Occupation Actor Role Actor | Name Holmes Osborne Years active 1976–present | |
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Born August 7, 1947 (age 76) ( 1947-08-07 ) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Movies Donnie Darko, The Box, Southland Tales, Bring It On, Unthinkable Similar People Richard Kelly, Gregor Jordan, Bernie Goldmann, Robert Vince, Melisa Wallack | ||
TV shows Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter | ||
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Holmes Osborne (born November 7, 1947) is an American actor, best known for starring in Richard Kelly's films Donnie Darko (2001), Southland Tales (2007), and The Box (2009). He has also starred in That Thing You Do! (1996), Affliction (1997), Bring It On (2000), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), and Larry Crowne (2011).
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Career
In 1996, Osborne played the father of Tom Everett Scott's character in the musical comedy-drama film That Thing You Do!. In 1999, he guest starred, along with Lance Henriksen (reprising his role as Frank Black), in an episode of The X-Files as a necromancer for the Millennium Group. In 2000, he starred as Kirsten Dunst's father in the teen comedy Bring It On.
Osborne then starred as Eddie Darko, the main character's father, in the science fiction drama film Donnie Darko (2001). He then appeared in the family comedy Cheaper by the Dozen (2003). The following year, he co-starred in the comedy film Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. In 2006, Osborne starred as the main villain in the Disney film Air Buddies. In 2007, he reunited with Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly on the dramedy thriller film Southland Tales, and again in 2009 on the psychological thriller film The Box. Also in 2009, he co-starred in the comedy film All About Steve.
In 2011, he has a supporting role in the Tom Hanks film Larry Crowne. He has made appearances on television series such as House M. D., Cold Case, CSI: Miami, Rules of Engagement, Dharma & Greg, and had a recurring role on the ABC science fiction series Invasion.
Filmography
Actor
2022
Confessions of a Closeted People Pleaser as
Dad
2017
The Guest Book (TV Series) as
Jeff
- Story Two (2017) - Jeff
2016
Rules Don't Apply as
Cappy
2015
General Hospital (TV Series) as
Governor Richard Gatling
- Episode #1.13239 (2015) - Governor Richard Gatling
2014
Grey's Anatomy (TV Series) as
Dr. Kenzie
- We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (2014) - Dr. Kenzie
2012
Funny Days (TV Series) as
Narrator
- The Birthday Party (2012) - Narrator (voice)
2012
Fun Size as
Mr. Brueder
2011
Larry Crowne as
Dave Busik
2011
Death and Taxes (Short) as
Eddie Darko
2010
Rules of Engagement (TV Series) as
Larry
- The Big Picture (2010) - Larry
2010
Outlaw (TV Series)
- In Re: Kelvin Jones (2010)
2010
Disconnect as
Russell Simmons
2010
Unthinkable as
General Paulson
2010
Solitary/Release (Short) as
Dad
2009
The Box as
Dick Burns
2009
All About Steve as
Soloman
2007
House M.D. (TV Series) as
Dr. Curtis
- Whatever It Takes (2007) - Dr. Curtis
2007
The Comebacks as
Man in Suit
2007
Meet Bill as
Mr. Jacoby
2007
Dragon Wars: D-War as
Hypnotherapist
2007
Cavemen (TV Series) as
Wayne
- Pilot (2007) - Wayne
2007
Cold Case (TV Series) as
Vincent Hopper
- A Dollar, a Dream (2007) - Vincent Hopper
2006
Julie Reno, Bounty Hunter (TV Series) as
John Wilkes Booth
- Pilot (2006) - John Wilkes Booth
2006
Air Buddies (Video) as
Selkirk Tander
2006
Southland Tales as
Senator Bobby Frost
2005
Invasion (TV Series) as
Mayor Littles
- Run and Gun (2006) - Mayor Littles
- Unnatural Selection (2005) - Mayor Littles
- Watershed (2005) - Mayor Littles
- Lights Out (2005) - Mayor Littles
- Pilot (2005) - Mayor Littles
2006
Walkout (TV Movie) as
Principal Ingles (as Holmes Osbourne)
2005
Dreamer as
Doc Fleming
2005
The Closer (TV Series) as
Hoke's Attorney
- You Are Here (2005) - Hoke's Attorney
2005
Complete Savages (TV Series) as
Principal Thompson
- Crimes and Mini-Wieners (2005) - Principal Thompson
2005
A Lot Like Love as
Stephen Martin
2005
Boston Legal (TV Series) as
Mayor George Bostwick
- 'Til We Meat Again (2005) - Mayor George Bostwick
2005
NCIS (TV Series) as
Fred Hanlan
- The Meat Puzzle (2005) - Fred Hanlan
2005
Confessions of an Action Star as
Richard Orchid (as Homes Osborne)
2004
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy (Video) as
Director
2004
CSI: Miami (TV Series) as
Judge Isaac Greenhill
- After the Fall (2004) - Judge Isaac Greenhill
2004
Center of the Universe (TV Series) as
The Minister
- Pilot (2004) - The Minister
2004
Everybody Loves Raymond (TV Series) as
Scott
- Not So Fast (2004) - Scott
2004
The Drew Carey Show (TV Series) as
Priest
- Finale (2004) - Priest
2004
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy as
Director
2003
The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke (TV Short) as
Dick Tyson
2003
A Carol Christmas (TV Movie) as
Hal
2003
Malcolm in the Middle (TV Series) as
Mr. Young
- Malcolm's Job (2003) - Mr. Young
2003
Cheaper by the Dozen as
Nick Gerhard
2003
The O'Keefes (TV Series) as
Principal
- Substitute Teacher (2003) - Principal
- Election (2003) - Principal
2003
Lucky (TV Series)
- Come Lie with Me (2003)
2003
Identity as
Judge Taylor
2003
Frasier (TV Series) as
Principal
- Some Assembly Required (2003) - Principal
2003
The Pitts (TV Series) as
Wendell
- Bob's New Heart (2003) - Wendell
2003
Star Trek: Enterprise (TV Series) as
Enolian Official
- Canamar (2003) - Enolian Official (as Holmes R. Osborne)
2002
Touched by an Angel (TV Series) as
Sgt. Richardson
- Jump! (2002) - Sgt. Richardson
2002
Waking Up in Reno as
Doc Tuley
2002
The Quiet American as
Bill Granger
2002
The Division (TV Series) as
Kimberly's Lawyer
- Sweet Sorrow (2002) - Kimberly's Lawyer
2002
Windtalkers as
Colonel Hollings
2002
The Court (TV Series) as
Consultant Frankel
- Life Sentence (2002) - Consultant Frankel
2002
Life Without Dick (Video) as
Colleen's Father
2001
Nathan's Choice (TV Short) as
Howard
1999
Ally McBeal (TV Series) as
Detective Gerard Billow / Principal Figgins
- Lost and Found (2001) - Detective Gerard Billow
- Seeing Green (1999) - Principal Figgins
2001
The Guardian (TV Series) as
Abe Hopeson
- Heart (2001) - Abe Hopeson
2001
Any Day Now (TV Series) as
Jeremiah Blue
- Rebel with a Cause (2001) - Jeremiah Blue
2001
Domestic Disturbance as
Shady Tree Motel Clerk
2001
Living in Missouri as
Uncle Roy
1998
Seven Days (TV Series) as
President Robert Maxwell
- The Final Countdown (2001) - President Robert Maxwell
- The First Freshman (2001) - President Robert Maxwell
- Head Case (2001) - President Robert Maxwell
- Playmates and Presidents (2000) - President Robert Maxwell
- Parker.com (1999) - President Robert Maxwell
- The Football (1999) - President Robert Maxwell
- Daddy's Girl (1999) - President Robert Maxwell
- Doppleganger: Part 2 (1998) - President Robert Maxwell
- Doppleganger: Part 1 (1998) - President Robert Maxwell
2001
The Deep End as
Loan Officer
2001
Donnie Darko as
Eddie Darko
2000
Roswell (TV Series) as
Walt Crawford
- Harvest (2000) - Walt Crawford
2000
Bring It On as
Bruce Shipman
2000
Miracle in Lane 2 (TV Movie) as
Randall
2000
Providence (TV Series) as
Marcus Weber
- Family Ties (2000) - Marcus Weber
2000
Getting Away with Murder: The JonBenet Ramsey Mystery (TV Movie)
2000
Judging Amy (TV Series) as
Judge Brooks
- Spoil the Child (2000) - Judge Brooks
1999
Student Affairs (TV Movie) as
Dean Stockwell
1999
The X-Files (TV Series) as
Mark Johnson
- Millennium (1999) - Mark Johnson
1999
The West Wing (TV Series) as
Congressman Peter Lillienfield
- The Short List (1999) - Congressman Peter Lillienfield
1999
Horse Sense (TV Movie) as
Mr. Hawthorne
1999
The White River Kid as
Fergus Kenrod
1999
Norm (TV Series) as
Jimmy
- Norm vs. Death (1999) - Jimmy
1999
Crazy in Alabama as
Larry Russell
1999
Brother's Keeper (TV Series) as
Mr. Bardolph
- The Duel (1999) - Mr. Bardolph
1999
Election as
Dick Metzler
1999
The Practice (TV Series) as
Jeffrey Hyde
- Target Practice (1999) - Jeffrey Hyde
1999
The Mod Squad as
Mr. Cochrane
1998
Dharma & Greg (TV Series) as
Reverend Blanchard
- Death & Violins (1999) - Reverend Blanchard
- Turn, Turn, Turn (1998) - Reverend Blanchard
1998
Family Matters (TV Series) as
Buzz Conrad
- Lost in Space: Part 1 (1998) - Buzz Conrad
1998
From the Earth to the Moon (TV Mini Series) as
George Low
- Spider (1998) - George Low
- 1968 (1998) - George Low
- Apollo One (1998) - George Low
1998
ER (TV Series) as
Dr. Sayers
- Family Practice (1998) - Dr. Sayers
1998
The Lake (TV Movie) as
Newscaster
1998
How to Make the Cruelest Month as
Dean Rice
1997
Affliction as
Gordon LaRiviere
1996
That Thing You Do! as
Mr. Patterson (as Holmes Osborne Jr.)
1996
Gone in the Night (TV Movie) as
Head Lab Tech
1995
Truman (TV Movie) as
Dixicrat
1993
A Matter of Justice (TV Movie) as
Defense Attorney
1990
Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (TV Movie) as
The Dockhand
1988
Kansas as
Deputy Sheriff #2
1987
Murder Ordained (TV Movie) as
TV Evangelist
1987
Nice Girls Don't Explode as
Dick
1976
The Student Body as
Joe
Self
2021
Missouri! A Bicentennial Celebration (Documentary) as
Mark Twain
2020
Dead Eyes (Podcast Series) as
Self
- Castaways (2020) - Self
- Ryan Johnson's Star Wars Prequel Rumors (2020) - Self
2019
AB (Documentary) as
Albert Bloch (voice)
2004
'Donnie Darko': Production Diary (Video documentary) as
Self
References
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