Know Your “That Guy”: Terry O’Quinn

Terry O’Quinn

Born: July 15, 1952

Number of Roles: 99

Best Known for Playing: John Locke/Man in Black on Lost

First Appearance: James Roosevelt in F.D.R.: The Last Year (1980)

Most Recent Appearance: John Locke on Lost (2010)

Notable Roles:

• General Nicholas Alexander on The West Wing
• FBI Assistant Director Kendall on Alias
• Admiral Thomas Boone on JAG
• Buster Schuler in Hometown Legend
• Peter Watts on Millennium
• Bud Yancy in Primal Fear
• Reilly on Earth 2
• Mayor John Clum in Tombstone
• Howard Hughes in The Rocketeer
• Jerry Blake in The Stepfather

Fun Facts:

• Didn’t have to audition for Lost as JJ Abrams wrote his part for him after O’Quinn was on Alias.
• Experienced in percussion instruments
• Friends with Chris Carter and has guested on three of his shows: The X-Files, Millennium and Harsh Realm
• Talented guitarist and singer, can do a dead on Neil Young impression.
• Learned how to handle and throw knives for Lost.

Locke vs Jack on Lost: