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Cotter Smith

Bio: Joseph Cotter Smith (born May 29, 1949) is an American stage, film, and television actor.
Born: Sun, May 29 1949
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Cotter Smith is 75 years old
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Poster of Unsinkable: Titanic Untold
Unsinkable: Titanic Untold
Cotter Smith was 74 in Unsinkable: Titanic Untold as 'Senator Smith'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 2024
Poster of Rustin
Rustin
Cotter Smith was 74 in Rustin as 'Chief Wells'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 2023
Poster of Jack and the Treehouse
Jack and the Treehouse
Cotter Smith was 72 in Jack and the Treehouse as 'Pap'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 07 2021
Poster of Things Heard & Seen
Things Heard & Seen
Cotter Smith was 71 in Things Heard & Seen as 'Tom Claire'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 29 2021
Poster of The Standoff at Sparrow Creek
The Standoff at Sparrow Creek
Cotter Smith was 69 in The Standoff at Sparrow Creek as 'Roman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2019
Poster of The Post
The Post
Cotter Smith was 68 in The Post as 'Under Secretary William Macomber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2017
Poster of The Parable of the Disappearing Recliner
The Parable of the Disappearing Recliner
Cotter Smith was 67 in The Parable of the Disappearing Recliner as 'Preacher (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 2017
Poster of Burning Blue
Burning Blue
Cotter Smith was 65 in Burning Blue as 'Admiral Lynch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 2014
Poster of Friends with Kids
Friends with Kids
Cotter Smith was 62 in Friends with Kids as 'Phil Fryman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of You Don't Know Jack
You Don't Know Jack
Cotter Smith was 61 in You Don't Know Jack as 'Dick Thompson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 27 2010
Poster of Lunatics, Lovers & Poets
Lunatics, Lovers & Poets
Cotter Smith was 60 in Lunatics, Lovers & Poets as 'Scotty MacGregor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 20 2010
Poster of Sleeper
Sleeper
Cotter Smith was 55 in Sleeper as 'Dr. Altman'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 2005
Poster of X2
X2
Cotter Smith was 53 in X2 as 'President McKenna'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 2003
Poster of Reeseville
Reeseville
Cotter Smith was 53 in Reeseville as 'John Meyers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 2003
Poster of Run the Wild Fields
Run the Wild Fields
Cotter Smith was 50 in Run the Wild Fields as 'Silas Green'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 2000
Poster of The History of Glamour
The History of Glamour
Cotter Smith was 50 in The History of Glamour as 'Loren Valentine (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1999
Poster of Bridge of Time
Bridge of Time
Cotter Smith was 47 in Bridge of Time as 'Robert Creighton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1997
Poster of Lifeform
Lifeform
Cotter Smith was 47 in Lifeform as 'Dr. Case Montgomery'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 24 1996
Poster of Remember Me
Remember Me
Cotter Smith was 46 in Remember Me
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 19 1995
Poster of Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story
Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story
Cotter Smith was 44 in Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story as 'Steve'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1993
Poster of With Hostile Intent
With Hostile Intent
Cotter Smith was 43 in With Hostile Intent as 'Officer Rob Arnold'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 11 1993
Poster of A Place To Be Loved
A Place To Be Loved
Cotter Smith was 43 in A Place To Be Loved as 'Mike Caldwell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1993
Poster of A Message from Holly
A Message from Holly
Cotter Smith was 43 in A Message from Holly
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1992
Poster of Midnight's Child
Midnight's Child
Cotter Smith was 42 in Midnight's Child as 'Nick Cowan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 21 1992
Poster of The Last Prostitute
The Last Prostitute
Cotter Smith was 42 in The Last Prostitute as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 11 1991
Poster of K-9
K-9
Cotter Smith was 39 in K-9 as 'Gilliam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1989
Poster of Cameron's Closet
Cameron's Closet
Cotter Smith was 39 in Cameron's Closet as 'Sergeant Sam Taliaferro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1988
Poster of Lady Beware
Lady Beware
Cotter Smith was 38 in Lady Beware as 'Mac Odell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1987
Poster of The Rape of Richard Beck
The Rape of Richard Beck
Cotter Smith was 35 in The Rape of Richard Beck as 'Lt. Hugo'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 27 1985
Poster of A Bunny's Tale
A Bunny's Tale
Cotter Smith was 35 in A Bunny's Tale as 'Ned Holcomb'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 1985
Poster of Master Ninja II
Master Ninja II
Cotter Smith was 34 in Master Ninja II as 'Chad Webster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1984
Poster of Nickel Mountain
Nickel Mountain
Cotter Smith was 34 in Nickel Mountain as 'Trucker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Blood Feud
Blood Feud
Cotter Smith was 33 in Blood Feud as 'Robert F. Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 25 1983
Poster of Basic Psych
Basic Psych
Cotter Smith will be 75+ in Basic Psych as 'Dr. Grant Harrison'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of MINDHUNTER
MINDHUNTER
Cotter Smith was 68+ in MINDHUNTER as 'Unit Chief Shepard'.
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Fri, Oct 13 2017
Poster of Blindspot
Blindspot
Cotter Smith was 66+ in Blindspot as 'General'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 2015
Poster of The Americans
The Americans
Cotter Smith was 63+ in The Americans as 'Deputy Attorney General'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 30 2013
Poster of The Following
The Following
Cotter Smith was 63+ in The Following as 'Nathan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2013
Poster of Revolution
Revolution
Cotter Smith was 63+ in Revolution as 'President Jack Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 2012
Poster of Person of Interest
Person of Interest
Cotter Smith was 62+ in Person of Interest as 'Denton Weeks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Unforgettable
Unforgettable
Cotter Smith was 62+ in Unforgettable as 'Jay Barrett'.
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Tue, Sep 20 2011
Poster of White Collar
White Collar
Cotter Smith was 60+ in White Collar as 'Adam Wilson'.
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Fri, Oct 23 2009
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Cotter Smith was 60+ in The Good Wife as 'Forrest Burke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Brothers and Sisters
Brothers and Sisters
Cotter Smith was 57+ in Brothers and Sisters as 'Gordon Alexander'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 24 2006
Poster of The Unit
The Unit
Cotter Smith was 56+ in The Unit
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 07 2006
Poster of Night Stalker
Night Stalker
Cotter Smith was 56+ in Night Stalker as 'Tony Vincenzo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 2005
Poster of Commander in Chief
Commander in Chief
Cotter Smith was 56+ in Commander in Chief as 'Governor Stan Preston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 27 2005
Poster of Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Cotter Smith was 56+ in Ghost Whisperer as 'Gerald Lucas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Invasion
Invasion
Cotter Smith was 56+ in Invasion
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2005
Poster of Tru Calling
Tru Calling
Cotter Smith was 54+ in Tru Calling as 'Richard Davies'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 30 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Cotter Smith was 54+ in NCIS as 'Sam Stevens'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Cotter Smith was 53+ in Without a Trace as 'Sean McGinnis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of Alias
Alias
Cotter Smith was 52+ in Alias as 'Hank Foster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Cotter Smith was 50+ in Judging Amy as 'ASA Jeremy Friedman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Oz
Oz
Cotter Smith was 48+ in Oz as 'Judge Benjamin Fee'.
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Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of Spy Game
Spy Game
Cotter Smith was 47+ in Spy Game
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Mon, Mar 03 1997
Poster of Orleans
Orleans
Cotter Smith was 47+ in Orleans as 'Bill Brennecke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 1997
Poster of Courthouse
Courthouse
Cotter Smith was 46+ in Courthouse as 'Andrew Rawson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of Chicago Hope
Chicago Hope
Cotter Smith was 45+ in Chicago Hope
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Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Cotter Smith was 41+ in Law & Order as 'Eric Martin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Equal Justice
Equal Justice
Cotter Smith was 40+ in Equal Justice as 'Eugene 'Gene' Rogan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 27 1990
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Cotter Smith was 37+ in L.A. Law as 'Tony Henderson'.
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Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Cotter Smith was 36+ in The Twilight Zone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Moonlighting
Moonlighting
Cotter Smith was 35+ in Moonlighting as ', Brian Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Cotter Smith was 35+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Robert Rhine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Mistral's Daughter
Mistral's Daughter
Cotter Smith was 35+ in Mistral's Daughter as 'Frank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 1984
Poster of Blood Feud
Blood Feud
Cotter Smith was 33+ in Blood Feud as 'Robert F. Kennedy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 25 1983
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Cotter Smith was 33+ in St. Elsewhere
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey
Cotter Smith was 32+ in Cagney & Lacey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Cotter Smith was 31+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981