John Bolger
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 26, 1954
- Active Years
- 1964–2021 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 38 credits in database
Biography
John Bolger is an American actor born on February 26, 1954, in New York City. He attended Holy Family High School and graduated from Bucknell University in 1977, where he participated in campus productions and served as a dorm resident adviser. Throughout his career, he has worked as both an actor and a director. His film credits include roles in Parting Glances, Ned Kelly, and Patriots Day. He has been married to Christine Radman since 1979, and the couple has three children. Separately, an actor named John Michael Bolger, born on June 27, 1956, resides in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan and appeared as detective Martin Zarkovich in the film Public Enemies.
Career overview
John Bolger is an American actor born on February 26, 1954, in New York City. He attended Holy Family High School and graduated from Bucknell University in 1977, where he participated in campus productions and served as a dorm resident adviser. Throughout his career, he has been credited with 34 acting roles. His filmography includes appearances in Parting Glances, released in 1986, Ned Kelly in 2003, and Patriots Day in 2016. He is also recognized for his work as a director.
A separate performer, John Michael Bolger, is also an American actor. Born on June 27, 1956, he resides in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan's Westside. His acting credits include the film Public Enemies, directed by Michael Mann, in which he portrayed Martin Zarkovich, a detective based in 1930s East Chicago, Indiana.
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Full Filmography
38 titles- Tiny Beautiful Things (2021) as Alfredo
- Taken (2017) as Lester Benedict
- The Only Living Boy in New York (2017) as Irwin Sanders
- State of Affairs (2014) as Marshall Payton
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Teddy Spencer
- The Sound of Music Live! (2013) as Admiral von Schrieber
- Elementary (2012) as David Batonvert
- Homeland (2011) as General
- The Black Donnellys (2007) as Bobby Donnelly
- The Black Donnellys (2007) as Bobby Donnelly (uncredited)
- Conviction (2006) as Bridget Kellner's Father
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Agent O'Dell
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Connor James
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Russ Corbett
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Mr. Stanton
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Douglas Lamerly
- Black and White (1999) as Peter
- Just Looking (1999) as Dr. Donald Flynn
- Sex and the City (1998) as Warren Dreyfous
- The Pretender (1996) as Agent Morton
- Vibrations (1996) as Cook
- Almost Golden: The Jessica Savitch Story (1995) as Martin Fishbein
- ER (1994) as Baseball Coach
- Law & Order (1990) as Don Sorenson
- Law & Order (1990) as Mark Knapp
- Shannon's Deal (1990)
- Loose Cannons (1990) as Young Von Metz
- True Blue (1989) as Officer Bobby Traverso
- Monsters (1988) as Charles Poole
- Monsters (1988) as William
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- Friday the 13th: The Series (1987) as William Pratt / Jeff Amory
- Everything's Relative (1987) as Scott Beeby
- L.A. Law (1986) as Walt Jordan
- Parting Glances (1986) as Robert
- Hunter (1984) as Leon Tutweiler
- Another World (1964)
- Bodies as Jay
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What movies or TV shows is John Bolger best known for?
John Bolger is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Taken (2017), The Only Living Boy in New York (2017), Orange Is the New Black (2013), Party Monster (2003).
When and where was John Bolger born?
John Bolger was born on February 26, 1954.
How many credits does John Bolger have?
John Bolger has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2021.
What is John Bolger's background in cinema and television?
John Bolger is an American actor born on February 26, 1954, in New York City. He attended Holy Family High School and graduated from Bucknell University in 1977, where he participated in campus productions and served as a dorm resident adviser. Throughout his career, he has worked as both an actor and a director. His f...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Mr. Stanton — aged about 45
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Douglas Lamerly — aged about 45
- ER (1994) as Baseball Coach — aged about 40
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Teddy Spencer — aged about 59
- Shannon's Deal (1990) — aged about 36
- Elementary (2012) as David Batonvert — aged about 58
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