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John Getz

Bio: ​John Getz is a stage-trained American actor. Getz dropped out of college to attend the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco
Born: Tue, Oct 15 1946
Birthplace: Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
John Getz is 78 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Dead Don't Hurt
The Dead Don't Hurt
John Getz was
77 in The Dead Don't Hurt
as 'Reverend Simpson'.
Wed, May 01 2024
Poster of Body at Brighton Rock
Body at Brighton Rock
John Getz was
72 in Body at Brighton Rock
as 'Sheriff'.
Sat, Mar 23 2019
Poster of Brampton's Own
Brampton's Own
John Getz was
72 in Brampton's Own
as 'Bart'.
Fri, Oct 19 2018
Poster of Certain Women
Certain Women
John Getz was
69 in Certain Women
as 'Sheriff Rowles'.
Sun, Sep 25 2016
Poster of Trumbo
Trumbo
John Getz was
69 in Trumbo
as 'Sam Wood'.
Tue, Oct 27 2015
Poster of The Perfect Guy
The Perfect Guy
John Getz was
68 in The Perfect Guy
as 'Renkin'.
Fri, Sep 11 2015
Poster of Eagleheart: Paradise Rising
Eagleheart: Paradise Rising
John Getz was
67 in Eagleheart: Paradise Rising
as 'Bernard Moss'.
Fri, Dec 13 2013
Poster of Jobs
Jobs
John Getz was
66 in Jobs
as 'Paul Jobs'.
Thu, Aug 15 2013
Poster of Desperate Acts of Magic
Desperate Acts of Magic
John Getz was
66 in Desperate Acts of Magic
as 'Don Tarzia'.
Fri, May 03 2013
Poster of Elevator
Elevator
John Getz was
66 in Elevator
as 'Henry Barton'.
Mon, Feb 18 2013
Poster of How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?
How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?
John Getz was
64 in How Did They Ever Make a Movie of Facebook?
as 'Self / Sy'.
Tue, Jan 11 2011
Poster of The Social Network
The Social Network
John Getz was
63 in The Social Network
as 'Sy'.
Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of A Line in the Sand
A Line in the Sand
John Getz was
61 in A Line in the Sand
as 'Captain McClenon'.
Thu, May 15 2008
Poster of Superhero Movie
Superhero Movie
John Getz was
61 in Superhero Movie
as 'Lunatic Editor'.
Fri, Mar 28 2008
Poster of Hard Four
Hard Four
John Getz was
61 in Hard Four
as 'Blazedell Woodruff'.
Thu, Nov 01 2007
Poster of Zodiac
Zodiac
John Getz was
60 in Zodiac
as 'Templeton Peck'.
Fri, Mar 02 2007
Poster of Nanking
Nanking
John Getz was
60 in Nanking
as 'George Fitch'.
Sat, Feb 10 2007
Poster of Living 'til the End
Living 'til the End
John Getz was
59 in Living 'til the End
as 'Mr. Hines'.
Fri, Oct 21 2005
Poster of Fear of the Flesh: The Making of The Fly
Fear of the Flesh: The Making of The Fly
John Getz was
58 in Fear of the Flesh: The Making of The Fly
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 04 2005
Poster of Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
John Getz was
58 in Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
as 'Dan'.
Fri, Feb 25 2005
Poster of A Day Without a Mexican
A Day Without a Mexican
John Getz was
57 in A Day Without a Mexican
as 'Senator Abercombie'.
Fri, May 14 2004
Poster of Hunger Point
Hunger Point
John Getz was
56 in Hunger Point
as 'David Hunter'.
Mon, Jan 13 2003
Poster of Zenon: The Zequel
Zenon: The Zequel
John Getz was
54 in Zenon: The Zequel
as 'General Hammond'.
Fri, Jan 12 2001
Poster of Held for Ransom
Held for Ransom
John Getz was
54 in Held for Ransom
as 'Mr. Kirkland'.
Tue, Nov 14 2000
Poster of Some Girl
Some Girl
John Getz was
51 in Some Girl
as 'Claire's Father'.
Sun, Apr 19 1998
Poster of Painted Hero
Painted Hero
John Getz was
50 in Painted Hero
as 'Sheriff Acuff'.
Tue, Sep 16 1997
Poster of Mojave Moon
Mojave Moon
John Getz was
50 in Mojave Moon
as 'Police Officer'.
Fri, Nov 15 1996
Poster of A Friend's Betrayal
A Friend's Betrayal
John Getz was
49 in A Friend's Betrayal
as 'Dennis Hewitt'.
Sun, May 19 1996
Poster of The Late Shift
The Late Shift
John Getz was
49 in The Late Shift
as 'Brandon Tartikoff'.
Sat, Feb 24 1996
Poster of Awake to Danger
Awake to Danger
John Getz was
48 in Awake to Danger
as 'Steve Murdock'.
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Fortunes of War
Fortunes of War
John Getz was
48 in Fortunes of War
as 'Franklin Hewitt'.
Wed, Dec 07 1994
Poster of A Passion to Kill
A Passion to Kill
John Getz was
48 in A Passion to Kill
as 'Jerry'.
Fri, Nov 04 1994
Poster of Untamed Love
Untamed Love
John Getz was
47 in Untamed Love
as 'Dan'.
Wed, Aug 03 1994
Poster of Playmaker
Playmaker
John Getz was
47 in Playmaker
as 'Eddie'.
Sat, May 14 1994
Poster of Betrayal of Trust
Betrayal of Trust
John Getz was
47 in Betrayal of Trust
as 'Curt'.
Mon, Jan 03 1994
Poster of Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story
Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story
John Getz was
46 in Triumph Over Disaster: The Hurricane Andrew Story
as 'Doug Hulin'.
Mon, May 24 1993
Poster of Majority Rule
Majority Rule
John Getz was
46 in Majority Rule
as 'Paul Taylor'.
Tue, Oct 27 1992
Poster of In My Daughter's Name
In My Daughter's Name
John Getz was
45 in In My Daughter's Name
as 'Michael Elias'.
Sun, May 10 1992
Poster of Curly Sue
Curly Sue
John Getz was
45 in Curly Sue
as 'Walker McCormick'.
Fri, Oct 25 1991
Poster of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
John Getz was
44 in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
as 'Gus'.
Fri, Jun 07 1991
Poster of Men at Work
Men at Work
John Getz was
43 in Men at Work
as 'Maxwell Potterdam III'.
Fri, Aug 24 1990
Poster of Born on the Fourth of July
Born on the Fourth of July
John Getz was
43 in Born on the Fourth of July
as 'Marine Major - Vietnam'.
Wed, Dec 20 1989
Poster of The Fly II
The Fly II
John Getz was
42 in The Fly II
as 'Stathis Borans'.
Fri, Feb 10 1989
Poster of Police Story: Burnout
Police Story: Burnout
John Getz was
42 in Police Story: Burnout
as 'Sgt. Jack Leland'.
Sat, Nov 26 1988
Poster of The Fly
The Fly
John Getz was
39 in The Fly
as 'Stathis Borans'.
Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of I Want To Go Home
I Want To Go Home
John Getz was
38 in I Want To Go Home
as 'Thomas Sanders'.
Wed, Feb 13 1985
Poster of Thief of Hearts
Thief of Hearts
John Getz was
38 in Thief of Hearts
as 'Ray Davis'.
Fri, Oct 19 1984
Poster of Concrete Beat
Concrete Beat
John Getz was
37 in Concrete Beat
as 'Mickey Thompson'.
Mon, Jul 09 1984
Poster of Blood Simple
Blood Simple
John Getz was
37 in Blood Simple
as 'Ray'.
Mon, Mar 26 1984
Poster of Not in Front of the Children
Not in Front of the Children
John Getz was
36 in Not in Front of the Children
as 'Dr. Paul Adams'.
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Muggable Mary: Street Cop
Muggable Mary: Street Cop
John Getz was
35 in Muggable Mary: Street Cop
as 'Dan Waters'.
Thu, Feb 25 1982
Poster of Tattoo
Tattoo
John Getz was
34 in Tattoo
as 'Buddy'.
Fri, Oct 09 1981
Poster of Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
John Getz was
34 in Rivkin: Bounty Hunter
as 'Lester Dederow'.
Wed, May 20 1981
Poster of Kent State
Kent State
John Getz was
34 in Kent State
as 'Prof. Ted Arnold'.
Sun, Feb 08 1981
Poster of Loose Change
Loose Change
John Getz was
31 in Loose Change
as 'John Campbell'.
Sun, Feb 26 1978
Poster of The Sentinel
The Sentinel
John Getz was
30 in The Sentinel
as 'Film Crew (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 07 1977
Poster of The Happy Hooker
The Happy Hooker
John Getz was
28 in The Happy Hooker
as 'Trout Fisherman'.
Thu, May 08 1975
Poster of Killer Bees
Killer Bees
John Getz was
27 in Killer Bees
as 'Attendant'.
Tue, Feb 26 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of A Man on the Inside
A Man on the Inside
John Getz was
78+ in A Man on the Inside
as 'Elliott'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 21 2024
Poster of The Last of Us
The Last of Us
John Getz was
76+ in The Last of Us
as 'Dr. Edelstein'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 15 2023
Poster of Alaska Daily
Alaska Daily
John Getz was
75+ in Alaska Daily
as 'Conrad Pritchard'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 2022
Poster of Reservation Dogs
Reservation Dogs
John Getz was
74+ in Reservation Dogs
as 'James Minor'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 09 2021
Poster of Doom Patrol
Doom Patrol
John Getz was
72+ in Doom Patrol
as 'Paul Trainor'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 15 2019
Poster of Dirty John
Dirty John
John Getz was
72+ in Dirty John
as 'Dwight, Doug Layton'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 25 2018
Poster of Ghosted
Ghosted
John Getz was
70+ in Ghosted
as 'Director Romslo'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2017
Poster of Timeless
Timeless
John Getz was
69+ in Timeless
as 'Benjamin Cahill'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 2016
Poster of Grace and Frankie
Grace and Frankie
John Getz was
68+ in Grace and Frankie
as 'John'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 08 2015
Poster of Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
John Getz was
68+ in Better Call Saul
as 'Chairman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 08 2015
Poster of Bosch
Bosch
John Getz was
68+ in Bosch
as 'Bradley Walker'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 14 2015
Poster of How to Get Away with Murder
How to Get Away with Murder
John Getz was
67+ in How to Get Away with Murder
as 'David Dolan'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 2014
Poster of Halt and Catch Fire
Halt and Catch Fire
John Getz was
67+ in Halt and Catch Fire
as 'Joe MacMillan, Sr.'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 01 2014
Poster of Bad Teacher
Bad Teacher
John Getz was
67+ in Bad Teacher
as 'Howard'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 24 2014
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
John Getz was
65+ in Scandal
as 'Patrick Keating'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Touch
Touch
John Getz was
65+ in Touch
as 'Henry Williams'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 25 2012
Poster of American Horror Story
American Horror Story
John Getz was
64+ in American Horror Story
as 'Mr. St. Pierre Vanderbilt'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of Homeland
Homeland
John Getz was
64+ in Homeland
as 'Joe Crocker'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2011
Poster of Nikita
Nikita
John Getz was
63+ in Nikita
as 'Senator Ed Chappell'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 09 2010
Poster of Castle
Castle
John Getz was
62+ in Castle
as 'Gustavo Bauer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of Trust Me
Trust Me
John Getz was
62+ in Trust Me
as 'Peter Derby'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 26 2009
Poster of Eleventh Hour
Eleventh Hour
John Getz was
61+ in Eleventh Hour
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2008
Poster of Swingtown
Swingtown
John Getz was
61+ in Swingtown
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 05 2008
Poster of Big Shots
Big Shots
John Getz was
60+ in Big Shots
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2007
Poster of Private Practice
Private Practice
John Getz was
60+ in Private Practice
as 'Mr. Kent'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Mad Men
Mad Men
John Getz was
60+ in Mad Men
as 'Dr. Eric Stone'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 19 2007
Poster of Day Break
Day Break
John Getz was
60+ in Day Break
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 15 2006
Poster of Shark
Shark
John Getz was
59+ in Shark
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
John Getz was
58+ in Ghost Whisperer
as 'Rudy Wharton'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
John Getz was
58+ in Criminal Minds
as 'Andrew Kane'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Close to Home
Close to Home
John Getz was
58+ in Close to Home
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
John Getz was
58+ in How I Met Your Mother
as 'Bob Hewitt'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 2005
Poster of Bones
Bones
John Getz was
58+ in Bones
as 'Steven Frank'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Prison Break
Prison Break
John Getz was
58+ in Prison Break
as 'Dr. Roger Knowlton'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 29 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
John Getz was
58+ in Grey's Anatomy
as 'Michael Breyers'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Medium
Medium
John Getz was
58+ in Medium
as 'Stuart McCallister'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
John Getz was
56+ in Cold Case
as 'Bill Simmons'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia
John Getz was
56+ in Joan of Arcadia
as 'D.A. Gabe Fellowes'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
John Getz was
56+ in NCIS
as 'Walter Kane, Captain Thomas Butler'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
John Getz was
55+ in Without a Trace
as 'Mr. Garrett'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
John Getz was
55+ in CSI: Miami
as 'George Risher'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of According to Jim
According to Jim
John Getz was
54+ in According to Jim
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 2001
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
John Getz was
53+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Richard Zeigler, Bill Harvey'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
John Getz was
52+ in The West Wing
as 'Mark B. Sellner'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
John Getz was
52+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Vincent Albers'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Providence
Providence
John Getz was
52+ in Providence
as 'Dr. Sullivan'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1999
Poster of The King of Queens
The King of Queens
John Getz was
51+ in The King of Queens
as 'Mr. Dugan'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Maggie
Maggie
John Getz was
51+ in Maggie
as 'Dr. Arthur Day'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 18 1998
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
John Getz was
49+ in Mr. & Mrs. Smith
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of JAG
JAG
John Getz was
48+ in JAG
as 'Adm. Harrison Spencer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Ned and Stacey
Ned and Stacey
John Getz was
48+ in Ned and Stacey
as 'Les McDowall'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1995
Poster of The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
John Getz was
47+ in The 5 Mrs. Buchanans
as 'Roy Buchanan'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1994
Poster of Murphy Brown
Murphy Brown
John Getz was
42+ in Murphy Brown
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988
Poster of Mariah
Mariah
John Getz was
40+ in Mariah
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 1987
Poster of MacGruder and Loud
MacGruder and Loud
John Getz was
38+ in MacGruder and Loud
as 'Malcom MacGruder'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
John Getz was
37+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Jonas Cole, Kyle Kimball'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Maggie Briggs
Maggie Briggs
John Getz was
37+ in Maggie Briggs
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 04 1984
Poster of A Woman Called Moses
A Woman Called Moses
John Getz was
32+ in A Woman Called Moses
as 'Stewart'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1978
Poster of On Our Own
On Our Own
John Getz was
30+ in On Our Own
as 'Tom Ericson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 1977
Poster of Rafferty
Rafferty
John Getz was
30+ in Rafferty
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1977
Poster of Three's Company
Three's Company
John Getz was
30+ in Three's Company
as 'Lee Tripper'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 15 1977
Poster of The Andros Targets
The Andros Targets
John Getz was
30+ in The Andros Targets
as 'Dan Bridger'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 31 1977
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
John Getz was
29+ in Wonder Woman
as 'Christian Harrison'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of Barney Miller
Barney Miller
John Getz was
28+ in Barney Miller
as 'William McKuen'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 23 1975
Poster of ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
John Getz was
25+ in ABC Afterschool Special
as 'Thomas Sanders'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of Another World
Another World
John Getz was
17+ in Another World
First Air Date
Mon, May 04 1964