Matthew Fox

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Characters played by Matthew Fox

Jack Shephard — Lost (2004)

Spinal surgeon and initial leader of the Oceanic 815 crash survivors. Engages in a leadership rivalry with John Locke, undergoes surgery on Ben Linus, escapes the island with the 'Oceanic Six,' and repeatedly attempts to return. Ultimately appointed as the island's new protector, kills the Man in Black, and dies peacefully after saving the island.

Charlie Salinger — Party of Five (1994)

Eldest Salinger sibling and initial head of the family after their parents' death. A womanizing, immature manual laborer who struggles with responsibility, he initially runs the family restaurant as bartender and manager. Later diagnosed with cancer, he eventually marries Owen's nanny, Kirsten.

Racer X — Speed Racer (2008)

A masked racer who teams up with Speed. Initially suspected to be Rex, he reveals a different face but later is shown in a flashback to actually be Rex, who faked his death and underwent surgery to protect Speed.

Bill — Smokin' Aces (2006)

Minor casino or hotel personnel with background presence.

Kent Taylor — Vantage Point (2008)

Secret Service agent and Barnes' partner who secretly participates in the terrorist plot. He coordinates with Javier and Suarez, drives the getaway vehicle, and dies during the final confrontation without disclosing the President's location.

John Brooder — Bone Tomahawk (2015)

John Brooder is a confident gunslinger recruited by Hunt for the rescue mission. He fetches Samantha to treat Purvis, kills two suspicious strangers, and fights through the journey despite repeated dangers. After helping attack the valley, he is ambushed and killed by the troglodytes.

Red Dawson — We Are Marshall (2006)

Red Dawson is one of the two surviving members of Marshall’s previous coaching staff. He helps Jack Lengyel rebuild the football program after the tragedy, but the new team’s early loss weighs heavily on him before the Herd earns its first post-crash victory.

Picasso — Alex Cross (2012)

A professional killer and former special forces officer whom Alex and his team dub Picasso after finding his charcoal drawing at Fan Yau's murder scene. He targets people connected to his list, escapes after being wounded by Tommy, and retaliates by killing Monica Ashe and Maria Cross. He later fights Alex in a church and falls to his death.

Patrick — Extinction (2015)

Patrick is one of the survivors and Lu's biological father. After years of estrangement from Jack, he discovers an infected creature and is bitten while trying to warn Jack. He helps rescue Jack and Lu, reconnects with his daughter, and ultimately sacrifices himself by luring the infected away from the house.

General Bonner Fellers — Emperor (2012)

An Allied brigadier general sent to Japan to investigate the Emperor's wartime responsibility and advise the occupation authorities. He interrogates officials, searches for his former Japanese girlfriend Aya Shimada, and argues to General Douglas MacArthur that the Emperor should be exonerated and retained as Japan's head of state.

Buck Van Patten — My Boyfriend's Back (1993)

Buck Van Patten is Missy's boyfriend and one of the people who mistreat Johnny because he is a zombie. Together with Chuck, he attacks Johnny at the library and helps drive the conflict between Johnny and the town. Johnny's final voiceover says the only thing he would change was eating Buck.

Career Overview

Matthew Fox has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently World War Z Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Lost, Party of Five, World War Z. 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
31
Birth Date
1966-07-14
Birth Place
Abington, Pennsylvania, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q185554), public domain (CC0).