Dylan McDermott (born Mark Anthony McDermott; October 26, 1961) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as lawyer and law firm head Bobby Donnell on the legal drama series The Practice, which earned him a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award nomination. He is also well known for his roles in the first two seasons of American Horror Story, entitled American Horror Story: Murder House and American Horror Story: Asylum portraying Dr. Ben Harmon and Johnny Morgan, respectively.He also starred as Lt. Carter Shaw on the TNT series Dark Blue, and FBI Special Agent Duncan Carlisle in the CBS drama series Hostages. McDermott also had played the supporting role of David Lind in the 2003 film Wonderland. Lind was a member of the Wonderland Gang; a group of drug dealers involved in the Los Angeles cocaine trade.
Full Name | Dylan McDermott |
Net Worth | 15 million dollars |
Date Of Birth | October 26, 1961 |
Place Of Birth | Waterbury, Connecticut, USA |
Height | 1.83 m |
Occupation | Actor |
Profession | Presenter, Actor |
Education | Fordham University, Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, Holy Cross High School |
Nationality | American |
Spouse | Shiva Rose |
Children | Colette Rose McDermott, Charlotte Rose McDermott |
Parents | Diane McDermott, Richard McDermott, Eve Ensler |
Siblings | Robin McDermott |
Partner | Maggie Q |
Nicknames | Dylan McDermott, McDermott, Dylan |
Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/DylanMcDermottOfficial |
Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/dylanmcdermott |
IMDB | http://imdb.com/name/nm0001518 |
Awards | Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama |
Nominations | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, People's Choice Award for Favorite Actor in a New TV Series, TCA Award for Individual... |
Movies | Olympus Has Fallen, The Campaign, In the Line of Fire, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Three to Tango, The Messengers, Steel Magnolias, Home for the Holidays, Hamburger Hill, Miracle on 34th Street, Destiny Turns on the Radio, The Mistress of Spices, The Tenants, The Cowboy Way, The Blue Iguana, Pa... |
TV Shows | Stalker, Hostages, Dark Blue, Big Shots, The Grid, The Practice, American Horror Story |
Star Sign | Scorpio |
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1 | Engaged to his Stalker (2014) co-star, Maggie Q [January 2015]. |
2 | McDermott told an interviewer in 1987 that Bogart, Brando, Nicholson, and De Niro were his acting role models. |
3 | He has Irish ancestry on his father's side. His maternal grandfather was of Italian descent, while his maternal grandmother had Irish, English, and French ancestry. |
4 | Auditioned for Mandy Patinkin's role in The Princess Bride (1987). |
5 | Has a younger sister, Robin McDermott. |
6 | Often dines at Japanese eatery Daichan in Studio City. Also frequented by Amy Lyndon. |
7 | His ex-wife, Shiva Rose, is Iranian/French. |
8 | Ex-son-in-law of Parviz Gharib-Afshar. |
9 | Attended the 2005 Dubai International Film Festival in the United Arab Emirates. Other attendees included Albert Brooks, Morgan Freeman and Jon Tenney. |
10 | Studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse in NYC under Sanford Meisner. |
11 | Two daughters with his now ex-wife, Shiva Rose: Colette Rose McDermott, born in May, 1996, and Charlotte Rose McDermott, born on September 8, 2005. |
12 | He jokes about the fact that he is often confused with actor/musician Dermot Mulroney. |
13 | Hosted VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Rock and Roll. |
14 | His former stepmother, Eve Ensler, isn't only an actress. She is also a playwright and women's rights activist, as well. She wrote the famed play The Vagina Monologues. |
15 | Changed his name from Mark to Dylan in tribute to his ex-stepmother, Eve Ensler, who suffered a miscarriage and who would have given her own child that name. Dylan and Eve have an extremely close and caring relationship. |
16 | Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#67). [1995] |
17 | 2000 - Dylan and now ex-wife, Shiva Rose, bought a Los Angeles' home from Antonio Banderas & Melanie Griffith for $4 million. |
18 | Favorite Television Show- I Dream of Jeannie (1965). |
19 | Chosen by People Magazine as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world. [1998] |
20 | Dylan's mother died when he was 5. Fourteen years later, his dad, Richard, owner of Manhattan's West 4th St Saloon, married Eve Ensler. |
21 | Majored in drama at Fordham University and studied at the Neighborhood Playhouse in NYC under Sanford Meisner. |
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Exhuming 'The Messengers' | 2007 | Video documentary short | Himself |
The View | 2006 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Absolute Power: The Making of Edison Force | 2006 | Video short | Himself |
The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Presenter: Producers Award |
Music Behind Bars | 2002 | TV Series documentary host | |
The Rosie O'Donnell Show | 1997-2002 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2002 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Presenter: Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy |
VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1998-2001 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
2001 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself |
7th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself |
The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2001 | TV Special | Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a TV-Series Drama |
In the Line of Fire: The Ultimate Sacrifice | 2000 | Video documentary short | Himself |
VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards | 2000 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 2000 | TV Special | Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a TV-Series Drama & Presenter: Best Actress and Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV |
1999 MTV Movie Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Himself |
Hollywood Salutes Jodie Foster: An American Cinematheque Tribute | 1999 | TV Movie | Himself |
Influences: From Yesterday to Today | 1999 | TV Movie | Himself |
The 51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series & Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie |
5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Himself |
1st Annual TV Guide Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
The 56th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 1999 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a TV-Series Drama |
The American Red Cross Holiday Music Spectacular | 1999 | TV Movie | Himself |
The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series |
1998 VH1 Fashion Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Himself |
Comic Relief VIII | 1998 | TV Special | Himself |
4th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Himself |
1997 MTV Movie Awards | 1997 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Martin Scorsese | 1997 | TV Special documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Clint Eastwood | 1996 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
Intimate Portrait | 1993 | TV Series documentary | Narrator |
The 14th Annual CableACE Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Himself |
American Masters | 1989 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
The Making of 'Survivor' | 2015 | Video documentary short | Himself |
The Meredith Vieira Show | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
Extra | 2014-2015 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Stalker |
Live with Kelly and Michael | 2009-2015 | TV Series | Himself - Guest / Himself |
CBS This Morning | 2015 | TV Series | Himself |
The Talk | 2011-2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2007-2014 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Insider | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Stalker / Himself |
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2011-2014 | TV Series | Himself |
Entertainment Tonight | 2007-2014 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Stalker |
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Jane Fonda | 2014 | TV Movie | Himself |
Katie | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2009-2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Queen Latifah Show | 2013 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The 65th Primetime Emmy Awards | 2013 | TV Special | Himself - Co-Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series |
Made in Hollywood | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
Behind the Fright: The Making of American Horror Story | 2012 | Video short | Himself |
The Resort | 2012 | Documentary | Narrator |
The Hollywood Fast Lane | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Interviewee |
Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2007-2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Good Morning America | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Vietnam in HD | 2011 | TV Series documentary | James Anderson |
CBS News Sunday Morning | 2011 | TV Series documentary | Himself - Guest |
Scream Awards 2011 | 2011 | TV Special | Himself |
Chelsea Lately | 2011 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Mic Check Live: Ms. Lauryn Hill & Tyrese Gibson | 2011 | TV Movie | Himself - Guest |
RAINN Public Service Announcements | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
The Bonnie Hunt Show | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Tavis Smiley | 2009 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 1993-2007 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Last Call with Carson Daly | 2004-2007 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | 2007 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2016 | BTVA Anime Dub Movies/Special Voice Acting Award | Behind the Voice Actors Awards | Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special | UFO gakuen no himitsu (2015) |
2015 | People's Choice Award | People's Choice Awards, USA | Favorite Actor in a New TV Series | |
2012 | Saturn Award | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Best Actor on Television | American Horror Story (2011) |
2012 | Gold Derby TV Award | Gold Derby Awards | TV Movie/Mini Lead Actor | American Horror Story (2011) |
2004 | Prism Award | Prism Awards | Performance in a Theatrical Feature Film | Wonderland (2003) |
2001 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | The Practice (1997) |
2001 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | The Practice (1997) |
2000 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama | The Practice (1997) |
2000 | OFTA Television Award | Online Film & Television Association | Best Actor in a Drama Series | The Practice (1997) |
2000 | Golden Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Drama | The Practice (1997) |
2000 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | The Practice (1997) |
2000 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series | The Practice (1997) |
1999 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | The Practice (1997) |
1999 | Golden Satellite Award | Satellite Awards | Best Actor in a Series, Drama | The Practice (1997) |
1999 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | The Practice (1997) |
1999 | TCA Award | Television Critics Association Awards | Individual Achievement in Drama | The Practice (1997) |
1999 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series | The Practice (1997) |
1998 | Q Award | Viewers for Quality Television Awards | Best Actor in a Quality Drama Series | The Practice (1997) |
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