Cotter Smith

Cotter Smith

76 · Born: May 29, 1949

Personal Details

BornMay 29, 1949 Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Spouse
  • Heidi Mueller

    ( Mar 31, 2001 to Jul 23, 2025 )
  • Mel Harris

    ( Oct 22, 1988 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Christina Crane Egloff

    ( Jan 6, 1973 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • John Lewis Smith Jr.
  • Madeline Catherine Cotter

Biography

Cotter Smith, a talented and accomplished actor, was born on May 29, 1949, in the vibrant city of Washington, District of Columbia, USA, a place rich in history and cultural significance.

As an actor, Cotter Smith has made a lasting impact on the industry, with notable roles in a variety of films and television shows. Some of his most notable works include the critically acclaimed series "Mindhunter" (2017),the biographical drama "You Don't Know Jack" (2010),and the superhero blockbuster "X2: X-Men United" (2003).

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Cotter Smith is also a devoted husband and father. He has been married to his loving wife, Heidi Mueller, since March 31, 2001, and has previously been married to Mel Harris and Christina Crane Egloff.

With a career spanning decades, Cotter Smith has proven himself to be a versatile and dedicated actor, with a range of roles that showcase his incredible talent and dedication to his craft.

Career

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2024
Unsinkable
Unsinkable as Senator Smith
{"id":234240,"title":"Rustin","year":"2023","character":"Chief Wells","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/rustin-2023","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5d5osokqisc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5d5osokqisc0.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
Rustin
Rustin as Chief Wells
{"id":217136,"title":"Jack and the Treehouse","year":"2021","character":"Pap","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/jack-and-the-treehouse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_217136.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_217136.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
{"id":181758,"title":"Things Heard & Seen","year":"2021","character":"Tom Claire","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/things-heard-seen-2021","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5nrqeihkdcc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5nrqeihkdcc0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":134311,"title":"The Standoff at Sparrow Creek","year":"2019","character":"Roman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-standoff-at-sparrow-creek","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/adimmrjjdd80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/adimmrjjdd80.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":126622,"title":"The Post","year":"2017","character":"Under Secretary William Macomber","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-post","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/18cieqhhq6t0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/18cieqhhq6t0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
The Post
The Post as Under Secretary William Macomber
{"id":103830033,"title":"Mindhunter","year":2017,"character":"Unit Chief Shepard","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/mindhunter","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/72uo8voasb90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/72uo8voasb90.jpg"},"released":1}
Mindhunter
Mindhunter as Unit Chief Shepard
{"id":11236,"title":"Burning Blue","year":"2013","character":"Admiral Lynch","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/burning-blue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11236.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Burning Blue
Burning Blue as Admiral Lynch
{"id":76,"title":"The Americans","year":2013,"character":"Deputy Attorney General","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/the-americans-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/gt2uider3vs0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/gt2uider3vs0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Americans
The Americans as Deputy Attorney General
{"id":10486,"title":"Friends with Kids","year":"2012","character":"Phil Fryman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/friends-with-kids","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3qk6o9hb1dog.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3qk6o9hb1dog.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Friends with Kids
Friends with Kids as Phil Fryman
{"id":124775,"title":"Lunatics, Lovers & Poets","year":"2010","character":"Scotty MacGregor","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/lunatics-lovers-poets-2010","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_124775.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_124775.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Lunatics, Lovers & Poets
Lunatics, Lovers & Poets as Scotty MacGregor
{"id":137,"title":"You Don't Know Jack","year":"2010","character":"Dick Thompson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/you-dont-know-jack","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ctbmlvkj030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ctbmlvkj030.jpg"},"released":1}
You Don't Know Jack
You Don't Know Jack as Dick Thompson
{"id":125272,"title":"The Sleeper","year":"2005","character":"Dr. Altman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-sleeper-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125272.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125272.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
The Sleeper
The Sleeper as Dr. Altman
{"id":9068,"title":"Night Stalker","year":2005,"character":"Tony Vincenzo","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/night-stalker","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9068.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9068.jpg"},"released":1}
Night Stalker
Night Stalker as Tony Vincenzo
{"id":1892,"title":"Tru Calling","year":2005,"character":"Richard Davies","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/tru-calling","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1892.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1892.jpg"},"released":1}
Tru Calling
Tru Calling as Richard Davies
{"id":84662,"title":"Reeseville","year":"2003","character":"John Meyers","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/reeseville","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_84662.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_84662.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Reeseville
Reeseville as John Meyers
{"id":218,"title":"X2","year":"2003","character":"President McKenna","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/x2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4jjfg6mkbne0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4jjfg6mkbne0.jpg"},"released":1}
X2
X2 as President McKenna
{"id":155080,"title":"Run the Wild Fields","year":"2000","character":"Silas Green","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/run-the-wild-fields","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155080.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155080.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Run the Wild Fields
Run the Wild Fields as Silas Green
{"id":56662,"title":"Bridge of Time","year":"1997","character":"Robert Creighton","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/bridge-of-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56662.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56662.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Bridge of Time
Bridge of Time as Robert Creighton
{"id":103831082,"title":"Orleans","year":1997,"character":"Bill Brennecke","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/orleans","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831082.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831082.jpg"},"released":1}
Orleans
Orleans as Bill Brennecke
{"id":120601,"title":"Lifeform","year":"1996","character":"Dr. Case Montgomery","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/lifeform-1996","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120601.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Lifeform
Lifeform as Dr. Case Montgomery
{"id":57854,"title":"Remember Me","year":"1995","character":"Adam Nichols","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/remember-me-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57854.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57854.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Remember Me
Remember Me as Adam Nichols
{"id":58715,"title":"A Place to Be Loved","year":"1993","character":"Mike Caldwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/a-place-to-be-loved","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58715.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58715.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
A Place to Be Loved
A Place to Be Loved as Mike Caldwell
{"id":158665,"title":"Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story","year":"1993","character":"Steve","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/desperate-journey-the-allison-wilcox-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158665.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158665.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":59108,"title":"Midnight's Child","year":"1992","character":"Nick Cowan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/midnights-child-1992","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59108.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59108.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Midnight's Child
Midnight's Child as Nick Cowan
{"id":159152,"title":"A Message from Holly","year":"1992","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/a-message-from-holly","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159152.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159152.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":159520,"title":"The Last Prostitute","year":"1991","character":"Joe","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-prostitute","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159520.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159520.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":9783,"title":"Equal Justice","year":1990,"character":"Eugene 'Gene' Rogan","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/equal-justice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9783.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9783.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Equal Justice
Equal Justice as Eugene 'Gene' Rogan
{"id":2302,"title":"K-9","year":"1989","character":"Gilliam","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/k-9","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7412atjq6bb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7412atjq6bb0.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
K-9
K-9 as Gilliam
{"id":24263,"title":"Cameron's Closet","year":"1988","character":"Sergeant Sam Taliaferro","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/camerons-closet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24263.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Cameron's Closet
Cameron's Closet as Sergeant Sam Taliaferro
{"id":61378,"title":"Lady Beware","year":"1987","character":"Mac Odell","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/lady-beware","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61378.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61378.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Lady Beware
Lady Beware as Mac Odell
{"id":80528,"title":"The Rape of Richard Beck","year":"1985","character":"Lt. Hugo","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-rape-of-richard-beck","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80528.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80528.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":62469,"title":"A Bunny's Tale","year":"1985","character":"Ned Holcomb","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/a-bunnys-tale-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62469.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62469.jpg"},"released":1}
A Bunny's Tale
A Bunny's Tale as Ned Holcomb
{"id":162078,"title":"Nickel Mountain","year":"1984","character":"Trucker","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/nickel-mountain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162078.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162078.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
{"id":103834460,"title":"Mistral's Daughter","year":1984,"character":"Frank","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/show\/mistrals-daughter","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/33b8bd443gl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/33b8bd443gl0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":80676,"title":"Blood Feud","year":"1983","character":"Robert F. Kennedy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/blood-feud","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80676.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80676.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Blood Feud
Blood Feud as Robert F. Kennedy