Cotter Smith

Biography

Joseph Cotter Smith (born May 29, 1949) is an American stage, film, and television actor.

Career Overview

Cotter Smith has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently X-MEN with 1 titles. Signature works include Lifeform, Cameron's Closet, Lady Beware. 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

63

Birth Date

1949-05-29 00:00:00

Birth Place

Washington, D.C., USA

Known For

• 

  Lifeform
• 

  Cameron's Closet
• 

  Lady Beware
• 

  Basic Psych
• The Parable of the Disappearing Recliner
• 

  Sleeper

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• X-MEN (1 titles)
• K-9 Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Deirdre O'Connell (1 collaborations)
• Robert Wisdom (1 collaborations)
• Ryan Phillippe (1 collaborations)
• Raoul O'Connell (1 collaborations)
• Carlos Carrasco (1 collaborations)
• Leland Orser (1 collaborations)
• Kevin Cooney (1 collaborations)
• Joseph Romanov (1 collaborations)
• Damon Saleem (1 collaborations)
• Mel Harris (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (63 credits)

  • Time of Death

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • CIA

    - Broken Glass (2026) ... Peter Cooper actor actors

    - Bridge of Lies (2026) ... Peter Cooper actor actors
    2026
  • Time of Death

    Pat

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Basic Psych

    Dr. Grant Harrison

    actor

    actors
    2025
  • Unsinkable

    Senator Smith

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Rustin

    Chief Wells

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Jack and the Treehouse

    Pap

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • Things Heard & Seen

    Tom Claire

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Standoff at Sparrow Creek

    Roman

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • The Post

    Under Secretary William Macomber

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The Parable of the Disappearing Recliner

    Preacher (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • MINDHUNTER

    - Episode 10 (2017) ... Unit Chief Shepard actor actors

    - Episode 9 (2017) ... Unit Chief Shepard actor actors

    - Episode 8 (2017) ... Unit Chief Shepard actor actors

    - Episode 7 (2017) ... Unit Chief Shepard actor actors

    - Episode 6 (2017) ... Unit Chief Shepard actor actors
    2017
  • Blindspot

    - A Stray Howl (2015) ... General actor actors
    2015
  • Burning Blue

    Admiral Lynch

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Madam Secretary

    - The Show Must Go On (2015) ... Darren Hahn actor actors

    - The Necessary Art (2015) ... Darren Hahn actor actors
    2014
  • The Americans

    - What's the Matter with Kansas? (2017) ... Deputy Attorney General actor actors

    - Pests (2017) ... Deputy Attorney General actor actors

    - Persona Non Grata (2016) ... Deputy Attorney General actor actors

    - The Magic of David Copperfield V: The Statue of Liberty Disappears (2016) ... Deputy Attorney General actor actors

    - Travel Agents (2016) ... Deputy Attorney General actor actors
    2013
  • The Following

    - Reunion (2015) ... Nathan actor actors

    - A Hostile Witness (2015) ... Nathan actor actors
    2013
  • Friends with Kids

    Phil Fryman

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Revolution

    - Declaration of Independence (2014) ... Jack Davis actor actors

    - Memorial Day (2014) ... Jack Davis actor actors

    - Tomorrowland (2014) ... Jack Davis actor actors

    - Exposition Boulevard (2014) ... Jack Davis actor actors

    - Happy Endings (2014) ... Jack Davis actor actors
    2012
  • Person of Interest

    - .exe (2016) ... Denton Weeks actor actors

    - SNAFU (2016) ... Denton Weeks actor actors

    - Bad Code (2012) ... Denton Weeks actor actors

    - The Contingency (2012) ... Denton Weeks actor actors

    - Super (2012) ... Denton Weeks actor actors
    2011
  • Unforgettable

    - Butterfly Effect (2012) ... Jay Barrett actor actors
    2011
  • You Don't Know Jack

    Dick Thompson

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Lunatics, Lovers & Poets

    Scotty MacGregor

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • The Good Wife

    - Blue Ribbon Panel (2012) ... Forrest Burke actor actors
    2009
  • White Collar

    - What Happens in Burma (2011) ... Adam Wilson actor actors
    2009
  • Damages

    - But You Don't Do That Anymore (2012) ... Federal Investigator actor actors
    2007
  • Brothers and Sisters

    - It's Not Easy Being Green (2009) ... Gordon Alexander actor actors

    - Sibling Rivalry (2009) ... Gordon Alexander actor actors
    2006
  • The Unit

    - Bait (2006) ... Bill Lachey actor actors
    2006
  • Sleeper

    Dr. Altman

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Ghost Whisperer

    - Heart & Soul (2008) ... Gerald Lucas actor actors
    2005
  • Invasion

    - Round Up (2006) ... actor actors
    2005
  • X2

    President McKenna

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Reeseville

    John Meyers

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Without a Trace

    - All the Sinners, Saints (2006) ... Sean McGinnis actor actors
    2002
  • Alias

    - Resurrection (2004) ... Hank Foster actor actors
    2001
  • Run the Wild Fields

    Silas Green

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • The History of Glamour

    Loren Valentine (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Judging Amy

    - The New Normal (2005) ... ASA Jeremy Friedman actor actors

    - Sex, Lies and Expedia.com (2004) ... ASA Jeremy Friedman actor actors

    - Roses and Truth (2002) ... ASA Jeremy Friedman actor actors
    1999
  • Bridge of Time

    Robert Creighton

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Oz

    - The Tip (1998) ... Judge Benjamin Fee actor actors
    1997
  • Lifeform

    Dr. Case Montgomery

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Remember Me

    Adam Nichols

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Chicago Hope

    - Full Moon (1995) ... Bob Marinak actor actors
    1994
  • Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story

    Steve

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • With Hostile Intent

    Officer Rob Arnold

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • A Place to Be Loved

    Mike Caldwell

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • A Message from Holly

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Midnight's Child

    Nick Cowan

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • The Last Prostitute

    Joe

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Law & Order

    - Ritual (1997) ... Eric Martin actor actors
    1990
  • K-9

    Gilliam

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Cameron's Closet

    Sergeant Sam Taliaferro

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Lady Beware

    Mac Odell

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • L.A. Law

    - Hackett or Pack It (1993) ... Tony Henderson actor actors

    - Bourbon Cowboy (1993) ... Tony Henderson actor actors

    - Testing, Testing, 1...2...3...4 (1993) ... Tony Henderson actor actors
    1986
  • The Rape of Richard Beck

    Lt. Hugo

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Twilight Zone

    - The Elevator / To See the Invisible Man / Tooth and Consequences (1986) ... (segment "To See the Invisible Man") actor actors
    1985
  • Moonlighting

    - Read the Mind... See the Movie (1985) ... Brian Baker actor actors
    1985
  • Master Ninja II

    Chad Webster

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Nickel Mountain

    Trucker

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Murder, She Wrote

    - One Good Bid Deserves a Murder (1986) ... Robert Rhine actor actors
    1984
  • Blood Feud

    Robert F. Kennedy

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • St. Elsewhere

    - Pilot (1982) ... Dr. Rowe actor actors
    1982
  • Hill Street Blues

    - Little Boil Blue (1982) ... actor actors
    1981