Terry O'Quinn
ActingAbout Terry O'Quinn
Terrance Quinn (born July 15, 1952), known professionally as Terry O'Quinn, is an American actor. He is best known for his Emmy Award-winning performance as John Locke on the TV series Lost (2004–2010). He had roles in films including The Stepfather (1987), The Rocketeer (1991), Heaven's Gate (1980), Silver Bullet (1985), Young Guns (1988), Blind Fury (1989), Tombstone (1993) and Primal Fear (1996). Other prominent television roles include Peter Watts in Millennium (1996–1999), FBI Asst. Director Kendall in Alias (2002–2004), Commander Joe White in Hawaii Five-0 (2011–2018), and Tom Tavner in Patriot (2015–2018).
Terry O'Quinn Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Terry O'Quinn reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Terry O'Quinn's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 64% of Terry O'Quinn's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Terry O'Quinn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Terry O'Quinn's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Terry O'Quinn has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Getting LOST | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Unsung Hero | Grandpa James | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Christmas Sail | Dennis | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | New Life | Dr. Philip Sumrall | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Taken from Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story | Mark Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Phenomenon II | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Old School | Goldberg (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Town Diary | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | American Outlaws | Rollin H. Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Semper Fi | Cliff's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Murder in a Small Town | Sidney Lassiter | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The X-Files | Michaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | On the Edge of Innocence | David Walker | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ghosts of Mississippi | Judge Hilburn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Primal Fear | Yancy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Ray Alexander: A Menu for Murder | Frank Darnell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Friend to Die For | Ed Saxe | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Justice in a Small Town | Harris Wiley | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tombstone | Mayor Clum | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Visions of Murder | Adm. Truman Hager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Born Too Soon | Dr. Friedman | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Wild Card | Barlow | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | My Samurai | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sexual Advances | Cliff Ripley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Trial: The Price of Passion | Bob Altschuler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Deliver Them from Evil: The Taking of Alta View | Sergeant Don Bell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Cutting Edge | Jack Moseley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rocketeer | Howard Hughes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance | Sergeant Nicholas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Last to Go | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception | Curt Mitchell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Blind Fury | Frank Devereaux | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Roe vs. Wade | Jay Floyd | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Pin | Dr. Frank Linden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Young Guns | Alex McSween | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | The Jogger | Jerry | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Black Widow | Bruce | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Stepfather | Jerry Blake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Women of Valor | Maj. Tom Patterson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | SpaceCamp | Launch Director | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Silver Bullet | Sheriff Joe Haller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Right to Kill? | Jim Barrett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | An Early Frost | Dr. Redding | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Mischief | Claude Harbrough | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Mrs. Soffel | Detective Buck McGovern | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Places in the Heart | Buddy Kelsey | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | All the Right Moves | Freeman Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number | Colonel Thomas Rhodes | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Heaven's Gate | Captain Minardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | F.D.R.: The Last Year | James Roosevelt | Hit | Similar → |
Terry O'Quinn - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Terry O'Quinn?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Terry O'Quinn is "Jacobo Timerman: Prisoner Without a Name, Cell Without a Number" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Terry O'Quinn acted in?
Terry O'Quinn has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Terry O'Quinn?
Other notable films include "Deliver Them from Evil: The Taking of Alta View", "Sexual Advances", and "Primal Fear".