D.W. Moffett

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Characters played by D.W. Moffett

John Kennish — Switched at Birth (2011)

Bay's adoptive father who owns a local car wash chain. He employs Daphne and coaches her deaf school's basketball team to relate to his new-found daughter, sharing his athletic skills with her.

Tom Atherton — May December (2023)

Gracie's ex-husband. He attends the twins' graduation dinner alongside the rest of Gracie's family, representing a link to her past and her previous life.

Dr. Pedulla — The Sitter (2011)

The children's father who, along with his wife, leaves for a party after hiring Noah. He returns home at the end of the night alongside his wife to settle the babysitting payment.

Ray Porter — Twisted (2004)

Ray Porter is Edmund Cutler's defense attorney and one of Jessica Shepard's former sexual partners. He summons Jessica by note to meet him, but she discovers his murdered body instead. His death becomes the third murder tied to Jessica's past relationships and strengthens the investigation into the killer stalking her.

Cliff Wyatt — Rough Magic (1995)

Myra's wealthy politician fiancé who hires a detective to track her down after she flees to Mexico.

Capt. Von Barring — The Misfit Brigade (1987)

Capt. Von Barring is the captain believed to have been killed during the unit’s wartime ordeal. He unexpectedly returns to the medal presentation wounded and missing an eye, providing a grim reminder of the squad’s losses before the men are sent back toward the Eastern Front.

Douglas — Against the Clock (2019)

Douglas is connected to Tess's struggle against the agency's handling of Kelley. He warns Tess that the CIA may bring federal tampering charges against her, making clear that her effort to protect Kelley could have serious legal consequences.

Congressman Billings — Crime Story (2021)

Congressman Billings is a political figure who helped Ben enter a legitimate life twelve years earlier after Ben resolved a dangerous personal problem for him. In the present, he faces redistricting troubles and a turbulent campaign rally, while his past connection to Ben remains central to the unfolding crisis.

Mathew Richmond — Kill Me Later (2001)

Mathew appears during Shawn Holloway and Charlie Anders's escape, where Shawn recognizes him and Charlie accuses him of arranging the robbery. Charlie says Mathew took a quarter of a million dollars from the bank to cover a failed business venture and hired him to steal it back. Mathew replies that he intended to return the money.

Jeffers — Visioneers (2008)

Jeffers is the leader of the corporation that dominates this dystopian society and promotes mindless productivity as the source of happiness. He visits George to discuss a sunset drawing, views him as an almost perfect corporate drone, and urges him to kill what he loves so he can eliminate dreams, desire, and dissent.

Agent Chestnut — The Smell of Success (2011)

A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agent overseeing the investigation into Rose's Manure Company. Represents the regulatory pressure and financial scrutiny threatening the company's survival.

Career Overview

D.W. Moffett has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1984. Signature works include Switched at Birth, One Battle After Another, May December. 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
73
Birth Date
1954-10-26
Birth Place
Highland Park, Illinois, USA

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