James Robert Rebhorn was an American actor who had a prolific career spanning over four decades, with a total of over 100 film, television series, and play appearances. At the time of his death in 2014, he was still actively working in the industry, with recurring roles in the popular TV series White Collar and Homeland.
Rebhorn's early career began with a performance in the play Butterflies are Free at the Peterborough Players in New Hampshire in 1974. He went on to play various roles in the 1970s, including Peter Latham in Forty Carats at the GasLight Dinner Theatre in Salt Lake City.
Known for his versatility, Rebhorn played a wide range of characters, including WASP stereotypes, lawyers, politicians, doctors, and military men, as well as individuals with criminal behavior. Some of his notable performances include a brutal serial killer on NBC's Law & Order, Ellard Muscatine in Lorenzo's Oil, Fred Waters in Blank Check, Clyde Frost in 8 Seconds, and Lt. Tyler in White Squall.
Rebhorn also appeared in several notable films, including Independence Day, Scent of a Woman, My Cousin Vinny, Carlito's Way, and The Talented Mr. Ripley. He played an FBI Agent in the 1994 film Guarding Tess and had a supporting role in The Game, Meet the Parents, and Regarding Henry.
In addition to his film work, Rebhorn had a successful television career, with recurring roles in several popular series, including Guiding Light, As The World Turns, and The Adventures of Pete & Pete. He also appeared in a supporting role in the TV miniseries Reversible Errors and had a starring role in the short-lived and controversial NBC drama The Book of Daniel.
Rebhorn's more recent work includes appearances in the TV series Homeland as Carrie's bipolar father, as well as recurring roles on the USA series White Collar and the Showtime series Homeland. He also co-starred in the Comedy Central sitcom Big Lake and had roles in the movies Real Steel, Coma, Sleepwalk with Me, and The Perfect Wedding.
Throughout his career, Rebhorn appeared in seven Broadway productions and numerous productions with New York City's Roundabout Theatre Company.
