--- name: "Jack McGee" canonical: "https://film.one/person/jack-mcgee" fi1m_id: "jack-mcgee" imdb_id: "nm0569079" tmdb_id: 10489 wikidata_id: "Q1677114" roles: ["Actor"] born: "2 February 1949" reviewed_on_fi1m: 15 average_fi1m_score: 67 average_as: "actor" average_over: 14 updated: "2026-10-05T11:46:06.906508+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Jack McGee ## Identity Jack McGee - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/jack-mcgee - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** jack-mcgee - **IMDb ID:** nm0569079 - **TMDB ID:** 10489 - **Wikidata ID:** Q1677114 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_McGee_(actor), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1677114, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0569079/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/10489 Actor. Born 2 February 1949 in South Bronx, New York, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 2 February 1949, South Bronx, New York, USA - **Active:** 1988–2011 - **Also known as:** John J. McGee - **Titles on Fi1m:** 15: 14 acting, 1 other - **Average Fi1m score:** 67, as actor, over 14 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 70 (2), 1990s 60 (4), 2000s 67 (6), 2010s 74 (3) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 66 to 61 across 12 titles - **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 9 at 60–79, 3 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 4 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 9, Crime 4, Thriller 4, Action 3, Adventure 2, Comedy 2 - **Screen time:** 24 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $1,816m across 12 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_McGee_(actor), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1677114, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0569079/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/10489 ## Streaming the US now - **Disney+:** [*Moneyball*](https://film.one/film/moneyball.md) (83), [*Rescue Me*](https://film.one/tv/rescue-me.md) (77) - **Apple TV:** [*The Fighter*](https://film.one/film/the-fighter.md) (79) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Biography Jack McGee is an American character actor. He has appeared in more than 100 films and television series since the mid-1980s. McGee is best known for playing Chief Jerry Reilly on the FX series *Rescue Me* (2004–2007). He also co-starred as Hickey in the Spike TV series *Players* (2010). His film credits include *Basic Instinct* (1992), *The Fighter* (2010), *Moneyball* (2011), *TRON: Legacy* (2010) and *Gangster Squad* (2013). Earlier in his career he worked as a firefighter with the New York City Fire Department. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (15) ### Performed in (14) — the average rests on these - *Moneyball* (2011), Fi1m 83, as John Poloni — [page](https://film.one/film/moneyball.md) - *TRON: Legacy* (2010), Fi1m 60, as Police Photographer — [page](https://film.one/film/tron-legacy.md) - *The Fighter* (2010), Fi1m 79, as George Ward — [page](https://film.one/film/the-fighter.md) - *Castle* (2009), Fi1m 73, as Dale Fickas — [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md) - *Open Season* (2006), Fi1m 49, as Hunter (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/open-season.md) - *Crash* (2005), Fi1m 54, as Gun Store Owner — [page](https://film.one/film/crash-2005.md) - *Rescue Me* (2004), Fi1m 77, as Jerry Reilly — [page](https://film.one/tv/rescue-me.md) - *The Man Who Wasn't There* (2001), Fi1m 81, as P.I. Burns — [page](https://film.one/film/the-man-who-wasnt-there.md) - *Thirteen Days* (2000), Fi1m 70, as Richard J. Daley — [page](https://film.one/film/thirteen-days.md) - *Showgirls* (1995), Fi1m 42, as Jack the Stagehand — [page](https://film.one/film/showgirls.md) - *Basic Instinct* (1992), Fi1m 72, as Sheriff — [page](https://film.one/film/basic-instinct.md) - *Backdraft* (1991), Fi1m 62, as Schmidt — [page](https://film.one/film/backdraft.md) - *Lethal Weapon 2* (1989), Fi1m 74, as Carpenter — [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-2.md) - *Scrooged* (1988), Fi1m 66, as Carpenter — [page](https://film.one/film/scrooged.md) ### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited - *Lethal Weapon 3* (1992), Fi1m 64, as Carpenter (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-3.md) ## Complete filmography (162) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Involuntary* (2025), as Carlton - *Our (Almost Completely True) Love Story* (2023), as Bart - *A Place in the Field* (2023), as Jack - *Road to Terzetto* (2023), as Mr. Smits (Dad) - *Christmas vs The Walters* (2021), as Sydney - *Blue Call* (2021), as Captain Lynch - *Last Call* (2021), as Laurence - *Broke* (2020), series, as Ernie - *Bob Hearts Abishola* (2019), series, as Mr. Clark - *I'd Like to Be Alone Now* (2019), as Hank - *Paint It Red* (2018), as Detective McNutty - *9-1-1* (2018), series, as Red - *Father Figures* (2017), as Kevin O'Callaghan - *Will & Grace* (2017), series, as Officer Murphy - *Pitch* (2016), series, as Buck Garland - *Silver Skies* (2016), as Nick - *This Is Us* (2016), series, as George — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/this-is-us.md) - *Teachers* (2016), series, as Willy Schmiedler - *Talents* (2015), as Paul Kavanagh - *Talents* (2015), series, as Paul Kavanagh - *Just Before I Go* (2015), as Paul - *The McCarthys* (2014), series, as Arthur McCarthy - *Benched* (2014), series, as Burt - *The Wolves of Savin Hill* (2014), as Detective Tatum - *Mom* (2013), series, as Frank - *Congratulations!* (2013), as Mr. Childers - *Gangster Squad* (2013), as Lt. Quincannon - *Common Law* (2012), series, as Captain Mike Sutton - *Falling Uphill* (2012), as Leo Glass - *New Year's Eve* (2011), as Grandpa Jed - *Moneyball* (2011), as John Poloni — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/film/moneyball.md) - *Up All Night* (2011), series, as Chuck - *Drive Angry* (2011), as Fat Lou - *Shameless* (2011), series, as Misogynist Sponsor — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/shameless-2011.md) - *TRON: Legacy* (2010), as Police Photographer — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/tron-legacy.md) - *The Fighter* (2010), as George Ward — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/the-fighter.md) - *Hawaii Five-0* (2010), series, Actor — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/hawaii-five-0.md) - *Mike & Molly* (2010), series, as Officer Gronski - *The Chosen One* (2010), as Produce Manager - *Rizzoli & Isles* (2010), series, as Bar Owner / Bartender - *Marmaduke* (2010), as Dalmatian (voice) - *Players* (2010), series, Actor - *Father of Invention* (2010), as Parole Officer - *Drop Dead Diva* (2009), series, as Warden Richard Steckler - *Castle* (2009), series, as Dale Fickas — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/castle.md) - *The International* (2009), as Detective Bernie Ward - *Lie to Me* (2009), series, as Old Timer - *Columbus Day* (2008), as Paul - *Boiler Maker* (2008), as Anthony - *21* (2008), as Terry - *Tyrannosaurus Azteca* (2007), as Gria - *Open Season* (2006), as Hunter (voice) — Fi1m 49, [page](https://film.one/film/open-season.md) - *Domino* (2005), as Detective Chris Cudlitz - *Criminal Minds* (2005), series, as Detective Brustin — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-minds.md) - *Bones* (2005), series, as Roy Bloom — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/bones.md) - *It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia* (2005), series, as Detective Girard - *Crash* (2005), as Gun Store Owner — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/crash-2005.md) - *CSI: NY* (2004), series, as Officer Marks - *Veronica Mars* (2004), series, as Mr. Murphy — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/veronica-mars.md) - *Soccer Dog 2: European Cup* (2004), as Knox - *Rescue Me* (2004), series, as Jerry Reilly — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/rescue-me.md) - *Quiet Kill* (2004), as The Chief - *Cold Case* (2003), series, as Bobby McCallister - *NCIS* (2003), series, as Curtis Floyd, Richard Jordan — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md) - *Carnivàle* (2003), series, as Bulldozer Driver — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/carnivale.md) - *L.A. Confidential* (2003), as Jack's Partner - *Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde* (2003), as Detective Finchley - *Without a Trace* (2002), series, as Charlie Harvey - *CSI: Miami* (2002), series, as Agent Brad Sylvestri - *Monk* (2002), series, as Sgt. Danny Weaver - *Little John* (2002), as Bailiff - *Early Bird Special* (2001), as Halloway - *Race to Space* (2001), as Fielding - *The Man Who Wasn't There* (2001), as P.I. Burns — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/the-man-who-wasnt-there.md) - *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001), series, as Shawn Colway - *Crossing Jordan* (2001), series, as Mickey Rowan - *Air Rage* (2001), as John Simpson - *Do You Wanna Know a Secret?* (2001), as Police Chief Gavin - *The Division* (2001), series, Actor - *Living in Fear* (2000), as Cliff Bartok - *Thirteen Days* (2000), as Richard J. Daley — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/thirteen-days.md) - *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Road Manager - *Bread and Roses* (2000), as Bert - *The Huntress* (2000), series, Actor - *Strong Medicine* (2000), series, as Kris Kringle - *Very Mean Men* (2000), as Jocko Mulroney - *The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas* (2000), as Bronto Crane Examiner - *Fatal Blade* (2000), as Jackson Jones - *The Prophecy 3: The Ascent* (2000), as Detective - *Malcolm in the Middle* (2000), series, as Coach Oleski - *The Big Day* (1999), as Burly Man - *Treehouse Hostage* (1999), as Nick - *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Allan James, Bob O'Brien - *Standing on Fishes* (1999), Actor - *Thick as Thieves* (1999), as Chief - *The Out-of-Towners* (1999), as Sergeant Jordan - *The Darwin Conspiracy* (1999), Actor - *Providence* (1999), series, Actor - *Charmed* (1998), series, as Hawker Demon - *Overnight Delivery* (1998), as Stanley - *Chairman of the Board* (1998), as Harlan Granger - *The Magnificent Seven* (1998), series, as Big Lester Banks - *Star Kid* (1997), as Hank Bruntley - *Brooklyn South* (1997), series, as Kevin O'Donnell - *A Simple Wish* (1997), as Officer O'York - *Breakdown* (1997), as Bartender - *Gun* (1997), series, as Pawnbroker - *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* (1997), series, as Doug Perren — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/tv/buffy-the-vampire-slayer.md) - *Jungle 2 Jungle* (1997), as Mr. Uhley - *The Practice* (1997), series, as Detective Schitt - *I Love You, Don't Touch Me!* (1997), as Lou Candela - *EZ Streets* (1996), series, Actor - *The Last Days of Frankie the Fly* (1996), as Jack - *Spin City* (1996), series, as Officer Greenfield - *The Quest* (1996), as Harry Smythe - *Pacific Blue* (1996), series, Actor - *Rumpelstiltskin* (1995), as Detective Ben Smith - *Showgirls* (1995), as Jack the Stagehand — Fi1m 42, [page](https://film.one/film/showgirls.md) - *Unstrung Heroes* (1995), as Lindquist - *The Jeff Foxworthy Show* (1995), series, Actor - *Jury Duty* (1995), as Murphy - *Terrified* (1995), as Sydney - *Miracle on 34th Street* (1994), as Tony Falacchi - *Touched by an Angel* (1994), series, as Bubba Mitchell - *ER* (1994), series, as Rodney McMullen — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md) - *Chicago Hope* (1994), series, as Stanley McGaftin - *The Paper* (1994), as Wilder - *Diagnosis: Murder* (1993), series, as Stan Macky - *NYPD Blue* (1993), series, as Fort Lee Sergeant — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/nypd-blue.md) - *seaQuest DSV* (1993), series, as Mike Lutz - *The X-Files* (1993), series, as Bob Danfous — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-x-files.md) - *Space Rangers* (1993), series, as Doc - *Lethal Weapon 3* (1992), as Carpenter (uncredited) — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-3.md) - *Basic Instinct* (1992), as Sheriff — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/basic-instinct.md) - *Cool as Ice* (1991), as Clarke - *Mimi & Me* (1991), Actor - *Backdraft* (1991), as Schmidt — Fi1m 62, [page](https://film.one/film/backdraft.md) - *The Doors* (1991), as Miami Cop - *Across the Tracks* (1991), as Frank - *The End of Innocence* (1990), as Officer Jake - *I'm Dangerous Tonight* (1990), as Landlord - *Waiting for the Light* (1990), as Slim Slater - *Crash and Burn* (1990), as Winston Wickett - *Twin Peaks* (1990), series, as Bartender — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/twin-peaks.md) - *Born on the Fourth of July* (1989), as Democratic Delegate - Democratic Convention — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/born-on-the-fourth-of-july.md) - *Lethal Weapon 2* (1989), as Carpenter — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/lethal-weapon-2.md) - *Seinfeld* (1989), series, as Ralph — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md) - *Three Fugitives* (1989), as Fisherman - *Scrooged* (1988), as Carpenter — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/scrooged.md) - *The Beat* (1988), as Mr. Frock - *The Wonder Years* (1988), series, as Mr. Kaplan — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-wonder-years.md) - *Shy People* (1987), as Cab Driver - *Student Exchange* (1987), as Cabbie - *The Hidden* (1987), as Bartender - *Someone to Watch Over Me* (1987), as Bartender - *Beauty and the Beast* (1987), series, as McQuade - *Magic Sticks* (1987), as McShady - *L.A. Law* (1986), series, as John Brianson - *MacGyver* (1985), series, as Joe Roswell - *Night Court* (1984), series, as Fast Eddie Creeger - *St. Elsewhere* (1982), series, as Bartender — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/st-elsewhere.md) - *Hallmark Hall of Fame* (1951), series, as Bailiff ## Gallery - ![Jack McGee](https://film.one/media/person/97533/gallery-baf492ea8b7e.png) Jack McGee — thepaparazzigamer, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/Jack_McGee_2016.png?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![The Fighter's Jack McGee walks the red carpet at the 2011 Voice Awards. McGee presented a 2011 Voice Award to the writers and producers of the Oscar©-nominated ](https://film.one/media/person/97533/gallery-ebf7e076facf.jpg) The Fighter's Jack McGee walks the red carpet at the 2011 Voice Awards. McGee presented a 2011 Voice Award to the writers and producers of the Oscar©-nominated — SAMHSA from Rockville, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Voice_Awards_Presenter_Jack_McGee_on_the_Red_Carpet_%286240595371%29.jpg/1280px-Voice_Awards_Presenter_Jack_McGee_on_the_Red_Carpet_%286240595371%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Jack McGee](https://film.one/media/person/97533/gallery-2ab30ea98156.jpg) Jack McGee — Image via TMDB - ![Jack McGee](https://film.one/media/person/97533/gallery-b26a68252052.jpg) Jack McGee — Image via TMDB - ![Jack McGee](https://film.one/media/person/97533/gallery-cf217b2215ed.jpg) Jack McGee — Image via TMDB - ![Jack McGee](https://film.one/media/person/97533/gallery-d2a5e91f9484.jpg) Jack McGee — Image via TMDB --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. 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