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Holt McCallany

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Holt McCallany

Holt McCallany (born Holt Quinn McAloney; September 3, 1963) is an American actor, noteworthy for portraying FBI Special Agent Bill Tench on the series Mindhunter (2017–19). He has had leading and supporting roles in various television series and films, such as Lights Out, Fight Club, Three Kings, Shot Caller, Wrath of Man, Nightmare Alley, and The Iron Claw. Born in New York City to theatrical parents, Julie Wilson, an American singer and actress, and Michael McAloney, an Irish actor and producer known for his Tony Award-winning production. Amidst his budding career, McCallany landed supporting parts in films like Casualties of War, Alien 3, Creepshow 2, and The Search for One-eye Jimmy. He also made a significant impact on television, being part of TV miniseries Rough Riders and showing his acting versatility in CSI: Miami and Criminal Minds. In 2010, he was cast in The Losers, a film based on a DC Comics graphic novel. Adeptly portraying a diverse array of characters, he has continued to impress in the industry with recent roles in acclaimed films like Sully, Shot Caller, and Blackhat. McCallany's stellar performances extend to foreign languages as well, his first French-language film, an adaptation of Georges Feydeau's comedy Le Dindon, was released in 2019.

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Given Name: Holt Quinn McAloney

Born: New York City, U.S.

Citizenship: American

Birthday: September 3, 1963

Occupations: Actor

Years Active: 1986–present

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