Stephen Macht
Biography
Stephen Macht is an American television and film actor. He was spotted by a Universal Studios talent scout while starring at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada in 1975. By the mid 1970s, Macht had left teaching and was making frequent appearances in TV episodes and movies. He portrayed Yoni Netanyahu in the film Raid on Entebbe. Macht had a lead role in the 1978 miniseries The Immigrants, a story about the rise of the son of Italian immigrants in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. The successful television movie American Dream led to a critically acclaimed performance. Macht was born on May 1, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Career overview
Stephen Macht is an American television and film actor. He was spotted by a Universal Studios talent scout while starring at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada in 1975, and subsequently signed to a contract. By the mid 1970s, he had left teaching and was making frequent appearances in TV episodes and movies.
Macht's early career included roles in notable projects such as Raid on Entebbe, where he portrayed an Israeli officer, and The Immigrants, a syndicated miniseries about the rise of a son of Italian immigrants in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. He also appeared in the television movie American Dream, which led to a critically acclaimed project.
Macht's acting career spans multiple decades, with a significant number of credits to his name. He has appeared in numerous TV episodes and movies, showcasing his versatility as a performer. His early success in the 1970s set the stage for a long and distinguished career in the entertainment industry.
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99 titles- Trancers: The Whole Dethly Affair (2025) as Harris
- Charlton Heston: Radical to Right Wing (2023) as Self
- Wolfman's Got Nards (2018) as Self
- Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012) as Clem Weatherby
- Suits (2011) as Henry Gerard
- Suits (2011) as Professor Henry Gerard
- Femme Fatales (2011) as Leland Ryan
- Castle (2009) as Bill Wellington
- The Mentalist (2008) as Hollis Percy
- The Legend of Bloody Mary (2008) as Magistrate
- The Wedding Bells (2007) as Rabbi Fishman
- DC 9/11: Time of Crisis (2003) as Paul Wolfowitz
- Boomtown (2002) as John Donadoni
- Outside the Law (2002) as Dick Dawson
- Boston Public (2000) as Mr. Valone
- Gideon's Crossing (2000)
- The Others (2000)
- Agent Red (2000) as General Stillwell
- Jack & Jill (1999) as Dr. Jonas Zane
- Final Voyage (1999) as Captain Doyle
- Swallows (1999)
- Watchers Reborn (1998) as Lem Johnson
- One Hot Summer Night (1998) as Abel Ganz
- The Practice (1997) as Gordon Armbrust
- Galgameth (1997) as El El
- Touch Me (1997) as Robert
- Millennium (1996) as Mr. Lott
- JAG (1995) as James Gribaldi
- Sliders (1995) as Kromanus
- Sliders (1995) as Krislov
- Siringo (1995) as Wade Lewis
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Na'Far
- Viper (1994) as Alan Reece
- Trancers 5: Sudden Deth (1994) as Harris
- Trancers 4: Jack of Swords (1994) as Harris
- A Mother's Deception (1994) as Harry McGill
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as General Krim
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Buck Coburn
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Brandt
- Moment of Truth: A Child Too Many (1993) as Bill Davis
- Melrose Place (1992) as Ed
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Alexei Voshin
- Trancers III (1992) as Harris
- Amityville 1992: It's About Time (1992) as Jacob Sterling
- Memories of Midnight (1991) as Doctor Hamilton
- Graveyard Shift (1990) as Warwick
- Blind Witness (1989) as Gordon Kemlich
- My Boyfriend's Back (1989) as Joseph
- Fear Stalk (1989) as Tom
- A Friendship in Vienna (1988) as Franz Dournenvald
- No Blame (1988) as Carl
- The Monster Squad (1987) as Del
- Strange Voices (1987) as Dave Glover
- Blacke's Magic (1986)
- The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1986) as Frank Walker
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Carl Cansino
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Attorney Jason Farrell
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Frank Stinson
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lloyd Mentone
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Arthur Wainwright
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Dan Keppner
- George Washington (1984) as General Benedict Arnold
- Flight 90: Disaster on the Potomac (1984) as Joe Stiley
- Samson and Delilah (1984) as Maluck
- The Last Winter (1984) as Eddie
- Contract for Life: The S.A.D.D. Story (1984) as Bob Anastas
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- A Caribbean Mystery (1983) as Greg Dyson
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) as David Keeler
- Cagney & Lacey (1982) Director
- Hotel (1982)
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) as Phil Dugan
- American Dream (1981)
- Killjoy (1981) as Dr. Max Heller
- American Dream (1981) as Danny Novak
- Galaxina (1980) as Sgt. Thor
- The Mountain Men (1980) as Heavy Eagle
- Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb (1980) as Maj. William 'Bud' Uanna
- Knots Landing (1979) as Joe Cooper
- Nightwing (1979) as Walker Chee
- The Immigrants (1978) as Daniel Lavetta
- The Immigrants (1978) as Daniel Lavetta
- Ring of Passion (1978) as Max Schmeling
- Hunters of the Reef (1978) as La Salle
- Kingston: Confidential (1977)
- Big Hawaii (1977)
- The Choirboys (1977) as Spencer Van Moot
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Frank Hailey
- Raid on Entebbe (1976) as Lt. Col. 'Yonni' Netanyahu
- The Tenth Level (1976) as Dahlquist
- Amelia Earhart (1976) as Paul Mantz
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Joe
- The Super Cops (1974) as Detective Finley (uncredited)
- Kojak (1973) as Max Fisk
- Kojak (1973) as Joe Arrow
- The Deadly Visitor (1973) as Mulvaney
- Columbo (1971) as David Kincaid
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stephen Macht best known for?
Stephen Macht is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Suits (2011), Suits (2011), Femme Fatales (2011), Castle (2009).
When and where was Stephen Macht born?
Stephen Macht was born on May 1, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Stephen Macht have?
Stephen Macht has accumulated over 99 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.
What is Stephen Macht's background in cinema and television?
Stephen Macht is an American television and film actor. He was spotted by a Universal Studios talent scout while starring at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada in 1975. By the mid 1970s, Macht had left teaching and was making frequent appearances in TV episodes and movies. He portrayed Yoni Netanyahu in the f...