
Elias Koteas
ActingAbout Elias Koteas
Elias Koteas (born March 11, 1961) is a Canadian actor, known for his roles as Alvin "Al" Olinsky on the series Chicago P.D., Tom True on Goliath, Lionel Shrike in Now You See Me (2013), Col. Marks on Combat Hospital, James Skinner on The Killing, Laeddis in Shutter Island (2010), Monsieur Gateau in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Jack Payne in the film Shooter (2007), Peter Brandt in Collateral Damage (2002), Capt. James Stars in The Thin Red Line (1998), Edgar Reese in Fallen (1998), Antonio Freeman in Gattaca (1997), and Casey Jones in two of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films. He won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film Ararat (2002). He has appeared in many films including Some Kind of Wonderful (1987), The Adjuster (1991), Exotica (1994), The Prophecy (1995), Crash (1996), Living Out Loud (1998), Harrison's Flowers (2002), Zodiac (2007), and Skinwalkers (2007).
Best Elias Koteas Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Elias Koteas's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Elias Koteas.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Janet Planet | Avi | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Baker | Vic | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | My Days of Mercy | Simon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Now You See Me | Lionel Shrike (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Devil's Knot | Jerry Driver | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas | Sergie Katsov | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Dream House | Boyce | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Let Me In | The Policeman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | A Letter to Elia | Elia Kazan (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | My Own Love Song | Dean | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Killer Inside Me | Joe Rothman | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Shutter Island | Laeddis | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Fourth Kind | Abel Campos | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Defendor | Chuck Dooney | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Haunting in Connecticut | Reverend Popescu | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button | Monsieur Gateau | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Two Lovers | Ronald Blatt | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Girl in the Park | Raymond | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows | Val Lewton (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Shooter | Jack Payne | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Zodiac | Jack Mulanax | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Greatest Game Ever Played | Arthur Ouimet | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Big Empty | The Specialist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Rosy-Fingered Dawn: A Film on Terrence Malick | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | S1m0ne | Hank Alano | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Ararat | Ali / Jevdet Bay | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Collateral Damage | Peter Brandt | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Novocaine | Harlan Sangster | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Harrison's Flowers | Yeager Pollack | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Thin Red Line | Capt. James Staros | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Apt Pupil | Archie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Fallen | Edgar Reese | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Gattaca | Antonio Freeman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Crash | Vaughan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sugartime | Butch Blasi | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Prophecy | Thomas Daggett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Exotica | Eric | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Habitation of Dragons | Wally Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Contact | Mohannan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Adjuster | Noah | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Almost an Angel | Steve Garner | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Casey Jones | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Full Moon in Blue Water | Jimmy | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Tucker: The Man and His Dream | Alex | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Onassis: The Richest Man in the World | Young Aristotle Onassis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby | Elias Koteas (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Gardens of Stone | Pete Deveber | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Some Kind of Wonderful | Skinhead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | One Magic Christmas | Eddie | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Atlantic City | Extra (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Elias Koteas - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Elias Koteas?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elias Koteas is "Shutter Island" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Elias Koteas acted in?
Elias Koteas has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Elias Koteas?
Other notable films include "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "Gattaca", and "Zodiac".




