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John Carroll Lynch
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Lynch in 2017
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| Born | August 1, 1963 Boulder, Colorado, U.S.
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| Education | Catholic University (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor, director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1990–present |
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Brenda Wehle
(m. 1997) |
John Carroll Lynch is an American actor and director. He was born on August 1, 1963. He is known for playing many different types of characters in movies and TV shows. One of his first big roles was as Norm Gunderson in the movie Fargo (1996).
He also became well-known for his TV work. He played Steve Carey, the main character's brother, in the sitcom The Drew Carey Show. He also appeared in several seasons of American Horror Story, where he played memorable characters like Twisty the Clown. John Carroll Lynch has been in many popular films, including Zodiac (2007), Gran Torino (2008), and The Founder (2016). In 2017, he directed his first movie, Lucky.
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Early Life and Education
John Carroll Lynch grew up in Boulder, Colorado. He went to Regis Jesuit High School in Denver. After high school, he studied theater at The Catholic University of America. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1986. This education helped him prepare for his acting career.
Acting Career Highlights
John Carroll Lynch started his acting journey in theater. He was a member of the Guthrie Theater company for more than eight seasons. During this time, he performed in many plays and toured with the group.
First Movie Roles
Lynch's first movie appearance was in Grumpy Old Men (1993). He then gained more attention for his role in the Coen brothers' film Fargo (1996). In this movie, he played Norm Gunderson. He continued to appear in many other films. These included Face/Off (1997) and Bubble Boy (2001). He also played important roles in Zodiac (2007) and The Founder (2016). In The Founder, he played Mac McDonald, one of the brothers who started McDonald's.
Television Appearances
John Carroll Lynch has also had a very busy career in television. He was a regular on the ABC sitcom The Drew Carey Show. In this show, he played Steve Carey. He has also been a main cast member on other series. These include Close to Home and Body of Proof.
He is also known for his roles in American Horror Story. He appeared in several seasons of this popular show. In 2018, he played the lead role of Bud Carl in the drama series One Dollar. More recently, in 2020, he starred in the ABC crime drama Big Sky. He played Rick Legarski and later his twin brother, Wolf Legarski. He also acted in the movie The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020).
Directing Work
Besides acting, John Carroll Lynch has also worked as a director. He made his first movie as a director in 2017. This film was called Lucky. It was a special experience for him to work behind the camera.
Personal Life
John Carroll Lynch is married to actress Brenda Wehle. They got married in 1997. Brenda Wehle was also a member of the Guthrie Theatre Company, just like John.
Awards and Recognitions
John Carroll Lynch has received several awards and nominations for his work.
- In 2016, he was nominated for a Saturn Award for his guest role in The Walking Dead.
- In 2017, he won the Fedeora Award for Directors of Tomorrow at the Haifa International Film Festival for his film Lucky.
- He also won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the Locarno Festival for Lucky.
- In 2021, he was part of the cast that won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for The Trial of the Chicago 7.
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John Carroll Lynch in 2017
See also
In Spanish: John Carroll Lynch para niños
