Greg Kinnear

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Characters played by Greg Kinnear

Bill Shepherd — House of Cards (2013)

A private industry magnate and political rival to President Claire Underwood. Alongside his partner, he threatens Claire's political survival through constitutional maneuvers and violent tactics, embodying the corporate interests that oppose her presidency.

Frank Navasky — You've Got Mail (1998)

Kathleen’s romantic partner and a left-leaning columnist who champions her independent bookstore through his writing. Their relationship is fundamentally mismatched despite their compatibility on paper, leading to an amicable breakup that allows Kathleen and Joe to connect.

Ratchet — Robots (2005)

Ratchet is the new CEO of Bigweld Industries and the principal antagonist. He replaces affordable spare parts with costly upgrades, orders security forces against Rodney, and conspires to scrap outmoded robots. His ambition brings him into direct conflict with Rodney and Bigweld.

Bob Hope — Misbehaviour (2020)

The American comedian hired to present the Miss World competition. Despite Dolores Hope's objections, he opens the event with a series of sexist jokes before Sally and Jo's group heckle him and attack the stage with flour, helping expose the protest to a live television audience.

Maj. Bruce 'Snake' Crandall — We Were Soldiers (2002)

A major and helicopter pilot who leads gunship attacks against the North Vietnamese forces. His helicopter squadron plays a crucial role in destroying the remaining enemy troops near their command center, helping to turn the tide of the final assault.

David Larrabee — Sabrina (1995)

Carefree playboy initially oblivious to Sabrina, later matures and takes corporate responsibility.

Richard Hoover — Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

Sheryl's husband, an aspiring motivational speaker and life coach. He loses an important contract that could have launched his business, but supports Olive and physically prevents her from being removed during her performance.

Todd Burpo — Heaven Is for Real (2014)

Pastor of Crossroads Wesleyan Church who also works on garage doors and coaches high school wrestling. He initially doubts his son's claims of visiting heaven after a near-fatal appendectomy but ultimately supports him and shares the story in his sermon.

Simon Bishop — As Good as It Gets (1997)

A gay artist and Melvin's neighbor who survives a brutal apartment robbery. After facing bankruptcy and depression, he travels to Baltimore with Melvin, reconnects with his estranged mother, and finds renewed creative inspiration, ultimately facilitating the romance between Melvin and Carol.

Dean Talbot — Crisis (2021)

Dean Talbot is the department head at Everett University and applies institutional pressure to Dr. Tyrone Brower. Because Northlight Pharmaceuticals is one of the university’s major donors, Talbot urges Brower to approve the troubling Klaralon study, placing the university’s financial interests in conflict with Brower’s scientific concerns.

Wayne Collins — The Gift (2000)

Wayne Collins is the school principal and Jessica King's fiancée. After discovering that Jessica was involved with several other men, including Donnie Barksdale, he kills her and allows Donnie to be blamed. Annie Wilson's vision exposes him, and he attacks her when she confronts him before being stopped by Buddy Cole.

Richard Chase — Strange but True (2019)

Charlene's ex-husband and a physician. He secretly pays Melissa's rent, reunites with Charlene, travels to New York to help, and arrives at the Erwin residence to assist in saving Philip from Bill.

Career Overview

Greg Kinnear has 99 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Anchorman with 1 titles. Signature works include Robots, You've Got Mail, Smoke. 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
99
Birth Date
1963-06-17
Birth Place
Logansport, Indiana, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q269869), public domain (CC0).