John Cothran

Biography

John Cothran is an actor.

Career Overview

John Cothran has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently The Hood Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Black Snake Moan, The Big Meet, The Beat. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

61

Birth Date

1947-10-31 00:00:00

Birth Place

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Known For

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  Black Snake Moan
• 

  The Big Meet
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  The Beat
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  Viral
• 

  Jimmy Hollywood
• 

  Nomads

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

• The Hood Collection (2 titles)
• The Cell Collection (1 titles)
• Alex Cross Collection (1 titles)
• Chili Palmer Collection (1 titles)
• Class of 1984 Series (1 titles)
• Class of 1999 Collection (1 titles)
• Escape from New York (1 titles)
• John Carpenter Films (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Barry Levinson (4 collaborations)
• Jessica Mathews (3 collaborations)
• Scott Bomar (2 collaborations)
• Ron Schmidt (2 collaborations)
• Craig Brewer (2 collaborations)
• Christopher Ivins (2 collaborations)
• Mark Chandler Bailey (2 collaborations)
• Lane Carlson (2 collaborations)
• Xian Elder (2 collaborations)
• Rahman Jamaal (2 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (60 credits)

  • The Lincoln Lawyer

    - He Rides Again (2022) ... Judge Wallace Canter actor actors
    2022
  • 9-1-1

    - Fallout (2019) ... Ernest actor actors
    2018
  • Viral

    Mr. Toomey

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • The Last Ship

    - Don't Look Back (2016) ... President Howard Oliver actor actors

    - Resistance (2016) ... President Howard Oliver actor actors

    - Legacy (2016) ... President Howard Oliver actor actors

    - Scuttle (2016) ... President Howard Oliver actor actors

    - Paradise (2016) ... President Howard Oliver actor actors
    2014
  • Eagleheart: Paradise Rising

    Lamar Whitley

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • The Big Meet

    Joey

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Rango

    Elgin (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Revenge

    - Atonement (2014) ... Kern actor actors
    2011
  • Harry's Law

    - Class War (2012) ... Melvin Ward actor actors

    - Les Horribles (2012) ... Melvin Ward actor actors
    2011
  • Nomads

    Phil

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • The Perfect Game

    Clarence Bell

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • NCIS: Los Angeles

    - Impact (2013) ... Eddie actor actors
    2009
  • Eastbound & Down

    - Chapter 21 (2012) ... Baseball Coach actor actors

    - Chapter 20 (2012) ... Baseball Coach actor actors

    - Chapter 18 (2012) ... Baseball Coach actor actors

    - Chapter 17 (2012) ... Baseball Coach actor actors

    - Chapter 16 (2012) ... Baseball Coach actor actors
    2009
  • Yes Man

    Tweed

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Black Snake Moan

    Reverend R. L.

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Beat

    Bumma

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Grey's Anatomy

    - Freedom (2) (2008) ... Ken Monroe actor actors

    - Freedom (1) (2008) ... Ken Monroe actor actors
    2005
  • Medium

    - Burn Baby Burn (2) (2008) ... Judge Brock actor actors
    2005
  • Sin's Kitchen

    Jerry

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Cold Case

    - Soul (2009) ... Reverend Tom Sanders (2009) actor actors
    2003
  • Without a Trace

    - Doppelgänger: Part 2 (2004) ... Peter Smalley actor actors
    2002
  • Monk

    - Mr. Monk Goes to Jail (2004) ... Warden Christie actor actors
    2002
  • The Division

    - Body Double (2003) ... Lawyer actor actors

    - Mothers & Daughters (2001) ... Lawyer actor actors
    2001
  • Star Trek: Enterprise

    - The Shipment (2003) ... Gralik Durr actor actors
    2001
  • 24

    - 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M. (2001) ... Sgt. Kiley actor actors
    2001
  • The Cell

    Agent Stockwell

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The Limey

    DEA Guy

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Providence

    - The Heart of the Matter (2002) ... actor actors
    1999
  • The West Wing

    - Inauguration (1) (2003) ... Civilian Advisor actor actors

    - The Red Mass (2002) ... Civilian Advisor actor actors
    1999
  • Always Outnumbered

    Man In Community Center

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Charmed

    - Oh My Goddess (1) (2003) ... Cecil actor actors
    1998
  • Felicity

    - Thanksgiving (1998) ... Mr. Tyler actor actors
    1998
  • Kiss the Girls

    FBI Agent at Lair

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Spawn

    African Liaison

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Practice

    - Lawyers, Reporters and Cockroaches (1999) ... Chris Patterson actor actors
    1997
  • Her Last Chance

    Detective #2

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Mr. Wrong

    Owner

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Pretender

    - Pool (1999) ... Earl Dupree actor actors
    1996
  • Get Shorty

    Agent Curtis

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • JAG

    - There Goes the Neighborhood (2004) ... Detective Danville Morris actor actors
    1995
  • Class of 1999 II: The Substitute

    Monroeville H.S. Principal

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Where Are My Children?

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Jimmy Hollywood

    Detective

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Touched by an Angel

    - Voice of an Angel (1999) ... Keegan actor actors

    - Redeeming Love (1998) ... Jackson actor actors
    1994
  • ER

    - Post Mortem (1997) ... Dennis Gant Sr. actor actors
    1994
  • Poetic Justice

    Uncle Earl

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    - Crossover (1994) ... Telok actor actors
    1993
  • Secrets

    Mark

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Martin

    - Ain't That About a Ditch (1997) ... Mr. Willie actor actors
    1992
  • Ricochet

    Councilman Farris

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Boyz n the Hood

    Lewis Crump

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Aftermath: A Test of Love

    Dr. Ochs

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Home Improvement

    - Pilot (1991) ... Handyman actor actors
    1991
  • The Kid Who Loved Christmas

    Minister

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Opportunity Knocks

    Building Commissioner

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    - For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll (1995) ... Minister actor actors
    1990
  • Seinfeld

    - The Diplomat's Club (1995) ... Man actor actors
    1989
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation

    - The Chase (1993) ... Captain Nu'Daq actor actors
    1987
  • Who's the Boss?

    - The Road to Washington (1) (1991) ... actor actors
    1984
  • Escape from New York

    Gypsy #1

    actor

    actors
    1981

• production (1 credits)

  • A Private Act

    executive producer

    production
    2013