Jonny Coyne

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Coyne at the 2012 WonderCon
Born
Jonathan Coyne

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

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 .

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Early life and education

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

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

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
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 GregoroUncredited
2020 Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Mel Sturdyvant

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990 London's Burning DHSS ManagerEpisode #3.4
1990–2008 The Bill Various characters5 episodes
1996 Gulliver's Travels YahooEpisode #1.2
1997 All Quiet on the Preston Front VinceEpisode: "Eric's Won Ton"
2003 In Deep Customer2 episodes
2004 Casualty Roger MorganEpisode: "Fallen Hero"
2005 EastEnders Photographer1 episode
2006 Pulling PaulosEpisode #1.6
2008 Silent Witness Mr. MarigoldEpisode: "Safe: Part 1"
Sharpe's Peril CroopTelevision film
2009 Hotel Babylon Dickie BallsEpisode: "Episode #4.8"
Merlin AsgerdEpisode: "The Last Dragonlord"
Big Top Uncle RicoEpisode: "Thief"
2010 Marple French OfficerEpisode: "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side"
Undercovers Governor2 episodes
2012 Alcatraz Warden Edwin James13 episodes
2013 NTSF:SD:SUV:: CraigEpisode: "TGI Murder"
Once Upon a Time in Wonderland Dr. Arthur Lydgate2 episodes
2014 Newsreaders Sergei KievEpisode: "Headless Football Player; Identity Thief"
2014–2015 Manhattan Dr. Alek Barath3 episodes
2014–2017 Turn: Washington's Spies Colonel Jonathan Cooke7 episodes
Mom Victor Perugian7 episodes
2015 Gotham Clyde Destro/Red Hood Episode: "Red Hood"
The Grinder FaroukEpisode: "Buckingham Malice"
2016 11.22.63 George de Mohrenschildt 5 episodes
The Night Of Detective FitzroyEpisode: "Subtle Beast"
Once Upon a Time Dr. Arthur LydgateEpisode: "Strange Case"
Salem Treasurer Putnam3 episodes
2017 Twin Peaks Polish AccountantEpisode: "Part 16"
2017–2018 The Blacklist Ian Garvey11 episodes
2018 MacGyver RaymondEpisode: "Mardi Gras Beads + Chair"
Preacher Allfather D'AroniqueRecurring role
2019 The Trial of Christine Keeler Peter Rachman Miniseries
2023 The Mandalorian WarlordEpisode: "Chapter 23: The Spies"

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