John William Getz (born October 15, 1946 in Davenport, Iowa) is an American actor. He attended the University of Iowa and helped found their Center for New Performing Arts. He is best known for Blood Simple, The Fly (1986), and Zodiac.
Getz was married to playwright and screenwriter Grace McKeaney from 1987 to 1996. They had one child together.
Works with John Getz:
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Film roles
- 1974 Killer Bees: Attendant (Made-for-TV Movie)
- 1975 The Happy Hooker: Trout Fisherman
- 1977 The Sentinel: Film Crew (Uncredited Role)
- 1981 Tattoo: Buddy
- 1984 Blood Simple: Ray
- 1984 Thief of Hearts: Ray Davis
- 1986 The Fly (1986): Stathis Borans
- Reprised role in The Fly II, 1989.
- 1989 Born on the Fourth of July: Marine Major
- 1990 Men At Work: Maxwell Potterdam III
- 1991 Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead: Gus
- 1991 Curly Sue: Walker McCormick
- 1993 Triumph Over Disaster The Hurricane Andrew Story: Doug Hulin (TV Movie)
- 1994 Fortunes Of War: Franklin Hewitt
- 1994 Playmaker: Eddie
- 1994 A Passion To Kill: Jerry
- 1995 The Late Shift: Brandon Tartikoff
- 1996 A Friends Betrayal: Dennis Hewitt (TV Movie)
- 1996 Mojave Moon: Police Officer
- 1998 Some Girl: Claire’s Father
- 2000 Held For Ransom: Mr. Kirkland
- 2001 Zenon The Sequel: General Hammond (TV Movie)
- 2004 A Day Without a Mexican: Senator Abercrombie
- 2007 Nanking: George Fitch
- 2007 Zodiac: Templeton Peck
- 2008 Superhero Movie: Lunatic Editor
- 2010 The Social Network: Sy
- 2011 Elevator: Henry Barton
- 2013 Jobs: Paul Jobs
- 2015 The Perfect Guy: Renkin
- 2015 Trumbo: Sam Wood
- 2016 Certain Women: Sheriff Rowles
- 2018 Bramptons Own: Bart
- 2019 Body At Brighton Rock: Detective
Television roles
- 1975 Another World: Neil Johnson (1 episode)
- 1977 The Andros Targets: Dan Bridger (1 episode)
- 1977 On Our Own 1977: Tom Ericson (1 episode)
- 1977 Rafferty: Dr. Daniel Gentry
- 1977 Wonder Woman (1975): Christian Harrison (1 episode)
- 1977 Barney Miller: William McKuen (1 episode)
- 1978 Barnaby Jones: Walter Alberts (1 episode)
- 1978 A Woman Called Moses: Stewart
- 1978-81 Ryan's Hope: Jim/Dr. Morgan Thomas (2 episodes)
- 1979 The Associates: William Simmons (1 episode)
- 1980 Three's Company: Lee Tripper (1 episode)
- 1984 Maggie Briggs: Geoff Bennett
- 1985 Afterschool Special: Thomas Sanders (1 episode)
- 1985 The Lucie Arnaz Show: Scott Harris (1 episode)
- 1985 Mac Gruder And Loud: Malcolm MacGruder
- 1989 Roseanne: John Hale (1 episode)
- 1990 Murphy Brown: Bob Wiltz (1 episode)
- 1993 Crossroads 1992: Greg (1 episode)
- 1993 Phenom: Jack (1 episode)
- 1995 The Five Mrs Buchanans: Roy Buchanan (2 episodes)
- 1995-96 Murder, She Wrote: Jonas Cole/Kyle Kimball (2 episodes)
- 1995-96 Ned & Stacey: Les MacDowell (6 episodes)
- 1996 Mr And Mrs Smith: Karl Hansen (1 episode)
- 1998-99 Maggie: Dr. Arthur Day
- 1999 JAG: Adm. Harrison Spencer (1 episode)
- 2000 Providence: Dr. Sullivan (1 episode)
- 2000-14 CSI: Richard Zeigler/Bill Harvey (2 episodes)
- 2001 The Guardian: Wendell Rapke (1 episode)
- 2003 CSI: Miami: George Risher (1 episode)
- 2003 According to Jim: Frank (1 episode)
- 2003 Joan of Arcadia: D.A. Gabe Fellowes (6 episodes)
- 2004 Without a Trace: Mr. Garrett (1 episode)
- 2004-06 The King of Queens: Mr. Dugan (3 episodes)
- 2005 Mystery Woman: Dan (1 episode)
- 2005 Wanted: Mr. Salinger (1 episode)
- 2005 Medium: Councilman Stuart McCallister (1 episode)
- 2006 Cold Case: Bill Simmons (1 episode)
- 2006 Close to Home (2005): Maurice Hardecker (1 episode)
- 2006 The West Wing: Congressman Mark B. Sellner (2 episodes)
- 2006 Las Vegas: Freddie Smith (1 episode)
- 2006-07 Day Break: Judge Tobias Booth (5 episodes)
- 2007 Shark: Judge Nicholas
- 2007 Big Shots: Walter Storrs (1 episode)
- 2008 How I Met Your Mother: Bob Hewitt (1 episode)
- 2008 Swingtown: Steve Gilboy (1 episode)
- 2008 Mad Men: Dr. Eric Stone (1 episode)
- 2008 Grey's Anatomy: Michael Breyers (2 episodes)
- 2008 Eleventh Hour: William Gregory (1 episode)
- 2008 Prison Break: Dr. Roger Knowlton (1 episode)
- 2009 Trust Me: Peter Derby (2 episodes)
- 2009 Criminal Minds: Andrew Kane (1 episode)
- 2009 Private Practice: Mr. Kent (1 episode)
- 2010 Ghost Whisperer: Rudy Wharton (1 episode)
- 2010 NCIS: Walter Kane (1 episode)
- 2012 Scandal: Patrick Keating (1 episode)
- 2012 Touch: Henry Williams (1 episode)
- 2013 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Admiral Vincent Albers (1 episode)
- 2013 Eagleheart: Bernard Moss (1 episode)
- 2013 NCIS: Los Angeles: Senator Lockhart (1 episode)
- 2013 Nikita: Senator Ed Chappell (2 episodes)
- 2014 Bones: Steven Frank (1 episode)
- 2014 Castle: Dr. Gustavo Bauer (1 episode)
- 2014 Bad Teacher: Howard (1 episode)
- 2014 Halt and Catch Fire: Joe MacMillan, Sr. (2 episodes)
- 2014-17 Homeland: Joe Crocker (4 episodes)
- 2016 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders: Randal Cowan (1 episode)
- 2016 NCIS: New Orleans: Army General Owen Matthews (1 episode)
- 2016 Aquarius: James Harrison Barret (4 episodes)
- 2016-17 Grace and Frankie: John (3 episodes)
- 2016-17 Transparent: Donald (4 episodes)
- 2016-18 Timeless: Benjamin Cahill (9 episodes)
- 2017 Better Call Saul: Chairman (2 episodes)
- 2017 Ghosted: Director Romsio (1 episode)
- 2017-18 Bosch: Bradley Walker (13 episodes)
- 2018 American Horror Story
- American Horror Story: Apocalypse: Mr. St. Pierre Vanderbilt (2 episodes)
- 2018-20 Dirty John: Dwight / Doug Layton (5 episodes)
- 2020-21 Doom Patrol (2019): Paul Trainor (4 episodes)
- 2023 The Last of Us (2023): Edelstein (1 episode)
Video game roles
- 2005 Gun: Webb/Additional V.O.
