Hamish Linklater is best known as Father Paul Hill in ‘Midnight Mass’, Matthew in ‘The Big Short’, and Clark in ‘The New Adventures of Old Christine’.
Films
- The DropDetective2014
- The Big ShortMatthew2015
- BattleshipCal Zapata2012
- Fantastic FourDr. Allen2015
- The TownFBI Agent2010
- 42Ralph Branca2013
- LaggiesAndrew2014
- 10 Things I Hate About LifeDr. Harris2014
TV shows
- Midnight MassFather Paul Hill2021
- The Good FightDavid Lee2017
- The New Adventures of Old ChristineClark2006
- GothamDr. Lang2015
- The Crazy OnesAndrew2013
- American Horror Story: CultDr. Rudy Vincent2017
- UnbelievableDetective2019
- The NewsroomJerry2012
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About Hamish Linklater
Hamish Linklater is an American actor known for his versatile work across film, television, and stage. He gained prominence for his comedic role on the sitcom ‘The New Adventures of Old Christine’ and later earned critical acclaim for his dramatic performance in Netflix’s ‘Midnight Mass’.
FAQs
What is Hamish Linklater’s most famous role?
He is widely recognised for playing Father Paul Hill in the Netflix horror series ‘Midnight Mass’ (2021).
Has Hamish Linklater won any awards?
He has not won major awards but received critical praise for his stage work and his role in ‘Midnight Mass’.
Is Hamish Linklater related to any famous actors?
He is the son of actor Kristin Linklater and grandson of Eric Linklater, a Scottish writer.
What was his first major TV role?
His first major TV role was as Clark in the sitcom ‘The New Adventures of Old Christine’ (2006–2010).
Does Hamish Linklater do stage work?
Yes, he is an accomplished stage actor, having performed in Broadway productions such as ‘The Merchant of Venice’ and ‘The School for Lies’.
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