Acting · Los Angeles County, California, USA · Born August 20, 1966
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.
TVThe Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin
2026
as Vortigern
MovieCurse of Crom 2: Crom's Fury
2025
as Greg
MovieHe Never Left
2024
as Gabriel
MovieHorizon: An American Saga - Chapter 2
2024
MovieHorizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1
2024
as Chisholm
MovieLove in Focus
2023
as Barty Dixon
MovieCurse of Crom: The Legend of Halloween
2022
as Greg
MovieBashira
2021
as John Cavanaugh
TVStumptown
2019
as Wallace Kane
MovieLittle Pink House
2018
as Billy Von Winkle
TVBlood Drive
2017
as Julian Slink
MovieBlood Drive
2017
as Julian Slink
TVPreacher
2016
as TC
TVThe Magicians
2015
as Bjorn
MovieNumb
2015
as Trapper
MovieThe Historian
2014
as Chris Fletcher
MovieGuardian Angel
2014
as Gregor Sarkoff
MovieThe Eleventh Victim
2012
as Clinton Cruise
TVPerception
2012
as Gerard Permut
TVHell on Wheels
2011
as Gambler
MovieAfghan Luke
2011
as Christer
TVFalling Skies
2011
as John Pope
MovieRise of the Damned
2011
as Zan
TVHawaii Five-0
2010
as Scott Hester
TVShattered
2010
MovieGoblin
2010
as Owen
Living in Your Car
2010
MovieFireball
2009
as Tim Timmonds
TVThe Crusader
2009
as Paul Weebler
TVImpact
2009
as David Rhodes
TVSanctuary
2008
as Gerald
TVThe Guard
2008
TVjPod
2008
as Steve Lefkowitz
MovieBreakfast with Scot
2007
as Billy
Centigrade
2007
as Man
MovieWe All Scream for Ice Cream
2007
as Virgil
MovieThe Entrance
2006
as Officer Banks
TVMen in Trees
2006
as Lawyer
MovieBehind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes'
2006
as Vic Perillo
TVEureka
2006
as Dr. Paul Suenos
TVPsych
2006
as Marvin
MovieLesser Evil
2006
as Jon
TVMasters of Horror
2005
TVDa Vinci's City Hall
2005
TVReunion
2005
MovieElektra
2005
as McCabe
TVStargate Atlantis
2004
as Major Paul Davis
TVThe 4400
2004
as Ryan Powell
TVThe Collector
2004
TVThe L Word
2004
as Harry Samchuk
MovieWilder Days
2003
as Car Pirate / Makeshift
TVOut of Order
2003
MovieStealing Sinatra
2003
as John Foss
MovieMr. St. Nick
2002
as Agent Nardo
TVCSI: Miami
2002
as Ross Kaye
TVThe Twilight Zone
2002
as Seth
TVThe Dead Zone
2002
as Pendragon
TVSmallville
2001
as Nicky
TVUC: Undercover
2001
TVStrange Frequency
2001
as Jay the Music Agent
TVThe Chris Isaak Show
2001
Big Sound
2000
MovieThe 6th Day
2000
as Tripp
MovieFinal Ascent
2000
as Wayne
TVDark Angel
2000
as Transhuman (DAC)
TVAndromeda
2000
as Shig
MovieBest in Show
2000
as New York Butcher
TVMysterious Ways
2000
MovieY2K
1999
as Ross Singer
MovieThe Silencer
1999
as Hale Bryant
MovieZacharia Farted
1999
as Michael Bates
TVDa Vinci's Inquest
1998
TVThe Crow: Stairway to Heaven
1998
TVThe Net
1998
TVCold Squad
1998
MovieFive Desperate Hours
1997
as Wesley Ballard
TVStargate SG-1
1997
as Paul Davis
MovieDead Fire
1997
as Cal Brody
TVDead Man's Gun
1997
MovieVolcano: Fire on the Mountain
1997
as Stan Sinclair
TVThe Sentinel
1996
as Dr. Burke
MovieRobin of Locksley
1996
as Walter Nottingham
TVThe Outer Limits
1995
as Professor George Ernst
TVThe Marshal
1995
MovieFor the Love of Nancy
1994
as Intern
TVViper
1994
as Peter Markham
TVThe X-Files
1993
as Lt. Terry Wilmer
Blood Rush
