Jonathan Banks
Frank McPike in Wiseguy
Birth name : Jonathan R. Banks
Birth date : 1947/01/31 (79 years old)
Birth place : Washington, D.C. (USA)
Biography for Jonathan Banks
Versatile veteran character actor Jonathan Banks was born in Washington D.C in 1947. While growing up he always had an interest in acting and stage work, so decided to pursue a career in entertainment. To this day he is a very accomplished stage actor. While acting in film, he usually plays sinister types or villains. Most recently he can be seen in Dark Blue (2002) as Deputy Chief Jimmy Barcomb.
While he grew up, he always had an interest in the theater, this is how he decided to pursue a career in entertainment.
To date, he is a very accomplished actor. In films, he usually plays roles of types or sinister bandits.
The most recently, he was seen in "Dark Blue" (2002) with the character of Jimmy Barcomb.
Jonathan Banks is an American actor born January 31, 1947 in Washington, D.C. He is known for his roles in films, television series and plays.
Banks began his acting career in the 1970s, playing in several productions for television and theater. He also played in films such as "48 hrs." and "Beverly Hills Cop". In the 1980s, he played in popular television series such as "Wiseguy" and "Miami vice".
In 2001, Banks played the role of Mike Ehrmantraut in the television series "Breaking Bad", a role he continued to play in the Spin-Off series "Better Call Saul". He also played in other television series such as "Community" and "The Mentalist".
Banks received several awards for his performances, including a Primetime Emmy Award in 2013 for his role in "Breaking Bad". He was also nominated for a 'Choice Television Award Critics in 2014 for his role in "Better Call Saul".
Apart from his acting career, Banks is also a former member of the American Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the Goodman Theater actors in Chicago.
In general, Banks is a talented and versatile actor who has played in a variety of productions over his long career. His work in "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" in particular has earned him critical and popular recognition.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| Dark Blue (2002) | James Barcomb |
| R.S.V.P. (2002/I) | Walter Franklin |
| Proximity (2001) | Price |
| Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001) | Milos Drubnik |
| Face to Face (2001) | Inspector |
| Downward Angel (2001) | Herod |
| Millennium Man (1999) (TV) | Dr. Eisenberg |
| Let the Devil Wear Black (1999) | Satch |
| Trash (1999) | Judge Callum |
| Foolish (1999) | Numbers |
| Outlaw Justice (1999) (TV) | Sheriff Conklin |
| Dollar for the Dead (1998) (TV) | Col. Skinner (Redleg commander) |
| Harvey (1998) (TV) | C.J. Lofgren, cab driver |
| A Thousand Men and a Baby (1997) (TV) | Father O'Riley |
| Melanie Darrow (1997) (TV) | Arthur Abbot |
| Fired Up (1997) TV Series | Guy Mann |
| Dark Breed (1996) | Joseph Shay |
| Flipper (1996) | Dirk Moran |
| Wiseguy (1996) (TV) | Frank McPike |
| Last Man Standing (1996/II) | Doc |
| Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995) | Scotty, Mercenary |
| Women of the House (1995) TV Series | Jim Sugarbaker |
| Shadow of Obsession (1994) (TV) | Keegan |
| Walker Texas Ranger 3: Deadly Reunion (1994) | Shelby Valentine |
| Marilyn & Bobby: Her Final Affair (1993) (TV) | Joe Scoman |
| Boiling Point (1993/I) | Max |
| Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal (1993) (TV) | Dr. Willam Shell |
| Blind Side (1993) (TV) | Aaron |
| Body Shot (1993) | Simon Devereaux/Blake Donner |
| There Goes the Neighborhood (1992) | Handsome Harry |
| Freejack (1992) | Mark Michelette |
| Don't Touch My Daughter (1991) (TV) | Ryter |
| Honeymoon Academy (1990) | Pitt |
| Pin... (1988) (voice) | PIN |
| Falcon Crest (1981) TV Series | Kolinski (1987) |
| Wiseguy (1987) TV Series | Frank McPike (1987-1990) |
| Cold Steel (1987) | Iceman |
| Downpayment on Murder (1987) (TV) | Det. McKenzie |
| Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love (1987) (TV) | Luke Dickson |
| Wiseguy (1987) (TV) | Frank McPike |
| Who Is Julia? (1986) (TV) | Jack Bodine |
| Armed and Dangerous (1986) | Clyde Klepper |
| Assassin (1986) (TV) | Earl Dickman |
| The Fifth Missile (1986) (TV) | Ray Olson |
| Otherworld (1985) TV Series | Kommander Nuveen Kroll (1985) |
| Beverly Hills Cop (1984) | Zack, Maitland's Thug |
| The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) | Jack the Orderly/Lizardo Hospital Guard |
| Nadia (1984) (TV) | Gheorge Comaneci |
| Gremlins (1984) | Deputy Brent |
| Jessie (1984) (TV) | Ernie Ross |
| Murder Me, Murder You (1983) (TV) | Janos Saracen |
| The Invisible Woman (1983) (TV) | Darren |
| 48 Hrs. (1982) | Algren |
| Frances (1982) | Hitchhiker |
| The Gangster Chronicles (1981) (mini) TV Series | Dutch Schultz |
| Gangster Wars (1981) | Dutch Schultz |
| Stir Crazy (1980) | Jack Graham |
| Desperate Voyage (1980) (TV) | Louis |
| Rage! (1980) (TV) | Resident #2 |
| Airplane! (1980) | Gunderson |
| Wild Times (1980) (TV) | 1st Heckler |
| She's Dressed to Kill (1979) (TV) | Rudy Striker |
| The Rose (1979) | Television Promoter |
| Ike (1979) (mini) TV Series | 1st Sergeant |
| The Ordeal of Patty Hearst (1979) (TV) | Pato |
| The Word (1978) (mini) TV Series | The young LeBrun |
| Who'll Stop the Rain (1978) | Marine |
| The Cheap Detective (1978) | Cabbie |
| Coming Home (1978) | Marine at Party |
| The Night They Took Miss Beautiful (1977) (TV) | Buck |
| The Girl in the Empty Grave (1977) (TV) | Courtland Gates |
| Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn (1977) (TV) | |
| The Macahans (1976) (TV) (as Jonathan Bahnks) | Woodward |
Family
- Spouse : Gennera Banks (December 1990 - present), Marnie Fausch Banks (1968 - 1970) (divorced).
Author of the card
- Creation date: 01/07/2003 by misou