Guy Boyd

Guy Boyd

82 · Born: Apr 15, 1943

Personal Details

BornApr 15, 1943 Du Quoin, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • Harry Edward Boyd
  • Ruth Pauline Tackitt

Biography

Guy Boyd, a stalwart and distinguished supporting actor, has been making a name for himself in the film industry since his debut in the 1977 film "Between the Lines". Prior to his film career, Boyd honed his craft by studying Shakespearian dramas and appearing in various on-and-off Broadway productions. Over the course of his twenty-year career, he has become synonymous with tough authority figures, having starred in nearly fifty motion pictures.

One of his most memorable roles to date is that of Detective McLean in Brian De Palma's 1984 film "Body Double", a performance that showcased his impressive range and versatility as an actor. In addition to his work in film, Boyd has also won critical acclaim for his role in Robert Altman's 1983 film "Streamers", which earned him the prestigious Golden Lion Award for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival.

More recently, Boyd has been seen co-starring in the science fiction television series "Black Scorpion", which premiered in 1995. Throughout his illustrious career, Boyd has consistently demonstrated his ability to bring complex characters to life, earning him a reputation as one of the most reliable and respected supporting actors in the industry.

Career

2019
The Report
The Report as Senator Saxby Chambliss
The Loudest Voice
The Loudest Voice as Chet Collier
2018
2017
I Am a Seagull
I Am a Seagull as Guy / Shamreyev
2016
Certain Women
Certain Women as Personal Injury Lawyer
The Young Pope
The Young Pope as Archbishop Kurtwell
2015
While We're Young
While We're Young as Bar Patron
2014
Foxcatcher
Foxcatcher as Henry Beck
2010
2009
Taking Chance
Taking Chance as Gary Hargrove
2007
The Savages
The Savages as Bill Lachman
Blackbird
Blackbird as Landlord
2006
2005
The Final Patient
The Final Patient as Sheriff McKnee
Domino One
Domino One as Jack Mekas
2002
Sting of the Black Scorpion
Sting of the Black Scorpion as Captain Strickland
2001
Black Scorpion Returns
Black Scorpion Returns as Capt. Henry Strickland
Black Scorpion
Black Scorpion as Capt. Henry Strickland
1999
Crossfire
Crossfire as Mr. Ross
1997
1996
Cries of Silence
Cries of Silence as Sheriff Frank Bosarge
Final Vendetta
Final Vendetta as David Henry
Soul of the Game
Soul of the Game as Clark Griffith
1995
Carnosaur 2
Carnosaur 2 as Joe Walker
1992
Fugitive Among Us
Fugitive Among Us as Les Stubbs
Past Midnight
Past Midnight as Todd Canipe
1991
Kiss Me a Killer
Kiss Me a Killer as Jake Bozman
The Dark Wind
The Dark Wind as Agent Johnson
1990
The Last of the Finest
The Last of the Finest as R.J. Norringer
Checkered Flag
Checkered Flag as J.D. Nelson
Pacific Heights
Pacific Heights as Warning Cop
Knots Landing
Knots Landing as Dick Lochner
1989
Little Sweetheart
Little Sweetheart as The Sherriff
War Party
War Party as Major Crawford, National Guard
1987
Home Fires
Home Fires as Charlie Ash
Murder Ordained
Murder Ordained as Mike Buckley
Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre as The Captain
Mistress
Mistress as Burke Johnson
Beverly Hills Buntz
Beverly Hills Buntz as Lt. James Pugh
Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre as The Captain
1986
Thompson's Last Run
Thompson's Last Run as James Warner
Lucas
Lucas as Coach
Child's Cry
Child's Cry as Krantz
Firefighter
Firefighter as Capt. Cauley
1985
Target
Target as Clay
The Ewok Adventure
The Ewok Adventure as Jeremitt Towani
Jagged Edge
Jagged Edge as Matthew Barnes
1984
Flashpoint
Flashpoint as Lambasino
Body Double
Body Double as Det. Jim McLean
Tank
Tank as Sgt. Wimofsky
1983
Eyes of Fire
Eyes of Fire as Marion Dalton
Streamers
Streamers as Rooney
1981
Only When I Laugh
Only When I Laugh as Man in Bar
Ghost Story
Ghost Story as Omar Norris
1979
CBS Library
CBS Library as Brom Bones
1977