Dylan McDermott
Biography
Dylan McDermott is an American actor born on October 26, 1961, in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. He is known for his roles in various television and film projects. McDermott is also known by the names Mark Anthony McDermott and Mark McDermott. As an actor, he has been involved in 81 known credits. His work includes a notable role as lawyer and law firm head on the legal drama series The Practice. McDermott has also appeared in the FX horror anthology series American Horror Story, specifically in four seasons, and portrayed characters including Ben Harmon, Johnny Morgan, and Bruce.
Career overview
Dylan McDermott is an American actor born on October 26, 1961, in Waterbury, Connecticut. He is known for his role as lawyer and law firm head in the legal drama series The Practice. This portrayal earned him a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
McDermott has also appeared in the FX horror anthology series American Horror Story, specifically in four seasons. He portrayed different characters in these seasons, including Ben Harmon, Johnny Morgan, and Bruce. Additionally, he starred as narcotics crime lord Richard Whea in an unspecified role.
With a career spanning multiple television series and a notable presence in the FX anthology series, Dylan McDermott has demonstrated his versatility as an actor. His work in The Practice and American Horror Story has contributed to his recognition in the industry. McDermott has accumulated 81 known credits throughout his acting career.
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89 titles- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021) as Richard Wheatley
- American Horror Stories (2021) as Ben Harmon
- King Richard (2021) as Will Hodges
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Remy Scott
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) Executive Producer
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Hollywood (2020) as Ernie West
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- The Politician (2019) as Theo Sloan
- FBI (2018) as Remy Scott
- LA to Vegas (2018) as Captain Dave
- The Clovehitch Killer (2018) as Don
- Josie (2018) as Hank
- Steve (2017) as Self
- No Activity (2017) as Clint Bergman
- Blind (2017) as Mark Dutchman
- Ride with Norman Reedus (2016) as Self
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Survivor (2015) as Sam Parker
- Stalker (2014) as Jack Larsen
- Automata (2014) as Wallace
- Behaving Badly (2014) as Jimmy Leach
- Mercy (2014) as Jim Swann
- Freezer (2014) as Robert Saunders
- Olympus Has Fallen (2013) as Forbes
- Hostages (2013) as Agent Duncan Carlisle
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) as Father
- The Campaign (2012) as Tim Wattley
- Nobody Walks (2012) as Leroy
- Behind the Fright: The Making of American Horror Story (2012) as Self
- American Horror Story (2011) as Ben Harmon
- American Horror Story (2011) as Johnny Morgan
- American Horror Story (2011) as Bruce
- Vietnam in HD (2011) as James Anderson
- Burning Palms (2010) as Dennis Marx
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009) as Self
- Dark Blue (2009) as Carter Shaw
- Mercy (2009) as Jake
- Big Shots (2007) as Duncan Collinsworth
- The Messengers (2007) as Roy
- Have Dreams, Will Travel (2007) as Uncle
- Exhuming 'The Messengers' (2007) as Self
- Unbeatable Harold (2006) as Jake Salamander
- The Tenants (2006) as Harry Lesser
- Edison (2005) as Lazerov
- The Mistress of Spices (2005) as Doug
- The Grid (2004) as FBI Agent Max Canary
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Runaway Jury (2003) as Jacob Wood (victim)
- Party Monster (2003) as Peter Gatien
- Wonderland (2003) as David Lind
- Texas Rangers (2001) as Leander McNelly
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Richard Wheatley
- Three to Tango (1999) as Charles Newman
- Will & Grace (1998) as Tom
- The View (1997) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- The Practice (1997) as Bobby Donnell
- The Practice (1997) Director
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Bobby Donnell
- 'Til There Was You (1997) as Nick
- Home for the Holidays (1995) as Leo Fish
- Destiny Turns on the Radio (1995) as Julian
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994) as Bryan Bedford
- The Cowboy Way (1994) as John Stark
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- In the Line of Fire (1993) as Al D'Andrea
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Jersey Girl (1992) as Sal
- The Fear Inside (1992) as Pete Caswell
- Where Sleeping Dogs Lie (1991) as Bruce Simmons
- Into the Badlands (1991) as McComas
- Hardware (1990) as Moses "Hard Mo" Baxter
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as George Gatlin (segment "This'll Kill Ya")
- Steel Magnolias (1989) as Jackson Latcherie
- Twister (1989) as Chris
- The Neon Empire (1989) as Vic
- Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre (1989) as Self
- The Neon Empire (1989) as Vic
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- The Blue Iguana (1988) as Vince Holloway
- Hamburger Hill (1987) as Sgt. Adam Frantz
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee/Presenter
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dylan McDermott best known for?
Dylan McDermott is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021), Music in the Attic (1950), King Richard (2021), FBI: Most Wanted (2020).
When and where was Dylan McDermott born?
Dylan McDermott was born on October 26, 1961 in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA.
How many credits does Dylan McDermott have?
Dylan McDermott has accumulated over 89 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2021.
What is Dylan McDermott's background in cinema and television?
Dylan McDermott is an American actor born on October 26, 1961, in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. He is known for his roles in various television and film projects. McDermott is also known by the names Mark Anthony McDermott and Mark McDermott. As an actor, he has been involved in 81 known credits. His work includes a not...