Jim Cantafio

Characters played by Jim Cantafio

Career Overview

Jim Cantafio has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Die Hard with 1 titles. Signature works include Live Free or Die Hard, Markham Tactical, New Life. 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

17

Birth Date

1958-09-08

Birth Place

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Known For

• 

  Live Free or Die Hard
• Markham Tactical
• 

  New Life
• As Virgins Fall
• 

  Million Dollar Baby
• 

  Changeling

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Die Hard (1 titles)
• Clint Eastwood's Iwo Jima Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Riki Lindhome (2 collaborations)
• Erica Grant (2 collaborations)
• Morgan Eastwood (2 collaborations)
• Bruce Willis (1 collaborations)
• Timothy Olyphant (1 collaborations)
• Justin Long (1 collaborations)
• Cliff Curtis (1 collaborations)
• Mary Elizabeth Winstead (1 collaborations)
• Jonathan Sadowski (1 collaborations)
• Maggie Q (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (17 credits)

  • Dark Matter

    - A Quiet Life (2026) ... Captain Miller actor actors
    2024
  • The Chi

    - City of Gold (2024) ... Alderman Hart actor actors
    2018
  • New Life

    Uncle Leo

    actor

    actors
    2016
  • Markham Tactical

    Lt. Fox

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Chicago P.D.

    - Going Back (2026) ... Mick Heinson actor actors

    - Allegiance (2018) ... Starkey actor actors

    - Breaking Point (2018) ... Starkey actor actors
    2014
  • Chicago Fire

    - Dead of Winter (2021) ... Bulldozer Driver actor actors
    2012
  • Changeling

    Desk Sergeant

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Live Free or Die Hard

    Deli Owner

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Flags of Our Fathers

    Reporter (in LA) #1

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Brothers and Sisters

    - Leap of Faith (2010) ... Officiant actor actors
    2006
  • Medium

    - Apocalypse...Now? (2009) ... Mr. Donlin actor actors
    2005
  • Invasion

    - Unnatural Selection (2005) ... FPL Manager actor actors

    - Alpha Male (2005) ... FPL Manager actor actors
    2005
  • Million Dollar Baby

    Ring Doctor #1

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Desperate Housewives

    - Silly People (2006) ... FBI Agent #2 actor actors
    2004
  • As Virgins Fall

    Neighbor

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • The Guardian

    - Testimony (2002) ... Police Officer actor actors
    2001
  • Boston Public

    - Chapter Forty-Five (2002) ... Dick actor actors
    2000