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Actor
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Film producer, Film actor, Television actor, Actor
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Birthplace
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Julie Christensen
Residences
Nashville
Education
St. Xavier High School
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
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John Diehl is known for acting.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (age 75).
John Diehl has 42 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (42)
Biography
John Diehl (born May 1, 1950) is an American character actor with over 150 credits to his name in film and television. He is best known for his roles as Charles Kawalsky in the 1994 film Stargate, Det. Larry Zito on the 1980s cop show Miami Vice, Assistant Chief Ben Gilroy on The Shield, and as "the Cruiser" in Stripes. His other notable roles include Pvt. Bucklin, the spokesman of the 2nd Maine mutineers in Gettysburg, Cooper in Jurassic Park III (2001), as G. Gordon Liddy in the Oliver Stone movie Nixon, the Klansman informant ("Mickey Mouse") in A Time to Kill, and as Keith, a credit card company supervisor in Mo Money. He also appeared as the spirit of Harley Earl in a series of commercials for Buick. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1968. For a time, he flirted with a professional boxing career, leaving Miami Vice to pursue it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Diehl?
John Diehl is 75 years old, born on .
Where was John Diehl born?
John Diehl was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
What movies or shows has John Diehl been in?
John Diehl has 42 credits in our database. Notable titles include Train Dreams (2025), Dark Winds (2022), Out of the Wild (2017), Scandal (2012), Natural Selection (2011).
What is John Diehl known for?
John Diehl is primarily known as an actor. John Diehl (born May 1, 1950) is an American character actor with over 150 credits to his name in film and television. He is best…
Where can I find more information about John Diehl?
You can find more about John Diehl on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
