Quick Facts
Born:
1952-07-15
Birthplace:
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, USA
Credits:
128 Total Roles
Terry O'Quinn
Acting
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Biography
Terrance Quinn (born July 15, 1952), known professionally as Terry O'Quinn, is an American actor. He is best known for his Emmy Award-winning performance as John Locke on the TV series Lost (2004–2010). He had roles in films including The Stepfather (1987), The Rocketeer (1991), Heaven's Gate (1980), Silver Bullet (1985), Young Guns (1988), Blind Fury (1989), Tombstone (1993) and Primal Fear (1996).
Other prominent television roles include Peter Watts in Millennium (1996–1999), FBI Asst. Director Kendall in Alias (2002–2004), Commander Joe White in Hawaii Five-0 (2011–2018), and Tom Tavner in Patriot (2015–2018).
Other prominent television roles include Peter Watts in Millennium (1996–1999), FBI Asst. Director Kendall in Alias (2002–2004), Commander Joe White in Hawaii Five-0 (2011–2018), and Tom Tavner in Patriot (2015–2018).
Known For
Lost
John Locke
Primal Fear
Yancy
The X-Files
Lt. Brian Tillman
The X-Files
Shadow Man
NCIS
Will Ryan
Tombstone
Mayor Clum
Old School
Goldberg (uncredited)
Hawaii Five-0
Joe White
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Getting LOST MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Unsung Hero MOVIE | Grandpa James |
| 2024 | The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live TV | Major General Johnathan Beale |
| 2023 | LOST: Circle TV | John Locke |
| 2022 | PIECES OF HER TV | Martin Queller |
| 2021 | Christmas Sail MOVIE | Dennis |
| 2021 | Ultra City Smiths TV | Captain Krieger (voice) |
| 2021 | Resident Alien TV | Peter Bach |
| 2021 | Resident Alien TV | Peter Bach (voice) |
| 2020 | FBI: Most Wanted TV | Byron LaCroix |