Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney is an actor and musician who has a rich history in both film and television. Mulroney is known for making his film debut in "Sunset" in 1988 and gained recognition for his roles in "Young Guns" and "Career Opportunities." His career in the 90s was filled with notable roles in films such as "Point of No Return," "Bad Girls," "Copycat," "How to Make an American Quilt," and "My Best Friend's Wedding." His involvement in the film industry continued into the 2000s and 2010s with appearances in films like "About Schmidt," "The Wedding Date," "Must Love Dogs," "The Family Stone," "Zodiac," and "Dirty Grandpa."

In addition to his film work, Mulroney also held main roles on television, including Francis Gibson in "Crisis," Dr. Walter Wallace in "Pure Genius," and a recurring role as Sean Pierce in "Shameless." More recently, in the 2020s, he starred in television series such as John Carmichael in "Hanna," President James Ritson in "Secret Invasion," and Chief Dom Pascal in "Chicago Fire." In 2025, he was featured in Netflix's "The Hunting Wives." He also appeared in recent films like "Scream VI," "Shooting Stars," and "Anyone But You." Beyond acting, Mulroney is also known for his musical talent as a cellist, having played for film scores including "Jurassic World," "Zootopia," "Rogue One," "Spider-Man: Homecoming," "Incredibles 2," and "Spider-Man: Far From Home."

Mulroney's acting ability has been recognized with several nominations and awards. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie at the CableACE Awards for his role in "Long Gone" and won Best Actor at the Seattle International Film Festival for his roles in "Samantha" and "Where the Day Takes You." Additionally, he won the Jury Special Prize at the Torino International Festival of Young Cinema for "Bright Angel" and was nominated for Best Kiss with Winona Ryder for "How to Make an American Quilt" at the MTV Movie Awards. In more recent years, he directed the feature film "Love, Wedding, Marriage" in 2011 and starred in the psychotronic horror film "The Rambler," which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.