John Bedford Lloyd's captivating journey into the world of acting was sparked by an unexpected turn of events, while he was pursuing a pre-med program at the esteemed Williams College. A close friend's persuasive encouragement led him to take on a role in a production of the iconic play "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest", which would ultimately alter the course of his life. This transformative experience ignited a newfound passion within him, prompting him to redirect his academic focus towards English and subsequently becoming an integral part of his college's theatrical scene. As his passion for acting continued to grow, he went on to attend the prestigious Yale School of Drama, where he would ultimately graduate, solidifying his status as a talented thespian.
Personal Details
BornJan 2, 1956 New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Biography
Career
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2025

Plainclothes as Lt. Sollars
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2024

Bad Shabbos as John
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2021

The Equalizer as Howard
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2020

Radium Girls as Arthur Roeder
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2018

The Front Runner as David Broder
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Bull as Commissioner Taylor
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2016

The Brooklyn Banker as Agent Cahil
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No Pay, Nudity as Ron
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2014

Away from Here as Jon
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2013

Muhammad Ali's Greatest Fight as Byron 'Whizzer' White
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Unforgettable as George Mortimer
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2012

Elementary as Lieutenant
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2010

13 as Mark
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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps as Bill Clark
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Blue Bloods as Vincenzo
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2009

Taking Chance as General Kruger
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2008

John Adams as Richard Palmes
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2007

The Killing Floor as Detective Martin Soll
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2006

Winter Passing as Leontes
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The Hoax as Frank Mccullough
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2004

The Bourne Supremacy as Teddy
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The Manchurian Candidate as Jay "J.B." Johnston
{"id":6296,"title":"Riding in Cars with Boys","year":"2001","character":"Mr. Forrester","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/riding-in-cars-with-boys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7f4g0ujgj3t0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7f4g0ujgj3t0.jpg"},"released":1}
2001

Riding in Cars with Boys as Mr. Forrester
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Super Troopers as Mayor Timber
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1999

The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn as Robert Murphy
{"id":56006,"title":"Mixing Nia","year":"1998","character":"Larry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mixing-nia","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56006.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56006.jpg"},"released":1}
1998

Mixing Nia as Larry
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1996

Killer: A Journal of Murder as Dr. Karl Menninger
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Kiss and Tell as Dan Turman
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Remember WENN as Victor Comstock
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Aliens in the Family as Doug Brody
{"id":21333,"title":"Fair Game","year":"1995","character":"Louis Aragon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fair-game-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21333.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21333.jpg"},"released":1}
1995

Fair Game as Louis Aragon
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Nixon as Cuban Man
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1993

Philadelphia as Matt Beckett
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1992

Primary Motive as Pat O'Hara
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1991

Diary of a Hitman as Dr. Jameson
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Law & Order as Jonathan Ryder
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1990

Waiting for the Light as Reverend Stevens
{"id":6014,"title":"The Abyss","year":"1989","character":"Jammer Willis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-abyss","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7t01qml6iij0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7t01qml6iij0.jpg"},"released":1}
1989

The Abyss as Jammer Willis
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1988

Crossing Delancey as Nick
{"id":161306,"title":"Sweet Lorraine","year":"1987","character":"Jack","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sweet-lorraine-1987","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161306.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161306.jpg"},"released":1}
1987

Sweet Lorraine as Jack
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Kojak: The Price of Justice as Bass
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Tough Guys Don't Dance as Wardley Meeks III
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The Equalizer as D.A. Francis Scanlon
{"id":10614,"title":"C.H.U.D.","year":"1984","character":"Shadow Man (as John Bedford-Lloyd)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chud","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4bhut0787te0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4bhut0787te0.jpg"},"released":1}
1984

C.H.U.D. as Shadow Man (as John Bedford-Lloyd)
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1983

Trading Places as Andrew
{"id":8524,"title":"Remington Steele","year":1983,"character":"Tommy Montague","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/remington-steele","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8524.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8524.jpg"},"released":1}

Remington Steele as Tommy Montague
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1993