Marc Macaulay

Biography: Marc Macaulay is an actor who's just got one of those faces -- you know you've seen it somewhere before but you just can't seem to put your finger on it. Of course, one glance at the screen veteran's credit list and movie fanatics will instantly realize that they have indeed seen Macaulay numerous times on screens both large and small, it's just that he has a way of immersing himself in the role so effectively that it's difficult to distinguish which performance stood out the most. It was during his junior year of college that the aspiring commercial illustrator accepted a dare to audition for an upcoming play, yet while the friend who issued that challenge was well on his way to becoming a professional actor, Macaulay himself had never even considered a career in the performing arts. When the cast list was posted and Macaulay discovered that he had landed one of the lead roles, however, the course of his entire life would suddenly be altered by the decision of one singleMarc Macaulay is an actor who's just got one of those faces -- you know you've seen it somewhere before but you just can't seem to put your finger on it. Of course, one glance at the screen veteran's credit list and movie fanatics will instantly realize that they have indeed seen Macaulay numerous times on screens both large and small, it's just that he has a way of immersing himself in the role so effectively that it's difficult to distinguish which performance stood out the most. It was during his junior year of college that the aspiring commercial illustrator accepted a dare to audition for an upcoming play, yet while the friend who issued that challenge was well on his way to becoming a professional actor, Macaulay himself had never even considered a career in the performing arts. When the cast list was posted and Macaulay discovered that he had landed one of the lead roles, however, the course of his entire life would suddenly be altered by the decision of one single casting director. After receiving a scholarship for acting and graduating with a BFA in theater, Macaulay relocated to Jupiter, FL, in order to attend the Burt Reynolds Institute of Theatre Training. While a move to New York seemed only natural for Macaulay upon finishing his training in Florida, acting gigs in the Big Apple were few and far between. After racking up a few film credits and continuing his studies at H.B. Studios, Macaulay eventually returned to the Sunshine State to audition for a new series called Miami Vice (1984). Over the course of the following decade, Macaulay was swept up in a whirlwind of supporting roles. From short-lived series like B.L. Stryker and Wiseguy to major motion pictures such as Edward Scissorhands, Passenger 57, Contact, and The Truman Show, the workman-like actor could always be counted on to deliver a convincing, well-mannered performance. While frequent roles in such shows as Matlock, Walker, Texas Ranger, and Nash Bridges provided a bit of stability in a notoriously volatile industry, the increasingly busy actor largely earned his keep by continually leaping from the big screen to the small -- all the while displaying impressive footing on both. By the year 2000, casting directors were finally wising up to the true talent at their disposal, and Macaulay was landing consistent work in feature films. Never tied to just one genre, Macaulay turned in impressive performances in films as diverse as From Justin to Kelly, Monster, Transporter 2, and The Hawk Is Dying (opposite Academy Award-nominee Paul Giamatti). A minor role in the 2006 feature film Miami Vice served well to bring Macaulay's career full circle. In 2006, Macaulay could be seen in a recurring role on the popular Fox drama Prison Break, with subsequent parts in the feature films Premonition and Walking Tall 2 preceding yet another small-screen recurring role in the weekly USA Network thriller Burn Notice in 2007. Expand

Marc Macaulay's Scores

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  • TV
Average career score: 45
Highest Metascore: 74 Monster
Lowest Metascore: 13 Fair Game
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 19
  2. Negative: 5 out of 19
19 movie reviews
Title: Year: Credit: User score:
32 Careful What You Wish For Jun 10, 2016 Gordon 3.2
43 Step Up Revolution Jul 27, 2012 Uniformed Cop 5.3
62 Killer Joe Jul 27, 2012 Digger Soames / Digger Soames / Digger Soames 8.3
36 Father of Invention Oct 14, 2011 The Store Clerk / The Store Clerk tbd
64 Dolphin Tale Sep 23, 2011 John Fitch / John Fitch 6.9
44 Drive Angry 3D Feb 25, 2011 Sarge 5.8
tbd Seconds Apart Jan 28, 2011 Father Zinselmeyer 6.5
61 Conviction Oct 15, 2010 Officer Boisseau 7.0
51 My Bloody Valentine Jan 16, 2009 Riggs 6.9
49 Cleaner May 27, 2008 Vic / Vic / Vic 7.2
48 The Hawk Is Dying Mar 30, 2007 Alonzo 7.0
29 Premonition Mar 16, 2007 Sheriff Reilly 4.0
74 Monster Dec 24, 2003 Will/Daddy "John" / Will/Daddy "John" tbd
14 From Justin to Kelly Jun 20, 2003 Mr. O'Mara / Mr. O'Mara 3.5
42 Holy Man Oct 9, 1998 Cameraman/Brutus 5.9
51 Wild Things Mar 20, 1998 Walter / Walter 3.3
43 Palmetto Feb 20, 1998 Miles Meadows / Miles Meadows tbd
13 Fair Game Nov 3, 1995 Navigator / Navigator tbd
41 Bad Boys Apr 7, 1995 Noah Trafficante / Noah Trafficante 7.0
50 Passenger 57 Nov 6, 1992 Vincent 7.0