Shea Whigham
Biography
Franklin Shea Whigham Jr. is an American actor born on January 5, 1969, in Tallahassee, Florida. He received his education at the State University of New York at Purchase and began his professional career within the New York City theater scene. Whigham is widely recognized for his portrayal of Elias Eli Thompson in the HBO drama series Boardwalk Empire. With over 100 acting credits to his name, he has established a prolific career in both television and film, frequently appearing in supporting roles across a diverse range of genres. His work has spanned independent cinema, major studio blockbusters, and acclaimed television anthology series.
Career overview
Whigham's career gained significant momentum when director Joel Schumacher cast him alongside Colin Farrell in the 2000 film Tigerland. Since that breakout role, he has collaborated with notable actors including Robert De Niro and Anthony Hopkins. His television work includes appearances in the first season of True Detective and the third season of Fargo. He is also known for his recurring role as Agent Michael Stasiak in the Fast and Furious franchise, specifically appearing in Fast and Furious, Fast and Furious 6, and F9.
His extensive filmography features a variety of projects such as Wristcutters: A Love Story, Take Shelter, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle, The Wolf of Wall Street, Kong: Skull Island, Death Note, First Man, Vice, Joker, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. Throughout his career, Whigham has maintained a consistent presence in the industry, contributing to numerous high-profile productions. His body of work demonstrates a versatility that has allowed him to transition between television dramas and large-scale cinematic releases.
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- Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (2027) as George Stacy (voice)
- Ghost Soldier (2026)
- F1 (2025) as Chip Hart
- Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025) as Briggs
- American Primeval (2025) as Jim Bridger
- Death by Lightning (2025) as Roscoe Conkling
- Bad Thoughts (2025) as PQ
- Sugar (2024) as Tom Flybjerg
- It's Florida, Man. (2024) as Walt
- Fancy Dance (2024) as Frank
- Lake George (2024) as Don
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) as George Stacy (voice)
- Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) as Briggs
- Lawmen: Bass Reeves (2023) as George Reeves
- Waco: The Aftermath (2023) as Mitch Decker
- Eileen (2023) as Jim Dunlop
- The Gray Man (2022) as Six's Father
- Gaslit (2022) as G. Gordon Liddy
- F9 (2021) as Michael Stasiak
- Small Engine Repair (2021) as Patrick 'Packie' Hanrahan
- South of Heaven (2021) as Schmidt
- The Gateway (2021) as Parker
- Perry Mason (2020) as Pete Strickland
- Vampires vs. the Bronx (2020) as Frank Polidori
- The Quarry (2020) as The Man
- Joker (2019) as Detective Burke
- The Righteous Gemstones (2019) as Dusty 'The Slick Bandit' Daniels
- Modern Love (2019) as Peter
- To the Stars (2019) as Hank Deerborne
- Low Tide (2019) as Sergeant Kent
- Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) as Andy Wheeldon
- Dirty John (2018) as William Meehan
- Homecoming (2018) as Thomas Carrasco
- First Man (2018) as Gus Grissom
- Vice (2018) as Wayne Vincent
- Waco (2018) as Mitch Decker
- Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) as Dr. Woodbury Laurence
- City of Lies (2018) as Frank Lyga
- The Catcher Was a Spy (2018) as Joe Cronin
- Beirut (2018) as Gary Ruzak
- Kong: Skull Island (2017) as Earl Cole
- Death Note (2017) as James Turner
- Wheelman (2017) as Motherfucker
- Legend of Master Legend (2017) as Peanut Head
- Vice Principals (2016) as Ray Liptrapp
- Star Trek Beyond (2016) as Teenaxi Leader (voice)
- Term Life (2016) as Matty Miller
- A Country Called Home (2016) as Cole Edwards
- Marvel's Agent Carter (2015) as Roger Dooley
- Cop Car (2015) as Man
- Knight of Cups (2015) as Jim
- Lila & Eve (2015) as Holliston
- Fargo (2014) as Moe Dammick
- True Detective (2014) as Joel Theriot
- Non-Stop (2014) as Agent Marenick
- The Final Shot: A Farewell to Boardwalk Empire (2014) as Self
- The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) as Captain Ted Beecham
- American Hustle (2013) as Carl Elway
- Fast & Furious 6 (2013) as Michael Stasiak
- Silver Linings Playbook (2012) as Jake Solatano
- Savages (2012) as Chad
- Big Miracle (2012) as SAR Pilot Conrad
- Catch.44 (2011) as Billy
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) as DJ Corliss
- Take Shelter (2011) as Dewart
- This Must Be the Place (2011) as Ernie Ray
- The Conspirator (2011) as Capt. Cottingham
- Boardwalk Empire (2010) as Elias 'Eli' Thompson
- Machete (2010) as Sniper
- Barry Munday (2010) as Donald
- Radio Free Albemuth (2010) as Phil
- Lie to Me (2009) as Jered Blunt
- Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) as Justin
- Blood Creek (2009) as Luke Benny
- The Killing Room (2009) as Tony Mazzolla
- Fast & Furious (2009) as Michael Stasiak
- Source of Pride: The Making of "Pride and Glory" (2009) as Self
- Spooner (2009) as Stan Manfretti
- Splinter (2008) as Dennis Farell
- Pride and Glory (2008) as Kenny Dugan
- South of Heaven (2008) as Mad Dog Mantee
- Wristcutters: A Love Story (2007) as Eugene
- First Snow (2006) as Vincent McClure
- Medium (2005) as Patrick Wilkes
- Numb3rs (2005) as Tom Kardum
- Lords of Dogtown (2005) as Drake Landon
- Man of the House (2005) as Ranger Holt
- Faith of My Fathers (2005) as Norris Overly
- Medical Investigation (2004) as Barrett Fidler
- Paradise (2004) as Jeremiah Alcott
- Water (2004) as Daniel West
- Out of This World (2004) as Russell Reade
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- All the Real Girls (2003) as Tip
- Bad Company (2002) as Agent Wells (Uncredited)
- Submerged (2001) as Capt. Oliver Naquin
- Tigerland (2000) as Pvt. Wilson
- ER (1994) as Bobby Kenyon
- The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey as Alex Hunter
- The Stalemate
- Fight for '84
- How the Cookie Crumbles