Jonathan Coyne (born 1 January 1953) is an English actor known for playing Warden Edwin James on Fox's short-lived series, Alcatraz (2012).[1] He also appeared as Dr. Lydgate in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland and Once Upon a Time[2] and recurred as George de Mohrenschildt in 11.22.63.

Jonny Coyne
Coyne at the 2012 WonderCon
Born
Jonathan Coyne

(1953-01-01) 1 January 1953 (age 71)
OccupationActor
Years active1990–present
Websitewww.jonathancoyne.com

Early life and education

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Coyne's earliest performances were in school plays. He played The Judge in Howard Barker's Hang of the Gaol and Phaeton in Ovid's Chariot of the Sun. When his performances received positive reviews in the national press, he decided to pursue an acting career.[3] He won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and upon his graduation, he received the Hannam Clarke Award.[4]

Career

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His first role on TV was on an episode of London's Burning in 1990. His next big role was in the mini-series Gulliver's Travels, starring Ted Danson. He appeared in many British TV series over the next few years, including guest appearances on EastEnders, Pulling and The Bill. In 2003, he was cast in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life. In 2010, he was cast in The Nutcracker in 3D.[5]

His biggest role to date was as Warden Edwin James on Alcatraz. He was later cast in Would You Rather and London Boulevard. In 2013, he was cast in the supporting film roles of a henchman in Gangster Squad, and the right-hand man of John Goodman's character in The Hangover Part III.[6]

In 2018, he appeared in the third season of the AMC television series Preacher, in the recurring role of Allfather D'Daronique, which required him to wear a fatsuit.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1996 Secrets & Lies Fiancé
2003 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life Gus Petraki
2006 Dark Corners Priest 2
2007 Irina Palm Dave
2009 The Nutcracker in 3D Gnomad
2010 London Boulevard Heavy One
2012 Would You Rather Bevans
2013 Gangster Squad Grimes
The Hangover Part III Hector
2014 Nightcrawler Pawn Shop Owner
2016 Message from the King John
2018 Monster Detective Karyl
Beirut Bernard Teppler
The Nun Gregoro Uncredited
2020 Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Mel Sturdyvant

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1990 London's Burning DHSS Manager Episode #3.4
1990–2008 The Bill Various characters 5 episodes
1996 Gulliver's Travels Yahoo Episode #1.2
1997 All Quiet on the Preston Front Vince Episode: "Eric's Won Ton"
2003 In Deep Customer 2 episodes
2004 Casualty Roger Morgan Episode: "Fallen Hero"
2005 EastEnders Photographer 1 episode
2006 Pulling Paulos Episode #1.6
2008 Silent Witness Mr. Marigold Episode: "Safe: Part 1"
Sharpe's Peril Croop Television film
2009 Hotel Babylon Dickie Balls Episode: "Episode #4.8"
Merlin Asgerd Episode: "The Last Dragonlord"
Big Top Uncle Rico Episode: "Thief"
2010 Marple French Officer Episode: "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side"
Undercovers Governor 2 episodes
2012 Alcatraz Warden Edwin James 13 episodes
2013 NTSF:SD:SUV:: Craig Episode: "TGI Murder"
Once Upon a Time in Wonderland Dr. Arthur Lydgate 2 episodes
2014 Newsreaders Sergei Kiev Episode: "Headless Football Player; Identity Thief"
2014–2015 Manhattan Dr. Alek Barath 3 episodes
2014–2017 Turn: Washington's Spies Colonel Jonathan Cooke 7 episodes
Mom Victor Perugian 7 episodes
2015 Gotham Clyde Destro/Red Hood Episode: "Red Hood"
The Grinder Farouk Episode: "Buckingham Malice"
2016 11.22.63 George de Mohrenschildt 5 episodes
The Night Of Detective Fitzroy Episode: "Subtle Beast"
Once Upon a Time Dr. Arthur Lydgate Episode: "Strange Case"
Salem Treasurer Putnam 3 episodes
2017 Twin Peaks Polish Accountant Episode: "Part 16"
2017–2018 The Blacklist Ian Garvey 11 episodes
2018 MacGyver Raymond Episode: "Mardi Gras Beads + Chair"
Preacher Allfather D'Aronique Recurring role
2019 The Trial of Christine Keeler Peter Rachman Miniseries
2023 The Mandalorian Warlord Episode: "Chapter 23: The Spies"
2023 Bodies Farrell Episode: "You're Dead Already"

References

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  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (1 December 2010). "Two More Board J.J. Abrams' Pilot 'Alcatraz'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  2. ^ "Jonny Coyne Cast as Dr. Lydgate in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  3. ^ "Jonny Coyne bio". Archived from the original on 24 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  4. ^ "Archive of JonathanCoyne.com". Archived from the original on 28 September 2013.
  5. ^ Ford, Allan (1 June 2010). "Nutcracker and the Rat King Poster". Film Filia. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  6. ^ Kroll, Justin (17 September 2012). "Coyne Flips for Laffer". Variety. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
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