as Zan
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Scott Hester
- Shattered (2010)
- Goblin (2010) as Owen
- Living in Your Car (2010)
- Impact (2009) as David Rhodes
- Fireball (2009) as Tim Timmonds
- The Crusader (2009) as Paul Weebler
- Sanctuary (2008) as Gerald
- The Guard (2008)
- jPod (2008) as Steve Lefkowitz
- Breakfast with Scot (2007) as Billy
- Centigrade (2007) as Man
- Centigrade (2007) Director
- Centigrade (2007) Producer
- Centigrade (2007) Writer
- We All Scream for Ice Cream (2007) as Virgil
- Psych (2006) as Marvin
- Eureka (2006) as Dr. Paul Suenos
- Men in Trees (2006) as Lawyer
- Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006) as Vic Perillo
- The Entrance (2006) as Officer Banks
- Lesser Evil (2006) as Jon
- Masters of Horror (2005)
- Elektra (2005) as McCabe
- Reunion (2005)
- Da Vinci's City Hall (2005)
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Major Paul Davis
- The L Word (2004) as Harry Samchuk
- The 4400 (2004) as Ryan Powell
- The Collector (2004)
- Out of Order (2003)
- Wilder Days (2003) as Car Pirate / Makeshift
- Stealing Sinatra (2003) as John Foss
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Ross Kaye
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Pendragon
- The Twilight Zone (2002) as Seth
- Mr. St. Nick (2002) as Agent Nardo
- Smallville (2001) as Nicky
- The Chris Isaak Show (2001)
- Strange Frequency (2001) as Jay the Music Agent
- UC: Undercover (2001)
- Andromeda (2000) as Shig
- Dark Angel (2000) as Transhuman (DAC)
- The 6th Day (2000) as Tripp
- Mysterious Ways (2000)
- Best in Show (2000) as New York Butcher
- Final Ascent (2000) as Wayne
- Big Sound (2000)
- Zacharia Farted (1999) as Michael Bates
- Zacharia Farted (1999) Writer
- Y2K (1999) as Ross Singer
- The Silencer (1999) as Hale Bryant
- Da Vinci's Inquest (1998)
- Cold Squad (1998)
- The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (1998)
- The Net (1998)
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Paul Davis
- Dead Man's Gun (1997)
- Volcano: Fire on the Mountain (1997) as Stan Sinclair
- Five Desperate Hours (1997) as Wesley Ballard
- Dead Fire (1997) as Cal Brody
- The Sentinel (1996) as Dr. Burke
- Robin of Locksley (1996) as Walter Nottingham
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Professor George Ernst
- The Marshal (1995)
- Viper (1994) as Peter Markham
- For the Love of Nancy (1994) as Intern
- The X-Files (1993) as Lt. Terry Wilmer
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. Stroman
- The X-Files (1993) as Escalante
- Blood Rush
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Colin Cunningham best known for?
Colin Cunningham is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026), Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024), Stumptown (2019), Preacher (2016).
When and where was Colin Cunningham born?
Colin Cunningham was born on August 20, 1966 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
How many credits does Colin Cunningham have?
Colin Cunningham has accumulated over 95 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2026.
What is Colin Cunningham's background in cinema and television?
Colin Cunningham is an American actor and director born on August 20, 1966, in Los Angeles, California. He began his acting career in the 1990s. Cunningham is known for his roles in various television shows and films, including Stargate SG-1, Falling Skies, Blood Drive, Preacher, The 6th Day, and Elektra. He has also d...