Guy Boyd

Biography

Guy Boyd has been a reliable and renowned supporting actor since his film debut in Between the Lines (1977). His acting career began studying Shakespearian dramas and on-and-off Broadway productions before starting a lengthy career in films, usually playing tough authority figures. In twenty years, Boyd has starred in nearly fifty motion pictures and is probably best known for his funny and sometimes sick performance as Detective McLean in Brian De Palma's Body Double (1984). Boyd won the Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion Award for Best Actor for his role in Robert Altman's Streamers (1983). Most recently, he was seen co-starring on the science fiction television series Black Scorpion (1995).

83years old

Turns 84 on April 15in 185 days

Born April 15, 1943Chicago
Star sign: AriesThe sign runs March 21 to April 19

Movie Career

Films: 25
Career span: 43 years1977 to 2020

Genres

Drama76%, 19 films
Action24%, 6 films
Crime24%, 6 films
Comedy20%, 5 films
Thriller20%, 5 films

First and latest

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Behind the award
In 1983, Boyd received the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival. He earned it for playing a part in Robert Altman's film version of David Rabe's play Streamers.
First role
Guy Boyd began his acting work as a stage actor, appearing in plays that were staged both Off-Broadway and on Broadway.

Guy Boyd movies on Netflix

I'm Thinking of Ending Things2020IMDb rating 6.5as Janitor
Certain Women2016IMDb rating 6.4as Personal Injury Lawyer
Foxcatcher2014IMDb rating 7.0as Henry Beck
Taking Chance2009IMDb rating 7.4as Gary Hargrove
The Savages2007IMDb rating 7.1as Bill Lachman
Retroactive1997IMDb rating 6.2as Bud
Soul of the Game1996IMDb rating 7.4as Clark Griffith
Sweet Evil1996IMDb rating 4.9as David Henry
Carnosaur 21995IMDb rating 3.8as Joe Walker
Past Midnight1991IMDb rating 5.6as Todd Canipe
Pacific Heights1990IMDb rating 6.4as Warning Cop
The Last of the Finest1990IMDb rating 5.8as R.J. Norringer
The Dark Side of the Sun1988IMDb rating 5.4as Father
Lucas1986IMDb rating 6.9as Coach
Target1985IMDb rating 5.9as Clay
Body Double1984IMDb rating 6.8as Det. Jim McLean
Flashpoint1984IMDb rating 6.4as Lambasino
Tank1984IMDb rating 5.8as Sgt. Wimofsky
The Ewok Adventure1984IMDb rating 5.3as Jeremitt
Eyes of Fire1983IMDb rating 6.2as Marion Dalton
Streamers1983IMDb rating 6.4as Rooney
Ghost Story1981IMDb rating 6.3as Omar Norris
Only When I Laugh1981IMDb rating 6.4as Man in Bar
The Pride of Jesse Hallam1981IMDb rating 6.4as Policeman
Between the Lines1977IMDb rating 6.6as Austin

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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I'm Thinking of Ending Things2020 Drama, Mystery, Thrilleras Janitor
IMDb rating 6.5112K votes
Foxcatcher2014 Biography, Drama, History, Sportas Henry Beck
IMDb rating 7.0156K votes
Body Double1984as Det. Jim McLean
IMDb rating 6.846K votes
Taking Chance2009as Gary Hargrove
IMDb rating 7.419K votes
The Ewok Adventure1984as Jeremitt
IMDb rating 5.314K votes
The Savages2007as Bill Lachman
IMDb rating 7.140K votes
Lucas1986as Coach
IMDb rating 6.919K votes
The Dark Side of the Sun1988as Father
IMDb rating 5.44.0K votes

Most often with

Louis Morneau directed two of these films. Six actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Matthew Modine

Melanie Griffith

Jerry Hardin

Dorian Harewood

Craig Wasson

Rebecca StanleyLouis MorneauDirector, 2 films

Films together

Matthew Modine2 films together, 1983 to 1990
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- Pacific Heights1990IMDb rating 6.4Boyd as Warning CopModine as Drake Goodman
- Streamers1983IMDb rating 6.4Boyd as RooneyModine as Billy
Melanie Griffith2 films together, 1984 to 1990
Melanie Griffith's page
- Pacific Heights1990IMDb rating 6.4Boyd as Warning CopGriffith as Patty Palmer
- Body Double1984IMDb rating 6.8Boyd as Det. Jim McLeanGriffith as Holly Body
Jerry Hardin2 films together, 1990 to 1996
Jerry Hardin's page
- Soul of the Game1996IMDb rating 7.4Boyd as Clark GriffithHardin as Happy Chandler
- Pacific Heights1990IMDb rating 6.4Boyd as Warning CopHardin as Bennett Fidlow
Dorian Harewood2 films together, 1984 to 1990
Dorian Harewood's page
- Pacific Heights1990IMDb rating 6.4Boyd as Warning CopHarewood as Dennis Reed
- Tank1984IMDb rating 5.8Boyd as Sgt. WimofskyHarewood as Sergeant Tippet
Craig Wasson2 films together, 1981 to 1984
Craig Wasson's page
- Body Double1984IMDb rating 6.8Boyd as Det. Jim McLeanWasson as Jake Scully
- Ghost Story1981IMDb rating 6.3Boyd as Omar NorrisWasson as Don / David
Rebecca Stanley2 films together, 1983 to 1984
Rebecca Stanley's page
- Body Double1984IMDb rating 6.8Boyd as Det. Jim McLeanStanley as Kimberly Hess
- Eyes of Fire1983IMDb rating 6.2Boyd as Marion DaltonStanley as Eloise Dalton
Louis MorneauDirector, 2 films, 1995 to 1997
All films by Louis Morneau
- Retroactive1997IMDb rating 6.2Boyd as Bud
- Carnosaur 21995IMDb rating 3.8Boyd as Joe Walker