Xander Berkeley

Born:December 16, 1955

Place of Birth:Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Alexander Harper Berkeley, born on December 16, 1955, is an esteemed American actor who has left an indelible mark on both television and film. With a career spanning decades, Berkeley has garnered recognition for his versatile performances in various roles that showcase his immense talent and dedication to his craft.

One of Berkeley's most notable television roles was as Sheriff Thomas McAllister in the beloved crime drama "The Mentalist." His portrayal of the enigmatic sheriff captivated audiences and solidified his reputation as a skilled character actor. Additionally, his portrayal of George Mason in the political thriller series "24" further showcased his ability to bring depth and complexity to his characters.

In the action thriller series "Nikita," Berkeley portrayed the cunning Percy Rose, adding another layer of intrigue to his diverse repertoire. His ability to embody both hero and villain roles with equal conviction has made him a sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.

Berkeley's film roles have also left a lasting impact on audiences. From his portrayal of Todd Voight in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" to his role as Agent Gibbs in "Air Force One," Berkeley has consistently delivered compelling performances that resonate with viewers. His work in films such as "Sid and Nancy," "Gattaca," "Candyman," and "Heat" further demonstrates his versatility as an actor.

Not confined to a specific genre, Berkeley has effortlessly transitioned between television and film, showcasing his range and adaptability as a performer. His role as the mysterious Man in "The Booth At The End" and as Gregory in AMC's acclaimed series "The Walking Dead" have further solidified his status as a respected actor in the industry.

Berkeley's ability to inhabit a wide array of characters with nuance and authenticity has earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim. His dedication to his craft and his commitment to bringing each character to life with depth and complexity have set him apart as a true talent in the world of entertainment.

Beyond his on-screen work, Berkeley's passion for storytelling and his unwavering work ethic have made him a beloved figure in the industry. His contributions to both television and film have left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire aspiring actors and entertain audiences around the world.

As a seasoned actor with a wealth of experience, Berkeley continues to captivate audiences with his captivating performances and his ability to breathe life into every character he portrays. His talent, professionalism, and undeniable charisma have solidified his reputation as a versatile actor who can tackle any role with finesse and authenticity.

In an industry known for its ever-changing landscape, Berkeley's enduring presence and his ability to consistently deliver standout performances have made him a respected figure in Hollywood. With a career marked by memorable roles and acclaimed performances, Berkeley remains a true icon in the world of entertainment, leaving an indelible legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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Rust

Blackburn

2025

Infamous outlaw Harland Rust breaks his estranged grandson Lucas out of prison, after Lucas is convicted to hang for an accidental murder. The two must outrun legendary U.S Marshal Wood Helm and bounty hunter Fenton "Preacher" Lang who are hot on their tails. Deeply buried secrets rise from the ashes and an unexpected familial bond begins to form as the mismatched duo tries to survive the merciless American Frontier.

Heat

Ralph

1995

Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.

Taken

Stuart St. John

2008

Bryan Mills, a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter Kim. After reluctantly agreeing with his ex-wife to let Kim go to Paris on vacation with a friend, his worst nightmare comes true. While on the phone with his daughter shortly after she arrives in Paris, she and her friend are abducted by a gang of human traffickers. Working against the clock, Bryan relies on his extensive training and skills to track down the ruthless gang that abducted her and launch a one-man war to rescue his daughter.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Todd Voight

1991

Set ten years after the events of the original, James Cameron’s classic sci-fi action flick tells the story of a second attempt to get rid of rebellion leader John Connor, this time targeting the boy himself. However, the rebellion has sent a reprogrammed terminator to protect Connor.

Gattaca

Dr. Lamar

1997

Vincent is an all-too-human man who dares to defy a system obsessed with genetic perfection. He is an "In-Valid" who assumes the identity of a member of the genetic elite to pursue his goal of traveling into space with the Gattaca Aerospace Corporation.

The Rock

Lonner (uncredited)

1996

When vengeful General Francis X. Hummel seizes control of Alcatraz Island and threatens to launch missiles loaded with deadly chemical weapons into San Francisco, only a young FBI chemical weapons expert and notorious Federal prisoner have the skills to penetrate the impregnable island fortress and take him down.

A Few Good Men

Capt. Whitaker

1992

When cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee and his co-counsel, Lt. Cmdr. JoAnne Galloway, are assigned to a murder case, they uncover a hazing ritual that could implicate high-ranking officials such as shady Col. Nathan Jessep.

Apollo 13

Henry Hurt

1995

The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.

Kick-Ass

Detective Gigante

2010

Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.

Allegiant

Phillip

2016

Beatrice Prior and Tobias Eaton venture into the world outside of the fence and are taken into protective custody by a mysterious agency known as the Bureau of Genetic Welfare.

Fracture

Judge Moran

2007

A husband is on trial for the attempted murder of his wife, in what is seemingly an open/shut case for the ambitious district attorney trying to put him away. However, there are surprises for both around every corner, and, as a suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse is played out, each must manipulate and outwit the other.

Air Force One

Agent Gibbs

1997

When Russian neo-nationalists hijack Air Force One, the world's most secure and extraordinary aircraft, the President is faced with a nearly impossible decision to give in to terrorist demands or sacrifice not only the country's dignity, but the lives of his wife and daughter.

Candyman

Trevor Lyle

1992

The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.

Faster

Sergeant Mallory

2010

After 10 years in prison, Driver is now a free man with a single focus - hunting down the people responsible for brutally murdering his brother.

Transcendence

Dr. Thomas Casey

2014

Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.

Solace

Mr. Ellis

2015

A psychic doctor, John Clancy, works with an FBI special agent in search of a serial killer.

Butcher's Crossing

Charlie Hoge

2023

In the 1870s, a young Harvard dropout seeks his destiny out West by tying his fate to a team of buffalo hunters led by a man named Miller. Together, they embark on a harrowing journey risking life and sanity.

Year One

King

2009

When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.

Shanghai Noon

Nathan Van Cleef

2000

Chon Wang, a clumsy imperial guard, trails Princess Pei Pei when she's kidnapped from the Forbidden City and transported to America. Wang follows her captors to Nevada, where he teams up with an unlikely partner, outcast outlaw Roy O'Bannon, and tries to spring the princess from her imprisonment.

Universal Soldier: The Return

Dr. Dylan Cotner

1999

Luc Deveraux, the heroic former Universal Soldier, is about to be thrown into action once again. When SETH, the supercomputer-controlled ultra-warrior, decides to take revenge and destroy its creators, only Luc can stop it. All hell breaks loose as Luc battles SETH and a deadly team of perfect soldiers in a struggle that pits man against machine and good against evil.

Leaving Las Vegas

Cynical Cabbie

1995

Ben Sanderson, an alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter who lost everything because of his drinking, arrives in Las Vegas to drink himself to death. There, he meets and forms an uneasy friendship and non-interference pact with prostitute Sera.

Reagan

George Schultz

2024

Told through the voice of former KGB agent Viktor Petrovich, whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, Reagan overcomes the odds to become the 40th president of the United States.

The Dark and the Wicked

Priest

2020

On a secluded farm in a nondescript rural town, a man is slowly dying. His family gathers to mourn, and soon a darkness grows, marked by waking nightmares and a growing sense that something evil is taking over the family.

The Rookie

Blackwell

1990

Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.

North Country

Arlen Pavich

2005

A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States — Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, where a woman who endured a range of abuse while working as a miner filed and won the landmark 1984 lawsuit.

Bulletproof

Gentry

1996

An undercover police officer named Rock Keats befriends a drug dealer and car thief named Archie Moses in a bid to catch the villainous drug lord Frank Coltan. But the only problem is that Keats is a cop, his real name is Jack Carter, and he is working undercover with the LAPD to bust Moses and Colton at a sting operation the LAPD has set up.

Proud Mary

Uncle

2018

Mary is a hit woman working for an organized crime family in Boston, whose life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes bad.

Seeking Justice

Lieutenant Durgan

2011

After his wife is assaulted, a husband enlists the services of a vigilante group to help him settle the score.

Safe

Greg

1995

Carol White, a Los Angeles housewife in the late 1980s, comes down with a debilitating illness with no clear diagnosis.

Son of Batman

Dr. Kirk Langstrom (voice)

2014

Batman learns he has a violent, unruly pre-teen son, secretly raised by the terrorist group known as The League of Assassins.

Superman/Batman: Public Enemies

Captain Atom (voice)

2009

United States President Lex Luthor uses the oncoming trajectory of a Kryptonite meteor to frame Superman and declare a $1 billion bounty on the heads of the Man of Steel and his ‘partner in crime’, Batman. Heroes and villains alike launch a relentless pursuit of Superman and Batman, who must unite—and recruit help—to try and stave off the action-packed onslaught, stop the meteor Luthors plot.

The Grifters

Lt. Pierson

1990

A small-time conman has his loyalties torn between his estranged mother and his new girlfriend, both of whom are high-stakes grifters with their own angles to play.

Amistad

Hammond

1997

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.

The Fabulous Baker Boys

Lloyd

1989

The lives of two struggling musicians, who happen to be brothers, inevitably change when they team up with a beautiful, up-and-coming singer.