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 Dec 7, 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

2024
Unsinkable
Unsinkable as Senator Smith
2023
Rustin
Rustin as Chief Wells
2017
The Post
The Post as Under Secretary William Macomber
Mindhunter
Mindhunter as Unit Chief Shepard
2013
Burning Blue
Burning Blue as Admiral Lynch
The Arrangement
The Arrangement as Paul Pruitt
The Americans
The Americans as Deputy Attorney General
2012
Friends with Kids
Friends with Kids as Phil Fryman
2010
Lunatics, Lovers & Poets
Lunatics, Lovers & Poets as Scotty MacGregor
You Don't Know Jack
You Don't Know Jack as Dick Thompson
2005
The Sleeper
The Sleeper as Dr. Altman
Night Stalker
Night Stalker as Tony Vincenzo
Tru Calling
Tru Calling as Richard Davies
2003
Reeseville
Reeseville as John Meyers
X2
X2 as President McKenna
2000
Run the Wild Fields
Run the Wild Fields as Silas Green
1997
Bridge of Time
Bridge of Time as Robert Creighton
Orleans
Orleans as Bill Brennecke
1996
Lifeform
Lifeform as Dr. Case Montgomery
1995
Remember Me
Remember Me as Adam Nichols
1993
A Place to Be Loved
A Place to Be Loved as Mike Caldwell
1992
Midnight's Child
Midnight's Child as Nick Cowan
1990
Equal Justice
Equal Justice as Eugene 'Gene' Rogan
1989
K-9
K-9 as Gilliam
1988
Cameron's Closet
Cameron's Closet as Sergeant Sam Taliaferro
1987
Lady Beware
Lady Beware as Mac Odell
A Bunny's Tale
A Bunny's Tale as Ned Holcomb
1984
1983
Blood Feud
Blood Feud as Robert F. Kennedy