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Actor
Occupations
Actor, Screenwriter, Stage actor
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Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Shiva Rose (1995-2009)
Partner
Maggie Q
Parents
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Education
HB Studio, Holy Cross High School, Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, Fordham University
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
Tier B -- 65,873 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Year context
Born in 1961 -- Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in space; Bay of Pigs invasion; John F. Kennedy was US president
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Career
Career spanning 35 years (1986-2021)
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Filmography (28)
Biography
Dylan McDermott (born Mark Anthony McDermott; October 26, 1961) is an American actor. He is known for his role as lawyer and law firm head Bobby Donnell on the legal drama series The Practice, which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama and a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
McDermott is also known for his roles in four seasons (first, second, eighth and ninth) of the FX horror anthology series American Horror Story, subtitled Murder House, Asylum, Apocalypse, and 1984 portraying Ben Harmon, Johnny Morgan and Bruce, respectively. He also starred as narcotics crime lord Richard Wheatley on the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit spinoff Law & Order: Organized Crime; Lt. Carter Shaw on the TNT series Dark Blue; in two short-lived CBS dramas, Hostages and Stalker; and in the 1994 remake of the film Miracle on 34th Street. In 2022, he joined FBI: Most Wanted as the new lead, replacing the departing Julian McMahon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dylan McDermott?
Dylan McDermott is 64 years old, born on .
Where was Dylan McDermott born?
Dylan McDermott was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA.
What movies or shows has Dylan McDermott been in?
Dylan McDermott has 28 credits in our database. Notable titles include King Richard (2021), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), Hollywood (2020), Survivor (2015), Automata (2014).
What is Dylan McDermott known for?
Dylan McDermott is primarily known as an actor. Dylan McDermott (born Mark Anthony McDermott; October 26, 1961) is an American actor. He is known for his role as lawyer and law firm head…
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