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Acting
John Carroll Lynch
John Carroll Lynch is best known for The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, American Dad! and Lie to Me. John Carroll Lynch was born on August 1, 1963. John Carroll Lynch is 63 years old (born August 1, 1963).
- Born
- August 1, 1963 (63 years old)
- Place of birth
- Boulder, Colorado, USA
Biography
John Carroll Lynch (born August 1, 1963) is an American actor, known for his role as Drew Carey's cross-dressing brother on The Drew Carey Show, and for his role as Norm, the unassuming husband of Margie Gunderson (Frances McDormand) in Fargo.
In the fall of 2003, he starred in the CBS show The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire, with Randy Quaid, Chris Penn, Mare Winningham, Elizabeth McGovern, and Ann Cusack. The show was cancelled after only a few episodes. He also had a recurring role in the HBO show Carnivàle, playing escaped convict Varlyn Stroud. Lynch appeared as a district attorney in the CBS series Close to Home and as NASA official Bob Gilruth in the HBO mini-series From the Earth to the Moon. Lynch appeared in the 2003 thriller Gothika and the 2007 biopic Zodiac.
In the fall of 2003, he starred in the CBS show The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire, with Randy Quaid, Chris Penn, Mare Winningham, Elizabeth McGovern, and Ann Cusack. The show was cancelled after only a few episodes. He also had a recurring role in the HBO show Carnivàle, playing escaped convict Varlyn Stroud. Lynch appeared as a district attorney in the CBS series Close to Home and as NASA official Bob Gilruth in the HBO mini-series From the Earth to the Moon. Lynch appeared in the 2003 thriller Gothika and the 2007 biopic Zodiac.
Known for
Filmography
- 2026The BeautyMeyer Williams
- 2026Star Wars: Maul - Shadow LordNico Deemis (voice)
- 2025BallardThomas Laffont
- 2024ElsbethEdwin Dousant
- 2023White House PlumbersJohn Mitchell
- 2022GaslitL. Patrick Gray
- 2021American Horror StoriesLarry Bitterman
- 2020Big SkyRick Legarski
- 2019Perfect HarmonyPastor Magnus
- 2019EvilHenry Stick
- 2018One DollarBud Carl
- 2018The Good CopSherman Smalls
- 2018CrawfordOwen
- 2016Channel ZeroJohn Sleator
- 2016BillionsMr. Gilbert
- 2014ManhattanDaniel Ellis
- 2013Do No HarmWill Hayes
- 2013The AmericansFred
- 2012VeepLloyd Hennick
- 2012House of LiesGil Selby
- 2011Body of ProofBud Morris
- 2011Talking DeadSelf
- 2011American Horror StoryJohn Wayne Gacy
- 2010The Glades
- 2010The Walking DeadEastman
- 2009Lie to MeMr. Reed
- 2007K-VilleCaptain James Embry
- 2006Big LoveOfficer Chuck Tuttle
- 2005American Dad!Acl-Lou / Mr. Simms / Monkey (voice)
- 2005Close to HomeSteve Sharpe
- 2003The Brotherhood of Poland, New HampshireGarrett Shaw
- 2003CarnivàleVarlyn Stroud
- 2002MonkKurt Pressman
- 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationBuddy Arnold
- 1999Family Law
- 1999The West WingJack Reese
- 1998From the Earth to the MoonBob Gilruth
- 1998L.A. DoctorsGus (uncredited)
- 1997The PracticeDr. Robert Larson
- 1997The VisitorJoe York
- 1996Life's Work
- 1995The Drew Carey ShowSteve Carey
- 1995Star Trek: VoyagerGerald Moss
- 1995The ClientFrank
- 1995Murder OneCarl Bickley
- 1993FrasierFranklin
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Carroll Lynch been in?
John Carroll Lynch is best known for The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, American Dad! and Lie to Me.
When was John Carroll Lynch born?
John Carroll Lynch was born on August 1, 1963. (Boulder, Colorado, USA)
How old is John Carroll Lynch?
John Carroll Lynch is 63 years old (born August 1, 1963).
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·