About Jonathan Banks
Meet Jonathan Banks, an accomplished American character actor who has made a significant impact in both film and television! Born on January 31, 1947, Banks began his career in the early 1970s after dropping out of Indiana University to join a touring company as a stage manager. His journey led him to Australia, where he continued working in theatre.
In 1974, Banks moved to Los Angeles and started appearing in small television roles. His breakthrough movie roles include two films starring Eddie Murphy: 48 Hrs. and Beverly Hills Cop. In 48 Hrs., he portrayed a friend of the lead character who meets a tragic end, while in Beverly Hills Cop, he took on the villainous role of a criminal responsible for the death of the lead character's friend.
Some of Banks' other notable film appearances include Armed and Dangerous, Freejack, Flipper, Airplane!, Gremlins, Murder Me, Murder You, and Under Siege 2: Dark Territory.
On the small screen, Banks gained recognition for his role as Frank McPike in the series Wiseguy, which he played for four years and earned an Emmy award nomination. He also made guest appearances in various TV shows such as Alias, CSI, Day Break, Highlander: The Series, Matlock, SeaQuest DSV, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Women of the House, and Walker Texas Ranger.
In recent years, Banks has had memorable roles in popular TV series like Dexter, ER, Cold Case, Shark, Modern Family, and Breaking Bad, where he portrayed the enigmatic character Mike in the second season finale and was later made a series regular for the third season. With his extensive body of work and undeniable talent, Jonathan Banks continues to captivate audiences with his compelling performances.
Movie Credits
Jonathan Banks has appeared in 82 movies.
Some of Jonathan Banks's most popular movies include:
TV Credits
Jonathan Banks has appeared in 70 TV Series.
Some of the most popular TV Shows include:
