Hamish Linklater

Hamish Linklater

48 · Born: Jul 7, 1976

Personal Details

Height6' 3"
BornJul 7, 1976 Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
  • Kristin Linklater
  • James Lincoln Cormeny
Relatives
  • Magnus Linklater (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Andro Linklater (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Eric Linklater (Grandparent)

Biography

Hamish Linklater, a talented American actor, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry through his versatile performances. His portrayal of Matthew Kimble in The New Adventures of Old Christine showcased his exceptional acting skills, leaving audiences in awe. Furthermore, his roles as Andrew Keanelly in The Crazy Ones and Clark Debussy in Legion have solidified his reputation as a skilled thespian.

Born into a family of artistic heritage, Hamish is the son of Kristin Linklater, a renowned dramatic vocal trainer. This creative influence has undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping his passion for acting.

In recent years, Hamish has continued to impress audiences with his captivating performances. One of his most notable roles to date is that of Father Paul in the Netflix horror miniseries Midnight Mass, released in 2021. His outstanding performance in this series has garnered widespread critical acclaim, cementing his position as a talented and versatile actor.

Career

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2025
The Life of Chuck
The Life of Chuck as US Reporter
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2024
Nickel Boys
Nickel Boys as Spencer
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Manhunt
Manhunt as Abraham Lincoln
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Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman: Caped Crusader as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
{"id":233355,"title":"Downtown Owl","year":"2023","character":"Principal Valentine","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/downtown-owl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_233355.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_233355.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
Downtown Owl
Downtown Owl as Principal Valentine
{"id":207665,"title":"Dead for a Dollar","year":"2022","character":"Martin Kidd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dead-for-a-dollar","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/28ptki6e15a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/28ptki6e15a0.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
Dead for a Dollar
Dead for a Dollar as Martin Kidd
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Angelyne
Angelyne as Rick Krause
{"id":103838454,"title":"Gaslit","year":2022,"character":"Jeb Magruder","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gaslit","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5gr2i26hrsl0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5gr2i26hrsl0.jpg"},"released":1}
Gaslit
Gaslit as Jeb Magruder
{"id":103836403,"title":"Tell Me Your Secrets","year":2021,"character":"John","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/tell-me-your-secrets","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1biq5mbe4jng.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1biq5mbe4jng.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
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Midnight Mass
Midnight Mass as Father Paul Hill
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{"id":133005,"title":"10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up","year":"2020","character":"Ben","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/10-things-we-should-do-before-we-break-up","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/n43k0inet280.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/n43k0inet280.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
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The Stand
The Stand as Dr. Jim Ellis
{"id":142070,"title":"You Can't Say No","year":"2018","character":"Miles","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-cant-say-no-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_142070.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_142070.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
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Paper Year
Paper Year as Noah Bearinger
{"id":12359,"title":"Legion","year":2018,"character":"Clark Debussy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/legion","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/56ihlj714m50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/56ihlj714m50.jpg"},"released":1}
Legion
Legion as Clark Debussy
{"id":115857,"title":"A Midsummer Night's Dream","year":"2017","character":"Lysander","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-midsummer-nights-dream-2017-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_115857.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_115857.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":121776,"title":"Unicorn Store","year":"2017","character":"Gary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/unicorn-store","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/11j7kovttuk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/11j7kovttuk0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":780,"title":"Fargo","year":2017,"character":"Larue Dollard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/fargo","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/gb5uot0er1o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/gb5uot0er1o0.jpg"},"released":1}
Fargo
Fargo as Larue Dollard
{"id":36584,"title":"One More Time","year":"2016","character":"Tim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-more-time","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/52pkg5fbci80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/52pkg5fbci80.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":88855,"title":"The Big Short","year":"2015","character":"Porter Collins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-short","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/78te3m4os7m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/78te3m4os7m0.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
The Big Short
The Big Short as Porter Collins
{"id":104017,"title":"Ithaca","year":"2015","character":"Tom Spangler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ithaca","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/14vkvukmr3u8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/14vkvukmr3u8.jpg"},"released":1}
Ithaca
Ithaca as Tom Spangler
{"id":17660,"title":"Magic in the Moonlight","year":"2014","character":"Brice","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/magic-in-the-moonlight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4f7mpjnct5u0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4f7mpjnct5u0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":3278,"title":"The Angriest Man in Brooklyn","year":"2014","character":"Tommy Altmann","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-angriest-man-in-brooklyn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2nd91vla28p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2nd91vla28p0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":39348,"title":"Redemption Trail","year":"2013","character":"David","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/redemption-trail","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_39348.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_39348.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
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42
42 as Ralph Branca
{"id":590,"title":"The Crazy Ones","year":2013,"character":"Andrew","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-crazy-ones","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4rcv542hn1c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4rcv542hn1c0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":176,"title":"The Newsroom","year":2013,"character":"Jerry Dantana","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-newsroom-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rqk9ntlea70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3rqk9ntlea70.jpg"},"released":1}
The Newsroom
The Newsroom as Jerry Dantana
{"id":8993,"title":"Lola Versus","year":"2012","character":"Henry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lola-versus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/15q06d53h6i8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/15q06d53h6i8.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":668,"title":"Battleship","year":"2012","character":"Cal Zapata","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/battleship","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/13a2kone8th0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/13a2kone8th0.jpg"},"released":1}
Battleship
Battleship as Cal Zapata
{"id":655,"title":"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit","year":2012,"character":"David Morris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/law-order-special-victims-unit","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/821u9kpkn980.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/821u9kpkn980.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":3522,"title":"The Future","year":"2011","character":"Jason","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-future","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3522.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3522.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
The Future
The Future as Jason
{"id":91835,"title":"The Violent Kind","year":"2008","character":"Frank","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-violent-kind-2008","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_91835.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_91835.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
{"id":1219,"title":"The New Adventures of Old Christine","year":2006,"character":"Matthew Kimble","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-new-adventures-of-old-christine","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1219.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1219.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":874,"title":"Fantastic Four","year":"2005","character":"Leonard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fantastic-four","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ncoq59sam80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ncoq59sam80.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
{"id":8013,"title":"5ive Days to Midnight","year":2004,"character":"Carl Axelrod","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/5ive-days-to-midnight","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8013.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8013.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
{"id":184113,"title":"Final Draft","year":"2003","character":"Marty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/final-draft-2003","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_184113.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_184113.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":1645,"title":"American Dreams","year":2003,"character":"Pvt. Stan Silver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/american-dreams","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1645.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1645.jpg"},"released":1}
American Dreams
American Dreams as Pvt. Stan Silver
{"id":52492,"title":"Live from Baghdad","year":"2002","character":"Richard Roth","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/live-from-baghdad","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52492.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52492.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Live from Baghdad
Live from Baghdad as Richard Roth
{"id":8441,"title":"Groove","year":"2000","character":"David Turner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/groove","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8441.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8441.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Groove
Groove as David Turner
{"id":103835830,"title":"Gideon's Crossing","year":2000,"character":"Dr. Bruce Cherry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gideons-crossing","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103835830.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103835830.jpg"},"released":1}
Gideon's Crossing
Gideon's Crossing as Dr. Bruce Cherry
{"id":233355,"title":"Downtown Owl","year":"2023","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/downtown-owl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_233355.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_233355.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
Downtown Owl
Downtown Owl as Director, Screenplay