Josh Hopkins
Biography
William Joshua Hopkins is an American actor best known for his television roles including Raymond Millbury on Ally McBeal, Grayson Ellis on Cougar Town, and Liam O'Connor on Quantico. These performances represent his most widely recognized work in television drama and comedy series. Hopkins has established himself primarily through these recurring and starring roles on network and streaming television shows. His acting career has been centered around episodic television rather than film work. The actor's professional identity is closely associated with these three notable television characters that span different genres and time periods in American television programming.
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Full Filmography
66 titles- Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna (2025) as Self
- Rust (2024) as Wood Helm
- Shrinking (2023) as Mac
- School Nights (2022) as Danny
- Walker (2021) as Fenton Cole
- Whiskey Cavalier (2019) as Ray Prince
- Crown Vic (2019) as Jack VanZandt
- The Rookie (2018) as Charles Baudelaire
- Mail Order Monster (2018) as Roy Pepper
- Only the Brave (2017) as California Hot Shot Supervisor
- Car Dogs (2016) as Mike Reynolds
- Quantico (2015) as Liam O'Connor
- The Opposite Sex (2015) as Kenny
- True Detective (2014) as Jim Dobkins
- Celebrity Name Game (2014) as Self
- Undateable (2014) as Julius
- Get On Up (2014) as Ralph Bass
- Kelly & Cal (2014) as Josh
- Northpole (2014) as Ryan
- Sixth Man: Bluesanity (2013) as Self
- The Client List (2012) as Dylan
- Men at Work (2012) as Ryan
- 2nd Serve (2012) as Owen Match
- Lebanon, Pa. (2011) as Will
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Waiter (uncredited)
- Cougar Town (2009) as Grayson Ellis
- Cougar Town (2009) Director
- 12 Men of Christmas (2009) as Will Albrecht
- Jerry (2009) as Jerry's Friend #1
- In Plain Sight (2008) as Kenny
- Swingtown (2008) as Roger Thompson
- Pretty Ugly People (2008) as George
- Private Practice (2007) as Noah Barnes
- Pushing Daisies (2007) as Shane Trickle
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Warren Salter
- Pepper Dennis (2006) as Charlie Babcock
- Vanished (2006) as Peter Manning
- The Insatiable (2006) as Chet
- Surrender, Dorothy (2006) as Peter
- Covert One: The Hades Factor (2006) as Bill Griffin
- Bones (2005) as Michael Stires
- Ghost Whisperer (2005)
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Shane Carson
- Global Frequency (2005) as Sean Flynn
- North Shore (2004)
- NYPD 2069 (2004) as Alex Franco/Alex Bolander
- Cold Case (2003) as Jason Kite
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- L.A. Confidential (2003) as Officer Bud White
- Chicken Party (2003) as Actor / Cop
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Mark Gantry
- Without a Trace (2002) as Eric Keller
- One Eyed King (2001) as Chuck
- The Perfect Storm (2000) as Capt. Darryl Ennis
- Love & Sex (2000) as Joey Santino
- Auto Motives (2000) as Nigel
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Agent Tim Donovan
- Jack & Jill (1999) as Matt Prophet
- Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999) as Paul Allen
- Silencing Mary (1998) as Clay Roberts
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Raymond Millbury
- G.I. Jane (1997) as Flea
- Parallel Sons (1996) as Marty
- New York Undercover (1994) as Alec Stone
- Law & Order (1990) as Ken Soames
- Global Frequency as Sean Flynn
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Josh Hopkins best known for?
Josh Hopkins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shrinking (2023), Walker (2021), The Pied Piper (1986), Crown Vic (2019).
When and where was Josh Hopkins born?
Josh Hopkins was born on September 12, 1970 in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
How many credits does Josh Hopkins have?
Josh Hopkins has accumulated over 66 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Josh Hopkins's background in cinema and television?
William Joshua Hopkins is an American actor best known for his television roles including Raymond Millbury on Ally McBeal, Grayson Ellis on Cougar Town, and Liam O'Connor on Quantico. These performances represent his most widely recognized work in television drama and comedy series. Hopkins has established himself prim...