Sean O'Bryan
Biography
Sean Michael O'Bryan (born September 10, 1963) is an American film and television actor from Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from St. Xavier High School. O'Bryan co‑starred with William Ragsdale on the short‑lived series Brother’s Keeper. Early in his career he appeared as a guest on numerous series, including Married… with Children, MacGyver, Northern Exposure, Cold Case, Diagnosis: Murder, Quantum Leap, Murder, She Wrote, Chicago Hope, Roswell, Roseanne, Criminal Minds, The King of Queens and Dexter. More recent guest spots include CSI, Bones, Melissa & Joey, Lie to Me, Hot In Cleveland, The Mentalist, Leverage, Glee, NCIS: LA, Superstore and 9‑1‑1: Lone Star. He has also held recurring roles on the sitcom Pig Sty.
Career overview
Sean Michael O'Bryan (born September 10, 1963) is an American film and television actor from Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from St. Xavier High School before beginning a career that has spanned several decades of television work. O'Bryan first gained broader notice as a co‑star with William Ragsdale on the short‑lived series Brother’s Keeper.
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s he built a substantial résumé of guest appearances on a wide range of series. Early credits include roles on Married… with Children, MacGyver, Northern Exposure, Cold Case, Diagnosis: Murder, Quantum Leap, Murder, She Wrote, Chicago Hope, Roswell, Roseanne, Criminal Minds, The King of Queens, and Dexter. More recent guest spots have taken him to CSI, Bones, Melissa & Joey, Lie to Me, Hot In Cleveland, The Mentalist, Leverage, Glee, NCIS: LA, Superstore, and 9‑1‑1: Lone Star.
In addition to single‑episode work, O'Bryan has held recurring roles on the sitcom Pig Sty and on the series Six Feet Unde, demonstrating his ability to sustain longer character arcs across multiple episodes. His career reflects a steady presence in American television, marked by versatility across comedy, drama, and procedural formats.
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125 titles- Crime 101 (2026) as Detective Fellner
- Steakout! (2026) as Sean
- Good American Family (2025) as Judge Huss
- Bad Painter (2025) as Steven / Gallerist
- Traumatika (2025) as John Reed
- My Movie Starring Paul Dano (2025) as Self Tape Audition
- I Am Gitmo (2025) as General Geoffrey Miller
- Purgatory Station (2024) as Freddie Shade
- Nyctophobia (2024) as Thomas
- Revv (2024)
- The Christmas Letter (2024) as Tigger Woods
- Missing (2023) as Radio Host
- Shift (2023) as Hal
- The Veil (2023) as Douglas
- Babylon (2022) as Studio Executive (Billy)
- Kenan (2021) as Dean
- 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020) as Minefeld Owner
- Love, Victor (2020) as Father Lawrence
- Murder at the Mansion (2020) as Chandler
- Jumping the Gun (2020)
- The Stand at Paxton County (2020) as Vin Scurlock
- The Unicorn (2019) as Jim
- Rust Creek (2019) as Sheriff O'Doyle
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Charlie Nash
- Searching (2018) as Radio Jockey
- Christmas Break-In (2018) as Pete
- Beatriz at Dinner (2017) as Security Guard
- First Night (2017) as Hitman
- The Real Bros of Simi Valley (2017) as Jeff & Sandy's Friend
- London Has Fallen (2016) as NSA Deputy Director Ray Monroe
- Mother's Day (2016) as Male Cop
- Get a Job (2016) as Alan Fredricks (Wilheimer Client)
- Superstore (2015) as Ted
- Marvel's Agent Carter (2015) as Andrew Henry
- Whitney (2015) as Hotel Manager
- The House Sitter (2015) as Kyle Lawrence
- Table 58 (2015) as Coach Peterson
- Murder in the First (2014) as Sam Rydell
- Dawn Patrol (2014) as Mace
- Olympus Has Fallen (2013) as Ray Monroe
- Heaven (2013) as Clerk
- Playing for Keeps (2012) as Coach Jacob
- Shameless (2011) as George
- Workaholics (2011) as Dave
- Cinema Verite (2011) as Johnny Hall
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Andy
- Good Luck Charlie (2010) as Mr. Hammerstone
- Persons Unknown (2010) as Bill Blackham
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Gavin Teed
- The Middle (2009) as Ron Donahue
- Glee (2009) as Roric
- Lie to Me (2009) as Tom McHenry
- FlashForward (2009) as Father Seabury
- Hatching Pete (2009) as Leon Ivey
- The Mentalist (2008) as Emmett Fitzgerald
- Leverage (2008) as Kip Bryden
- Vantage Point (2008) as Cavic
- Yes Man (2008) as Ted
- Player 5150 (2008) as Jerry
- Private Practice (2007) as Dave Walker
- Dexter (2006) as Dan Mendell
- Mission: Impossible III (2006) as Party Goer
- In Justice (2006) as Clark Sanders
- Deck the Halls (2006) as Mayor Young
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Vincent Stiles
- Bones (2005) as Mike Shenfield
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as David Miller
- Raising Helen (2004) as Paul Davis
- Center of the Universe (2004) as Gary
- A Place Called Home (2004) as Dave
- NCIS (2003) as David Shields
- Las Vegas (2003) as Bill
- Abby (2003) as Roger Tomkins
- Without a Trace (2002) as Jeremy Burton
- Big Fat Liar (2002) as Leo
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Jake Gerloff
- Six Feet Under (2001) as Tom Wheeler
- Grounded for Life (2001) as Paul Ferris
- The Princess Diaries (2001) as Patrick O'Connell
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Reverend Rebetti
- Providence (1999) as Dr. Rick Rozelli
- Roswell (1999) as Warren Turner
- Family Law (1999) as Greg Philner
- Jack & Jill (1999) as Stan, Jill's co-worker
- Nice Guys Sleep Alone (1999) as Carter
- The King of Queens (1998) as Marc
- Felicity (1998) as Paul
- Becker (1998) as Randy
- Two Guys and a Girl (1998) as Ted
- Brother's Keeper (1998) as Bobby Waide
- I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) as Max
- Jenny (1997) as Ethan
- Out to Sea (1997) as Allan
- The Pretender (1996) as Bradley DuMonte
- Phenomenon (1996) as Banes
- The Twilight of the Golds (1996) as Steven
- Dear God (1996) as Undercover Cop
- Mary & Tim (1996)
- JAG (1995) as Andy Watson
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Dean
- Crimson Tide (1995) as Phone Talker
- Pig Sty (1995) as Joe 'Iowa' Dantley
- Here Come the Munsters (1995) as Detective Cartwell
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Flight Attendant Ken
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Jake Monroe
- Trapped in Paradise (1994) as Dick Anderson
- Exit to Eden (1994) as Tommy Miller
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Dave Caine
- Heart and Souls (1993) as John McBride
- Marked for Murder (1993)
- Chaplin (1992) as Lewis Seeley
- The Legend of Prince Valiant (1991)
- Frankie and Johnny (1991) as Bobby
- Sibs (1991) as Luke
- Baby Talk (1991)
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Charlie Dixon
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Kenny
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Phillip Ashcroft
- Married... with Children (1987) as Neuter
- Heart of the City (1986)
- MacGyver (1985) as Willie
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Charlie D. McCumber
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Paul Hampton
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Steve Burke
- The First Circle as Hearn
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sean O'Bryan best known for?
Sean O'Bryan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crime 101 (2026), Good American Family (2025), Missing (2023), Babylon (2022).
When and where was Sean O'Bryan born?
Sean O'Bryan was born on September 10, 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
How many credits does Sean O'Bryan have?
Sean O'Bryan has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is Sean O'Bryan's background in cinema and television?
Sean Michael O'Bryan (born September 10, 1963) is an American film and television actor from Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from St. Xavier High School. O'Bryan co‑starred with William Ragsdale on the short‑lived series Brother’s Keeper. Early in his career he appeared as a guest on numerous series, including Marri...