Bruce Greenwood

Stuart Bruce Greenwood (born August 12, 1956) is a Canadian actor and producer. He has starred in five films by Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan and has been nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards, once for Best Actor for Elephant Song and twice for Best Supporting Actor, for The Sweet Hereafter (1997) and Being Julia (2004).

Greenwood is known for frequently portraying the President of the United States, beginning with his role as John F. Kennedy in Thirteen Days (2000), for which he won the Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture; he later played fictional presidents in National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) and Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017). He also portrayed Captain Christopher Pike in J. J. Abrams's Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Gerald Burlingame in Gerald's Game (2017). He has appeared in other supporting roles in such films as Double Jeopardy (1999), I, Robot (2004), Capote (2005), Déjà Vu (2006), I'm Not There (2007), Meek's Cutoff (2010), Flight (2012), The Place Beyond the Pines (2012), The Post (2017), and Doctor Sleep (2019).

On television, Greenwood's regular series roles include Dr. Seth Griffin in St. Elsewhere (1986–1988), Thomas Veil in Nowhere Man (1995–1996), Mitch Yost in John from Cincinnati (2007) and Dr. Randolph Bell in The Resident (2018–2023). He has had recurring roles on television series such as Knots Landing (1991–1992) and Mad Men (2015). He also appeared as Gil Garcetti in the miniseries The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016) and as the patriarch Roderick Usher in The Fall of the House of Usher (2023). He has voiced Bruce Wayne / Batman in the films Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010), Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (2018) and Batman: Death in the Family (2020), and the television series Young Justice (2010–2019).

Early life Greenwood was born in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada, the son of Mary Sylvia (née Ledingham) and Hugh John Greenwood. His mother worked as a nurse in an extended care unit. His father was born in Vancouver, and was a geophysicist and professor who taught at Princeton University.

Career

Greenwood is known in the United States for his appearances in Star Trek; I, Robot; Double Jeopardy; The Core; Thirteen Days as president John F. Kennedy; Capote as Jack Dunphy, Truman Capote's lover; Eight Below as Professor Davis McClaren; and Firehouse Dog. He is also known for his role in the video game Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 as the voice of Overlord.

He had prominent roles in the award-winning Atom Egoyan films Exotica, The Sweet Hereafter, and Ararat. He appeared in the 1980s teen cult film The Malibu Bikini Shop and starred in Mee-Shee: The Water Giant. He played a role in The World's Fastest Indian and also featured in the Bob Dylan biographical film I'm Not There. He appeared in Dinner for Schmucks as the cruel executive who hosts a dinner for "idiots".

On television, Greenwood has appeared on St. Elsewhere (Dr. Seth Griffin, 1986–1988) and Knots Landing (Pierce Lawton, 1991–92), and starred in the UPN series Nowhere Man (Thomas Veil, 1995–96). He also guest-starred in one episode of the popular Canadian show Road to Avonlea, for which he won a Gemini Award for "Best Guest Performance in a Series by an Actor".

On June 10, 2007, HBO's John from Cincinnati premiered, starring Greenwood. He also appears as the President of the United States in National Treasure: Book of Secrets. He played Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson in Summer Dreams: Story of the Beach Boys. In 2009, he worked with Australian director Bruce Beresford, playing the part of Ben Stevenson (artistic director of Houston Ballet), in the critically acclaimed film Mao's Last Dancer. He voiced Bruce Wayne / Batman in the animated film Batman: Under the Red Hood, the animated series Young Justice, and the animated short film Batman: Death in the Family.

He played the lead role in the horror thriller Cell 213. He was the lead for the Steven Spielberg–produced 2012 ABC series The River, and reprised his role as Admiral Christopher Pike for J. J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness. In 2015, he had a recurring role in the last season of Mad Men as Richard Burghoff, a romantic interest for Joan Harris (Christina Hendricks).

Personal life Greenwood is married to Susan Devlin. They live in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, within Los Angeles, California.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Director Notes 1979 Bear Island Tommy, Technician Don Sharp 1982 First Blood National Guardsman Ted Kotcheff 1986 The Malibu Bikini Shop Todd David Wechter The Climb Hermann Buhl Donald Shebib 1989 Wild Orchid Jerome McFarland Zalman King Another Chance John Ripley Jesse Vint 1991 Servants of Twilight Detective Charlie Harrison Jeffrey Obrow 1992 Passenger 57 Stuart Ramsey Kevin Hooks 1994 Exotica Francis Brown Atom Egoyan Paint Cans Vittorio Musso Paul Donovan 1995 Dream Man Tom René Bonnière 1997 Fathers' Day Bob Andrews Ivan Reitman The Sweet Hereafter Billy Ansel Atom Egoyan Nominated—Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role 1998 Thick as Thieves Bo Scott Sanders Disturbing Behavior Dr. Edgar Caldicott David Nutter 1999 Double Jeopardy Nick Parsons / Simon Ryder /Jonathan Devereaux Bruce Beresford Nominated—Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor – Suspense The Lost Son Alex Friedman Chris Menges 2000 Here on Earth Sheriff Earl Cavanaugh Mark Piznarski Cord Jack Sidney J. Furie Rules of Engagement US National Security Advisor Bill Sokal William Friedkin Thirteen Days President John F. Kennedy Roger Donaldson Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture 2002 Ararat Martin Harcourt / Clarence Ussher Atom Egoyan Nominated—Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film Swept Away Tony Leighton Guy Ritchie Below Lieutenant Brice David Twohy 2003 The Core Commander Robert Iverson Jon Amiel Hollywood Homicide Lieutenant Bernard 'Bennie' Macko Ron Shelton 2004 I, Robot Lawrence Robertson Alex Proyas The Republic of Love Tom Avery Deepa Mehta Also executive producer Being Julia Lord Charles István SzabóGenie Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting RoleNominated—Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film 2005 Racing Stripes Nolan Walsh Frederik Du Chau Mee-Shee: The Water Giant Sean Cambell John Henderson The World's Fastest Indian Jerry Roger Donaldson Capote Jack Dunphy Bennett Miller Nominated—SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture 2006 Eight Below Davis McClaren Frank Marshall Deja Vu FBI Special Agent Jack McCready Tony Scott 2007 Firehouse Dog Connor Fahey Todd Holland I'm Not There Keenan Jones / Garrett Todd Haynes Independent Spirit Robert Altman AwardNominated—Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cast National Treasure: Book of Secrets President of the United States Jon Turteltaub 2008 Cyborg Soldier Simon Hart John Stead 2009 Star Trek Captain Christopher Pike J. J. Abrams Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best CastNominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best CastNominated—Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Ensemble Mao's Last Dancer Ben Stevenson Bruce Beresford 2010 Batman: Under the Red Hood Bruce Wayne / Batman Brandon Vietti Voice; direct-to-video Meek's Cutoff Stephen Meeks Kelly Reichardt Nominated—Village Voice Film Poll Award for Best Supporting Actor Barney's Version Blair Richard J. Lewis Dinner for Schmucks Lance Fender Jay Roach 2011 Cell 213 The Warden Stephen Kay For Greater Glory Ambassador Dwight Morrow Dean Wright Super 8 Cooper J. J. Abrams Motion-captured performance Donovan's Echo Sergeant Finnley Boyd Jim Cliffe Also executive producer2012 Flight Charlie Anderson Robert Zemeckis The Place Beyond the Pines District Attorney Bill Killcullen Derek Cianfrance 2013 And Now a Word From Our Sponsor Adan Kundle Zack Bernbaum Star Trek Into Darkness Admiral Christopher Pike J. J. Abrams Devil's Knot Judge David Burnett Atom Egoyan 2014 Endless Love Hugh Butterfield Shana Feste WildLike Rene Bartlett Frank Hall Green Naperville Independent Film Festival Award for Best Actor The Captive Vince Atom Egoyan Elephant Song Dr. Toby Green Charles Binamé Nominated—Canadian Screen Award for Best ActorNominated—Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film 2015 Good Kill Lieutenant Colonel Jack Johns Andrew Niccol Rehearsal Carl Bessai Carl Bessai Truth Andrew Heyward James Vanderbilt Fathers and Daughters William Gabriele MuccinoBob's Broken SleighFishfaceJay SurridgeVoice 2024 Cross Mr. Herman2025Dark WindsTom Spenser Recurring Character Season 3

Video games Year Title Voice role 2011 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Overlord 2013 Young Justice: Legacy Bruce Wayne / Batman

Awards and nominations Year Association Category Nominated work Result 1992 Gemini Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role The Little Kidnappers 1995 Gemini Awards Best Guest Performance in a Series by an Actor Road to Avonlea 1997 Genie Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role The Sweet Hereafter 2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards Favorite Supporting Actor – Suspense Double Jeopardy 2001 Gemini Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series Haven Satellite Awards Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture Thirteen Days 2003 Vancouver Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film Ararat 2005 Vancouver Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film Being Julia Genie Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role Being Julia 2006 Screen Actors Guild Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Capote 2008 Gemini Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series The Summit 2009 Boston Society of Film Critics Awards Best CastStar Trek Denver Film Critics Society Best Cast Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Best Ensemble 2010 Gemini Awards Best Actor in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series The Summit 2011 Village Voice Film Poll Best Supporting Actor Meek's Cutoff 2015 Naperville Independent Film Festival Best Actor WildLike Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Best Actor WildLike Twister Alley International Film Festival Best Actor – Feature Film WildLike Vancouver Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film Elephant Song Canadian Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Elephant Song 2016 Screen Actors Guild Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Mad Men 2024 Astra TV Awards Best Actor in a Limited Series or Television Movie The Fall of the House of Usher Critics' Choice Super Awards Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie