Randall Batinkoff
Biography
Randall Matthew Batinkoff is an American actor born on October 16, 1968, in Monticello, New York. Known professionally by his full name, he has accumulated numerous acting credits in film and television. His film work includes appearances in For Keeps, School Ties, Higher Learning, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Player, and As Good As It Gets. His television work includes appearing in made-for-television films during the 1980s, such as The Stepford Children. He made his television debut in a commercial in 1974 after being spotted by an agent at a toy store, and later starred as Terrance Dean in the CBS series Better Days, alongside appearing in the 1988 comedy For Keeps opposite Molly Ringwald.
Career overview
Randall Matthew Batinkoff is an American actor born on October 16, 1968, in Monticello, New York. He made his television debut in a 1974 commercial after an agent spotted him at a toy store. During the 1980s, he appeared in several made-for-television films, including The Stepford Children. His career progressed when he was cast opposite teen starlet Molly Ringwald in the 1988 comedy For Keeps. Following this, he starred as Terrance Dean on the short-lived CBS series Better Days, which lasted for five weeks before being canceled.
In the early 1990s, Batinkoff secured roles in multiple widely released feature films. Among his best-known film credits are School Ties, Higher Learning, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Player, and As Good As It Gets. Throughout his career, he has accumulated numerous acting credits in both film and television.
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- Gunslingers (2025) as Doc
- Gunslingers (2025) Producer
- Dead Man's Hand (2023) as Sheriff Winters
- Dead Man's Hand (2023) Producer
- The Weapon (2023) as Detective Moore
- Alaska Daily (2022) as Jordan Teller
- Angie: Lost Girls (2020) as Dan
- The Last Champion (2020) as Bobby Baker
- Inside Game (2019) Director
- Inside Game (2019) Producer
- DriverX (2018) as Ryan
- Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story (2018) as Self
- Bad Grandmas (2017) as Detective Randall Mclemore
- John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017) as Self
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as George Washington
- Who Gets the Dog? (2016) as Glenn Hannon
- Allegiance (2015) as Steven Gallagher
- 37 (2014) as Adam
- 37 (2014) Director
- 37 (2014) Writer
- 37 (2014) Producer
- Touch (2012) as Patrick McGrath
- Shadow Witness (2012) as Ty Saunders
- X-Men: First Class (2011) as Man In Black Suit Agent
- Munger Road (2011) as Deputy Hendricks
- Ties That Bind (2011) as Dan Dubick
- Kick-Ass (2010) as Tre Fernandez
- Raspberry Magic (2010) as Dylan
- Castle (2009) as Brad Williams
- Black Widow (2008) as Danny Keegan
- Dirt (2007) as Jimmy Rembar
- Bordertown (2007) as Frank Kozerski
- Broken (2007) as Cliff
- Ring Around the Rosie (2006) as Jeff
- Touched (2005) as Scott Davis
- Venice Underground (2005) as Sgt. Frank Mills
- Walking on the Sky (2005) as Nick
- Blue Demon (2004)
- NCIS (2003) as Walt Freeman
- I Love Your Work (2003) as Frat Brat Date Rapist
- April's Shower (2003) as Paulie
- Detonator (2003) as Beau Stoddard
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Ken Dawson
- She Spies (2002) as James Green
- The Month of August (2002) as Sam
- Along for the Ride (2001) as Terry Cowens
- Just Sue Me (2000) as Gardner
- Let the Devil Wear Black (1999) as Bradbury
- The Last Marshal (1999) as Jamie
- Hefner: Unauthorized (1999) as Hugh Hefner
- The Curve (1998) as Rand
- Heartwood (1998) as Johnny Purfitt
- As Good as It Gets (1997) as Carol's Date
- The Peacemaker (1997) as Ken
- Mad City (1997) as CTN Junior Executive
- Relativity (1996) as Everett
- Walking and Talking (1996) as Peter
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Calvin Chilcutt
- Christy (1994) as Rev. David Grantland
- The Player (1992) as Reg Goldman
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) as Jeffrey
- School Ties (1992) as Rip Van Kelt
- For Keeps (1988) as Stan Bobrucz
- The Stepford Children (1987) as David Harding
- Better Days (1986)
- Streetwalkin' (1985) as Tim
- Blood Aces Executive Producer