Pruitt Taylor Vince

Born:July 5, 1960

Place of Birth:Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Pruitt Taylor Vince, born on July 5, 1960, is a versatile American character actor known for his compelling performances in both film and television. With a career spanning several decades, Vince has portrayed a wide range of characters, showcasing his talent and versatility to captivate audiences.

Hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Vince's journey in the entertainment industry began with a memorable film debut in Jim Jarmusch's "Down by Law." Despite his scenes being edited out, Vince's passion for acting persevered, leading him to land significant supporting roles in acclaimed films such as "Mississippi Burning," "JFK," and "Nobody's Fool."

One of Vince's standout performances came in James Mangold's independent film "Heavy," where he portrayed a lovable and endearing cook with a silent charm. This role demonstrated Vince's ability to bring depth and authenticity to his characters, earning him recognition for his nuanced portrayal.

Throughout his career, Vince has seamlessly transitioned between heroic and villainous roles, showcasing his versatility as an actor. From playing a Southern policeman in "Angel Heart" to a mentally ill serial killer in "Identity," Vince's ability to embody diverse characters with conviction has solidified his reputation as a talented character actor.

In addition to his film work, Vince has made notable appearances on various television series, including "The Walking Dead," "House," and "The Mentalist," where he portrayed the intriguing character of J.J. Laroche. His guest role as Clifford Banks in the second season of "Murder One" earned him a Primetime Emmy Award, highlighting his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.

Beyond his on-screen performances, Vince's personal journey with nystagmus, a condition affecting his eyes, serves as a testament to his resilience and determination in overcoming challenges. This real-life experience adds depth to his portrayals on screen, allowing him to bring authenticity and vulnerability to his characters.

With a rich and diverse body of work, Pruitt Taylor Vince continues to captivate audiences with his compelling performances and memorable portrayals. Whether he's playing a lovable pub owner, a menacing villain, or a complex character with psychic abilities, Vince's talent shines through, leaving a lasting impression on viewers and solidifying his legacy as a respected character actor in the industry.

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Homefront

Werks

2013

Phil Broker is a former DEA agent who has gone through a crisis after his action against a biker gang went horribly wrong and it cost the life of his boss' son. He is recently widowed and is left with a 9-years-old daughter, Maddy. He decides to quit the turbulent and demanding life of thrill for Maddy's sake and retires to a small town. His daughter fights off a boy who was bullying her at school and this sets in motion a round of events that end in his direct confrontation with the local Meth drug lord. His past history with the biker gang also enters the arena, making matters more complex. But he has a mission in his mind to protect his daughter and he is ready to pay any cost that it demands.

Constantine

Father Hennessy

2005

John Constantine has literally been to Hell and back. When he teams up with a policewoman to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles.

Bird Box

Rick

2018

Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.

JFK

Lee Bowers

1991

Follows the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison.

Monster

Gene / Stuttering "John"

2003

An emotionally scarred highway drifter shoots a sadistic trick who rapes her, and ultimately becomes America's first female serial killer.

Wild at Heart

Buddy

1990

Young lovers Sailor and Lula hit the road to start a new life together away from the wrath of Lula’s deranged, disapproving mother, who has hired a team of hitmen to cut the lovers’ surreal honeymoon short.

Natural Born Killers

Deputy Warden Kavanaugh

1994

Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and serial murderers irresponsibly glorified by the mass media.

Doctor Dolittle

Patient at Hammersmith (uncredited)

1998

A successful physician and devoted family man, John Dolittle seems to have the world by the tail, until a long suppressed talent he possessed as a child, the ability to communicate with animals is suddenly reawakened with a vengeance! Now every creature within squawking distance wants the good doctor's advice, unleashing an outrageous chain of events that turns his world upside down!

The Cell

Dr. Reid

2000

A psychotherapist journeys inside a comatose serial killer in the hopes of saving his latest victim.

Red Heat

Night Clerk

1988

A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country.

Angel Heart

Det. Deimos

1987

A down-and-out Brooklyn detective is hired to track down a singer on an odyssey that will take him through the desperate streets of Harlem, the smoke-filled jazz clubs of New Orleans, and the swamps of Louisiana and its seedy underworld of voodoo.

Mississippi Burning

Lester Cowens

1988

Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white. The younger agent trained in FBI school runs up against the small town ways of his partner, a former sheriff.

Jacob's Ladder

Paul

1990

After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie, and ex-wife, Sarah, try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis, fails to reach him as he descends into madness.

Drive Angry

Roy

2011

Milton is a hardened felon who has broken out of Hell, intent on finding the vicious cult who brutally murdered his daughter and kidnapped her baby. He joins forces with a sexy, tough-as-nails waitress, who's also seeking redemption of her own. Caught in a deadly race against time, Milton has three days to avoid capture, avenge his daughter's death, and save her baby before she's mercilessly sacrificed by the cult.

The Legend of 1900

Max Tooney

1998

The story of a virtuoso piano player who lives his entire life aboard an ocean liner. Born and raised on the ship, 1900 learned about the outside world through interactions with passengers, never setting foot on land, even for the love of his life. Years later, the ship may be destroyed, and a former band member fears that 1900 may still be aboard, willing to go down with the ship.

13 Sins

Vogler

2014

Drowning in debt as he's about to get married, a bright but meek salesman receives a mysterious phone call informing him that he's on a hidden-camera game show where he must execute 13 tasks to receive a multi-million dollar cash prize.

S1m0ne

Max Sayer

2002

The career of a disillusioned producer, who is desperate for a hit, is endangered when his star walks off the film set. Forced to think fast, the producer decides to digitally create an actress "Simone" to sub for the star — the first totally believable synthetic actress.

Gotti

Angelo Ruggiero

2018

John Gotti rises to the top of the New York underworld to become the boss of the Gambino crime family. His life takes a tumultuous turn as he faces tragedy, multiple trials and a prison sentence.

K-9

Benny the Mule

1989

The extravagant cop Michael Dooley needs some help to fight a drug dealer who has tried to kill him. A "friend" gives him a dog named Jerry Lee (Officer Lewis), who has been trained to smell drugs. With his help, Dooley sets out to put his enemy behind the bars, but Jerry Lee has a personality of his own and works only when he wants to. On the other hand, the dog is quite good at destroying Dooley's car, house and sex-life...

Nobody's Fool

Rub Squeers

1994

A rascally nearing-retirement man juggles a workers' compensation suit while secretly working for his nemesis and flirting with his nemesis' young wife. As his estranged son returns, he faces new family responsibilities, while a banker plots to evict him from his home.

Beautiful Girls

Stanley "Stinky" Womack

1996

During a snowy winter in the small fictional town of Knight's Ridge, Massachusetts, a group of lifelong buddies hang out, drink and struggle to connect with the women who affect their decisions, dreams and desires.

In the Electric Mist

Lou Girard

2009

Lt. Dave Robicheaux, a detective in New Iberia, Louisiana, is trying to link the murder of a local hooker to New Orleans mobster Julie (Baby Feet) Balboni, who is co-producer of a Civil War film. At the same time, after Elrod Sykes, the star of the film, reports finding another corpse in the Atchafalaya Swamp near the movie set, Robicheaux starts another investigation, believing the corpse to be the remains of a black man who he saw being murdered 35 years before.

Barfly

Joe

1987

Downtrodden writer Henry and distressed goddess Wanda aren't exactly husband and wife: they're wedded to their bar stools. But, they like each other's company—and Barfly captures their giddy, gin-soaked attempts to make a go of life on the skids.

Leaves of Grass

Big Joe Sharpe

2009

An Ivy League professor returns home, where his pot-growing twin brother has concocted a plan to take down a local drug lord.

The Devil's Candy

Ray

2016

A struggling painter is possessed by satanic forces after he and his young family move into their dream home in rural Texas.