J.C. MacKenzie
Born
John Charles MacKenzie

(1970-10-17) October 17, 1970
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active1985–present
SpouseErin Cressida Wilson
Children1

John Charles MacKenzie (born October 17, 1970) is a Canadian actor.[1] He is best known for portraying Skip Fontaine on the HBO series Vinyl (2016) and Reagan "Normal" Ronald on the Fox series Dark Angel (2000–2002). He has also appeared in several films directed by Martin Scorsese, including The Departed (2006), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and The Irishman (2019).

Early life

John Charles MacKenzie was born in Peterborough, Ontario on October 17, 1970,[2] one of four sons born to nurse Mary and pharmacist Bill MacKenzie. He was raised in Ottawa, Ontario,[3] and attended Pinecrest Public School and Sir John A. Macdonald High School.[3] He later studied at Concordia University[3] and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).[4]

Career

MacKenzie spent several years working in theatre across Canada until he was picked by Neil Simon to do the national tour of Simon's play Biloxi Blues, which ran for over 600 performances over the course of a year and a half.[3] His first television success came as Arnold Spivak in the Emmy Award-winning television series Murder One,[3][5] which ran for two seasons on ABC. He was cast as Reagan "Normal" Ronald in the series Dark Angel,[3] which won a People's Choice Award and ran for two seasons on Fox. Some of his more recent notable roles include Fred Allen on October Faction, Dr. Arnold Spivak on Hemlock Grove,[3][5] and Skip Fontaine on Vinyl.[3][6][7] He has made over 150 television appearances[5] and has appeared in the Martin Scorsese films The Aviator,[3][7] The Departed,[3][7] The Wolf of Wall Street,[3][7] The Irishman, and Killers of the Flower Moon.

Personal life

MacKenzie is married to American screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson. They have one son, Liam, and split their time between Los Angeles and New York City.[3]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1991DutchMike Malloy
1994Rave ReviewJohnUncredited
1995ClockersMedic Frank
1995HeavyGas Man
1998He Got GameDr. Cone
2000What Planet Are You From?John
2001FinalTodd
2004The Assassination of Richard NixonCo-Pilot
2004The AviatorLudlow
2006The ReturnGriff
2006The DepartedRealtor
2008The Day the Earth Stood StillGrossman
2008Mad MoneyMandelbrot
2009My One and OnlyTom
2012For the Love of MoneyMr. Phillips
2012CommencementPaul Wesker
2012That Guy... Who Was in That ThingHimselfDocumentary film
2013The Wolf of Wall StreetLucas Solomon
2017Molly's GameHarrison Wellstone
2019ShareMickey Lundy
2019The IrishmanJames F. Neal
2020The HuntPaul
2020Target Number OneArthur
2020The Trial of the Chicago 7Tom Foran
2022Somewhere in QueensMr. Mack
2023Killers of the Flower MoonRadio Announcer
2023American FictionCarl Brunt
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1985Seeing ThingsPeter Deacon-Davies
1985Perry Mason ReturnsGas Station AttendantTV movie
1988Alfred Hitchcock PresentsRick Hayden
1989TattingersStockbroker
1989Have FaithFather Nicky Doran
1990BaywatchMarty
1990BabesGreg
1991In the Heat of the NightDetective Sgt. Mara
1991Deadly MedicineDr. Jim ValeTV movie
1992SibsChris
1994Law & OrderM. E. Hoeck
1995CBS Schoolbreak SpecialAl Rossi
1995–1997Murder OneArnold Spivak
1996Poltergeist: The LegacyStan Davace
1996F/X: The SeriesWayne Harmon
1998Touched by an AngelRay Craig
1998The Pentagon WarsJonesTV movie
1998New York UndercoverHolmquist
1998The PracticeDr. Fred Spivak
1999L.A. DoctorsAttorney Ray
1999Total Recall 2070Brendan McGuire
1999Happy Face MurdersEd BakerTV movie
1999Earth: Final ConflictDr. Michael Reed
2000Perfect Murder, Perfect TownTrip Demuth
2000–2002Dark AngelReagan "Normal" Ronald
2002MonkSidney Teal
2002MDsTed
2003The AgencyPeter Walton
2003–2009CSI: MiamiMr. Infante / Timothy Hewitt2 episodes
2004JAGSean Parker
2004Law & Order: Criminal IntentLenny
2004–2008The ShieldDetective Kouf
2005–2023Law & Order: Special Victims UnitBrian Ackerman / Counselor Richard Pace5 episodes
2006Gospel of DeceitTed WendellTV movie
2006CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationDr. Gus Hoffman
2006StandoffWilliam Tate
2006EnemiesKeith Abbott
2007NCISMitchell Reese
200724Doctor Bradley
2008Desperate HousewivesWalter Bierlich
2009Without a TraceRick Stevens
2009Ghost WhispererJeffrey Silber
2009In Plain SightMr. Day
2009MediumDan Taper
2009DexterAndy Brightman
2010The MentalistGriffin Welks
2010GiganticGary Ritter
2011Big LoveSuperintendent Buckland
2011Burn NoticeHector Oaks
2013House of CardsPhil Langdon
2013ElementaryDaren Sutter
2014–2015Hemlock GroveDr. Arnold Spivak
2015The Good WifeInterviewer
2016VinylSkip Fontaine
2016The OADr. Mark Shea
2016–2017Madam SecretaryGov. Sam Evans
2018InstinctFrank Fallon
2019BullJudge McPherson
2020FBI: Most WantedJudge Edward Philpot
2020October FactionFred Allen
2020BillionsHead
2022The Girl from PlainvilleJudge Moniz
2022Gaslit E. Howard Hunt
2023The BlacklistMr. Kavanaugh

References

  1. ↑ "J. C. MacKenzie". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2014. Archived from the original on January 18, 2014.
  2. ↑ J. C. MacKenzie, tvsa.co.za, retrieved January 30, 2014
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Ottawa's J.C. MacKenzie has found an acting mentor in Martin Scorcese". Ottawa Citizen. August 21, 2014. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  4. ↑ "MacKenzie — Ottawa Life Magazine". www.ottawalife.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 "J.C. MacKenzie on Playing Skip Fontaine on HBO's 'Vinyl' And What He Thought the Show Would Originally Be Called | GALO Magazine". www.galomagazine.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Vinyl, J.C. MacKenzie". Set in the City. February 6, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Exclusive Interview: JC Mackenzie discusses 'Vinyl'". lenalamoray.com. March 25, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
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