Paul McCrane

Characters played by Paul McCrane

Emil Antonowsky — RoboCop (1987)

Violent gang member who tortures Alex Murphy.

Deputy Bill Briggs — The Blob (1988)

Law enforcement assistant.

Emil M. Antonowsky (archive footage) — RoboCop 3 (1993)

Archival appearance of violent gang member.

Montgomery MacNeil — Fame (1980)

Montgomery is a Drama student and the son of a well-known actress. He becomes Doris's close friend, publicly discusses discovering his homosexuality during an acting exercise, and later supports Ralph after a career failure, even as Ralph and Doris's intimacy makes him feel excluded.

Wesley Mouch — Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012)

Ambitious political strategist who rises to power by exploiting economic collapse and public fear.

Career Overview

Paul McCrane has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently RoboCop with 2 titles. Signature works include The Blob, RoboCop, The Hotel New Hampshire. 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: 1961-01-19
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

RoboCop (2 titles)
Atlas Shrugged Collection (1 titles)
The Blob (1 titles)
Anna and Michael Kramer Collection (1 titles)
Rocky (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Kevin Dillon (1 collaborations)
Shawnee Smith (1 collaborations)
Donovan Leitch (1 collaborations)
Jeffrey DeMunn (1 collaborations)
Candy Clark (1 collaborations)
Joe Seneca (1 collaborations)
Del Close (1 collaborations)
Sharon Spelman (1 collaborations)
Beau Billingslea (1 collaborations)
Art LaFleur (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (42 credits)
- I Don't Love You Anymore
  Detective
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2026
- The Offer
  
  - Mr. Producer (2022) ... Jack Ballard actor actors
  
  - A Stand Up Guy (2022) ... Jack Ballard actor actors
  
  - Kiss the Ring (2022) ... Jack Ballard actor actors
  
  - The Right Shade of Yellow (2022) ... Jack Ballard actor actors
  
  - Warning Shots (2022) ... Jack Ballard actor actors
  
  2022
- The Terminal List
  
  - Disruption (2022) ... Mike Tedesco actor actors
  
  - Detachment (2022) ... Mike Tedesco actor actors
  
  - Consolidation (2022) ... Mike Tedesco actor actors
  
  2022
- The Movies That Made Us
  
  - Robocop (2021) ... Self actor actors
  
  2019
- Barry
  
  - it takes a psycho (2023) ... Mark actor actors
  
  2018
- Under the Dome
  
  - Legacy (2015) ... Patrick Walters actor actors
  
  2013
- Atlas Shrugged: Part II
  Wesley Mouch
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Harry's Law
  
  - The Rematch (2011) ... Josh Peyton actor actors
  
  - Queen of Snark (2011) ... Josh Peyton actor actors
  
  - Last Dance (2011) ... Josh Peyton actor actors
  
  - With Friends Like These (2011) ... Josh Peyton actor actors
  
  - A Day in the Life (2011) ... Josh Peyton actor actors
  
  2011
- Ugly Betty
  
  - Odor in the Court (2008) ... District Attorney Weitz actor actors
  
  2006
- New Suit
  Braggy Shoot
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- NBC 75th Anniversary Special
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- 24
  
  - Day 6: 2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. (2007) ... Graem Bauer actor actors
  
  - Day 6: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M. (2007) ... Graem Bauer actor actors
  
  - Day 6: 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. (2007) ... Graem Bauer actor actors
  
  - Day 6: 10:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. (2007) ... Graem Bauer actor actors
  
  - Day 5: 5:00 A.M.-6:00 A.M. (2006) ... Graem Bauer actor actors
  
  2001
- The Last Producer
  Austin Greene
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Last Mistake
  Jimmy
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
  
  - World's End (2010) ... Phil Carpenter actor actors
  
  2000
- From the Earth to the Moon
  
  - That's All There Is (1998) ... Pete Conrad actor actors
  
  1998
- The Practice
  
  - Race with the Devil (1997) ... Martin Parks actor actors
  
  - Part II (1997) ... Martin Parks actor actors
  
  1997
- The Shawshank Redemption
  Guard Trout
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- RoboCop: The Future of Law Enforcement
  Emil Antonowsky
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1994
- ER
  
  - Kisangani (2003) ... Robert Romano actor actors
  
  - When Night Meets Day (2003) ... Robert Romano actor actors
  
  - Foreign Affairs (2003) ... Robert Romano actor actors
  
  - Things Change (2003) ... Robert Romano actor actors
  
  - Finders Keepers (2003) ... Robert Romano actor actors
  
  1994
- Touched by an Angel
  
  - Have You Seen Me? (1997) ... Grant Abbott actor actors
  
  1994
- Chicago Hope
  
  - The Parent Rap (1996) ... Bob Broussard actor actors
  
  1994
- Strapped
  Mitch Corman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- The Portrait
  Bartel
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- RoboCop 3
  Emil M. Antonowsky (archive footage)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- The X-Files
  
  - Leonard Betts (1997) ... Leonard Morris Betts actor actors
  
  1993
- With Murder in Mind
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- Law & Order
  
  - Jurisdiction (1993) ... James Lee Pawl actor actors
  
  1990
- Money, Power, Murder.
  Billy Lynn
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1989
- Deadline: Madrid
  Doug Dugan
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- The Blob
  Deputy Bill Briggs
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- RoboCop
  Emil Antonowsky
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1987
- The Equalizer
  
  - Silent Fury (1989) ... Crocker actor actors
  
  1985
- Purple Hearts
  Brenner
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- The Hotel New Hampshire
  Frank Berry
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1984
- We're Fighting Back
  Preacher
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Hill Street Blues
  
  - Come and Get It (1986) ... actor actors
  
  1981
- On Location with: FAME
  Self - ‘Montgomery’
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Baby Comes Home
  Bobby Moore
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Fame
  Montgomery MacNeil
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Death Penalty
  Joey Rodick
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Rocky II
  Young Patient (uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
directing (21 credits)
- The Resident
  
  - All In (2023) ... director directing
  
  - Peek and Shriek (2022) ... director directing
  
  - Risk (2022) ... director directing
  
  - The Thinnest Veil (2021) ... director directing
  
  - Saints & Sinners (2019) ... director directing
  
  2018
- Shades of Blue
  
  - Sweet Caroline (2017) ... director directing
  
  - Daddy's Girl (2017) ... director directing
  
  2016
- Empire
  
  - My Fate Cries Out (2019) ... director directing
  
  - Rise by Sin (2016) ... director directing
  
  - Sinned Against (2015) ... director directing
  
  2015
- Chicago P.D.
  
  - Going Back (2026) ... director directing
  
  - Born Screaming (2026) ... director directing
  
  - Demons (2025) ... director directing
  
  - Ties That Bind (2019) ... director directing
  
  - Saved (2018) ... director directing
  
  2014
- Extant
  
  - Incursion (2014) ... director directing
  
  2014
- Chicago Fire
  
  - Firehouse 66 (2026) ... director directing
  
  - Relief Cut (2025) ... director directing
  
  - Ride the Blade (2024) ... director directing
  
  - All the Dark (2024) ... director directing
  
  - The First Symptom (2023) ... director directing
  
  2012
- Nashville
  
  - I Don't Wanna Talk About It Now (2013) ... director directing
  
  - When You're Tired of Breaking Other Hearts (2013) ... director directing
  
  - Be Careful of Stones That You Throw (2013) ... director directing
  
  - We Live in Two Different Worlds (2012) ... director directing
  
  2012
- The Defenders
  
  - Morelli v. Kaczmarek (2011) ... director directing
  
  2010
- Glee
  
  - Jagged Little Tapestry (2015) ... director directing
  
  - Tested (2014) ... director directing
  
  - Puppet Master (2013) ... director directing
  
  2009
- Lie to Me
  
  - Pied Piper (2010) ... director directing
  
  2009
- Life
  
  - 5 Quarts (2009) ... director directing
  
  - Canyon Flowers (2008) ... director directing
  
  2007
- Jericho
  
  - Crossroads (2006) ... director directing
  
  2006
- Grey's Anatomy
  
  - Crazy Love (2015) ... director directing
  
  2005
- The Closer
  
  - Drug Fiend (2012) ... director directing
  
  2005
- House
  
  - House Training (2007) ... director directing
  
  2004
- Without a Trace
  
  - Believe Me (2009) ... director directing
  
  - Deep Water (2007) ... director directing
  
  - Viuda Negra (2005) ... director directing
  
  2002
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
  
  - Crime After Crime (2011) ... director directing
  
  - Turn On, Tune In, Drop Dead (2011) ... director directing
  
  2000
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
  
  - Fault (2006) ... director directing
  
  1999
- The West Wing
  
  - Running Mates (2006) ... director directing
  
  1999
- Third Watch
  
  - The Hunter, Hunted (2004) ... director directing
  
  1999
- ER
  
  - Age of Innocence (2008) ... director directing
  
  - Another Thursday at County (2008) ... director directing
  
  - Skye's the Limit (2007) ... director directing
  
  - Body and Soul (2006) ... director directing
  
  - Blame it on the Rain (2005) ... director directing
  
  1994

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