Portrait of Colin Cunningham

Colin Cunningham

Acting

Biography

Colin Cunningham (August 20, 1966, in Los Angeles, California) is an American actor and director. He began his career in the 1990s and gained recognition for his role as Major Paul Davis in Stargate SG-1. Later, he played John Pope in Falling Skies (2011–2015), one of his most notable roles. He also portrayed Julian Slink in Blood Drive (2017) and appeared in Preacher (2016–2019). Additionally, he starred in The 6th Day (2000) and Elektra (2005). Besides acting, Cunningham directed short films such as Centigrade (2007), which was considered for an Oscar nomination. He is also a musician and leads the funk/soul band WHAT-THE-FUNK!. Cunningham studied directing at the Vancouver Film School and is known for his versatility. He remains a sought-after performer in film and television.

Born: August 20, 1966

Place of Birth: Los Angeles County, California, USA

Filmography

2024
He Never Left

as Gabriel

2023
Love in Focus

as Barty Dixon

2021
Bashira

as John Cavanaugh

2019
Stumptown

as Wallace Kane

2018
Little Pink House

as Billy Von Winkle

2017
Blood Drive

as Julian Slink

2017
Blood Drive

as Julian Slink

2016
2015
2015
Numb

as Trapper

2015
Frozen Money

as Trapper

2014
The Historian

as Chris Fletcher

2014
Guardian Angel

as Gregor Sarkoff

2012
The Eleventh Victim

as Clinton Cruise

2012
Perception

as Gerard Permut

2011
Hell on Wheels

as Gambler

2011
Afghan Luke

as Christer

2011
Falling Skies

as John Pope

2010
Hawaii Five-0

as Scott Hester

2010
Goblin

as Owen

2009
Fireball

as Tim Timmonds

2009
The Crusader

as Paul Weebler

2009
Impact

as David Rhodes

2008
Sanctuary

as Gerald

2008
jPod

as Steve Lefkowitz

2006
The Entrance

as Officer Banks

2006
Eureka

as Dr. Paul Suenos

2006
Psych

as Marvin

2006
2005
Elektra

as McCabe

2004
Stargate Atlantis

as Major Paul Davis

2004
The 4400

as Ryan Powell

2004
The L Word

as Harry Samchuk

2003
Wilder Days

as Car Pirate / Makeshift

2003
Stealing Sinatra

as John Foss

2002
Mr. St. Nick

as Agent Nardo

2002
CSI: Miami

as Ross Kaye

2002
The Dead Zone

as Pendragon

2001
Smallville

as Nicky

2000
The 6th Day

as Tripp

2000
Final Ascent

as Wayne

2000
Dark Angel

as Transhuman (DAC)

2000
Andromeda

as Shig

2000
Best in Show

as New York Butcher

1999
Y2K

as Ross Singer

1999
The Silencer

as Hale Bryant

1999
Zacharia Farted

as Michael Bates

1997
Five Desperate Hours

as Wesley Ballard

1997
Stargate SG-1

as Paul Davis

1997
Dead Fire

as Cal Brody

1997
1996
The Sentinel

as Dr. Burke

1996
Robin of Locksley

as Walter Nottingham

1995
The Outer Limits

as Professor George Ernst

1994
Viper

as Peter Markham

1993
The X-Files

as Lt. Terry Wilmer

1993
The X-Files

as Dr. Stroman

1993
The X-Files

as Escalante