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).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Terry O'Quinn reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Terry O'Quinn's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Terry O'Quinn remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Deliver Them from Evil: The Taking of Alta View, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Terry O'Quinn Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Terry O'Quinn's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Terry O'Quinn.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Getting LOST | Self | Average | 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 → |
| 2001 | American Outlaws | Rollin H. Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | WW3 | Eric Farrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Semper Fi | Cliff's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Rated X | J.R. Mitchell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Murder in a Small Town | Sidney Lassiter | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The X-Files | Michaud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Breast Men | Hersch Lawyer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | On the Edge of Innocence | David Walker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Shadow Conspiracy | Frank Ridell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ghosts of Mississippi | Judge Hilburn | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Primal Fear | Yancy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Friend to Die For | Ed Saxe | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tombstone | Mayor Clum | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Visions of Murder | Adm. Truman Hager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sexual Advances | Cliff Ripley | Average | 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 | Company Business | Colonel Pierce Grissom | Flop | 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 | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Blood Oath | Major Beckett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception | Curt Mitchell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Stepfather 2 | Dr. Gene Clifford / Jerry Blake | Average | 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 | Average | 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 | Without a Trace | Parent | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Heaven's Gate | Captain Minardi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | F.D.R.: The Last Year | James Roosevelt | Average | 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 "Deliver Them from Evil: The Taking of Alta View" 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 "Primal Fear", "Tombstone", and "The Cutting Edge".