Photo: John Carroll Lynch

Actor · director

John Carroll Lynch

age 63 · born August 1, 1963 in Boulder

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John Carroll Lynch’s filmography

Known for

All roles, 119

Newest first

Show the other 109From White House Plumbers (2023) to Grumpy Old Men (1993)

As himself: 3 appearances

documentaries, talk shows

Filmography: TMDB.

Coming soon with John Carroll Lynch

3 more with no date

Happy, Fade to Black, Triumph of the Will

Release dates: TMDB. They may change.

Who is John Carroll Lynch?

John Carroll Lynch (born August 1, 1963) is an American actor, known for his role as Drew Carey's cross-dressing brother on The Drew Carey Show, and for his role as Norm, the unassuming husband of Margie Gunderson (Frances McDormand) in Fargo.

In the fall of 2003, he starred in the CBS show The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire, with Randy Quaid, Chris Penn, Mare Winningham, Elizabeth McGovern, and Ann Cusack. The show was cancelled after only a few episodes. He also had a recurring role in the HBO show Carnivàle, playing escaped convict Varlyn Stroud. Lynch appeared as a district attorney in the CBS series Close to Home and as NASA official Bob Gilruth in the HBO mini-series From the Earth to the Moon. Lynch appeared in the 2003 thriller Gothika and the 2007 biopic Zodiac.

Biography: TMDB.

At a glance

Born
August 1, 1963 (age 63)
Place of birth
Boulder, Colorado, USA

Facts: TMDB.

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John Carroll Lynch’s career in numbers

roles: 74 films and 45 series
119
TV episodes
288
years behind the camera, since 1993
33
top rated: “Shutter Island” (TMDB)
8.2
films as director
2

Genres of his features

  • drama72%
  • comedy39%
  • thriller23%
  • crime18%
  • romance18%

Numbers from the TMDB filmography, genres from 74 features. One film can have several genres.

Most often with John Carroll Lynch

Counted from TMDB casts and crews.

Frequently asked questions about John Carroll Lynch

How old is John Carroll Lynch?

63 years old. They were born on August 1, 1963 in Boulder.

What has John Carroll Lynch been in?

Among others: “Shutter Island”, “The Walking Dead”, and “Zodiac”.

When is the next film with John Carroll Lynch out?

Family Movie comes out April 23, 2027.

What films has John Carroll Lynch directed?

2 features, including “Be Absolute for Death” (2020) and “Lucky” (2017).

Sources: TMDB (person data, filmography, photos). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku