Cotter Smith

Cotter Smith

75 · Born: May 29, 1949

Known For

X2X2
MindhunterMindhunter
K-9K-9
The PostThe Post

Personal Details

BornMay 29, 1949 Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Spouse

  • Heidi Mueller

    ( Mar 31, 2001 to May 10, 2025 )

  • Mel Harris

    ( Oct 22, 1988 to Dec 31, 1969 )

  • Christina Crane Egloff

    ( Jan 6, 1973 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • John Lewis Smith Jr.
  • Madeline Catherine Cotter

Biography

Joseph Cotter Smith, a celebrated and accomplished American actor, began his remarkable and illustrious journey in the captivating world of entertainment on a beautiful and sun-kissed spring day, specifically May 29, 1949, marking the dawn of a remarkable career that would soon captivate audiences and leave an indelible mark on the world of the performing arts.

Career

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2024
Unsinkable
Unsinkable as Senator Smith
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2023
Rustin
Rustin as Chief Wells
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2021
Jack and the Treehouse
Jack and the Treehouse as Pap
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Things Heard & Seen
Things Heard & Seen as Tom Claire
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2019
The Standoff at Sparrow Creek
The Standoff at Sparrow Creek as Roman
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2017
The Post
The Post as Under Secretary William Macomber
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Mindhunter
Mindhunter as Unit Chief Shepard
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The Americans
The Americans as Deputy Attorney General
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2013
Burning Blue
Burning Blue as Admiral Lynch
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The Arrangement
The Arrangement as Paul Pruitt
{"id":10486,"title":"Friends with Kids","year":"2012","character":"Phil Fryman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/friends-with-kids","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3qk6o9hb1dog.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3qk6o9hb1dog.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
Friends with Kids
Friends with Kids as Phil Fryman
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2011
Person of Interest
Person of Interest as Denton Weeks
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Unforgettable
Unforgettable as Jay Barrett
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2010
Lunatics, Lovers & Poets
Lunatics, Lovers & Poets as Scotty MacGregor
{"id":137,"title":"You Don't Know Jack","year":"2010","character":"Dick Thompson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-dont-know-jack","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ctbmlvkj030.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ctbmlvkj030.jpg"},"released":1}
You Don't Know Jack
You Don't Know Jack as Dick Thompson
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White Collar
White Collar as Adam Wilson
{"id":1705,"title":"Ghost Whisperer","year":2008,"character":"Gerald Lucas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ghost-whisperer","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2iragnkc3010.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2iragnkc3010.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer as Gerald Lucas
{"id":885,"title":"Without a Trace","year":2006,"character":"Sean McGinnis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/without-a-trace","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4j9h7uiqdp10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4j9h7uiqdp10.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Without a Trace
Without a Trace as Sean McGinnis
{"id":125272,"title":"The Sleeper","year":"2005","character":"Dr. Altman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sleeper-2007","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125272.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125272.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
The Sleeper
The Sleeper as Dr. Altman
{"id":9068,"title":"Night Stalker","year":2005,"character":"Tony Vincenzo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/night-stalker","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9068.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9068.jpg"},"released":1}
Night Stalker
Night Stalker as Tony Vincenzo
{"id":535,"title":"NCIS","year":2005,"character":"Sam Stevens","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ncis","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4bemd3336m20.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4bemd3336m20.jpg"},"released":1}
NCIS
NCIS as Sam Stevens
{"id":84662,"title":"Reeseville","year":"2003","character":"John Meyers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/reeseville","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_84662.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_84662.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Reeseville
Reeseville as John Meyers
{"id":218,"title":"X2","year":"2003","character":"President McKenna","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/x2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4jjfg6mkbne0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4jjfg6mkbne0.jpg"},"released":1}
X2
X2 as President McKenna
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Tru Calling
Tru Calling as Richard Davies
{"id":155080,"title":"Run the Wild Fields","year":"2000","character":"Silas Green","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/run-the-wild-fields","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_155080.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_155080.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Run the Wild Fields
Run the Wild Fields as Silas Green
{"id":56662,"title":"Bridge of Time","year":"1997","character":"Robert Creighton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bridge-of-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56662.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56662.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Bridge of Time
Bridge of Time as Robert Creighton
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Orleans
Orleans as Bill Brennecke
{"id":215,"title":"Law & Order","year":1997,"character":"Eric Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/law-order-1990","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rrlno6q9mag.jpg"},"released":1}
Law & Order
Law & Order as Eric Martin
{"id":120601,"title":"Lifeform","year":"1996","character":"Dr. Case Montgomery","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lifeform-1996","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120601.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Lifeform
Lifeform as Dr. Case Montgomery
{"id":57854,"title":"Remember Me","year":"1995","character":"Adam Nichols","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/remember-me-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57854.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57854.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Remember Me
Remember Me as Adam Nichols
{"id":58715,"title":"A Place to Be Loved","year":"1993","character":"Mike Caldwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-place-to-be-loved","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58715.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58715.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
A Place to Be Loved
A Place to Be Loved as Mike Caldwell
{"id":158665,"title":"Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story","year":"1993","character":"Steve","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/desperate-journey-the-allison-wilcox-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158665.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158665.jpg"},"released":1}
Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story
Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story as Steve
{"id":59108,"title":"Midnight's Child","year":"1992","character":"Nick Cowan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/midnights-child-1992","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_59108.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_59108.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Midnight's Child
Midnight's Child as Nick Cowan
{"id":159152,"title":"A Message from Holly","year":"1992","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-message-from-holly","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159152.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159152.jpg"},"released":1}
A Message from Holly
A Message from Holly
{"id":159520,"title":"The Last Prostitute","year":"1991","character":"Joe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-prostitute","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159520.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159520.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
The Last Prostitute
The Last Prostitute as Joe
{"id":9783,"title":"Equal Justice","year":1990,"character":"Eugene 'Gene' Rogan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/equal-justice","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9783.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9783.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Equal Justice
Equal Justice as Eugene 'Gene' Rogan
{"id":2302,"title":"K-9","year":"1989","character":"Gilliam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/k-9","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7412atjq6bb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7412atjq6bb0.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
K-9
K-9 as Gilliam
{"id":24263,"title":"Cameron's Closet","year":"1988","character":"Sergeant Sam Taliaferro","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/camerons-closet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24263.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Cameron's Closet
Cameron's Closet as Sergeant Sam Taliaferro
{"id":61378,"title":"Lady Beware","year":"1987","character":"Mac Odell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lady-beware","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61378.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61378.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Lady Beware
Lady Beware as Mac Odell
{"id":80528,"title":"The Rape of Richard Beck","year":"1985","character":"Lt. Hugo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rape-of-richard-beck","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80528.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80528.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
The Rape of Richard Beck
The Rape of Richard Beck as Lt. Hugo
{"id":62469,"title":"A Bunny's Tale","year":"1985","character":"Ned Holcomb","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-bunnys-tale-1985","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62469.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62469.jpg"},"released":1}
A Bunny's Tale
A Bunny's Tale as Ned Holcomb
{"id":1882,"title":"The Twilight Zone","year":1985,"character":"(segment \"To See the Invisible Man\")","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-twilight-zone-1985","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1882.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1882.jpg"},"released":1}
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone as (segment "To See the Invisible Man")
{"id":2076,"title":"Murder, She Wrote","year":1985,"character":"Robert Rhine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/murder-she-wrote","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qu16fume7r0.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Robert Rhine
{"id":162078,"title":"Nickel Mountain","year":"1984","character":"Trucker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/nickel-mountain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162078.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162078.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Nickel Mountain
Nickel Mountain as Trucker
{"id":103834460,"title":"Mistral's Daughter","year":1984,"character":"Frank","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/mistrals-daughter","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/33b8bd443gl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/33b8bd443gl0.jpg"},"released":1}
Mistral's Daughter
Mistral's Daughter as Frank
{"id":80676,"title":"Blood Feud","year":"1983","character":"Robert F. Kennedy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blood-feud","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80676.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80676.jpg"},"released":1}
1983
Blood Feud
Blood Feud as Robert F. Kennedy