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Jonny Coyne Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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Born:
1953-01-01

Birthplace:
England, UK

Credits:
62 Total Roles

Jonny Coyne

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Biography

Jonathan Coyne's earliest performances were in school plays. He played leading roles in two outstanding productions: ‘The Judge’ in Oscar Wilde's 'Hang of the Gaol' and 'Phaeton' in Ovid's Chariot of the Sun. He won rave reviews for his performances in the national press and decided to pursue a career as an actor.He won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and upon his graduation, he received the Hannam Clarke Award.

His first role on TV was on an episode of London's Burning in 1990. His next big role was in a mini-series Gulliver's Travels starring Ted Danson. He appeared in many British TV series over the next few years including guest appearance on EastEnders, Pulling and The Bill. In 2003, he was cast in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. In 2010, he was cast in The Nutcracker in 3D.

His biggest role was as Warden Edwin James on Alcatraz. He was later cast in Would You Rather and the British film, London Boulevard. In 2013, he was cast in two major films, in a supporting yet adequate role. He was cast as a henchman in Gangster Squad and as the right hand man of John Goodman's character in The Hangover Part III.

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Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2026 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu MOVIE Lord Janu
2025 The Toxic Avenger Unrated MOVIE Thad Barkabus, the Big Boss
2023 The Family Plan MOVIE Spiros
2023 Bodies TV Farrell
2021 Monster MOVIE Detective Karyl
2020 Ma Rainey's Black Bottom MOVIE Sturdyvant
2019 The Mandalorian TV Warlord
2019 For All Mankind TV Peter Strauss
2018 The Nun MOVIE Gregoro
2018 Beirut MOVIE Bernard Teppler

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