Francis Guinan
Biography
Francis V. Guinan Jr. is an American film, television, and stage actor who was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 17, 1951. He is perhaps best known for his role as Edgar Teller, the patriarch in the short-lived series Eerie, Indiana. Throughout his career, the actor has made guest appearances in numerous television series, including Grey's Anatomy, CSI: Miami, Law & Order, CSI: NY, Without a Trace, The Practice, Crossing Jordan, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Voyager, That '70s Show, Nash Bridges, Sliders, Murder, She Wrote, Frasier, and Mike & Molly. He is known for having a total of 76 known credits in acting across film and television.
Career overview
Francis V. Guinan Jr. is an American film, television, and stage actor. He was born on November 17, 1951, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA. Throughout his career, Guinan has accumulated numerous known credits in the entertainment industry as an actor. He is perhaps best known for his role as Edgar Teller, the patriarch in the short-lived television series Eerie, Indiana.
In addition to his work on Eerie, Indiana, the actor has made guest appearances in many notable television series. His television guest credits include Grey's Anatomy, CSI: Miami, Law & Order, CSI: NY, Without a Trace, The Practice, Crossing Jordan, Star Trek: Enterprise, Star Trek: Voyager, That '70s Show, Nash Bridges, Sliders, Murder, She Wrote, Frasier, and Mike & Molly. Furthermore, Guinan has become known for his involvement in films and series such as Všichni starostovi muži, Chicagský hasiči, and Crime Story.
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80 titles- Ghostlight (2024) as Janitor Fran
- Another Happy Day (2023) as Delivery Man
- Relative (2022) as David Frank
- Later Days (2021) as Sarg
- Saint Frances (2020) as Dennis
- The Evil Within (2017) as Dr. Preston
- Abundant Acreage Available (2017) as Tom
- Pizza Night (2017) as Ron
- The Exorcist (2016) as Brother Simon
- Chicago Med (2015) as Nathan Clay
- Chicago Med (2015) as Jimmy Finnegan
- Henry Gamble's Birthday Party (2015) as Larry Montgomery
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Jeff Rafferty
- Killing Kennedy (2013) as Lyndon B. Johnson
- Chicago Fire (2012) as Commissioner
- Boss (2011) as Governor McCall Cullen
- Mike & Molly (2010) as Jack Biggs
- The Last Airbender (2010) as Master Pakku
- All Good Things (2010) as Daniel Patrick Moynihan
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Mr. Verma
- Constantine (2005) as Father Garret
- CSI: NY (2004) as Ron Miller
- Century City (2004)
- Path to War (2003) as Nicholas Katzenbach
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Lawrence Schmidt
- Without a Trace (2002) as Charlton Gregory
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Dr. Alexander
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as General Gosis
- The Guardian (2001) as Seth
- The Agency (2001) as Stan - Quinn's Brother-in-Law
- Hannibal (2001) as FBI Asst. Director Noonan
- Strong Medicine (2000)
- American Tragedy (2000) as Bill Hodgman
- Lansky (1999) as Senator Estes Kefauver
- Guinevere (1999) as Alan Sloane
- That '70s Show (1998) as John Kelso
- The Hughleys (1998) as E.W. Algron
- Seven Days (1998)
- The Practice (1997) as Mitchell Field
- The Practice (1997) as Gary Newman
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Hank Reese (segment "Malibu Cop")
- Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) as Rupert
- George Wallace (1997) as Klan Member #2
- Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer (1997) as Steve McDermott
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Jedediah
- Spin City (1996) as Priest #2
- Profiler (1996) as Brian Koscis
- The Pretender (1996) as George Harper
- Dark Skies (1996)
- Dark Skies (1996) as Mark Simonson
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Minister Kray
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Zar
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Scoutmaster Bob
- Sliders (1995) as Sean Nuinn
- Murder One (1995)
- ER (1994) as Police Negotiator
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Harlan Brooks
- The Mighty Jungle (1994)
- Spring Awakening (1994) as Dr. Bennett
- Lies of the Heart: The Story of Laurie Kellogg (1994) as Dennis Bender
- Frasier (1993) as Ted Fisher
- Shining Through (1992) as Andrew Berringer
- Mortal Sins (1992) as Father Daniel Simmons
- Eerie, Indiana (1991) as Edgar Teller
- Knight Rider 2000 (1991) as Dr. Jeffrey Glassman
- The Grapes of Wrath (1991) as Mr. Wainwright and others
- Law & Order (1990) as Jed Coles
- Capital News (1990)
- Rock Hudson (1990) as Carl
- Alien Nation (1989) as Howard Thayer
- The Preppie Murder (1989) as Kendris
- Empty Nest (1988) as Dr. Mitchell
- The Serpent and the Rainbow (1988) as American Doctor
- Miles from Home (1988) as Tommy Malin
- The Bedroom Window (1987) as Bartender at Edgar's
- Crime Story (1986) as Bruce Walsh
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Edward Pryce
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Fred Chandler
- Say Goodnight, Gracie (1983) as Bobby
- American Playhouse (1982) as Mr. Wainwright / First Narrator / Various Characters
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Francis Guinan best known for?
Francis Guinan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Exorcist (2016), Chicago Med (2015), Chicago Med (2015), Chicago P.D. (2014).
When and where was Francis Guinan born?
Francis Guinan was born on November 17, 1951 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, USA.
How many credits does Francis Guinan have?
Francis Guinan has accumulated over 80 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2024.
What is Francis Guinan's background in cinema and television?
Francis V. Guinan Jr. is an American film, television, and stage actor who was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 17, 1951. He is perhaps best known for his role as Edgar Teller, the patriarch in the short-lived series Eerie, Indiana. Throughout his career, the actor has made guest appearances in numerous televi...