Beau Knapp

Beau Christian Knapp (born April 17, 1989) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in The Signal, Southpaw (2015), Seven Seconds (2018) and Death Wish (2018). In 2021, he starred in the TV series adaptation of The Lost Symbol.

Early life Knapp was born in Los Angeles County, California.

Career In 2011, Knapp made his film debut as Breen in the science-fiction adventure film Super 8. He played Denny in the horror thriller film No One Lives (2012). On television, Knapp appeared in a 2013 episode of the television series Bones.

Other film roles include the character Jonah Breck in the science fiction thriller The Signal (2014), Jackson in the drama You're Not You (2014), Kenan Boyle in the crime thriller Run All Night (2015), and Jon Jon in the boxing drama Southpaw (2015).

In 2016, Knapp played the best friend of Chris Pine's character in the disaster drama film The Finest Hours. He then played the villain Blue Face in the mystery thriller The Nice Guys, as well as violent Crack in the war film Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.

Knapp appeared in the Netflix war drama film Sand Castle (2017), and in a co-starring role in the Netflix series Seven Seconds (2018).

Knapp appeared as the main villain, opposite Bruce Willis, in Eli Roth's remake of Death Wish. He also played the main antagonist in Measure of a Man. In 2024, Knapp portrayed Drew Franklin in season 7 of SEAL Team. In 2025, Knapp had a major role in season three of Tulsa King on Paramount.

Filmography Film

Television