Wayne Duvall
Biography
Wayne Dwyer Duvall is an American actor born on May 29, 1958, in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, and is the cousin of actor Robert Duvall. In 2002, he married Denise Guillet. Duvall is known for film roles including Homer Stokes in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Coach Ferguson in Leatherheads, and Ned Guston in Duplicity. On television, he is recognized for playing Sgt. Phil Brander on The District from 2000 to 2004, alongside appearances in series such as Billions, The Leftovers, and BrainDead. In November 2009, he performed in the musical play Bonnie and Clyde at the La Jolla Playhouse in California as the Sheriff.
Career overview
Wayne Dwyer Duvall is an American actor born on May 29, 1958, in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, and is the cousin of actor Robert Duvall. In 2002, he married Denise Guillet.
In film, Duvall is known for playing Homer Stokes in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Coach Ferguson in Leatherheads, and Ned Guston in Duplicity. On television, he is recognized for his roles in series such as The District, where he played Sgt. Phil Brander from 2000 to 2004, as well as appearances in Billions, The Leftovers, BrainDead, and The Righteous.
In addition to his screen work, Duvall has performed in theatrical productions. In November 2009, he acted in a musical play at the La Jolla Playhouse in California, playing the Sheriff in Frank Wildhorn's musical Bonnie and Clyde, which was slated for Broadway in 2011.
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87 titles- Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake) (2025) as Chip
- Marmalade (2024) as Don
- A Quiet Place Part II (2021) as Roger (uncredited)
- Werewolves Within (2021) as Sam Parker
- The Hunt (2020) as Don
- The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) as Detective Deluca
- Evil (2019) as Louie Wolff
- The Righteous Gemstones (2019) as Glendon Marsh
- Pearson (2019) as Pat McGann
- Richard Jewell (2019) as Richard Rackleff
- The Code (2019) as Hermes Papademotropolis
- The Kitchen (2019) as Larry - Kathy's Father
- American Animals (2018) as Bill Welton
- Billions (2016) as Bud Lazzara
- BrainDead (2016) as Senator Andre Amarant
- Greater (2016) as Pastor Rick
- Sneaky Pete (2015) as Charles McGregor
- Hello, My Name Is Frank (2015) as Preacher
- Fargo (2014) as Captain Jeb Cheney
- Gotham (2014) as Morry Quillan
- Madam Secretary (2014) as Neil Hendricks
- The Leftovers (2014) as Det. Louis Vitello
- West End (2014) as Fat Patty O'Hara
- The Blacklist (2013) as Senator Clayton Dorf
- Prisoners (2013) as Captain Richard O'Malley
- Elementary (2012) as Duke Landers
- Lincoln (2012) as Senator Bluff Wade
- Breathless (2012) as Maurice Doucette
- Home Run Showdown (2012) as Simpson
- Suits (2011) as Pat McGahan
- Person of Interest (2011) as Seth Larsson
- Hell on Wheels (2011) as Senator Metcalf
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Donald Rutherford
- Edge of Darkness (2010) as Chief of Police
- The Good Wife (2009) as Detective Harcourt
- White Collar (2009) as Myrick
- Duplicity (2009) as Ned Guston
- Star Crossed (2009) as Dr. Lawrence
- Pride and Glory (2008) as Bill Avery
- Leatherheads (2008) as Coach Frank Ferguson
- In the Valley of Elah (2007) as Detective Nugent
- K-Ville (2007)
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005) as Warden Poon (voice)
- Threshold (2005)
- CSI: NY (2004) as John Grimes
- Love Liza (2002) as Gas Station
- A Little Inside (2002) as Coach Steve
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Kurt Plumm
- Evolution (2001) as Dr. Paulson
- A Better Way to Die (2001) as Rifkin
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Walter Beerly
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Dixon
- The District (2000) as Phil Brander
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) as Homer Stokes
- TripFall (2000) as Alex
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Seth Milstead
- The West Wing (1999) as Bill Parsons
- Judging Amy (1999) as Officer Todd
- The Deep End of the Ocean (1999) as McGuire
- Suckers (1999) as Randall
- Hard Rain (1998) as Hank
- The Robber (1998) as The Policeman
- Timecop (1997)
- Skeletons (1997) as Irish Sergeant
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Linus
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Ferry
- Profiler (1996) as Eric Stanley
- The Fan (1996) as Detective Baker
- My Fellow Americans (1996) as Chet
- Baja (1996) as Husband
- Murder One (1995) as Police Officer
- Apollo 13 (1995) as LEM Controller White
- Unstrung Heroes (1995) as Mr. Crispi
- ER (1994) as Umpire
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Kyle Corwin
- Disclosure (1994) as Executive #1
- The X-Files (1993) as Agent Jerry Lamana
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Dan burleigh
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Mr. Nolan
- Falling Down (1993) as Paramedic
- Dark Vengeance (1993) as Veros
- Final Approach (1991) as Doug Slessinger
- Law & Order (1990) as Norman Barclay
- Law & Order (1990) as Ronnie Gibbons
- Matlock (1986) as Desk Clerk
- L.A. Law (1986) as Chris Flanagan
- MacGyver (1985) as Victor Nesbitt
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Wayne Duvall best known for?
Wayne Duvall is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Quiet Place Part II (2021), Werewolves Within (2021), The Hunt (2020), The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020).
When and where was Wayne Duvall born?
Wayne Duvall was born on May 29, 1958 in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.
How many credits does Wayne Duvall have?
Wayne Duvall has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2025.
What is Wayne Duvall's background in cinema and television?
Wayne Dwyer Duvall is an American actor born on May 29, 1958, in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, and is the cousin of actor Robert Duvall. In 2002, he married Denise Guillet. Duvall is known for film roles including Homer Stokes in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Coach...