Tucker Smallwood
Biography
Tucker Smallwood is an American actor, author, and vocalist born on February 22, 1944, in Washington, District of Columbia. He is known for frequently playing military characters. His film appearances include The Cotton Club in 1984, Contact in 1997, Deep Impact in 1998, Larry David's Sour Grapes, Traffic in 2000, The One in 2001, Quigley in 2003, Spectres in 2004, and Embers in 2015. On television, he has appeared as a regular and made guest appearances on numerous series, including Space: Above and Beyond, Millennium, Babylon 5, The X-Files, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, Murphy Brown, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, Friends, The Wayans Bros., and The Sarah Silverman Program.
Career overview
Tucker Smallwood is an American actor, author, and vocalist born on February 22, 1944, in Washington, District of Columbia. He is the oldest son of a diplomat and served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1970 following his studies. Smallwood frequently portrays military characters across his film and television career.
His film credits include roles in The Cotton Club released in 1984, Contact in 1997, Deep Impact in 1998, Larry David's Sour Grapes, Traffic in 2000, The One in 2001, Quigley in 2003, Spectres in 2004, and Embers in 2015.
On television, Smallwood has been a regular cast member and made guest appearances on numerous series. His television credits include Space: Above and Beyond, Millennium, Babylon 5, The X-Files, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, Murphy Brown, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise, Friends, The Wayans Bros., and The Sarah Silverman Program.
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86 titles- Three Colors: Pan-African (2026) as Waylon Jones / "Gregory Green"
- The Baxters (2024) as Arthur
- The Promised Land (2024) as Jethro
- Merit x Zoe (2022) as Dr. Cole
- Izzy Lyon: The Unspun Truth (2022) as Mordecai Fredericksonton III
- Together Together (2021) as Carson
- Sylvie's Love (2020) as Dr. Parker
- Loners (2019) as Father Monty
- Another Time (2018) as TV Show Host
- Will & Grace (2017) as Henry Rice
- Girlfriend's Day (2017) as Governor Speakman
- The Lady Killers (2017) as William
- Dream Corp LLC (2016) as General Jim Joynose, Sr. (voice)
- Pixels (2015) as CIA Chief
- Embers (2015) as Teacher
- Fartcopter (2014) as General Cartwood
- The First Family (2012) as Admiral Masini
- Workaholics (2011) as Pastor
- Modern Family (2009) as Judge
- Infomercials (2009) as General Cartwood
- Black Dynamite (2009) as Congressman Monroe James
- Belly 2: Millionaire Boyz Club (2008) as Thomasson
- The Sarah Silverman Program. (2007) as God
- Evan Almighty (2007) as Committee Member
- Flight of the Living Dead (2007) as Col. Wolff
- Dark Mirror (2007) as Detective Williams
- The Loop (2006) as Dr. Evangelatos
- Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horror (2006) as Stevens
- Final Move (2006) as Myron
- False Prophets (2006) as Isaiah
- Fighting Words (2006) as Franklin
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Hostage Negotiator
- Spectres (2004) as Will Franklin
- All of Us (2003)
- Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003) as Passenger
- Quigley (2003) as Angel #2
- Mirror Man (2003) as Mr. Jenkins
- Like Mike (2002) as Mr. Reynolds
- For the People (2002) as Judge
- Air Panic (2002) as Keller
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Xindi-Primate Councilor
- The One (2001) as Prison Warden
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Restaurant Owner
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Baffert
- Titus (2000) as Sgt. Gordon
- The Invisible Man (2000) as Anders
- Traffic (2000) as Partygoer #4
- Bull (2000)
- Opposite Sex (2000) as Military Officer
- Level 9 (2000)
- Deep Impact (1998) as Ivan Brodsky
- Seven Days (1998)
- Strangeland (1998) as Captain Churchill Robbins
- Blackout Effect (1998) as Harold
- Sour Grapes (1998) as Anesthesiologist #2
- Inferno (1998) as Police Chief
- The Practice (1997) as Dr. Mick Benson
- The Practice (1997) as Dr. Henry Matthews
- Contact (1997) as Mission Director
- Most Wanted (1997) as Police Chief William Watson
- Millennium (1996) as Steven Kiley / Ellsworth Beedle
- Bio-Dome (1996) as Cmdr. Gates, SWAT Team
- JAG (1995) as Captain Baxter
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Adm. Bullock
- The Wayans Bros. (1995) as Lionel Cooper
- Space: Above and Beyond (1995) as Coomodore Ross
- Space: Above and Beyond (1995) as Commodore Ross
- Friends (1994) as Mr. Tyler
- Babylon 5 (1994) as David Endawi
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Preacher
- The X-Files (1993) as Sheriff Andy Taylor
- Frasier (1993) as Detective
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as District Attorney Ferris
- Martin (1992) as Darrell
- Wings (1990) as Agent Stark
- Presumed Innocent (1990) as Detective Harold Greer
- Seinfeld (1989) as Man in Mercedes
- Seinfeld (1989) as The Photographer
- Seinfeld (1989) as Malcolm
- Jake and the Fatman (1987)
- The Secret of My Success (1987) as Executive (uncredited)
- Good Boy Bad Boy (1985)
- The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf (1985) as Harry
- The Cotton Club (1984) as Kid Griffin
- For Ladies Only (1981) as Tornado
- Cagney and Lacey: The Pilot (1981) as Ace Truck Driver
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tucker Smallwood best known for?
Tucker Smallwood is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Three Colors: Pan-African (2026), Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014), Will & Grace (2017), Dream Corp LLC (2016).
When and where was Tucker Smallwood born?
Tucker Smallwood was born on February 22, 1944 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
How many credits does Tucker Smallwood have?
Tucker Smallwood has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.
What is Tucker Smallwood's background in cinema and television?
Tucker Smallwood is an American actor, author, and vocalist born on February 22, 1944, in Washington, District of Columbia. He is known for frequently playing military characters. His film appearances include The Cotton Club in 1984, Contact in 1997, Deep Impact in 1998, Larry David's Sour Grapes, Traffic in 2000, The ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Baffert — aged about 56
- Friends (1994) as Mr. Tyler — aged about 50
- The X-Files (1993) as Sheriff Andy Taylor — aged about 49
- Seinfeld (1989) as Man in Mercedes — aged about 45
- Seinfeld (1989) as The Photographer — aged about 45
- Seinfeld (1989) as Malcolm — aged about 45
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