Jack McGee (actor)

Jack McGee (born February 2, 1949) is an American television and film character actor. He has appeared in over 100 films and television series.[1]

Jack McGee
McGee at the Carney Awards in 2016
Born (1949-02-02) February 2, 1949
South Bronx, New York, U.S.
OccupationCharacter actor
Years active1985–present
Spouse(s)Stephanie McGee[1]

McGee tends to play gruff, blue-collar type characters. He is perhaps best known as Chief Jerry Reilly on the television series Rescue Me. He was a regular cast member on the FX series for three seasons. In 2010, he co-starred as Hickey on the Spike TV comedy series Players.

Life and career

McGee was born in the South Bronx, New York, the youngest of eight children. He attended Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, where he was class president and also played on the Football team, and appeared as a member of the background harmony in The Young Rascals. In 1977, he became a firefighter for the New York City Fire Department in order to pursue his acting career. As a firefighter, he served with FDNY Engine Company 38 and Ladder Company 51 in the Bronx. In the TV Series Rescue Me, he portrayed FDNY 15th Battalion Chief Jerry Reilly. His first wife was Eileen. His first major role was in the 1985 firefighter film Turk 182.[1][2]

McGee provided the voice for Mr. White in the 2006 Reservoir Dogs video game. He also is the voice of Big Ed in the game Real Heroes: Firefighter, as well as Otis Schmidt, the driver and engineer in the movie Backdraft.

McGee is a colon cancer survivor, and is committed to several cancer organizations, particularly the WeSpark Cancer Support Center, where his wife Stephanie serves as Guest Services Manager.[3] McGee also supports Autism Speaks, the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and the Leary Firefighters Foundation.[1]

Filmography

Films
Title Year Role Notes
Turk 182 1985Patron at Hooly's
Shy People 1987Cab Driver
Magic Sticks 1987McShady
Five Corners 1987Desk Sergeant
Someone to Watch Over Me 1987Bartender
The Hidden 1987Bartender
The Beat 1988Mr. Frock
Scrooged 1988Carpenter
Three Fugitives 1989Fisherman
Lethal Weapon 2 1989Mickey McGee
Born on the Fourth of July 1989Democratic Delegate
Cold Dog Soup 1990Park Cop
The End of Innocence 1990Officer Jake
Waiting for the Light 1990Slim Slater
Crash and Burn 1990Winston Wickett
Book of Love 1990Ticket Taker
Across the Tracks 1991Frank
The Doors 1991Miami Cop
Backdraft 1991Schmidt
Cool as Ice 1991Clarke
Basic Instinct 1992Sheriff
Lethal Weapon 3 1992Mickey McGee
The Paper 1994Wilder
Miracle on 34th Street 1994Tony Falacchi
Toughguy 1995Sydney
Jury Duty 1995Murphy
Unstrung Heroes 1995Lindquist
Showgirls 1995Jack, Stagehand
Rumpelstiltskin 1996Detective Ben Smith
The Quest 1996Harry Smythe
The Last Days of Frankie the Fly 1997Jack
I Love You, Don't Touch Me! 1997Lou Candela
Jungle 2 Jungle 1997Mr. Uhley
Breakdown 1997Bartender
A Simple Wish 1997Officer O'York
Star Kid 1997Hank Bruntley
Between the Sheets 1998First A.D.
Thick as Thieves 1998Chief
Chairman of the Board 1998Harlan Granger
Overnight Delivery 1998Stanley
The Out-of-Towners 1999Sergeant Jordan
Standing on Fishes 1999
Treehouse Hostage 1999Nick
Stardust 2000Deputy
Mars and Beyond 2000Dr. Zed Dangerworth
The Prophecy 3: The Ascent 2000Detective
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas 2000Bronto Crane Examiner
Bread and Roses 2000Bert
Very Mean Men 2000Jocko Mulroney
Coyote Ugly 2000Baseball Pitcher
Thirteen Days 2000Mayor Daley
Early Bird Special 2001Halloway
Do You Wanna Know a Secret? 2001Police Chief Gavin
The Man Who Wasn't There 2001P.I. Burns
Air Rage 2001Simpson
The Big Day 2001Burly Man
Living in Fear 2001Cliff Bartok
Race to Space 2001Fielding
Gedo 2001Jackson Jones
Wheelmen 2002Tony
Malevolent 2002Eddie the Bartender
Random Shooting in L.A. 2002Pawnbroker
Carolina 2003Liquor Store Clerk
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde 2003Detective Finchley
Buffoon 2003BlueShort film
Quiet Kill 2004
The Dark Agent and the Passing of the Torch Chapter 7 2004JackShort film
Soccer Dog: European Cup 2004Knox
Crash 2004Gun Store Owner
Blonde 2004Agent #1Short film
Open Season 2006Hunter
The Alphabet Killer 2007Hank
Tyrannosaurus Azteca 2007Gria
Finding Amanda 2008Guy in Racebook
21 2008Terry
Coming Attraction 2009Fred Hillard
The International 2009Detective Ward
The Fighter 2010George Ward
Moneyball 2011John Poloni
Gangster Squad 2013Lt. Quincannon
Father Figures 2017Patrick O'Callaghan/
Kevin O'Callaghan		Played twin brothers

Television
Title Year Role Notes
Student Exchange 1987Student CabbieTelevision film
Night Court 1988Fast Eddie Creeger
CBS Summer Playhouse 1988Ellison
Perfect Strangers 1989Policeman in Bar
L.A. Law 1989John Brianson
Roseanne 1989Worker
Sunset Beat 1990Bickford
I'm Dangerous Tonight 1990LandlordTelevision film
Midnight Caller 1991JoeyEpisode: "Can't Say N-N-No"
Twin Peaks 1991Bartender
MacGyver 1991Joe Roswell
The Wonder Years 1992Mr. Kaplan
Space Rangers 1993Doc Kreuger
Murphy Brown 1993Male Clerk
NYPD Blue 1993Fort Lee Sergeant
18 Minutes in Albuquerque 1994MauriceTelevision film
seaQuest DSV 1994Mike Lutz
Diagnosis: Murder 1996Stan Macky
NYPD Blue 1996Bob Daniels
The Faculty 1996
Pacific Blue 1997
Seinfeld 1997Ralph
The Jeff Foxworthy Show 1997Red
EZ Streets 1997Leo, Union Hiring Boss
Pacific Blue 1997bystander
Gun 1997Pawnbroker
The Practice 1997Detective
Brooklyn South 1997Kevin O'Donnell
Baywatch 1998Tommy
Chicago Hope 1998Detective Jack Yost
That's Life 1998Vince
Buffy the Vampire Slayer 1998Doug Perren
Houdini 1998Street VendorTelevision film
ER 1998Rodney McMullen
The Darwin Conspiracy 1999Television film
The Magnificent Seven 1999Big Lester Banks
Chicago Hope 1999Stanley McGaftin
Whatever 2000Ken
The X-Files 2000Bob Damphouse
NYPD Blue 2001–2002Desk Sergeant Mahoney
Providence 2001
The Division 2001
Spin City 2001
The Huntress 2001Wes Lonigan
Touched by an Angel 2001Bubba
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2002Road Manager
Little John 2002BailiffTelevision film
Charmed 2003Hawker Demon
Carnivàle 2003Bulldozer Driver
Malcolm in the Middle 2003–2004Coach Oleski
Rescue Me 2004–2007Chief Jerry ReillyMain (seasons 1–3); recurring (season 4)
NCIS 2005Detective Curtis Floyd
Without a Trace 2006Charlie Harvey
Cold Case 2006Bobby McCallister
Crossing Jordan 2007Mickey Rowan
Veronica Mars 2007Mr. Murphy
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 2007Alan James
Monk 2009Sergeant Danny Weaver
Players 2010Hickey
Castle 2010Dale Fickas
The Whole Truth 2010Stan Klotz2 episodes
Common Law 2012Captain Mike Sutton
Axe Cop 2013Turkey Turkey1 episode
The McCarthys 2014Arthur McCarthyMain role
Grandfathered 2015Willie1 episode
Mike & Molly 2016Officer Gronski1 episode
Blue Bloods 2016Father QuinnSeason 6, episode 14: "The Road to Hell"
Person of Interest 2016Police OfficerSeason 5, episode ? (May): "?"
Pitch 2016Buck GarlandRecurring role (6 episodes)
Mom 2016FrankSeason 4, episode 6: "Xanax and a Baby Duck"
Bones 2016Roy BloomSeason 11, episode 18: "The Movie in the Making"
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia 2016Lt. Lance GirardSeason 12, episode 5: "Making Dennis Reynolds a Murderer"
9-1-1 2020John “Red” DelacroixSeason 3, episode 16: "The One That Got Away"
Broke 2020Ernie DixonSeason 1, episode 7: "Daddy Issues"
Bob Hearts Abishola 2020Mr. ClarkSeason 2, episode 1: "On a Dead Guy's Bench"

Public service announcements (PSAs)
Title Year Role Notes
PlugInAmerica.org Drive Electric 2010General

References
  1. "Rescue Me Season 4: Cast And Crew". Retrieved 2007-06-19. (dead link as of at least March 26, 2009)
  2. "Jack McGee at Hollywood.com". Archived from the original on 2013-01-25. Retrieved 2007-06-19.
  3. "WeSpark Cancer Support Center". Archived from the original on 2007-08-03. Retrieved 2007-06-19.
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