Steve Coulter
Biography
Steve Coulter is an actor and writer born in Canada who grew up in South America and Cleveland Heights, Ohio. His television appearances include recurring roles on She-Hulk Attorney at Law, Yellowstone, P-Valley, The Walking Dead, Brockmire, and House of Cards. In addition, he was the head writer for Tyler Perry's television series House of Payne and Meet the Browns, where he supervised over one hundred episodes. His film work includes appearances in Wizard of Lies and Paterno, both HBO films directed by Barry Levinson, as well as Damien Chazelle's First Man, The Conjuring films one through three, The Hunger Games, Birth of a Nation, Insidious chapters two and three, The Front Runner, and Charlie Day's Fool's Paradise.
Career overview
Steve Coulter is an actor and writer who was born in Canada and grew up in South America and Cleveland Heights, Ohio. His television and film career includes recurring roles on several notable series, such as She-Hulk Attorney at Law, Yellowstone, P-Valley, The Walking Dead, Brockmire, and House of Cards. In addition to his television work, he appeared in two HBO films directed by Barry Levinson, specifically Wizard of Lies alongside Robert DeNiro and Paterno with Al Pacino.
His extensive filmography features appearances in Damien Chazelle's First Man, The Conjuring 1-3, The Hunger Games, Birth of a Nation, Insidious 2 and 3, The Front Runner, and Charlie Day's Fool's Paradise. Beyond acting and appearing on screen, Coulter has worked behind the scenes as a writer. He served as the head writer for two of Tyler Perry's television series, House of Payne and Meet the Browns, during which time he supervised over 100 episodes. According to database records, Coulter has accumulated 85 known acting credits throughout his career.
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85 titles- The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025) as Father Gordon
- A Little Prayer (2025) as Sarge
- Pulp Modern: Die Laughing (2024) as Dean Russell Strathhman
- Oppenheimer (2023) as James Conant
- Insidious: The Red Door (2023) as Carl
- We Have a Ghost (2023) as Deputy Director Arnold Schipley
- Fool's Paradise (2023) as Tony London
- Hangdog (2023) as Brent
- Christmas with Jerks (2023) as Face of Charlie Belflour
- Centurion: The Dancing Stallion (2023) as Dr. White
- Walden (2023) as Jesse Dean
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022) as Holden Holliway
- Shotgun Wedding (2022) as Larry Fowler
- The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021) as Father Gordon
- Leverage: Redemption (2021) as Ralphie Roy
- Boogie (2021) as Mr. Richmond
- P-Valley (2020) as Sheriff Tommy Bailey
- The Hunt (2020) as Doctor Ted
- Mile High Escorts (2020) as Franklin
- Watchmen (2019) as Simmons
- The Act (2019) as Evan Harley
- Annabelle Comes Home (2019) as Father Gordon
- Just Mercy (2019) as Judge Buren
- The Old Man (2019) as Alan
- Starting Up Love (2019) as Uncle Walrus
- Rest Stop. (2019) as Dean Russell Strathman
- Yellowstone (2018) as Mel Thompson
- The Purge (2018) as John Owens
- First Man (2018) as Guenter Wendt
- The Front Runner (2018) as Bob Kaiser
- Paterno (2018) as Tim Curley
- Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance (2018) as Prince Charles
- Manhunt (2017) as Anthony Bisceglie
- Lore (2017) as William Rose
- Brockmire (2017) as Coach Pom Pom
- Sleepless (2017) as Frazzled Concierge
- The Wizard of Lies (2017) as Martin London
- Shock and Awe (2017) as Looney Tunes
- Hangman (2017) as Reverend Green
- Abundant Acreage Available (2017) as Charles
- The Conjuring 2 (2016) as Father Gordon
- The Founder (2016) as Doctor Reeves
- The Birth of a Nation (2016) as General Childs
- Men Go to Battle (2016) as Mr. Small
- Furious 7 (2015) as Priest
- Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) as Carl
- Ashby (2015) as Peter Black
- Extraction (2015) as Theodore Sitterson
- Taken 3 (2014) as USC Professor
- Kill the Messenger (2014) as Anonymous Agent
- Goodbye to All That (2014) as Lawyer
- Banshee (2013) as Elijah Bowman
- The Conjuring (2013) as Father Gordon
- Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) as Carl
- Rectify (2013) as Bob Childers
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) as Judge (uncredited)
- A.C.O.D. (2013) as Charles
- The Hunger Games (2012) as Game Center Tech #1
- Flight (2012) as NTSB Officer at Hearing
- What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012) as Rosie's Doctor
- Coma (2012) as Dr. Cartwright
- Arthur Newman (2012) as Owen Hadley
- After (2012) as Doctor
- Firelight (2012) as Mr. Scott
- Suits (2011) as Mr. Jarvis
- The Walking Dead (2010) as Reg Monroe
- The People v. Leo Frank (2009) as Hugh Dorsey
- Army Wives (2007) as Colonel Conley
- Mr. Brooks (2007) as Roger
- Daddy's Little Girls (2007) as Doorman
- Madea's Family Reunion (2006) as Maitre D
- Warm Springs (2005) as Dr. Bissell
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Mediator
- Boycott (2001) as Sergeant
- The Runaway (2000) as Doctor
- Chill Factor (1999) as Sweeney
- Dawson's Creek (1998) as Scary Guy
- The Tempest (1998) as Lewis
- The Initiate (1998) as Sheriff Robert E. Lee
- Perfect Crime (1997) as Wizard
- A Time to Kill (1996) as Klansman
- With Murder in Mind (1992) as Lead Paramedic
- Wife, Mother, Murderer: The Marie Hilley Story (1991) as Dr. Seldes
- Silverbacks as Gil
- Everything is F***ed as Donald the Attorney
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Steve Coulter best known for?
Steve Coulter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Conjuring: Last Rites (2025), Oppenheimer (2023), Insidious: The Red Door (2023), We Have a Ghost (2023).
When and where was Steve Coulter born?
Steve Coulter was born on January 1, 1960 in Darlington, South Carolina, USA.
How many credits does Steve Coulter have?
Steve Coulter has accumulated over 85 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2025.
What is Steve Coulter's background in cinema and television?
Steve Coulter is an actor and writer born in Canada who grew up in South America and Cleveland Heights, Ohio. His television appearances include recurring roles on She-Hulk Attorney at Law, Yellowstone, P-Valley, The Walking Dead, Brockmire, and House of Cards. In addition, he was the head writer for Tyler Perry's tele...