Michael Kelly
Biography
Michael Kelly is an American male actor born on May 22, 1969, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is also credited as Michael Joseph Kelly and Michael J. Kelly. Kelly has built a substantial body of work, with 65 credited roles across film and television according to The Movie Database. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Doug Stamper in the Netflix political drama House of Cards. Additional notable television work includes playing CIA Agent Mike November in the Prime Video series Jack Ryan and Byron Westfield in the Paramount+ series Lioness.
Career overview
Throughout his career Michael Kelly has amassed a diverse portfolio of performances, with the TMDB listing 65 separate acting credits spanning both film and television. His early work established him as a reliable character actor, leading to recurring opportunities on high‑profile series. Kelly’s most prominent television role is Doug Stamper, the steadfast chief of staff to Frank Underwood, in the Netflix political drama House of Cards, where his portrayal contributed to the series’ critical acclaim. In addition to House of Cards, Kelly expanded his television presence with roles on other streaming platforms. He appears as CIA Agent Mike November in the Prime Video thriller Jack Ryan, delivering a performance that aligns with the series’ espionage focus. He also portrays Byron Westfield in the Paramount+ series Lioness, further demonstrating his ability to inhabit varied professional personas across contemporary drama productions. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kelly entered the industry under the names Michael Joseph Kelly and Michael J. Kelly, reflecting variations used in professional listings. His American background and consistent work across multiple networks have positioned him as a recognizable supporting actor in contemporary television, contributing to series that span political drama, espionage thriller, and action‑driven narratives.
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Full filmography
- Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War (2026) as Mike November
- Night Always Comes (2025) as Tommy
- Time of Death (2025) as Frank Morley
- The Penguin (2024) as Johnny Viti
- Rob Peace (2024) as Edwin Leahy
- Lioness (2023) as Byron Westfield
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) as Agent Burke
- Pantheon (2022) as Air Force Officer / Angry Man / Van Leuweun (voice)
- Pantheon (2022) as CEO (voice)
- Pantheon (2022) as Karl Van Leuwen (voice)
- Outside the Wire (2021) as Eckhart
- The Comey Rule (2020) as Andrew McCabe
- Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018) as Mike November
- That's Harassment (2018) as Doctor
- All Square (2018) as John
- All Square (2018) Producer
- Taboo (2017) as Dumbarton
- The Long Road Home (2017) as Lt. Col. Gary Volesky
- Viral (2016) as Michael Drakeford
- Everest (2015) as Jon Krakauer
- Secret in Their Eyes (2015) as Siefert
- House of Cards (2013) as Doug Stamper
- Now You See Me (2013) as Agent Fuller
- Man of Steel (2013) as Steve Lombard
- Chronicle (2012) as Richard Detmer
- Person of Interest (2011) as Mark Snow
- Black Mirror (2011) as Arquette
- The Adjustment Bureau (2011) as Charlie Traynor
- Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (2011) as Jonathan 'Prophet' Simms
- Fair Game (2010) as Jack
- The Good Wife (2009) as Mickey Gunn
- Law Abiding Citizen (2009) as Bray
- Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009) as Vincent
- Defendor (2009) as Paul Carter
- Tenderness (2009) as Gary
- The Afterlight (2009) as Andrew
- Washingtonienne (2009) as Paul Movius
- Fringe (2008) as John Mosley
- Changeling (2008) as Detective Lester Ybarra
- Generation Kill (2008) as Bryan Patterson
- The Narrows (2008) as Danny
- Tooth and Nail (2007) as Viper
- Broken English (2007) as Guy
- Zoe's Day (2007) as Dad
- Rachael Ray (2006)
- Invincible (2006) as Pete
- La coupure (2006) as Mario
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Jonathan Sims
- Kojak (2005) as Bobby Crocker
- Carlito's Way: Rise to Power (2005) as Rocco
- Loggerheads (2005) as George
- Dawn of the Dead (2004) as C.J.
- The Jury (2004)
- E.D.N.Y. (2003) as Anderson
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Lucas Wade
- The Shield (2002) as Sean Taylor
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Terrence Brooks
- Unbreakable (2000) as ER Doctor
- Level 9 (2000) as Wilbert 'Tibbs' Thibodeaux
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Luke Dixon
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Barry
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Mark
- The Sopranos (1999) as Agent Ron Goddard
- Judging Amy (1999) as Jack Barrett
- Third Watch (1999) as Chip Waller
- Man on the Moon (1999) as Michael Kaufman
- Origin of the Species (1998) as Fisher
- River Red (1998) as Frankie
- Law & Order (1990) as Gary Talbot
- Law & Order (1990) as Douglas Carroll
- Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Affair as Darius Cole