Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare

63 · Born: Jan 17, 1962

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJan 17, 1962 Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Parents
  • John M. O'Hare
  • Margaret Karene

Biography

Denis Patrick Seamus O'Hare is a multifaceted American artist, renowned for his impressive work in various mediums, including theatre, television, and film. He has received widespread recognition for his exceptional performances in stage productions, such as Take Me Out and Sweet Charity, as well as his captivating portrayal of vampire king Russell Edgington in the popular HBO series True Blood.

In addition to his work in television, O'Hare has also made a significant impact in the film industry, appearing in notable movies like Charlie Wilson's War, Milk, Changeling, and Dallas Buyers Club. His versatility as an actor has allowed him to take on a wide range of roles, from supporting characters to leading parts.

In 2011, O'Hare played the pivotal role of Larry Harvey in the first season of the FX anthology series American Horror Story, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie in 2012. He returned to the show in subsequent seasons, taking on the characters of Spalding in American Horror Story: Coven and Stanley in American Horror Story: Freak Show, for which he received a second Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

O'Hare's most recent notable performance was in American Horror Story: Hotel, where he played the memorable role of Liz Taylor, garnering widespread critical acclaim. Throughout his career, O'Hare has consistently demonstrated his remarkable talent and range, cementing his status as a highly respected and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry.

Career

2022
2021
The Nevers
The Nevers as Dr. Edmund Hague
American Gods
American Gods as Tyr / Tyrell
Swallow
Swallow as Erwin William
The Postcard Killings
The Postcard Killings as Simon Haysmith
Delete History
Delete History as Le millionnaire américain
2019
Bottom of the 9th
Bottom of the 9th as Officer Lonergan
The Goldfinch
The Goldfinch as Lucius Reeve
Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies as Ira Farber
2018
Private Life
Private Life as Dr. Dordick
Lizzie
Lizzie as John Morse
Danger One
Danger One as Craddock
Allure
Allure as William
2017
From Nowhere
From Nowhere as Isaac Miller
Novitiate
Novitiate as Archbishop
2016
Army of One
Army of One as Agent Doss
2014
The Pyramid
The Pyramid as Holden
The Town That Dreaded Sundown
The Town That Dreaded Sundown as Charles B. Pierce, Jr.
The Judge
The Judge as Doc Morris
The Normal Heart
The Normal Heart as Hiram Keebler
2013
C.O.G.
C.O.G. as Jon
2012
True Blood
True Blood as Russell Edgington
2011
The Eagle
The Eagle as Lotorius
J. Edgar
J. Edgar as Albert Osborne
2010
2009
Duplicity
Duplicity as Duke Monahan
The Proposal
The Proposal as Mr. Gilbertson
2008
The Babysitters
The Babysitters as Stan Lyner
Milk
Milk as John Briggs
Changeling
Changeling as Dr. Jonathan Steele
Quarantine
Quarantine as Randy
Baby Mama
Baby Mama as Dr. Manheim
2007
A Mighty Heart
A Mighty Heart as John Bussey
Rocket Science
Rocket Science as Doyle Hefner
Awake
Awake as Financial News Analyst
Michael Clayton
Michael Clayton as Mr. Greer
Brothers & Sisters
Brothers & Sisters as Travis March
2006
2005
Angel
Angel as Henry
Heights
Heights as Andrew
Derailed
Derailed as Jerry the Lawyer
2004
2003
21 Grams
21 Grams as Dr. Rothberg
2001
2000
Hamlet
Hamlet as Osric
1998
River Red
River Red as Father
Saint Maybe
Saint Maybe as Reverend Emmett
1996
2018