Thomas F. Duffy
Biography
Thomas F. Duffy is an American actor born on November 9, 1955, in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He has appeared in various film and television roles, including the paleontologist Dr. Robert Burke in The Lost World: Jurassic Park and as the football-loving dad in Varsity Blues. Duffy has also played the roles of Charles Wilson in Death Wish II and has been associated with other projects such as Shameless, A Year in the Life, and Akta X. With a career spanning multiple genres, Duffy has demonstrated his versatility as an actor. His acting credits include a total of 58 known roles.
Career overview
Thomas F. Duffy is a versatile American character actor. He has appeared in numerous film and television roles throughout his career. One notable role is that of Dr. Robert Burke, a paleontologist, in The Lost World: Jurassic Park.
Duffy has also portrayed other characters, including a football-loving dad in Varsity Blues. In addition to his acting work, he has appeared in other notable roles such as a sadistic rapist in Death Wish II. His performances have been featured in various films and television shows.
Duffy's acting credits span a range of genres and projects. His body of work includes appearances in Shameless, A Year in the Life, and Akta X.
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Full Filmography
58 titles- Odious (2017) as Charlie
- Strange Men (2015) as Tim
- Getting On (2013) as Fire Official
- Shameless (2011) as Tommy
- Franklin & Bash (2011) as Police Officer
- Super 8 (2011) as Rooney
- The Candidate (2011) as Whitman Hayes
- Law & Order: LA (2010) as Mel Wilcox
- Rubber (2010) as Xavier
- The Middle (2009) as Jack Meenahan
- Spy Games: A Private Visit (2008)
- World Trade Center (2006) as NYC Command Centre Operator
- The Standard (2006) as Dylan's Father
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as The Hammer
- Gone But Not Forgotten (2005) as Chief O'Malley
- The Drone Virus (2004) as Russell Wheeler
- Without a Trace (2002) as Bob
- Scorcher (2002) as Anderson
- The Agency (2001) as Chief of Station Cruz
- Family Law (1999) as Carl Layton
- Varsity Blues (1999) as Sam Moxon
- Let the Devil Wear Black (1999) as Bartender
- The Magnificent Seven (1998) as Johnson
- Mercury Rising (1998) as Audey (uncredited)
- Poodle Springs (1998) as Fat Cop
- The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) as Dr. Robert Burke
- Independence Day (1996) as Lieutenant
- The Fan (1996) as FIggy (as Thomas Duffy)
- If Looks Could Kill (1996) as Officer Bryant (uncredited)
- ER (1994) as Detective Henderson
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Ralph King
- The River Wild (1994) as Ranger
- Wolf (1994) as Tom
- Wagons East! (1994) as Clayton Ferguson
- The X-Files (1993) as Jeffrey Cahn
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Vic's killer
- Eye of the Stranger (1993) as Ballack
- Two-Fisted Tales (1992) as Scorby (segment "Showdown")
- The Waterdance (1992) as Dr. Harrison
- To Protect and Serve (1992) as Stewart
- Out for Justice (1991) as O'Kelly
- Guilty As Charged (1991) as Evans
- Nasty Boys (1990)
- State of Grace (1990) as Frankie's Man #6
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Deputy Wilson
- The Abyss (1989) as Construction Worker
- Danger Zone II: Reaper's Revenge (1989) as Dumpster
- Matlock (1986) as Bartender
- Casebusters (1986)
- MacGyver (1985) as Corey
- To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) as Second Suspect
- Command 5 (1985) as Lew
- Night Court (1984) as Dale Coderko
- Getting Physical (1984) as Killer
- Baby Sister (1983) as Michael Fancher
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Morgan
- Death Wish II (1982) as Nirvana
- Miracle on Ice (1981) as Dave Christian
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Thomas F. Duffy best known for?
Thomas F. Duffy is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shameless (2011), Confessions of a Driving Instructor (1976), Super 8 (2011), Law & Order: LA (2010).
When and where was Thomas F. Duffy born?
Thomas F. Duffy was born on November 9, 1955 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Thomas F. Duffy have?
Thomas F. Duffy has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2017.
What is Thomas F. Duffy's background in cinema and television?
Thomas F. Duffy is an American actor born on November 9, 1955, in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He has appeared in various film and television roles, including the paleontologist Dr. Robert Burke in The Lost World: Jurassic Park and as the football-loving dad in Varsity Blues. Duffy has also played the roles of Charles Wils...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Jeffrey Cahn — aged about 37
- Shameless (2011) as Tommy — aged about 55
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as The Hammer — aged about 49
- Family Law (1999) as Carl Layton — aged about 43
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) as Deputy Wilson — aged about 33
- ER (1994) as Detective Henderson — aged about 38
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