Spencer Garrett
Biography
Spencer Garrett, born September 19, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, is an American male actor. He is credited with more than 170 acting roles across film and television, as reflected in his 172 known credits on The Movie Database. Garrett has appeared in numerous television series and has featured in several notable films, including the 2009 releases Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Public Enemies, as well as the 2019 film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He is also listed under the alternate name Spencer Garrett Heckenkamp. His career is documented primarily through his acting work, which is the focus of his public profile.
Career overview
Spencer Garrett was born on September 19, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, United States. An American actor, he has built a career that spans both television and film. Garrett’s work includes appearances in a variety of television series, contributing to a substantial body of work that reflects his versatility on the small screen.
In addition to his television roles, Garrett has been featured in several notable feature films. In 2009 he appeared in the science‑fiction action film Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and the historical crime drama Public Enemies. More recently, he was part of the ensemble cast of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, released in 2019. These film credits demonstrate his involvement in high‑profile productions across different genres.
According to the Motion Picture Database, Garrett’s professional résumé lists 172 credited appearances, underscoring a prolific output since the start of his career. He is also known by the name Spencer Garrett Heckenkamp. Throughout his career, he has been recognized primarily for his acting work, contributing consistently to both television series and feature films. His continued presence in the industry reflects a steady demand for reliable character actors.
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178 titles- The Residence (2025) as Wally Glick
- Suits LA (2025) as Bill Claxton
- Tempest (2025) as Hauser / US President
- In the Flesh (2025) as Agent Vic
- Your Lucky Day (2023) as Mr. Laird
- Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022) as Chick Hearn
- Dopesick (2021) as Larry Berger
- 2 Timers (2021) as Casting Director
- The Comey Rule (2020) as Bill Sweeney
- Survival Skills (2020) as The Chief
- For All Mankind (2019) as Roger Scott
- Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) as Allen Kincade
- Why Women Kill (2019) as Hal Burke
- Project Blue Book (2019) as Ryan Blackstone
- Bombshell (2019) as Sean Hannity
- The Public (2019) as John Harper
- Thank You Kindly (2019) as Gary Levinson
- That Guy... Who Was In That Thing 3: Trek Stars (2019) as Self
- Station 19 (2018) as James Beckett
- Dirty John (2018) as Judge Spiller
- For the People (2018) as Bob Colgate
- Liza on Demand (2018) as Daddy
- The Front Runner (2018) as Bob Woodward
- The Good Doctor (2017) as Pastor Clarence
- Room 104 (2017) as Dr. Dan Benich
- Goliath (2016) as Mark Schafer (Correspondent)
- Lethal Weapon (2016) as Albert Cook
- Insecure (2016) as John Merrill
- Timeless (2016) as Senator Joseph McCarthy
- All the Way (2016) as Walter Reuther
- Stevie D (2016) as Jack Laurentis
- Still Single (2016) as Spencer
- Bosch (2015) as J. Reason Fowkkes
- The Magicians (2015) as Ted Coldwater
- Aquarius (2015) as HALL BANNING
- Blackhat (2015) as Gary Baker
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Wade Henslow
- How to Get Away with Murder (2014) as Alexander Ballast
- Scorpion (2014) as Wilson Eckherd
- Legends (2014) as Senator Clancy Gorman
- And, We're Out of Time (2014) as Dick
- Sunken City (2014) as Captain Thad Beecher
- House of Cards (2013) as Howard Webb
- Iron Man 3 (2013) as Rose Hill Sheriff
- Masters of Sex (2013) as Beckett
- King & Maxwell (2013) as George Clark
- The Truth About Emanuel (2013) as Officer Ted
- Extraction (2013) as The Man in Black
- Cruel Will (2013) as Fredrick
- The Legend of Korra (2012) as Raiko (voice)
- Perception (2012) as Howard Reycraft
- The Finder (2012) as Ed Scanian
- Hitchcock (2012) as George Tomasini
- Game Change (2012) as Steve Biegun
- Switched at Birth (2011) as Ted
- Franklin & Bash (2011) as Jeff Lisk
- Harry's Law (2011) as Beacon
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) as Newsreel Announcer
- Whole Day Down (2011) as Ernie the Vampire
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Ted Lansing
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Bill Sutton
- Nikita (2010) as Senator Kerrigan
- The Good Guys (2010) as Mike Smith
- The Way (2010) as Phil
- Casino Jack (2010) as Tom DeLay
- Heaven Burns (2010) as Tom
- Below the Beltway (2010) as Larry Gryder
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Peter Clairmont
- Castle (2009) as Evan Pierce
- Lie to Me (2009) as Mr. Anders
- Public Enemies (2009) as Tommy Carroll
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) as Air Force Chief of Staff
- Bitter/Sweet (2009) as Werner
- The Mentalist (2008) as Michael Elkins
- Leverage (2008) as Mark Vector
- Gary Unmarried (2008)
- Yes Man (2008) as Multack
- 21 (2008) as Stemple
- The Lucky Ones (2008) as Pastor Nolan
- Mad Men (2007) as Andy Hayes
- Burn Notice (2007) as Lynch
- Charlie Wilson's War (2007) as Congressional Committee
- I Know Who Killed Me (2007) as Phil Lazarus
- Wicked Wicked Games (2006)
- Valley of the Wolves: Iraq (2006) as George Baltimore / Journalist
- Bobby (2006) as David
- Supernatural (2005) as Edward Carrigan
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Jim Walker
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Capt. Lancaster
- Medium (2005) as HR Executive
- Close to Home (2005) as Frank Barringer
- E-Ring (2005)
- Thank You for Smoking (2005) as Senator Lothridge
- Broken (2004) as Spense
- NCIS (2003) as Commander Spencer
- Cold Case (2003) as Ben Kern (1983)
- Las Vegas (2003) as Paul Snow
- Carnivàle (2003) as Young Balthus
- The Lyon's Den (2003) as Attorney Emergloch
- Miracles (2003) as Detective Freemont
- House of Sand and Fog (2003) as Auctioneer
- Gary the Rat (2003)
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003) as Publisher
- Without a Trace (2002) as Spaulding's Attorney
- American Dreams (2002) as Father Patrick
- George Lopez (2002)
- Do Over (2002)
- Lovely & Amazing (2002) as Willy
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Paul Keller
- 24 (2001) as Ben Kram
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Paramax Industries Official
- The Division (2001) as Charlie McBride
- Just Ask My Children (2001) as Alvin McCuan
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Mercer's Doctor
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Cal Wallace
- The District (2000) as Stephen McQuade
- The Invisible Man (2000) as Jarod Stark
- The Weber Show (2000) as Jim
- The West Wing (1999) as Richard Will
- Judging Amy (1999) as AAG Franklin Dobbs
- Dill Scallion (1999) as Highway Patrolman
- Hard Time: Hostage Hotel (1999) as Miles McCurdy
- V.I.P. (1998) as Rygel
- Sports Night (1998) as Peter Sadler
- Permanent Midnight (1998) as Brad / Tim from Mr. Chompers
- Starstruck (1998) as Phillip
- The Tiger Woods Story (1998) as Hughes Norton
- The Truth About Juliet (1998) as Dominic
- Driven (1998) as Businessman #1
- The Practice (1997) as A.D.A. Carter
- George of the Jungle (1997) as Male Guest at Party
- Air Force One (1997) as Thomas Lee
- Hitz (1997)
- Albino Alligator (1997) as Agent #2
- The Apocalypse (1997) as Charlie
- Drawn to the Flame (1997) as Ethan
- Dark Skies (1996)
- Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) as Reporter
- Encino Woman (1996) as Bobby
- In the Line of Duty: Smoke Jumpers (1996) as Hempstead
- The Social Disease (1996) as David
- JAG (1995) as Commander Andrew Stotler
- JAG (1995) as Vince Boone
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Weiss
- NewsRadio (1995) as G-Man
- Murder One (1995)
- Murder One (1995) as Officer (uncredited)
- The Watcher (1995)
- University Hospital (1995)
- The Stars Fell on Henrietta (1995) as Delbert Tims
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Brother Jacob / William Kitchell
- Without Warning (1994) as Paul Collingwood
- Someone She Knows (1994) as Lt. Harry Kramer
- The X-Files (1993) as Harry Bring
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Captain Arthur Tyrrell
- Love & War (1992)
- Law & Order (1990) as Stephen Olson
- So Proudly We Hail (1990)
- Family Matters (1989) as Larry Johnson
- When We Were Young (1989)
- Love and Other Sorrows (1989) as Sonny Brewster
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Simon Tarses
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Sean Livingston
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Aaron Woodman
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Nicholas Derby
- American Playhouse (1982) as Sonny Brewster
- Dallas (1978) as Ensign Malley
- Columbo (1971) as Roger Gambles
- Inheritance
- Inheritance Executive Producer
- Interference
- Interference Executive Producer
- GRQ the Movie as Roger
- The Marcus Garvey Story as George Tyler
- Lone Wolf
- The Subscriber as Kingston Zimbardo
- The Subscriber Producer
- The Feeling Expert as Giovanni
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Spencer Garrett best known for?
Spencer Garrett is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Residence (2025), Suits LA (2025), Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022), Dopesick (2021).
When and where was Spencer Garrett born?
Spencer Garrett was born on September 19, 1963 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Spencer Garrett have?
Spencer Garrett has accumulated over 178 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.
What is Spencer Garrett's background in cinema and television?
Spencer Garrett, born September 19, 1963, in Los Angeles, California, is an American male actor. He is credited with more than 170 acting roles across film and television, as reflected in his 172 known credits on The Movie Database. Garrett has appeared in numerous television series and has featured in several notable ...