Jerry Hardin
Acting Born Nov 20, 1929 Dallas, Texas, USA 132 credits
Biography
Jerry Hardin is an American actor born on November 20, 1929. He has worked consistently in film, television, and theater for over five decades, earning recognition as a reliable and engaging character actor. Hardin is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Deep Throat in The X-Files, an enigmatic informant central to the show's early mythology. His extensive career includes hundreds of credits across various media. He is the father of actress Melora Hardin and producer Shawn Hardin.
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Frequent co-stars
Barry Corbin
2 shared titles
Melanie Griffith
2 shared titles
Dorian Harewood
2 shared titles
Macon McCalman
2 shared titles
Richard Bradford
2 shared titles
Joe Regalbuto
2 shared titles
David Duchovny
1 shared title
Gillian Anderson
1 shared title
Mitch Pileggi
1 shared title
William B. Davis
1 shared title
Career timeline
At the End of the Santa Fe Trail
The MiddleYou
Are We There Yet?
Hidalgo
Nip/TuckBurl's
Still StandingFirst Monday
Crossing JordanThe DivisionIsland Prey
Family LawFamily LawCertain Guys
From the Earth to the MoonThe Magnificent SevenBrimstoneInside The X-Files
Ally McBealThe Second Civil WarOrleans
Ghosts of MississippiPandora's ClockThe AssociateMore Secrets of the X-FilesBermuda Triangle
JAGStar Trek: VoyagerSlidersCaroline in the CityCharlie Grace
Where Are My Children?
The X-FilesLois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanDr. Quinn, Medicine WomanThe FirmMurder of Innocence
Melrose PlaceMad About YouPicket Fences
Dark JusticePlymouthLucky LukeHi Honey - I'm Dead
The Hot SpotPacific HeightsHometown Boy Makes Good
Quantum LeapRoe vs. WadeBlazeValentino Returns
War PartyBluegrassLittle NikitaThe Milagro Beanfield WarRoots: The Gift
Star Trek: The Next GenerationStar Trek: The Next GenerationWanted: Dead or Alive
MatlockL.A. LawBig Trouble in Little ChinaThrobLet's Get Harry
The Golden GirlsThe Golden GirlsThe Twilight ZoneThe New Alfred Hitchcock PresentsThe Falcon and the Snowman
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteMurder, She WroteMiami ViceHighway to Heaven
Scarecrow and Mrs. KingCujo
Family TiesRemington SteeleFilthy RichMissingHonkytonk Man
Simon & SimonRedsHeartlandAngel DustedThe Children Nobody Wanted
Bosom BuddiesGideon's TrumpetFriendly FireWolf Lake
Knots LandingKnots LandingRoots: The Next Generations1941Chilly Scenes of Winter
WKRP in CincinnatiThe White ShadowKate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid
RaffertyAlambrista!The Gardener's SonFoes
Full Filmography
132 titles- At the End of the Santa Fe Trail (2025) as Mark Twain
- The Middle (2009) as Old Farmer
- You (2009) as Rex
- Are We There Yet? (2005) as Pharmacist / Clown
- Hidalgo (2004) as Nate Salisbury
- Nip/Tuck (2003) as Sumner Charles
- Burl's (2003) as Mr Sally
- Still Standing (2002) as Grinds
- First Monday (2002)
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Vernon Abbott
- The Division (2001) as Sam Hansen
- Island Prey (2001) as Sam Hayes
- Family Law (1999)
- Family Law (1999) as Judge
- Certain Guys (1999) as Mr. Sherman
- From the Earth to the Moon (1998) as Ben Taylor
- The Magnificent Seven (1998) as Mr. Conklin
- Brimstone (1998) as Thurston Driscoll
- Inside The X-Files (1998) as Self
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Minister
- The Second Civil War (1997) as Colonel McNally
- Orleans (1997) as Leon Gillenwater
- Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) as Grandpa Barney DeLaughter
- Pandora's Clock (1996) as Garson Wilson
- The Associate (1996) as Harley Mason
- More Secrets of the X-Files (1996) as Self
- Bermuda Triangle (1996) as Slick
- Soul of the Game (1996) as Happy Chandler
- JAG (1995) as Mechanic
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Dr. Neria
- Sliders (1995) as Isaac Clark
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Sheriff Dohdig
- Charlie Grace (1995) as Ed
- A Streetcar Named Desire (1995) as The Doctor
- Secrets of the X-Files (1995) as Self
- Where Are My Children? (1994) as T.K. Macready
- The X-Files (1993) as Deep Throat - Ronald
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Wayne Irig
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Dr. Cassidy
- The Firm (1993) as Royce McKnight
- Murder of Innocence (1993) as Mort Webber
- Melrose Place (1992) as Dennis Carter
- Mad About You (1992) as Al
- Picket Fences (1992) as Dave Toovey
- Dark Justice (1991)
- Plymouth (1991) as Lowell
- Lucky Luke (1991) as Cardplayer / Desperado #2
- Hi Honey - I'm Dead (1991) as Cal
- The Hot Spot (1990) as George Harshaw
- Pacific Heights (1990) as Bennett Fidlow
- Hometown Boy Makes Good (1990) as Mayor Bob
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Ed Saxton
- Roe vs. Wade (1989)
- Blaze (1989) as Thibodeaux
- Valentino Returns (1989) as Reverend Ray Horner
- War Party (1988) as Sheriff
- Bluegrass (1988) as Brock Walters
- Little Nikita (1988) as Brewer
- The Milagro Beanfield War (1988) as Emerson Capps
- Roots: The Gift (1988) as William Reynolds
- The Town Bully (1988)
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Radue
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Samuel Clemens
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987) as John Lipton
- Matlock (1986) as Avery Campbell
- L.A. Law (1986) as Malcolm Gold
- Big Trouble in Little China (1986) as Pinstripe Lawyer
- Throb (1986)
- Let's Get Harry (1986) as Dean Reilly
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Professor Cooper
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Gary Tucker
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as (segment "Profile in Silver")
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Warden
- The Falcon and the Snowman (1985) as Tony Owens
- Warning Sign (1985) as Vic Flint
- Do You Remember Love (1985) as Dave McDonough
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Hamish McPherson
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Norman Gilford
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Tom Sampson
- Miami Vice (1984) as C.I.A. Agent Hardin
- Highway to Heaven (1984) as Tim Higgins
- Celebrity (1984) as Jonah Job
- Heartbreakers (1984) as Warren Williams
- Attack on Fear (1984) as Sheriff Bergus
- Mass Appeal (1984) as Mr. Dolson
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983) as John C. Crandall
- Cujo (1983) as Masen
- Family Ties (1982) as Mr. Bidney
- Remington Steele (1982) as Lowell McKenzie
- Filthy Rich (1982) as Wild Bill Westchester
- Missing (1982) as Colonel Sean Patrick
- Honkytonk Man (1982) as Snuffy
- World War III (1982) as Gen. Philip Olafson
- Tempest (1982) as Harry
- Mysterious Two (1982)
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- Reds (1981) as Harry
- Heartland (1981) as Cattlebuyer
- Angel Dusted (1981)
- The Children Nobody Wanted (1981) as Dr. Watson
- Bosom Buddies (1980) as Dr. Wilson
- Gideon's Trumpet (1980) as Sheriff Mel Cobb
- Friendly Fire (1980)
- Wolf Lake (1980) as Wilbur
- Knots Landing (1979) as Bartender
- Knots Landing (1979) as Billy Reed
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as State Man
- 1941 (1979) as Map Man
- Chilly Scenes of Winter (1979) as Mr. Patterson
- WKRP in Cincinnati (1978) as Officer Plyler
- The White Shadow (1978) as Charlie Wade
- Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid (1978) as Bud Dozier
- Rafferty (1977)
- Alambrista! (1977) as Man in cafe
- The Gardener's Son (1977) as Mr. McEvoy
- Foes (1977) as Gen. Mason
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Psychiatrist
- Baretta (1975)
- Mitchell (1975) as Desk Sergeant
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Hank Slade
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Walter Link
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Knute Jacobs
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Mayor Sindell
- Harry O (1974)
- Earthquake (1974) as Man (uncredited)
- Our Time (1974) as Mr. Keats
- Miracle on 34th Street (1973) as Bellevue Doctor (uncredited)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Ironside (1967)
- Thunder Road (1958) as Niles Penland (uncredited)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bob Ranger
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Mel Cobb
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jerry Hardin best known for?
Jerry Hardin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Departed (2006), Are We There Yet? (2005), Hidalgo (2004), Nip/Tuck (2003).
When and where was Jerry Hardin born?
Jerry Hardin was born on November 20, 1929 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Jerry Hardin have?
Jerry Hardin has accumulated over 132 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.
What is Jerry Hardin's background in cinema and television?
Jerry Hardin is an American actor born on November 20, 1929. He has worked consistently in film, television, and theater for over five decades, earning recognition as a reliable and engaging character actor. Hardin is perhaps best known for his recurring role as Deep Throat in The X-Files, an enigmatic informant centra...
Jerry Hardin by the numbers
132credits
65films
67TV series
1951–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Mel Cobb — aged about 21
- The X-Files (1993) as Deep Throat - Ronald — aged about 63
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Radue — aged about 57
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Samuel Clemens — aged about 57
- Family Law (1999) — aged about 69
- Family Law (1999) as Judge — aged about 69
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