Holt McCallany
Biography
Holt McCallany, born Holt Quinn McAloney on September 3, 1963, is a distinguished American actor celebrated for his compelling performances across both television and film. He gained significant recognition for his role as FBI Special Agent Bill Tench in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Mindhunter, which aired from 2017 to 2019.
McCallany’s diverse career encompasses a range of leading and supporting roles in notable projects. He showcased his talent in the sports drama Lights Out, where he played a retired boxer facing personal and professional challenges. His filmography includes memorable appearances in iconic movies such as Fight Club, where he portrayed a fight promoter, and Three Kings, in which he played a soldier during the Gulf War. Other significant works include his roles in Shot Caller, Wrath of Man, and the psychological thriller Nightmare Alley.
Additionally, McCallany is set to appear in the upcoming film The Iron Claw, further solidifying his status in Hollywood. With a career spanning several decades, he has earned a reputation for his versatility and depth as an actor, making him a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Safe House
2025 • Halton
The Fool (2019)
2019 • Wayne
The Advocate's Devil
1997 • Joe Campbell
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
2025 • Serling
SGT. Will Gardner
2019
Creepshow 2
1987 • Sam Whitemoon
Beyond White Space
2018 • Richard Bentley
Stolen
2009
Shakedown (1988)
1988
Bullet to the Head
2012 • Hank Greely
Monster Trucks
2016 • Burke
The Search for One-eye Jimmy
1994 • Les
Below
2002 • Loomis
A Perfect Getaway
2009 • Police Lieutenant
The Losers (2010)
2010 • Wade
Men of Honor
2000 • MM1 Dylan Rourke
Jade
1995 • Bill Barrett
Hijacked
2012 • Rostow Pawlak
Greenland
2020 • Twin Otter Pilot
After School
1988 • Jay
Run All Night
2015 • Frank
Amateur
1994