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Occupation
  
Actor

Partner
  
Jeffrey Richman

Role
  
Actor

Name
  
John Hickey

Years active
  
1990–present


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Born
  
June 25, 1963 (age 60) (
1963-06-25
)
Plano, Texas, U.S.

Alma mater
  
Texas State UniversityFordham University

Awards
  
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play

Education
  
Plano Senior High School, Fordham University, Texas State University

Nominations
  
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie

Movies and TV shows
  
Manhattan, The Big C, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Flags of Our Fathers, Big Stone Gap

Similar People
  
Jeffrey Richman, Ashley Zukerman, Joe Mantello, Patrick Breen, Ellen Barkin

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John Benjamin Hickey (born June 25, 1963) is an American actor with a career in stage, film and television. He won the 2011 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play for his performance as Felix Turner in The Normal Heart.

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Early life

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Hickey was born in Plano, Texas, and graduated from Plano Sr. High School in 1981. He attended Texas State University - San Marcos from 1981–1983, where he was active in the theater department. He earned his bachelor's degree in English at Fordham University in 1985.

Career

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On Broadway, he originated the role of Arthur in Terrence McNally's play Love! Valour! Compassion! in 1995, a role he recreated for the 1997 film version.

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He played supporting roles in a number of films including The Ice Storm (1997) and The Anniversary Party (2001). He has also appeared in Flightplan, Flags of Our Fathers, Freedom Writers, Then She Found Me, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, The Bet and Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows.

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He played Clifford Bradshaw in the 1998 Broadway revival of Cabaret, which won the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. In that same year, he played the lead in the independent film Finding North.

On Broadway, he played Reverend John Hale in the 2002 revival of Arthur Miller's The Crucible.

Hickey played American novelist and playwright Jack Dunphy in the 2006 Truman Capote biopic Infamous. Hickey played Philip Stoddard on the short-lived gay-themed sitcom It's All Relative. Since It's All Relative, Hickey has appeared on Alias, Law & Order, Brothers & Sisters, Stacked, Heartland, In Plain Sight, Law & Order: Los Angeles, and Modern Family.

He appeared in the 2011 Broadway revival of The Normal Heart, for which he won the Tony Award, Featured Actor in a Play. He was in the Broadway revival of Mary Stuart in 2009, as the Earl of Leicester.

From 2010 to 2013, he appeared on The Big C and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for the final season of the series, subtitled Hereafter. Hickey starred as scientist Frank Winter on the TV series Manhattan, which concluded on December 15, 2015 after two seasons and 23 episodes.

In 2015, he appeared Off-Broadway at the Mitzi Newhouse Theatre in the play Dada Woof Papa Hot by Peter Parnell.

Personal life

Hickey is openly gay and has been in a relationship with Modern Family writer and producer Jeffrey Richman since 2003.

Theatre

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Filmography

Actor
-
Lilly (post-production) as
Charles Ledbetter
-
Salem's Lot (completed) as
Father Callahan
2021
HouseBroken (TV Series) as
Brett / Blueberry / Mini Donk / ...
- Who's a Mole? (2023) - Mini Donk (voice)
- Who's Afraid of Boomsday Again? (2023) - Blueberry / Police Horse (voice)
- Who's God? (2023) - Brett / Terrorist / Robot Arm #1 (voice)
- Who's Getting Up There? (2023) - Brett (voice)
- Who's the Boss? (2023) - Brett / Blueberry / Happy Guy (voice)
- Who's a Homeowner? (2023) - Bobcat / Paul / Party Patrons (voice)
- Who's a Bad Girl? Part 2 (2021) - Alpha Coyote (voice)
- Who Are You? (2021) - Dr. Doug Ross (voice)
- Who's Wild? (2021) - (voice)
2021
Gossip Girl (TV Series) as
Roy Sachs
- How to Bury a Millionaire (2022) - Roy Sachs
- Guess Who's Coming at Dinner (2022) - Roy Sachs
- Final Cancellation (2021) - Roy Sachs
- Blackberry Narcissus (2021) - Roy Sachs
- Once Upon a Time in the Upper West (2021) - Roy Sachs
- Parentsite (2021) - Roy Sachs
- Lies Wide Shut (2021) - Roy Sachs
- Just Another Girl on the MTA (2021) - Roy Sachs
2022
Naughty (Podcast Series) as
Willy
2017
The Good Fight (TV Series) as
Neil Gross
- The End of Democracy (2022) - Neil Gross
- The End of Playing Games (2022) - Neil Gross
- Social Media and Its Discontents (2017) - Neil Gross
- Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate (2017) - Neil Gross
2021
In Treatment (TV Series) as
Colin
- Colin - Week 6 (2021) - Colin
- Colin - Week 5 (2021) - Colin
- Colin - Week 4 (2021) - Colin
- Colin - Week 3 (2021) - Colin
- Colin - Week 2 (2021) - Colin
- Colin - Week 1 (2021) - Colin
2020
Sublet as
Michael
2020
Mapplethorpe: The Director's Cut as
Sam Wagstaff
2019
Jessica Jones (TV Series) as
Peter Lyonne
- A.K.A. I Wish (2019) - Peter Lyonne
- A.K.A. I Have No Spleen (2019) - Peter Lyonne
- A.K.A. The Perfect Burger (2019) - Peter Lyonne
2018
Mapplethorpe as
Sam Wagstaff
2018
Forever My Girl as
Pastor Brian
2017
Hostiles as
Capt. Royce Tolan
2017
Mom (TV Series) as
Dr. Sellers
- A Few Thongs and a Hawaiian Funeral (2017) - Dr. Sellers
2017
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (TV Movie) as
Bill Watson
2016
Barry as
Professor Gray
2011
The Good Wife (TV Series) as
Neil Gross
- Monday (2016) - Neil Gross
- The Debate (2015) - Neil Gross
- Hitting the Fan (2013) - Neil Gross
- The Bit Bucket (2013) - Neil Gross
- The Seven Day Rule (2013) - Neil Gross
- Two Girls, One Code (2012) - Neil Gross
- Live from Damascus (2012) - Neil Gross
- Great Firewall (2011) - Neil Gross
2016
Tallulah as
Stephen
2014
Manhattan (TV Series) as
Frank Winter
- Jupiter (2015) - Frank Winter
- Brooklyn (2015) - Frank Winter
- Human Error (2015) - Frank Winter
- Behold the Lord High Executioner (2015) - Frank Winter
- 33 (2015) - Frank Winter
- The World of Tomorrow (2015) - Frank Winter
- Overlord (2015) - Frank Winter
- The Threshold (2015) - Frank Winter
- Fatherland (2015) - Frank Winter
- Damnatio Memoriae (2015) - Frank Winter (credit only)
- Perestroika (2014) - Frank Winter
- The Gun Model (2014) - Frank Winter
- Tangier (2014) - Frank Winter
- The Understudy (2014) - Frank Winter
- Spooky Action at a Distance (2014) - Frank Winter
- The Second Coming (2014) - Frank Winter
- The New World (2014) - Frank Winter
- Acceptable Limits (2014) - Frank Winter
- A New Approach to Nuclear Cosmology (2014) - Frank Winter
- Last Reasoning of Kings (2014) - Frank Winter
- The Hive (2014) - Frank Winter
- The Prisoner's Dilemma (2014) - Frank Winter
- You Always Hurt the One You Love (2014) - Frank Winter
2015
Truth as
Mark Wrolstad
2015
Difficult People (TV Series) as
Fred
- Pledge Week (2015) - Fred
2014
My Eleventh (Video)
2014
Big Stone Gap as
Theodore Tipton
2014
Get on Up as
Richard
2000
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (TV Series) as
ADA Mark Hickey / Tom Moore
- Wednesday's Child (2014) - Tom Moore
- Nocturne (2000) - ADA Mark Hickey
- Misleader (2000) - ADA Mark Hickey
2014
Modern Family (TV Series) as
Dr. Clark
- Under Pressure (2014) - Dr. Clark
2013
Blink (TV Movie) as
Greg
2013
Hannibal (TV Series) as
Dr. Sutcliffe
- Buffet Froid (2013) - Dr. Sutcliffe
2010
The Big C (TV Series) as
Sean Tolkey
- The Finale (2013) - Sean Tolkey
- Quality of Death (2013) - Sean Tolkey
- You Can't Take It with You (2013) - Sean Tolkey
- Quality of Life (2013) - Sean Tolkey
- Fly Away (2012) - Sean Tolkey
- Vaya Con Dios (2012) - Sean Tolkey
- Killjoy (2012) - Sean Tolkey
- How Bazaar (2012) - Sean Tolkey
- Life Rights (2012) - Sean Tolkey
- Face Off (2012) - Sean Tolkey
- Family Matters (2012) - Sean Tolkey
- Bundle of Joy (2012) - Sean Tolkey
- What's Your Story? (2012) - Sean Tolkey
- Thin Ice (2012) - Sean Tolkey
- Crossing the Line (2011) - Sean Tolkey
- The Darkest Day (2011) - Sean Tolkey
- Fight or Flight (2011) - Sean Tolkey (credit only)
- How Do You Feel? (2011) - Sean Tolkey
- A Little Death (2011) - Sean Tolkey
- The Last Thanksgiving (2011) - Sean Tolkey
- Goldilocks and the Bears (2011) - Sean Tolkey
- The Little c (2011) - Sean Tolkey
- Cats and Dogs (2011) - Sean Tolkey
- Boo! (2011) - Sean Tolkey
- Sexual Healing (2011) - Sean Tolkey
- Musical Chairs (2011) - Sean Tolkey
- Losing Patients (2011) - Sean Tolkey
- Taking the Plunge (2010) - Sean Tolkey
- Everything That Rises Must Converge (2010) - Sean Tolkey
- New Beginnings (2010) - Sean Tolkey
- Divine Intervention (2010) - Sean Tolkey
- The Ecstasy and the Agony (2010) - Sean Tolkey
- Happy Birthday, Cancer (2010) - Sean Tolkey
- Two for the Road (2010) - Sean Tolkey
- Taking Lumps (2010) - Sean Tolkey
- Blue-Eyed Iris (2010) - Sean Tolkey
- Playing the Cancer Card (2010) - Sean Tolkey
- There's No C in Team (2010) - Sean Tolkey
- Summer Time (2010) - Sean Tolkey
- Pilot (2010) - Sean Tolkey
2012
The New Normal (TV Series) as
Father Michael
- The Big Day (2013) - Father Michael
- Dog Children (2013) - Father Michael
- The Godparent Trap (2012) - Father Michael
2012
The Mob Doctor (TV Series) as
Mark Easton
- Resurrection (2013) - Mark Easton
- Sibling Rivalry (2012) - Mark Easton
- Family Secrets (2012) - Mark Easton
2012
Pitch Perfect as
Dr. Mitchell
2011
A Gifted Man (TV Series) as
Ben Tucker
- In Case of Exposure (2011) - Ben Tucker
2010
Civil Unions: A Love Story (Short)
2010
Law & Order: LA (TV Series) as
Congressman Thomas Nelson
- Pasadena (2010) - Congressman Thomas Nelson
2010
Past Life (TV Series) as
Sid
- Running on Empty (2010) - Sid
2009
Lincoln: American Mastermind (TV Movie)(voice)
2009
The Skyjacker That Got Away (TV Movie documentary) as
Narrator (voice)
2009
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen as
Galloway
2009
The Taking of Pelham 123 as
Deputy Mayor LaSalle
2009
Timewatch (TV Series documentary) as
Narrator
- The Real Bonnie and Clyde (2009) - Narrator (voice)
2008
Living Proof (TV Movie) as
Blake Rogers
2008
In Plain Sight (TV Series) as
Donald Fraser / Donald Ferguson
- Don of the Dead (2008) - Donald Fraser / Donald Ferguson
2008
The Real George Washington (TV Movie documentary) as
Narrator
2007
History's Secrets (TV Series) as
Narrator
- Moon Landings (2007) - Narrator (voice)
2007
Secrets of the Moon Landings (TV Movie documentary) as
Narrator
2007
Situation Critical (TV Series documentary) as
Narrator
- Nightmare on Mount Hood (2007) - Narrator
2007
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising as
John Stanton
2007
Then She Found Me as
Alan
2007
The Real Roswell (TV Movie) as
Narrator
2007
Heartland (TV Series) as
Bill
- Pilot (2007) - Bill
2006
Undercover History (TV Series documentary) as
Narrator / Narrator - National Geographic Channel version
- J. Edgar Hoover (2007) - Narrator - National Geographic Channel version
- The Hunt for the Boston Strangler (2007) - Narrator (voice)
- The Hunt for Hitler (2007) - Narrator (voice)
- Amelia Earhart (2006) - Narrator (voice)
2007
The Hunt for the Boston Strangler (TV Movie) as
Narrator (voice)
2007
Freedom Writers as
Brian Gelford
2006
A House Divided (TV Movie) as
President Russell
2006
The Ex as
Wesley's Dad
2006
Stacked (TV Series) as
Headmaster Keenan
- The Headmaster (2006) - Headmaster Keenan
2006
Brothers & Sisters (TV Series) as
Major Guinness
- Light the Lights (2006) - Major Guinness
1998
Law & Order (TV Series) as
Aaron Solomon / Charles Thatcher
- Profiteer (2006) - Aaron Solomon
- Mammon (2005) - Aaron Solomon
- C.O.D. (2004) - Aaron Solomon
- DR 1-102 (2002) - Aaron Solomon
- Castoff (1998) - Charles Thatcher
2006
Flags of Our Fathers as
Keyes Beech
2006
Justice (TV Series) as
Lloyd Barrett
- Wrongful Death (2006) - Lloyd Barrett
2006
Infamous as
Jack Dunphy
2005
Silver Bells (TV Movie) as
Lawrence
2005
Flightplan as
David
2005
Alias (TV Series) as
Father Kampinski
- In Dreams- (2005) - Father Kampinski
2003
It's All Relative (TV Series) as
Philip Stoddard
- Fight for Your Invite to Party (2004) - Philip Stoddard
- Doggy-style (2004) - Philip Stoddard
- Philip in a China Shop (2004) - Philip Stoddard
- Who's Camping Now (2004) - Philip Stoddard
- Oscar Interruptus (2004) - Philip Stoddard
- A Long Day's Journey Into Leonard's (2004) - Philip Stoddard
- Cross My Heart (2004) - Philip Stoddard
- Tackleboxxx/The Love Below (2004) - Philip Stoddard
- Ready, Aim, Sing (2004) - Philip Stoddard
- Our Sauce, It Is a Beauty (2004) - Philip Stoddard
- What's Up (2004) - Philip Stoddard
- The Santa That Came to Dinner (2003) - Philip Stoddard
- Artistic Differences (2003) - Philip Stoddard
- Thanks, But No Thanks (2003) - Philip Stoddard
- Road Trippin' (2003) - Philip Stoddard
- Swangate (2003) - Philip Stoddard
- Waking Uncle Paddy (2003) - Philip Stoddard
- The Doctor Is Out (2003) - Philip Stoddard
- Take Me Out (2003) - Philip Stoddard
- Hell's Kitchen (2003) - Philip Stoddard
- Truth and Consequences (2003) - Philip Stoddard
- Pilot (2003) - Philip Stoddard
2003
Colosseum: Rome's Arena of Death (TV Movie documentary) as
Verus (voice)
2003
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (TV Series) as
Randall Fuller
- Con-Text (2003) - Randall Fuller
2002
Hack (TV Series) as
Dr. Martin Shane
- Obsession (2002) - Dr. Martin Shane
2002
Changing Lanes as
Carlyle
1994
NYPD Blue (TV Series) as
Phillip Connor / Paul Gaines
- Mom's Away (2001) - Phillip Connor
- Good Time Charlie (1994) - Paul Gaines
2001
The Guardian (TV Series) as
The Hudson's Attorney
- Loyalties (2001) - The Hudson's Attorney
2001
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series) as
Dr. Sidney Cornfeld
- Slaves of Las Vegas (2001) - Dr. Sidney Cornfeld
2001
The Anniversary Party as
Jerry Adams
2001
A Glimpse of Hell (TV Movie)
2001
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (TV Mini Series) as
Roger Edens
- Part II (2001) - Roger Edens
- Part I (2001) - Roger Edens
2000
Hamlet (TV Movie) as
Horatio
2000
D.C. (TV Series) as
Rob / Neil / Congressman Owens
- Party (2000) - Neil
- Blame (2000) - Congressman Owens
- Justice (2000) - Rob
- Truth (2000) - Rob
2000
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder (TV Mini Series)
1999
The Lady in Question (TV Movie) as
Paul Kessler
1999
The Bone Collector as
Dr. Barry Lehman
1999
The General's Daughter as
Captain Goodson
1999
Homicide: Life on the Street (TV Series) as
Dennis Kohler
- Zen and the Art of Murder (1999) - Dennis Kohler
1998
Sex and the City (TV Series) as
Tom
- Oh Come All Ye Faithful (1998) - Tom
1998
3rd Rock from the Sun (TV Series) as
Rick
- The Great Dickdater (1998) - Rick
1998
Finding North as
Travis Furlong
1997
Nothing Sacred (TV Series) as
Dr. Elliott
- Speaking in Tongues (1997) - Dr. Elliott
1997
The Ice Storm as
Mark Boland
1997
Love! Valour! Compassion! as
Arthur Pape
1996
Eddie as
Joe Nader
1996
Sin #8 (Short)
1995
Comfortably Numb as
Priest
1995
New York News (TV Series)
- You Thought the Pope Was Something (1995)
1994
Normandy: The Great Crusade (TV Movie) as
Louis Simpson (voice)
1994
Only You as
Dwayne
1994
The Ref as
Old Baybrook Policeman
1992
The Bet (Short) as
Henry (as John B. Hickey)
1991
Dangerous Music (Short) as
Tyler
1990
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (TV Series) as
Trent
- Here's a Quick and Easy Recipe for Leftovers (1990) - Trent (as John Hickey)
Producer
2015
Dime Crimes # 34 (Short) (executive producer)
Miscellaneous
2009
Timewatch (TV Series documentary) (narrator - 1 episode)
- The Real Bonnie and Clyde (2009) - (narrator)
Thanks
2017
Fun Mom Dinner (special thanks)
2014
The Best Friend (Short) (special thanks)
2005
Adam & Steve (thanks)
Self
2019
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (Podcast Series) as
Self - Guest
- Elisabeth Moss & John Benjamin Hickey (2022) - Self - Guest
- Uzo Aduba & John Benjamin Hickey (2021) - Self - Guest
- Kristin Davis & John Benjamin Hickey (2019) - Self - Guest
2011
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Elisabeth Moss & John Benjamin Hickey (2022) - Self - Guest
- Uzo Aduba & John Benjamin Hickey (2021) - Self - Guest
- Kristin Davis & John Benjamin Hickey (2019) - Self - Guest
- Allison Janney & John Benjamin Hickey (2017) - Self - Guest
- Christina Ricci & John Benjamin Hickey (2015) - Self - Guest
- Laura Linney & John Benjamin Hickey (2013) - Self - Guest
- Monica & John Hickey (2012) - Self - Guest
- Allison Janney and John Benjamin Hickey (2011) - Self - Guest
2022
The Miranda Obsession (Podcast Series documentary) as
Buck Henry
2022
The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal (TV Series) as
Self
- April 8, 2022 (2022) - Self
2021
Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy (TV Mini Series documentary)
- Courage Under Fire (2021)
- An Actor's Director (2021)
2020
Broadway.com #LiveatFive (TV Series) as
Self
- John Benjamin Hickey (2020) - Self
2020
On Stage (TV Series) as
Self
- Tina on Broadway (2020) - Self
2019
Show People with Paul Wontorek (TV Series) as
Self
- John Benjamin Hickey (2019) - Self
2018
Front Row (TV Series) as
Self / Henry Wilcox
- Episode #2.1 (2018) - Self / Henry Wilcox
2017
The Real Boston Strangler (TV Special) as
Narrator (voice)
2017
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) as
Self
- Jeffrey Tambor/John Benjamin Hickey/Lake Street Dive (2017) - Self
2017
Then and Now with Andy Cohen (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- 1981: The Year of Excess (2017) - Self
- 1990: The Year Rebels Ruled (2017) - Self
- 1997: The Year Fame Turned Dangerous (2017) - Self
2017
The Farthest (Documentary) as
Self - Narrator
2014
Sidewalks Entertainment (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- John Benjamin Hickey (2014) - Self - Guest
2013
The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Nominee
2012
Big Morning Buzz Live (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- John Benjamin Hickey/Mark Bittman/Elle King (2012) - Self - Guest
2012
Nature (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- Ocean Giants: Deep Thinkers (2012) - Self - Narrator
- Ocean Giants (2012) - Self - Narrator
- Ocean Giants: Voices of the Sea (2012) - Self - Narrator
- Ocean Giants: Giant Lives (2012) - Self - Narrator
2011
The 65th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Winner
2011
Charlie Rose (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 1 June 2011 (2011) - Self - Guest
2011
Through The Grape Vine (TV Series) as
Self
- Picking Pinot Noirs from Burgundy (2011) - Self
2011
National Geographic Explorer (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- The Real George Washington (2011) - Self - Narrator
2009
National Geographic's Most Incredible Photos: Afghan Warrior (TV Movie documentary) as
Narrator
2009
The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen (Video documentary) as
Self
2008
Inside (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- The Real Bonnie and Clyde (2009) - (voice)
- CIA Secret Experiments (2008) - Self - Narrator
- Unabomber: The Secret History (2008) - Self - Narrator
2008
Titanic: Ballard's Secret Mission (TV Movie documentary) as
Narrator
2008
Nova (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- Ocean Animal Emergency (2008) - Self - Narrator
2008
Undercover History (TV Series documentary) as
Self - Narrator
- Undercover Titanic with Bob Ballard (2008) - Self - Narrator
- Unabomber: The Secret History (2008) - Self - Narrator
2007
National Geographic Specials (TV Series documentary) as
Narrator
- The Real Roswell (2007) - Narrator
2006
HBO First Look (TV Series documentary short) as
Self
- A Moment in Time- Flags of Our Fathers (2006) - Self
2004
Inside the U.S. Secret Service (TV Movie documentary) as
Self - Narrator (voice)
2002
The 56th Annual Tony Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Audience Member
Archive Footage
2016
Democracy Now! (TV Series) as
Mark Wrolstad
- Episode dated 26 January 2016 (2016) - Mark Wrolstad
2015
Larry Kramer in Love and Anger (Documentary) as
Felix Turner

References

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