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John Charles "J. C." MacKenzie (born October 17, 1970) is a Canadian actor. best known for portraying Reagan "Normal" Ronald in the Fox series Dark Angel (2000–2002) and Skip Fontaine on Vinyl (2016).
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Early life
MacKenzie was born in Peterborough, Ontario, the son of Bill and Mary MacKenzie. His father was a pharmacist and his mother was a nurse. He was raised in Ottawa, Ontario with his three brothers. He attended Pinecrest Public School and Sir John A. Macdonald High School. He studied at Concordia University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).
Career
MacKenzie spent several years working in theatres across Canada until he was picked by Neil Simon to do the national tour of Simon's play Biloxi Blues, which ran for over 600 performances over the course of a year and a half. His first television success came as Arnold Spivak in the Emmy Award–winning television series Murder One, which ran for two seasons on ABC. He was cast as Reagan "Normal" Ronald in the series Dark Angel, which won a People's Choice Award and ran for two seasons on Fox. Some of his more recent notable roles include Dr. Arnold Spivak on Hemlock Grove and Skip Fontaine on Vinyl. He has made over 150 television appearances and has appeared in the Martin Scorsese films The Aviator, The Departed, and The Wolf of Wall Street.
Personal life
MacKenzie currently lives in Los Angeles and New York with his partner, screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson, and their son Liam.
Filmography
Actor
2023
Untitled Cord Jefferson Film (post-production) as
Carl Brunt
-
Hearsay (Short) as
Jeff
2023
The Blacklist (TV Series) as
Mr. Kavanaugh
- The Morgana Logistics Corporation (No. 167) (2023) - Mr. Kavanaugh
2023
Killers of the Flower Moon as
Announcer
2005
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
Counselor Richard Pace / Brian Ackerman
- King of the Moon (2023) - Counselor Richard Pace
- Did You Believe in Miracles? (2022) - Counselor Richard Pace
- The Newsroom (2017) - Counselor Richard Pace
- Penetration (2010) - Brian Ackerman
- Raw (2005) - Brian Ackerman
2022
Gaslit (TV Mini Series) as
Howard Hunt
- Final Days (2022) - Howard Hunt
- Honeymoon (2022) - Howard Hunt
- Malum in se (2022) - Howard Hunt
- King George (2022) - Howard Hunt
- California (2022) - Howard Hunt
2022
Somewhere in Queens as
Mr. Mack
2022
The Girl from Plainville (TV Mini Series) as
Judge Moniz
- Blank Spaces (2022) - Judge Moniz
- Teenage Dirtbag (2022) - Judge Moniz
- Talking Is Healing (2022) - Judge Moniz
- Mirrorball (2022) - Judge Moniz
2020
The Trial of the Chicago 7 as
Thomas Foran
2020
Most Wanted as
Arthur (as JC Mackenzie)
2020
Billions (TV Series) as
Headmaster Julien Kessel
- Beg, Bribe, Bully (2020) - Headmaster Julien Kessel
2020
The Hunt as
Paul
2020
October Faction (TV Series) as
Fred Allen
- The October Faction (2020) - Fred Allen
- Bonds of Blood (2020) - Fred Allen
- Alice (2020) - Fred Allen
- Nadir (2020) - Fred Allen
- Open Your Eyes (2020) - Fred Allen
- Truth and Consequences (2020) - Fred Allen
- Soirees of Future Past (2020) - Fred Allen
- The Horror Out of Time (2020) - Fred Allen
- No Country for Old Vamps (2020) - Fred Allen
- Presidio (2020) - Fred Allen
2020
FBI: Most Wanted (TV Series) as
Judge Edward Philpot
- Defender (2020) - Judge Edward Philpot
2019
Bull (TV Series) as
Judge McPherson
- Billboard Justice (2019) - Judge McPherson
2019
The Irishman as
Prosecutor Jim Neal
2019
Share as
Mickey Lundy
2018
Wedding Swingers as
Ian
2018
Instinct (TV Series) as
Frank Fallon
- Heartless (2018) - Frank Fallon
2017
Molly's Game as
Harrison Wellstone
2017
Bull: Season 1 - Michael Weatherly: No Bull (Video short) as
McPherson ep 405
2016
Madam Secretary (TV Series) as
Governor Sam Evans
- Gift Horse (2017) - Governor Sam Evans
- The Race (2016) - Governor Sam Evans
- Snap Back (2016) - Governor Sam Evans
- Breakout Capacity (2016) - Governor Sam Evans
- Tectonic Shift (2016) - Governor Sam Evans
- The Statement (2016) - Governor Sam Evans
- The Dissent Memo (2016) - Governor Sam Evans
- Sea Change (2016) - Governor Sam Evans
2016
The OA (TV Series) as
Dr. Mark Shea
- New Colossus (2016) - Dr. Mark Shea
2016
Vinyl (TV Series) as
Skip Fontaine
- Alibi (2016) - Skip Fontaine
- Rock and Roll Queen (2016) - Skip Fontaine
- E.A.B. (2016) - Skip Fontaine
- The King and I (2016) - Skip Fontaine
- Cyclone (2016) - Skip Fontaine
- He in Racist Fire (2016) - Skip Fontaine (credit only)
- The Racket (2016) - Skip Fontaine
- Whispered Secrets (2016) - Skip Fontaine
- Yesterday Once More (2016) - Skip Fontaine
- Pilot (2016) - Skip Fontaine
2014
Hemlock Grove (TV Series) as
Arnold Spivak / Dr. Arnold Spivak
- Damascus (2015) - Arnold Spivak (as JC MacKenzie)
- Todos Santos (2015) - Dr. Arnold Spivak (voice)
- Souls on Ice (2015) - Arnold Spivak (as JC MacKenzie)
- Demons and the Dogstar (2014) - Arnold Spivak (as JC MacKenzie)
- Unicorn (2014) - Arnold Spivak (as JC MacKenzie)
- Hemlock Diego's Policy Player's Dream Book (2014) - Arnold Spivak (as JC MacKenzie)
2015
The Good Wife (TV Series) as
Interviewer
- Mind's Eye (2015) - Interviewer
2013
The Wolf of Wall Street as
Lucas Solomon (as J.C. Mackenzie)
2013
Elementary (TV Series) as
Daren Sutter
- Risk Management (2013) - Daren Sutter
2013
House of Cards (TV Series) as
Phil Langdon
- Chapter 8 (2013) - Phil Langdon
2012
Commencement as
Senator Paul Wesker
2012
For the Love of Money as
Mr. Phillips
2011
Burn Notice (TV Series) as
Hector Oaks
- Company Man (2011) - Hector Oaks
2011
Big Love (TV Series) as
Superintendent Buckland
- Winter (2011) - Superintendent Buckland
2010
Gigantic (TV Series) as
Gary Ritter
- Dottie P. (2010) - Gary Ritter
- The Town of No (2010) - Gary Ritter
- An Awesome Night of Awesomeness (2010) - Gary Ritter
- Cas' Girls Are Not So Easy (2010) - Gary Ritter
- Black and White and Red All Over (2010) - Gary Ritter
2010
The Mentalist (TV Series) as
Griffin Welks
- Code Red (2010) - Griffin Welks
2003
CSI: Miami (TV Series) as
Timothy Hewitt / Mr. Infante
- Dude, Where's My Groom? (2009) - Timothy Hewitt
- Evidence of Things Unseen (2003) - Mr. Infante
2009
Dexter (TV Series) as
Andy Brightman
- Blinded by the Light (2009) - Andy Brightman
2009
Medium (TV Series) as
Dan Taper
- Deja Vu All Over Again (2009) - Dan Taper (as J.C. Mackenzie)
2009
In Plain Sight (TV Series) as
Mr. Day
- Don't Cry for Me Albuquerque (2009) - Mr. Day
2009
Ghost Whisperer (TV Series) as
Jeffrey Silber
- Cursed (2009) - Jeffrey Silber (as J.C. Mackenzie)
2009
My One and Only as
Tom
2009
Without a Trace (TV Series) as
Rick Stevens
- Wanted (2009) - Rick Stevens
2008
The Day the Earth Stood Still as
Grossman
2004
The Shield (TV Series) as
Detective Kouf
- Bitches Brew (2008) - Detective Kouf
- Game Face (2008) - Detective Kouf
- Posse Up (2004) - Detective Kouf
2008
Mad Money as
Richard Mandelbrot
2008
Desperate Housewives (TV Series) as
Walter Bierlich
- Welcome to Kanagawa (2008) - Walter Bierlich
2007
24 (TV Series) as
Doctor Bradley
- Day 6: 1:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. (2007) - Doctor Bradley
2007
NCIS (TV Series) as
Mitchell Reese
- Brothers in Arms (2007) - Mitchell Reese (as J.C. Mackenzie)
2007
The Shield (Video Game) as
Detective Kouf (voice)
2006
Enemies (TV Series) as
Keith Abbott
- Pilot (2006) - Keith Abbott
2006
Standoff (TV Series) as
William Tate
- Accidental Negotiator (2006) - William Tate
2006
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Dr. Gus Hoffman
- Happenstance (2006) - Dr. Gus Hoffman
2006
The Departed as
Realtor
2006
Gospel of Deceit (TV Movie) as
Ted / husband
2005
The Return as
Griff / Young Griff
2004
The Aviator as
Ludlow
2004
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series) as
Lenny
- Semi-Detached (2004) - Lenny
2004
The Assassination of Richard Nixon as
Co-Pilot
2004
JAG (TV Series) as
Sean Parker
- Coming Home (2004) - Sean Parker
2003
The Agency (TV Series) as
Peter Walton
- War, Inc. (2003) - Peter Walton
2002
The Pact (TV Movie) as
Jordan
2002
MDs (TV Series) as
Ted
- R.I.P. (2002) - Ted (as J.C. Mackenzie)
2002
Monk (TV Series) as
Sidney Teal
- Mr. Monk and the Billionaire Mugger (2002) - Sidney Teal
2000
Dark Angel (TV Series) as
Reagan 'Normal' Ronald
- Freak Nation (2002) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Love Among the Runes (2002) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- She Ain't Heavy (2002) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Dawg Day Afternoon (2002) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Hello, Goodbye (2002) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Exposure (2002) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Fuhgeddaboudit (2002) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Love in Vein (2002) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Harbor Lights (2002) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie, credit only)
- Borrowed Time (2002) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie, credit only)
- The Berrisford Agenda (2002) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Brainiac (2002) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Medium Is the Message (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Gill Girl (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Some Assembly Required (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Two (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Boo (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Radar Love (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Proof of Purchase (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Bag 'Em (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Designate This (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- -and Jesus Brought a Casserole (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie, credit only)
- Meow (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Hit a Sista Back (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- I and I Am a Camera (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Pollo Loco (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie, credit only)
- Shorties in Love (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Haven (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie, credit only)
- Female Trouble (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- The Kidz Are Aiight (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Rising (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Art Attack (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Red (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Out (2001) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Blah Blah Woof Woof (2000) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Cold Comfort (2000) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Prodigy (2000) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- 411 on the DL (2000) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- C.R.E.A.M. (2000) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Flushed (2000) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Heat (2000) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
- Pilot (2000) - Reagan 'Normal' Ronald (as J.C. Mackenzie)
2001
Final as
Todd
2000
What Planet Are You From? as
John
2000
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder (TV Mini Series) as
Trip Demuth
1999
Earth: Final Conflict (TV Series) as
Dr. Michael Reed
- In Memory (1999) - Dr. Michael Reed (as John C. MacKenzie)
1999
Happy Face Murders (TV Movie) as
Ed Baker
1999
Total Recall 2070 (TV Series) as
Brendan McGuire
- Begotten Not Made (1999) - Brendan McGuire
1999
L.A. Doctors (TV Series) as
Attorney Ray
- Where the Rubber Meets the Road (1999) - Attorney Ray
1998
The Practice (TV Series) as
Dr. Fred Spivak
- Duty Bound (1998) - Dr. Fred Spivak
- Axe Murderer (1998) - Dr. Fred Spivak
- Food Chains (1998) - Dr. Fred Spivak
1998
He Got Game as
Doctor Cone
1998
New York Undercover (TV Series) as
Holmquist
- Rat Trap (1998) - Holmquist
1998
The Pentagon Wars (TV Movie) as
Jones
1998
Touched by an Angel (TV Series) as
Dr. Ray Craig
- The Trigger (1998) - Dr. Ray Craig (as J.C. Mackenzie)
1997
Murder One: Diary of a Serial Killer (TV Mini Series) as
Arnold Spivak
- Episode #1.4 (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Episode #1.3 (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Episode #1.5 (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Episode #1.2 (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Episode #1.6 (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Episode #1.1 (1997) - Arnold Spivak
1995
Murder One (TV Series) as
Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Seventeen, Year Two (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Eighteen, Year Two (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Sixteen, Year Two (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Fifteen, Year Two (1997) - Arnold Spivak (credit only)
- Chapter Thirteen, Year Two (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Fourteen, Year Two (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Twelve, Year Two (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Eleven, Year Two (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Ten, Year Two (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Nine, Year Two (1997) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Eight, Year Two (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Seven, Year Two (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Six, Year Two (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Five, Year Two (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Four, Year Two (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Three, Year Two (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Two, Year Two (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter One, Year Two (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Twenty-Three (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Twenty-Two (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Twenty-One (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Twenty (1996) - Arnold Spivak (credit only)
- Chapter Nineteen (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Eighteen (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Seventeen (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Sixteen (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Fifteen (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Fourteen (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Thirteen (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Twelve (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Eleven (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Ten (1996) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Nine (1995) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Eight (1995) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Seven (1995) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Six (1995) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Five (1995) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Four (1995) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Three (1995) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter Two (1995) - Arnold Spivak
- Chapter One (1995) - Arnold Spivak
1996
F/X: The Series (TV Series) as
Wayne Harmon
- Zero Hour (1996) - Wayne Harmon
1996
Poltergeist: The Legacy (TV Series) as
Stan Davace
- The Dark Priest (1996) - Stan Davace
1995
Clockers as
Frank the Medic
1995
CBS Schoolbreak Special (TV Series) as
Al Rossi
- Stand Up (1995) - Al Rossi
1995
Heavy as
Gas Man (as J.C. Mackenzie)
1994
Normandy: The Great Crusade (TV Movie) as
Geoffrey Donald Corry (voice)
1994
Law & Order (TV Series) as
M.E. Hoeck
- Competence (1994) - M.E. Hoeck
1994
Rave Review as
John (uncredited)
1992
Sibs (TV Series) as
Chris
- External Revenue (1992) - Chris
1991
Deadly Medicine (TV Movie) as
Dr. Jim Vale
1991
In the Heat of the Night (TV Series) as
Detective Mara
- A Woman Much Admired (1991) - Detective Mara
1991
Dutch as
Mike Malloy
1990
Babes (TV Series) as
Greg
- Everything But Love (1990) - Greg
1990
Baywatch (TV Series) as
Marty
- Home Cort (1990) - Marty
1989
Have Faith (TV Series) as
Father Nicky Doran
- The Confession (1989) - Father Nicky Doran
1989
Tattinger's (TV Series) as
Stockbroker
- Wall Street Blues (1989) - Stockbroker (as J.C. Mackenzie)
1988
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) as
Rick Hayden
- Ancient Voices (1988) - Rick Hayden
1985
Perry Mason Returns (TV Movie) as
Gas Station Attendant (as John C. MacKenzie)
1985
Seeing Things (TV Series) as
Peter Deacon-Davies
- You Can't Believe Your Eyes (1985) - Peter Deacon-Davies (as John C. MacKenzie)
Writer
2013
Walking Stories (Short) (writer)
Self
2016
The Richy Show (TV Series short) as
Self
- JC Mackenzie (2016) - Self
2015
The Drew Carson Show (Podcast Series) as
Self - Guest
2012
That Guy... Who Was in That Thing (Documentary) as
Self
2007
Dark Angel: Genesis (Video documentary short) as
Self
2007
Creation of a Nightmare: The Making of 'The Return' (Video documentary short) as
Self
2001
The 27th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self
1996
Crook & Chase (TV Series) as
Self
- Marc Price; Robert Duvall (1996) - Self
1996
The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Accepting Award for Favorite New Television Dramatic Series
References
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