---
name: "Wayne Duvall"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/wayne-duvall"
fi1m_id: "wayne-duvall"
imdb_id: "nm0245145"
tmdb_id: 1470
wikidata_id: "Q198684"
roles: []
born: "29 May 1958"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 10
average_fi1m_score: 73
average_over: 10
updated: "2026-10-05T01:28:27.294164+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."
---

# Wayne Duvall

## Identity

Wayne Duvall

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/wayne-duvall
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** wayne-duvall
- **IMDb ID:** nm0245145
- **TMDB ID:** 1470
- **Wikidata ID:** Q198684
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Duvall, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q198684, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245145/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1470

Actor. Born 29 May 1958 in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA.

## Details

- **Born:** 29 May 1958, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
- **Active:** 1993–2014
- **Also known as:** Wayne Duval , 웨인 듀발
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 10: 9 acting, 1 other
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 68 (4), 2000s 82 (1), 2010s 76 (4), 2020s 76 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 73 to 65 across 10 titles
- **Score spread:** 5 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 7, Crime 5, Thriller 5, History 2, Action 1, Action & Adventure 1
- **Screen time:** 16 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,397m across 8 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Duvall, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q198684, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0245145/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1470

## Fi1m on Wayne Duvall

> Wayne Duvall gives screen authority a familiar, unforced voice, useful for a police captain and funnier in a blowhard. We value that steadiness, though his supporting parts can leave us wishing the films asked more of him.

In *O Brother, Where Art Thou?* (2000), Wayne Duvall's Homer Stokes sounds comfortable making himself heard. Duvall plays the blowhard with a natural delivery that lets the self-importance do the comic work; he need not strain for our attention. We laughed at Stokes because that combination of bluster and everyday ease makes him so recognisable. Joel and Ethan Coen give him a place in a wandering musical comedy whose pleasures survive its untidiness, and he fits its company without trying to make it all about him.

The early screen work included *Apollo 13* (1995), where he played LEM Controller White in Ron Howard's ensemble. Wider notice came with Stokes and a regular role in *The District* (2000–2004), followed by a steady run of supporting film and recurring television work. The later credits, including Senator Bluff Wade in Steven Spielberg's *Lincoln* (2012), show how often he is trusted to play the official. That is a useful casting habit, although it risks making an actor's dependability an excuse to ask him for the same thing.

*Prisoners* (2013) uses that authority more soberly, casting him as Captain Richard O'Malley. Denis Villeneuve's thriller draws its force from Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal. Duvall keeps his supporting work in proportion: credible, direct and without an insistence on being noticed. His unforced delivery suits a film whose fear remains persuasive even when the mystery becomes too elaborate. We recommend the film with that reservation, and value Duvall's ability to supply the authority of a police captain without making the part feel like a display.

These roles leave us curious about what Duvall could do with more time at the centre of a film. They offer limited evidence, and there is no need to treat a long run of supporting work as a disappointment. For the clearest introduction, begin with *O Brother, Where Art Thou?*, then try *Prisoners* for the quieter use of the same strengths. We would welcome a director giving him more room without asking him to get louder.

## Biography

Wayne Duvall is an American actor. Born on 29 May 1958 in Silver Spring, Maryland, he graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. He is a second cousin of actor Robert Duvall.

Duvall is known for his role as Homer Stokes in the film *O Brother, Where Art Thou?* (2000). His other film credits include *Apollo 13* (1995), *Lincoln* (2012), *Prisoners* (2013), *The Hunt* (2020) and *The Trial of the Chicago 7* (2020). On television he has appeared in *The District* (2000–2004) as Sgt. Phil Brander, as well as in *Billions*, *The Leftovers* and *The Righteous Gemstones*. He has also performed in Broadway productions, including the original New York run of *1984*. He has been married to Denise Renee Guillet since 2002.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (10)

### Performed in (9)

- *The Leftovers* (2014), Fi1m 87, as Det. Louis Vitello — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-leftovers.md)
- *Prisoners* (2013), Fi1m 81, as Captain Richard O'Malley — [page](https://film.one/film/prisoners.md)
- *Lincoln* (2012), Fi1m 82, as Senator Bluff Wade — [page](https://film.one/film/lincoln.md)
- *Hell on Wheels* (2011), Fi1m 52, as Senator Metcalf — [page](https://film.one/tv/hell-on-wheels.md)
- *O Brother, Where Art Thou?* (2000), Fi1m 82, as Homer Stokes — [page](https://film.one/film/o-brother-where-art-thou.md)
- *Hard Rain* (1998), Fi1m 61, as Hank — [page](https://film.one/film/hard-rain.md)
- *Apollo 13* (1995), Fi1m 84, as LEM Controller White — [page](https://film.one/film/apollo-13.md)
- *Disclosure* (1994), Fi1m 56, as Executive #1 — [page](https://film.one/film/disclosure-1994.md)
- *Falling Down* (1993), Fi1m 71, as Paramedic — [page](https://film.one/film/falling-down.md)

### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *A Quiet Place Part II* (2021), Fi1m 76, as Roger (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/a-quiet-place-part-ii.md)

## Complete filmography (86)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake)* (2025), as Chip
- *Marmalade* (2024), as Don
- *Werewolves Within* (2021), as Sam Parker
- *A Quiet Place Part II* (2021), as Roger (uncredited) — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/a-quiet-place-part-ii.md)
- *The Trial of the Chicago 7* (2020), as Detective Deluca
- *The Hunt* (2020), as Don
- *Richard Jewell* (2019), as Richard Rackleff
- *Evil* (2019), series, as Louie Wolff
- *The Righteous Gemstones* (2019), series, as Glendon Marsh
- *The Kitchen* (2019), as Larry - Kathy's Father
- *Pearson* (2019), series, as Pat McGann
- *The Code* (2019), series, as Hermes Papademotropolis‎‏
- *American Animals* (2018), as Bill Welton
- *Greater* (2016), as Pastor Rick
- *BrainDead* (2016), series, as Senator Andre Amarant
- *Billions* (2016), series, as Bud Lazzara
- *Sneaky Pete* (2015), series, as Charles McGregor
- *Hello, My Name Is Frank* (2015), as Preacher
- *West End* (2014), as Fat Patty O'Hara
- *Gotham* (2014), series, as Morry Quillan
- *Madam Secretary* (2014), series, as Neil Hendricks
- *The Leftovers* (2014), series, as Det. Louis Vitello — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-leftovers.md)
- *Fargo* (2014), series, as Captain Jeb Cheney — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/fargo-2014.md)
- *The Blacklist* (2013), series, as Senator Clayton Dorf — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-blacklist.md)
- *Prisoners* (2013), as Captain Richard O'Malley — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/prisoners.md)
- *Lincoln* (2012), as Senator Bluff Wade — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/lincoln.md)
- *Elementary* (2012), series, as Duke Landers
- *Home Run Showdown* (2012), as Simpson
- *Breathless* (2012), as Maurice Doucette
- *Hell on Wheels* (2011), series, as Senator Metcalf — Fi1m 52, [page](https://film.one/tv/hell-on-wheels.md)
- *Person of Interest* (2011), series, as Seth Larsson — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/person-of-interest.md)
- *Suits* (2011), series, as Pat McGahan
- *Hawaii Five-0* (2010), series, as Donald Rutherford — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/hawaii-five-0.md)
- *Edge of Darkness* (2010), as Chief of Police
- *White Collar* (2009), series, as Myrick
- *The Good Wife* (2009), series, as Detective Harcourt — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-wife.md)
- *Star Crossed* (2009), as Dr. Lawrence
- *Duplicity* (2009), as Ned Guston
- *Pride and Glory* (2008), as Bill Avery
- *Leatherheads* (2008), as Coach Frank Ferguson
- *K-Ville* (2007), series, Actor
- *In the Valley of Elah* (2007), as Detective Nugent
- *Threshold* (2005), series, Actor
- *Avatar: The Last Airbender* (2005), series, as Warden Poon (voice)
- *CSI: NY* (2004), series, as John Grimes
- *Love Liza* (2002), as Gas Station
- *A Little Inside* (2002), as Coach Steve
- *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001), series, as Kurt Plumm
- *A Better Way to Die* (2001), as Rifkin
- *Evolution* (2001), as Dr. Paulson
- *The District* (2000), series, as Phil Brander
- *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2000), series, as Walter Beerly
- *O Brother, Where Art Thou?* (2000), as Homer Stokes — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/o-brother-where-art-thou.md)
- *Strong Medicine* (2000), series, as Dixon
- *TripFall* (2000), as Bank Manager
- *Suckers* (1999), as Randall
- *The West Wing* (1999), series, as Bill Parsons — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-west-wing.md)
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Seth Milstead
- *Judging Amy* (1999), series, as Officer Todd
- *The Deep End of the Ocean* (1999), as McGuire
- *The Robber* (1998), as The Policeman
- *Hard Rain* (1998), as Hank — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/hard-rain.md)
- *Timecop* (1997), series, Actor
- *Skeletons* (1997), as Irish Sergeant
- *My Fellow Americans* (1996), as Chet
- *Sabrina, the Teenage Witch* (1996), series, as Linus
- *Profiler* (1996), series, as Eric Stanley
- *The Fan* (1996), as Detective Baker
- *Baja* (1996), as Husband
- *Nash Bridges* (1996), series, as Ferry
- *Murder One* (1995), series, as Police Officer — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/murder-one.md)
- *Unstrung Heroes* (1995), as Mr. Crispi
- *Apollo 13* (1995), as LEM Controller White — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/apollo-13.md)
- *Disclosure* (1994), as Executive #1 — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/disclosure-1994.md)
- *ER* (1994), series, as Umpire — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *Chicago Hope* (1994), series, as Kyle Corwin
- *Diagnosis: Murder* (1993), series, as Mr. Nolan
- *NYPD Blue* (1993), series, as Dan burleigh — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/nypd-blue.md)
- *The X-Files* (1993), series, as Agent Jerry Lamana — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-x-files.md)
- *Dark Vengeance* (1993), as Veros
- *Falling Down* (1993), as Paramedic — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/falling-down.md)
- *Final Approach* (1991), as Doug Slessinger
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Norman Barclay, Ronnie Gibbons — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *L.A. Law* (1986), series, as Chris Flanagan
- *Matlock* (1986), series, as Desk Clerk
- *MacGyver* (1985), series, as Victor Nesbitt

## Gallery

- ![Wayne Duvall](https://film.one/media/person/96737/gallery-b833641d0348.jpg) Wayne Duvall — Image via TMDB
- ![Wayne Duvall](https://film.one/media/person/96737/gallery-15da6e24eda7.jpg) Wayne Duvall — Image via TMDB

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