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John Carroll Lynch

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Aug 01 1963
Birthplace: Boulder, Colorado, USA
John Carroll Lynch is 61 years old
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Poster of Sorry, Baby
Sorry, Baby
John Carroll Lynch was 61 in Sorry, Baby
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 27 2025
Poster of Babes
Babes
John Carroll Lynch was 60 in Babes as 'Dr. Morris'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 2024
Poster of Outlaw Posse
Outlaw Posse
John Carroll Lynch was 60 in Outlaw Posse as 'Carson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 2024
Poster of The Trial of the Chicago 7
The Trial of the Chicago 7
John Carroll Lynch was 57 in The Trial of the Chicago 7 as 'David Dellinger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 2020
Poster of Kiss Me Kosher!
Kiss Me Kosher!
John Carroll Lynch was 57 in Kiss Me Kosher! as 'Ron Shalev'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 2020
Poster of Be Absolute for Death
Be Absolute for Death
John Carroll Lynch was 56 in Be Absolute for Death
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 21 2020
Poster of The Highwaymen
The Highwaymen
John Carroll Lynch was 55 in The Highwaymen as 'Lee Simmons'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 2019
Poster of Private Life
Private Life
John Carroll Lynch was 55 in Private Life as 'Charlie Grimes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 2018
Poster of Anything
Anything
John Carroll Lynch was 54 in Anything as 'Early Landry'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2018
Poster of The White Orchid
The White Orchid
John Carroll Lynch was 54 in The White Orchid as 'Sheriff Mann'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2018
Poster of Jackie
Jackie
John Carroll Lynch was 53 in Jackie as 'Lyndon B. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 2016
Poster of The Founder
The Founder
John Carroll Lynch was 53 in The Founder as 'Mac McDonald'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 2016
Poster of Shangri-La Suite
Shangri-La Suite
John Carroll Lynch was 53 in Shangri-La Suite as 'Colonel Tom Parker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 28 2016
Poster of The Architect
The Architect
John Carroll Lynch was 52 in The Architect as 'Conway'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 20 2016
Poster of The Invitation
The Invitation
John Carroll Lynch was 52 in The Invitation as 'Pruitt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 2016
Poster of Miracles from Heaven
Miracles from Heaven
John Carroll Lynch was 52 in Miracles from Heaven as 'Pastor Scott'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 2016
Poster of Ted 2
Ted 2
John Carroll Lynch was 51 in Ted 2 as 'Tom Jessup'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 2015
Poster of Hot Pursuit
Hot Pursuit
John Carroll Lynch was 51 in Hot Pursuit as 'Captain Emmett'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 08 2015
Poster of Camp X-Ray
Camp X-Ray
John Carroll Lynch was 51 in Camp X-Ray as 'Col. Drummond'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 2014
Poster of The Pretty One
The Pretty One
John Carroll Lynch was 50 in The Pretty One as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 2014
Poster of Hoke
Hoke
John Carroll Lynch was 50 in Hoke as 'Bill Henderson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Highland Park
Highland Park
John Carroll Lynch was 49 in Highland Park as 'Rory'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 2013
Poster of Lay the Favorite
Lay the Favorite
John Carroll Lynch was 48 in Lay the Favorite as 'Dave Greenberg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2012
Poster of Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
John Carroll Lynch was 47 in Crazy, Stupid, Love. as 'Bernie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2011
Poster of Paul
Paul
John Carroll Lynch was 47 in Paul as 'Moses Buggs'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 14 2011
Poster of Sympathy for Delicious
Sympathy for Delicious
John Carroll Lynch was 46 in Sympathy for Delicious as 'Evangelist Carroll'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 2010
Poster of Shutter Island
Shutter Island
John Carroll Lynch was 46 in Shutter Island as 'Deputy Warden McPherson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 14 2010
Poster of Hesher
Hesher
John Carroll Lynch was 46 in Hesher as 'Larry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 2010
Poster of Love Happens
Love Happens
John Carroll Lynch was 46 in Love Happens as 'Walter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 2009
Poster of Gran Torino
Gran Torino
John Carroll Lynch was 45 in Gran Torino as 'Barber Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2008
Poster of The Prince of Motor City
The Prince of Motor City
John Carroll Lynch was 44 in The Prince of Motor City as 'Paul Riley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 2008
Poster of Things We Lost in the Fire
Things We Lost in the Fire
John Carroll Lynch was 44 in Things We Lost in the Fire as 'Howard Glassman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of Zodiac
Zodiac
John Carroll Lynch was 43 in Zodiac as 'Arthur Leigh Allen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 2007
Poster of Full of It
Full of It
John Carroll Lynch was 43 in Full of It as 'Mr. Leonard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 2007
Poster of Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World
John Carroll Lynch was 42 in Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World as 'Stewart'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2006
Poster of Mozart and the Whale
Mozart and the Whale
John Carroll Lynch was 42 in Mozart and the Whale as 'Gregory'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2005
Poster of Catch That Kid
Catch That Kid
John Carroll Lynch was 40 in Catch That Kid as 'Mr. Hartman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 2004
Poster of Gothika
Gothika
John Carroll Lynch was 40 in Gothika as 'Sheriff Ryan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 2003
Poster of Confidence
Confidence
John Carroll Lynch was 39 in Confidence as 'Grant Ashby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 2003
Poster of Live from Baghdad
Live from Baghdad
John Carroll Lynch was 39 in Live from Baghdad as 'Josh Holliman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 07 2002
Poster of Par 6
Par 6
John Carroll Lynch was 38 in Par 6 as 'Dour O'Dowell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 16 2002
Poster of Bug
Bug
John Carroll Lynch was 38 in Bug as 'Wallace Gregory'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 2002
Poster of The Good Girl
The Good Girl
John Carroll Lynch was 38 in The Good Girl as 'Jack Field, Your Store Manager'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 2002
Poster of Bubble Boy
Bubble Boy
John Carroll Lynch was 38 in Bubble Boy as 'Mr. Livingston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 24 2001
Poster of Gone in Sixty Seconds
Gone in Sixty Seconds
John Carroll Lynch was 36 in Gone in Sixty Seconds as 'Impound Manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 2000
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
John Carroll Lynch was 36 in Waking the Dead as 'Father Mileski'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 2000
Poster of The Next Best Thing
The Next Best Thing
John Carroll Lynch was 36 in The Next Best Thing as 'Abbie's Lawyer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 2000
Poster of Restaurant
Restaurant
John Carroll Lynch was 36 in Restaurant as 'John English'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 2000
Poster of Tuesdays with Morrie
Tuesdays with Morrie
John Carroll Lynch was 36 in Tuesdays with Morrie as 'Walter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1999
Poster of Anywhere but Here
Anywhere but Here
John Carroll Lynch was 36 in Anywhere but Here as 'Jack Irwin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1999
Poster of Late Last Night
Late Last Night
John Carroll Lynch was 35 in Late Last Night as 'Sgt. Van Wyck'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 20 1999
Poster of Pushing Tin
Pushing Tin
John Carroll Lynch was 35 in Pushing Tin as 'Doctor Freeze'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1999
Poster of The Minus Man
The Minus Man
John Carroll Lynch was 35 in The Minus Man as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1999
Poster of Freak Weather
Freak Weather
John Carroll Lynch was 35 in Freak Weather
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1999
Poster of The Naked Man
The Naked Man
John Carroll Lynch was 35 in The Naked Man as 'Driver'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 02 1998
Poster of Mercury Rising
Mercury Rising
John Carroll Lynch was 34 in Mercury Rising as 'Martin Lynch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1998
Poster of A Thousand Acres
A Thousand Acres
John Carroll Lynch was 34 in A Thousand Acres as 'Ken LaSalle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1997
Poster of Face/Off
Face/Off
John Carroll Lynch was 33 in Face/Off as 'Prison Guard Walton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 27 1997
Poster of Volcano
Volcano
John Carroll Lynch was 33 in Volcano as 'Stan Olber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1997
Poster of Dead Men Can't Dance
Dead Men Can't Dance
John Carroll Lynch was 33 in Dead Men Can't Dance as 'Plonder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1997
Poster of Feeling Minnesota
Feeling Minnesota
John Carroll Lynch was 33 in Feeling Minnesota as 'Cop'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1996
Poster of The Fan
The Fan
John Carroll Lynch was 33 in The Fan as 'Shopkeeper'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1996
Poster of Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
John Carroll Lynch was 32 in Shaughnessy: The Iron Marshal
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 20 1996
Poster of A Friend's Betrayal
A Friend's Betrayal
John Carroll Lynch was 32 in A Friend's Betrayal as 'Mr. Franks'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 19 1996
Poster of Voice from the Grave
Voice from the Grave
John Carroll Lynch was 32 in Voice from the Grave as 'Prosecutor O'Gane'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1996
Poster of Fargo
Fargo
John Carroll Lynch was 32 in Fargo as 'Norm Gunderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1996
Poster of Beautiful Girls
Beautiful Girls
John Carroll Lynch was 32 in Beautiful Girls as 'Frank Womack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1996
Poster of In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice
In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice
John Carroll Lynch was 32 in In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice as 'The Major'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1995
Poster of The Cure
The Cure
John Carroll Lynch was 31 in The Cure as 'Skipper #1'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1995
Poster of Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men
John Carroll Lynch was 30 in Grumpy Old Men as 'Moving Man'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of She Rides Shotgun
She Rides Shotgun
John Carroll Lynch will be 61+ in She Rides Shotgun
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Fade to Black
Fade to Black
John Carroll Lynch will be 61+ in Fade to Black as 'Wayne'.
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 White House Plumbers
White House Plumbers
John Carroll Lynch was 59+ in White House Plumbers as 'John Mitchell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 01 2023
Poster of Gaslit
Gaslit
John Carroll Lynch was 58+ in Gaslit as 'L. Patrick Gray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 2022
Poster of American Horror Stories
American Horror Stories
John Carroll Lynch was 57+ in American Horror Stories as 'Larry Bitterman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 15 2021
Poster of Big Sky
Big Sky
John Carroll Lynch was 57+ in Big Sky as 'Wolfgang 'Wolf' Legarski, Rick Legarski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 17 2020
Poster of Perfect Harmony
Perfect Harmony
John Carroll Lynch was 56+ in Perfect Harmony as 'Pastor Magnus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2019
Poster of Evil
Evil
John Carroll Lynch was 56+ in Evil as 'Henry Stick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2019
Poster of The Good Cop
The Good Cop
John Carroll Lynch was 55+ in The Good Cop as 'Sherman Smalls'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 21 2018
Poster of One Dollar
One Dollar
John Carroll Lynch was 55+ in One Dollar as 'Bud Carl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 30 2018
Poster of Crawford
Crawford
John Carroll Lynch was 54+ in Crawford as 'Owen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 02 2018
Poster of Channel Zero
Channel Zero
John Carroll Lynch was 53+ in Channel Zero as 'John Sleator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 11 2016
Poster of Billions
Billions
John Carroll Lynch was 52+ in Billions as 'Mr. Gilbert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 17 2016
Poster of Manhattan
Manhattan
John Carroll Lynch was 50+ in Manhattan as 'Daniel Ellis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 2014
Poster of Do No Harm
Do No Harm
John Carroll Lynch was 49+ in Do No Harm as 'Will Hayes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 31 2013
Poster of The Americans
The Americans
John Carroll Lynch was 49+ in The Americans as 'Fred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 30 2013
Poster of Veep
Veep
John Carroll Lynch was 48+ in Veep as 'Lloyd Hennick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2012
Poster of Talking Dead
Talking Dead
John Carroll Lynch was 48+ in Talking Dead as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 16 2011
Poster of American Horror Story
American Horror Story
John Carroll Lynch was 48+ in American Horror Story as 'Twisty the Clown, John Wayne Gacy, Benjamin Richter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 2011
Poster of Body of Proof
Body of Proof
John Carroll Lynch was 47+ in Body of Proof as 'Det. Bud Morris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 2011
Poster of The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
John Carroll Lynch was 47+ in The Walking Dead as 'Eastman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 31 2010
Poster of The Glades
The Glades
John Carroll Lynch was 46+ in The Glades as ', Mike Ogletree'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 11 2010
Poster of Lie to Me
Lie to Me
John Carroll Lynch was 45+ in Lie to Me as 'Mr. Reed'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 21 2009
Poster of K-Ville
K-Ville
John Carroll Lynch was 44+ in K-Ville as 'Captain James Embry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 2007
Poster of Big Love
Big Love
John Carroll Lynch was 42+ in Big Love
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
Poster of Close to Home
Close to Home
John Carroll Lynch was 42+ in Close to Home as ', Steve Sharpe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
John Carroll Lynch was 41+ in American Dad! as 'Acl-Lou / Mr. Simms / Monkey (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
John Carroll Lynch was 40+ in The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 2003
Poster of Carnivàle
Carnivàle
John Carroll Lynch was 40+ in Carnivàle as 'Varlyn Stroud'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 2003
Poster of Monk
Monk
John Carroll Lynch was 38+ in Monk as 'Kurt Pressman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
John Carroll Lynch was 37+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as 'Buddy Arnold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
John Carroll Lynch was 36+ in The West Wing as 'Jack Reese'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
John Carroll Lynch was 36+ in Family Law
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of From the Earth to the Moon
From the Earth to the Moon
John Carroll Lynch was 34+ in From the Earth to the Moon as 'Bob Gilruth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of The Visitor
The Visitor
John Carroll Lynch was 34+ in The Visitor as 'Joe York'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1997
Poster of The Practice
The Practice
John Carroll Lynch was 33+ in The Practice as 'Dr. Robert Larson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Life's Work
Life's Work
John Carroll Lynch was 33+ in Life's Work
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of Murder One
Murder One
John Carroll Lynch was 32+ in Murder One as 'Officer Carl Bickley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1995
Poster of The Client
The Client
John Carroll Lynch was 32+ in The Client as 'Frank'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1995
Poster of The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show
John Carroll Lynch was 32+ in The Drew Carey Show as 'Steve Carey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
John Carroll Lynch was 31+ in Star Trek: Voyager as 'Gerald Moss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 16 1995
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
John Carroll Lynch was 30+ in Frasier as 'Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Ballard
Ballard
John Carroll Lynch will be 61+ in Ballard as 'Thomas Laffont'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased