Rolf Saxon
Biography
Rolf Saxon is an American actor born at Fort Belvoir in Alexandria, Virginia, on January 1, 1955. He is well known for his voice-over work in video games, movies, and television shows. Saxon graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he was awarded the Gold Medal. He has worked with several theater organizations, including the American Conservatory Theater, Cal Shakes, the Berkeley Mime Troupe, and the Omphalos Street Theatre Company. While performing with the Omphalos Street Theatre Company at the Edinburgh Festival, he received a nomination for the Fringe First Award. Initially recognized as a television actor for his role as attorney Hudson J. Talbot III in the ITV drama Capital City from 1989 to 1990, Saxon is best known for portraying CIA analyst William Donloe in the 1996 film Mission: Impossible.
Career overview
Rolf Saxon is an American actor born at Fort Belvoir in Alexandria, Virginia, on January 1, 1955. Upon graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Saxon was awarded the Gold Medal. He has worked with the American Conservatory Theater, Cal Shakes, the Berkeley Mime Troupe, and the Omphalos Street Theatre Company. While performing with the Omphalos Street Theatre Company at the Edinburgh Festival, he was nominated for the Fringe First Award, and critics praised his performance as Victor Franz in The P.
Initially known as a television actor, Saxon appeared as attorney Hudson J. Talbot III in the ITV drama Capital City from 1989 to 1990. He is also well known for his voice-over work in video games, movies, and TV shows. Saxon is best known for his role as CIA analyst William Donloe in the 1996 film Mission: Impossible. Additionally, he will be starring in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which is set for debut in 2025, alongside Tom Cruise. Over his career, Saxon has accumulated 47 known acting credits across film and television.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) as William Donloe
- Dreamline (2025) as Mr. Brucker
- August Falls (2017) as Mikey
- Woman in Gold (2015) as Stan Gould
- Being Us (2014) as Madrone
- Alien Strain (2014) as Sheriff
- The Book of Daniel (2013) as Nebuchadnezzar
- The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey (2004) as Sam Johnson
- Ultimate Force (2002)
- Honest (2000) as Alden Wheaton
- Eisenstein (2000) as Hollywood producer
- Entrapment (1999) as ICB Director
- Hippies (1999) as Jerry Gurvitz
- RKO 281 (1999) as Flunkie #1
- TeleTubbies: Musical Playtime (1999) as Tinky Winky
- Saving Private Ryan (1998) as Lieutenant Briggs
- Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) as Philip Jones
- Coronation Street: Viva Las Vegas! (1997) as Stephano Delaney
- The Canterville Ghost (1997) as Hiram Otis
- Mission: Impossible (1996) as CIA Analyst William Donloe
- London Suite (1996) as Carl Dolby
- Crown Prosecutor (1995) as Tom Reid
- Night Watch (1995) as Ted Fisk
- The Affair (1995) as Capt. Marks
- Space Precinct (1994) as Lieutenant Verro Walker
- Goodnight Sweetheart (1993) as Murray
- Runaway Bay (1992) as Daniel Vincent
- Hostages (1992) as Plaskett
- The Upper Hand (1990) as Brian
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Dr. Ames
- Birds of a Feather (1989) as Rodney Kauffman
- Capital City (1989) as Hudson J. Talbot
- Joyriders (1988) as 1st American Soldier
- Pulaski (1987) as Jerome Summers
- Tender Is the Night (1985) as American in Bar
- The Dirty Dozen: Next Mission (1985) as Robert E. Wright
- Lace 2 (1985) as Hollywood Director
- Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) as Patrolman
- The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984) as Tim Coldfelt
- Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) as 2nd Speedboat Man
- Invitation to the Wedding (1983)
- Afterward (1983) as Robert Elwell
- Shall I Be Mother? (1983) as Chemist
- American Playhouse (1982) as Soldier
- Q.E.D. (1982) as American Associate
- Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) as Dick Tipton
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Rolf Saxon best known for?
Rolf Saxon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025), Woman in Gold (2015), The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey (2004), Psychic Kids (2019).
When and where was Rolf Saxon born?
Rolf Saxon was born on January 1, 1955 in Alexandria, Virginia, USA.
How many credits does Rolf Saxon have?
Rolf Saxon has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2025.
What is Rolf Saxon's background in cinema and television?
Rolf Saxon is an American actor born at Fort Belvoir in Alexandria, Virginia, on January 1, 1955. He is well known for his voice-over work in video games, movies, and television shows. Saxon graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he was awarded the Gold Medal. He has worked with several theater o...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Saving Private Ryan (1998) as Lieutenant Briggs — aged about 43
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Dr. Ames — aged about 34
- Woman in Gold (2015) as Stan Gould — aged about 60
- Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980) as Dick Tipton — aged about 25
- Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) as William Donloe — aged about 70
- Goodnight Sweetheart (1993) as Murray — aged about 38
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