Don McManus
Biography
Don McManus is an American actor born on November 8, 1959, in San Diego, California. He studied at Yale University and began his acting career in the late 1980s. McManus has appeared in numerous films, including The Shawshank Redemption, Air Force One, Magnolia, and The 6th Day. He has also had roles in television series such as Seinfeld, Boston Legal, Dexter, and The Newsroom. Additionally, McManus has had recurring roles in Mom and Sorry for Your Loss, and has lent his voice to characters in video games like Life Is Strange and Wolfenstein. With a career spanning over three decades, McManus has accumulated 114 known credits in the acting field.
Career overview
Don McManus is an American actor born on November 8, 1959, in San Diego, California. He studied at Yale University and began his acting career in the late 1980s. McManus has appeared in numerous films, including The Shawshank Redemption, Air Force One, Magnolia, and The 6th Day. He also starred in National Treasure, The Maze Runner, and Vice.
In addition to his film work, McManus has had a significant presence in television. He has appeared in series such as Seinfeld, Boston Legal, Dexter, Justified, and The Newsroom. He has also had recurring roles in Mom and Sorry for Your Loss. McManus's extensive television credits demonstrate his versatility as an actor and his ability to adapt to a wide range of roles and genres.
Throughout his career, McManus has accumulated a large number of acting credits, with over 114 known credits to his name. His experience in both film and television has allowed him to establish himself as a respected and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
115 titles- The Leader (2026)
- Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) as Paddy Meyers' Producer
- The Starling (2021) as Big Daddy
- Senior Moment (2021) as Rock Kendall
- All Rise (2019) as Dougle Wardle
- The Rookie (2018) as Officer Joel Chambers
- Vice (2018) as David Addington
- Under the Silver Lake (2018) as Final Man
- Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2015) as Kent
- Grandma (2015) as Dad
- Park City (2015) as Charley
- The Maze Runner (2014) as Masked Man
- Girl Meets World (2014) as D.W. Preminger
- Galyntine (2014) as Richter
- Lucky Bastard (2014) as Mike
- The Perfect 46 (2014) as Steve Heisman
- Hide and Seek (2014) as Paul
- Mom (2013) as Steve
- Lovelace (2013) as Arty Shapiro
- Grand Piano (2013) as Reisinger
- The Congress (2013) as President Bobs (voice)
- Dark Around the Stars (2013) as Brian
- Longmire (2012) as Therapist
- The Newsroom (2012) as Zane
- For a Good Time, Call... (2012) as Scott
- Franklin & Bash (2011) as Judge Derek Kohler
- Harry's Law (2011) as Attorney Darren White
- Cinema Verite (2011) as Talk Show Moderator
- Just Peck (2011) as Mr. Trustman
- Letters from the Big Man (2011) as Forest Superintendent
- Justified (2010) as Billy "The Wildman" Geist
- Good Luck Charlie (2010) as Bruce
- The Glades (2010) as Robert Landry
- Castle (2009) as Archie 'The Savannah Hammer' Bronstein
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Randall
- Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) as Mr. Shan
- Little Fish, Strange Pond (2009) as Dennis Rivers
- Kill Theory (2009) as Dr. Karl Truftin
- The Mentalist (2008) as Gabriel Lamb
- Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) as Carl Tennyson (voice)
- Ben 10: Race Against Time (2008) as Carl Tennyson
- Killshot (2008) as Nelson Davies
- The Onion Movie (2008) as Dennis McCormick
- Private Practice (2007) as Bruce Tanner
- Saving Grace (2007) as Ira Tyrell
- Ocean's Thirteen (2007) as Neil
- Choose Connor (2007) as Daniel Norris
- Psych (2006) as Carl
- The Unit (2006) as Billy
- Vanished (2006) as Father Moyer
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Samuel Linden
- Supernatural (2005) as Don Harding
- The Closer (2005) as Danny Booth
- Numb3rs (2005) as Jeff Kinkirk
- Close to Home (2005) as Cliff Reardon
- Tilt (2005) as Bart 'Lowball' Rogers
- Inconceivable (2005) as Joe Hillman
- Boston Legal (2004) as A.D.A. John Lennox
- National Treasure (2004) as Stan Herbert
- NCIS (2003) as Mark Stafford
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as David Collins
- Joan of Arcadia (2003) as Park Ranger God
- Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) as Nasty Man
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Erik Riden
- The Shield (2002) as Blaine
- Fastlane (2002) as James Collins
- Punch-Drunk Love (2002) as Plastic (voice)
- For the People (2002)
- Auto Focus (2002) as Priest
- 24 (2001) as Bob Peluso
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Dr. Horace Banner
- Hannibal (2001) as Asst. Mayor Benny Holcombe
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Francis Lavelle
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Ed Burrows
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Charles Cutler
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Monty Hightower
- The 6th Day (2000) as RePet Salesman
- M.Y.O.B. (2000) as Stan Peyton
- Monsignor Martinez (2000) as Warren Mansack
- Dropping Out (2000) as Mr. Flemington
- The West Wing (1999) as Greg Summerhays
- Magnolia (1999) as Dr. Landon
- Dawson's Creek (1998) as Theo Lindley
- Oh Baby (1998) as Don Lewis
- Mr. Murder (1998) as Carl Clocker
- I'm Losing You (1998) as Jake Horowitz
- Zack and Reba (1998) as Reverend Poole
- Noah (1998)
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Greg Harrod
- Roar (1997) as Doyle
- Air Force One (1997) as F-15 Leader Colonel Carlton
- Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods (1997) as Bondo / Chukha-Trok (voice)
- The Pretender (1996) as Dr. Randall Blythe(uncredited)
- Innocent Victims (1996)
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Zio
- Saved By The Light (1995) as Dr. Raymond Moody
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) as Guard Wiley
- Party of Five (1994) as John L.
- Knight Rider 2010 (1994) as Dean
- Motorcycle Gang (1994) as Cisco
- White Mile (1994) as Art Stefanoff
- Frasier (1993) as Donald
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Chuck Greer
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Ned Springer
- The John Larroquette Show (1993) as Steve Hitler
- Gunsmoke: The Long Ride (1993) as Jules Braxton Jr.
- Telling Secrets (1993) as Dean Everett
- Mad About You (1992) as Chris Tofsky
- True Colors (1991) as Doug Stubblefield
- Law & Order (1990) as Jordan
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Erick Reese Hillman
- Dream On (1990) as Herb
- The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) as Bondsman
- Seinfeld (1989) as Duncan Meyer
- The Equalizer (1985) as Dr. Feinberg
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don McManus best known for?
Don McManus is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Leader (2026), Joker: Folie à Deux (2024), The Starling (2021), All Rise (2019).
When and where was Don McManus born?
Don McManus was born on November 8, 1959 in San Diego, California, USA.
How many credits does Don McManus have?
Don McManus has accumulated over 115 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2026.
What is Don McManus's background in cinema and television?
Don McManus is an American actor born on November 8, 1959, in San Diego, California. He studied at Yale University and began his acting career in the late 1980s. McManus has appeared in numerous films, including The Shawshank Redemption, Air Force One, Magnolia, and The 6th Day. He has also had roles in television seri...
Don McManus by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Shawshank Redemption (1994) as Guard Wiley — aged about 34
- The Rookie (2018) as Officer Joel Chambers — aged about 58
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Charles Cutler — aged about 40
- The Mentalist (2008) as Gabriel Lamb — aged about 48
- Girl Meets World (2014) as D.W. Preminger — aged about 54
- Ben 10: Alien Force (2008) as Carl Tennyson (voice) — aged about 48
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