Cotter Smith
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 29, 1949 in Washington, D.C., USA
- Active Years
- 1981–2026 (46 Years)
- Total Credits
- 75 credits in database
Acting Born May 29, 1949 Washington, D.C., USA 75 credits
Biography
Cotter Smith works in acting. Born May 29, 1949 in Washington, D.C., USA. Archytele tracks 75 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
CIA
Time of DeathBasic Psych
Unsinkable
Rustin
Things Heard & SeenJack and the Treehouse
The Standoff at Sparrow Creek
MINDHUNTERThe PostThe Parable of the Disappearing Recliner
Blindspot
Madam SecretaryBurning Blue
The AmericansThe Following
RevolutionFriends with Kids
Person of InterestUnforgettable
You Don't Know JackLunatics, Lovers & Poets
The Good WifeWhite Collar
Damages
Brothers and SistersThe Unit
Ghost WhispererCommander in ChiefInvasionNight StalkerSleeper
NCISTru CallingReesevilleX2
Without a Trace
Alias
Run the Wild Fields
Judging AmyThe History of Glamour
OzSpy GameOrleansBridge of Time
Lifeform
Remember Me
Chicago HopeChicago Hope
A Place to Be LovedWith Hostile IntentDesperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story
A Message from HollyMidnight's Child
The Last Prostitute
Law & OrderEqual Justice
Full Filmography
75 titles- CIA (2026) as Peter Cooper
- Time of Death (2025) as Pat
- Basic Psych (2025) as Dr. Grant Harrison
- Unsinkable (2024) as Senator Smith
- Rustin (2023) as Chief Wells
- Things Heard & Seen (2021) as Tom Claire
- Jack and the Treehouse (2021) as Pap
- The Standoff at Sparrow Creek (2019) as Roman
- MINDHUNTER (2017) as Unit Chief Shepard
- The Post (2017) as Under Secretary William Macomber
- The Parable of the Disappearing Recliner (2017) as Preacher (voice)
- Blindspot (2015) as General
- Madam Secretary (2014) as Darren Hahn
- Burning Blue (2014) as Admiral Lynch
- The Americans (2013) as Deputy Attorney General
- The Following (2013) as Nathan
- Revolution (2012) as Jack Davis
- Friends with Kids (2012) as Phil Fryman
- Person of Interest (2011) as Denton Weeks
- Unforgettable (2011) as Jay Barrett
- You Don't Know Jack (2010) as Dick Thompson
- Lunatics, Lovers & Poets (2010) as Scotty MacGregor
- The Good Wife (2009) as Forrest Burke
- White Collar (2009) as Adam Wilson
- Damages (2007) as Federal Investigator
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Gordon Alexander
- The Unit (2006) as Bill Lachey
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Gerald Lucas
- Commander in Chief (2005) as Governor Stan Preston
- Invasion (2005)
- Night Stalker (2005) as Tony Vincenzo
- Sleeper (2005) as Dr. Altman
- NCIS (2003) as Sam Stevens
- Tru Calling (2003) as Richard Davies
- Reeseville (2003) as John Meyers
- X2 (2003) as President McKenna
- Without a Trace (2002) as Sean McGinnis
- Alias (2001) as Hank Foster
- Run the Wild Fields (2000) as Silas Green
- Judging Amy (1999) as ASA Jeremy Friedman
- The History of Glamour (1999) as Loren Valentine (voice)
- Oz (1997) as Judge Benjamin Fee
- Spy Game (1997)
- Orleans (1997) as Bill Brennecke
- Bridge of Time (1997) as Robert Creighton
- Lifeform (1996) as Dr. Case Montgomery
- Remember Me (1995) as Adam Nichols
- Chicago Hope (1994)
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Bob Marinak
- A Place to Be Loved (1993) as Mike Caldwell
- With Hostile Intent (1993) as Officer Rob Arnold
- Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story (1993) as Steve
- A Message from Holly (1992)
- Midnight's Child (1992) as Nick Cowan
- The Last Prostitute (1991) as Joe
- Law & Order (1990) as Eric Martin
- Equal Justice (1990) as Eugene 'Gene' Rogan
- K-9 (1989) as Gilliam
- Cameron's Closet (1988) as Sergeant Sam Taliaferro
- Lady Beware (1987) as Mac Odell
- L.A. Law (1986) as Tony Henderson
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "To See the Invisible Man")
- Moonlighting (1985)
- Moonlighting (1985) as Brian Baker
- The Rape of Richard Beck (1985) as Lt. Hugo
- A Bunny's Tale (1985) as Ned Holcomb
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Robert Rhine
- Mistral's Daughter (1984) as Frank
- Master Ninja II (1984) as Chad Webster
- Nickel Mountain (1984) as Trucker
- Blood Feud (1983) as Robert F. Kennedy
- Blood Feud (1983) as Robert F. Kennedy
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Dr. Rowe
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Cotter Smith best known for?
Cotter Smith is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including CIA (2026), Time of Death (2026), Unsinkable (2024), Things Heard & Seen (2021).
When and where was Cotter Smith born?
Cotter Smith was born on May 29, 1949 in Washington, D.C., USA.
How many credits does Cotter Smith have?
Cotter Smith has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is Cotter Smith's background in cinema and television?
Joseph Cotter Smith (born May 29, 1949) is an American stage, film, and television actor.
Cotter Smith by the numbers
75credits
35films
40TV series
1981–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- CIA (2026) as Peter Cooper — aged about 77
- White Collar (2009) as Adam Wilson — aged about 60
- MINDHUNTER (2017) as Unit Chief Shepard — aged about 68
- Person of Interest (2011) as Denton Weeks — aged about 62
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Gerald Lucas — aged about 56
- Oz (1997) as Judge Benjamin Fee — aged about 48
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