John Finn
Biography
John Finn is an actor and director. He was born in New York City, New York, USA on September 30, 1952. His known credits include eighty-five acting works listed on The Movie Database. He is also known by the names John Joseph Harris and John Joseph Fin. Film and television database sources note his involvement in a variety of productions, including projects referenced as Koruna, Ve jménu vlasti, Chyť mě, když to dokážeš, The Human Stain, Catch Me If You Can, The Hunted, Glory, Analyze That, Shadow Realm, Living in Hope, Carlito's Way, and The Pelican Brief.
Career overview
John Finn is an actor and director. He was born on September 30, 1952, in New York City, New York, United States. His birth name is also associated with the variants John Joseph Harris and John Joseph Fin. With a career spanning numerous screen appearances, he holds 85 known acting credits according to available database records.
Throughout his career, Finn has appeared in a wide array of film and television productions. Among his credited works are projects such as Crown, Homeland, and Catch Me If You Can. Additional film credits associated with his career include The Human Stain, The Hunted, Glory, Analyze That, Shadow Realm, Living in Hope, Carlito's Way, and The Pelican Brief. His extensive filmography reflects his active involvement in the television and film industries across multiple decades.
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86 titles- The Better Sister (2025)
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Jackson Chase
- Is Olc an Ghaoth (2020) as Máirtín
- Ad Astra (2019) as Brigadier General Stroud
- The Enemy Within (2019) as Richard Bregman
- Finding Steve McQueen (2019) as W. Mark Felt
- The Loudest Voice (2019) as Jack Welch
- Bent (2018) as Driscoll
- Gifted (2017) as Aubrey Highsmith
- The Crown (2016) as Arthur 'Bull' Hancock
- Madam Secretary (2014) as Allen Bollings
- An Bronntanas (2014) as Seán Óg
- The Gift (2014) as Sean Og
- Golden Boy (2013) as Ed McKenzie
- The Lifeguard (2013) as Big Jason
- Elementary (2012) as Neil Dannon
- Homeland (2011) as Rex Henning
- Suits (2011) as Lawrence Kemp
- The Walking Dead (2010) as Earl Sutton
- Blue Bloods (2010) as David Cummings
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Fire Marshal Chieco
- The Good Wife (2009) as Oren Cleary
- NCIS (2003) as Charles T. Ellison
- Cold Case (2003) as John Stillman
- Cold Case (2003) Director
- The Hunted (2003) as Ted Chenoweth
- The Human Stain (2003) as Louie Borero
- Without a Trace (2002) as Abner Harrington
- Catch Me If You Can (2002) as Assistant Director Marsh
- Analyze That (2002) as Richard Chapin
- The Fearing Mind (2000) as Jack
- Rocket's Red Glare (2000) as Wyatt Claybourne
- Deadlocked (2000) as Jack Fisque
- Atomic Train (1999) as Wally Phister
- True Crime (1999) as Reedy
- Seasons of Love (1999) as Gorm Schrader
- Dawson's Creek (1998) as Sheriff John Witter
- The Practice (1997) as Detective Henry Doaks
- Brooklyn South (1997) as Ray MacElwaine
- Turbulence (1997) as FBI Agent Frank Sinclair
- Trojan War (1997) as Ben Kimble
- Nash Bridges (1996) as FBI Special Agent Elliot Rose
- Millennium (1996) as William Garry
- EZ Streets (1996) as Captain Geary
- City Hall (1996) as Commissioner Coonan
- Crazy Horse (1996) as General Crook
- JAG (1995) as Major Klein
- The Client (1995) as Waite Calhoun
- Murderous Intent (1995)
- Truman (1995) as Bob Hannagan
- Runway One (1995) as Van Damme
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Trevor Filburn
- Blown Away (1994) as Capt. Fred Roarke
- The X-Files (1993) as Michael Kritschgau
- Frasier (1993) as Tim
- seaQuest DSV (1993) as Colonel Schrader
- Carlito's Way (1993) as Duncan
- Cliffhanger (1993) as Agent Michaels
- The Pelican Brief (1993) as Matthew Barr
- Nowhere to Run (1993) as Cop in chase
- Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) as Capt. Hentig
- Heartbeat (1992) as Zaikov
- Quicksand: No Escape (1992) as Det. Griffith
- Citizen Cohn (1992) as Sen. Charles Potter
- Steel Justice (1992) as Lt. Bill Somes
- The Keys (1992) as Cochran
- Cover-Up (1991) as Jeff Cooper
- Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories (1991) as Jimmy Lanahan
- Law & Order (1990) as Freddo Parisi
- A Shock to the System (1990) as Motorman
- Desperate Hours (1990) as Lexington
- Loose Cannons (1990) as Cop
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Admiral Spencer
- Glory (1989) as Sgt. Maj. Mulcahy
- Alone in the Neon Jungle (1988) as Benson
- Shakedown (1988) as Bartender
- Leg Work (1987) as Clauson
- Matlock (1986) as Sheriff Dewey
- Miami Vice (1984) as Charles Hatch
- The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984) as Ginty
- Cheers (1982) as Mitch Ganzell
- Fame (1982)
- The Fall Guy (1981)
- If Things Were Different (1980) as Attendant
- Rage! (1980) as Man #C
- The Incredible Hulk (1977)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Finn best known for?
John Finn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Better Sister (2025), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), Ad Astra (2019), The Enemy Within (2019).
When and where was John Finn born?
John Finn was born on September 30, 1952 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does John Finn have?
John Finn has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2025.
What is John Finn's background in cinema and television?
John Finn is an actor and director. He was born in New York City, New York, USA on September 30, 1952. His known credits include eighty-five acting works listed on The Movie Database. He is also known by the names John Joseph Harris and John Joseph Fin. Film and television database sources note his involvement in a var...