Jonny Coyne

Jonathan Coyne (born 3 February 1958) is an Cypriot-born British actor known for playing Warden Edwin James on Fox's short-lived series, Alcatraz (2012). He also appeared as Dr. Lydgate in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland and Once Upon a Time and recurred as George de Mohrenschildt in 11.22.63. Born and raised in the British Cyprus, he moved to the UK at a young age.

Early life

Coyne was born in Kaimakli, British Cyprus (now Kaimakli, Cyprus)

Coyne's earliest performances were in school plays. He played The Judge in Howard Barker's Hang of the Gaol and Phaeton in Ovid's Chariot of the Sun. When his performances received positive reviews in the national press, he decided to pursue an acting career. He won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and upon his graduation, he received the Hannam Clarke Award.

Career

His first role on TV was on an episode of London's Burning in 1990. His next big role was in the mini-series Gulliver's Travels, starring Ted Danson. He appeared in many British TV series over the next few years, including guest appearances on EastEnders, Pulling and The Bill. In 2003, he was cast in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life. In 2010, he was cast in The Nutcracker in 3D.

His biggest role to date was as Warden Edwin James on Alcatraz. He was later cast in Would You Rather and London Boulevard. In 2013, he was cast in the supporting film roles of a henchman in Gangster Squad, and the right-hand man of John Goodman's character in The Hangover Part III.

In 2018, he appeared in the third season of the AMC television series Preacher, in the recurring role of Allfather D'Daronique, which required him to wear a fatsuit.

He appeared in 2020's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, which was nominated for a SAG Ensemble Award.

Filmography

Film

• 1996 — Secrets & Lies — Fiancé
• 2003 — Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life — Gus Petraki
• 2006 — Dark Corners — Priest 2
• 2007 — Irina Palm — Dave
• 2009 — The Nutcracker in 3D — Gnomad
• 2010 — London Boulevard — Heavy One
• 2012 — Would You Rather — Bevans
• 2013 — Gangster Squad — Grimes
• 2013 — The Hangover Part III — Hector
• 2014 — Nightcrawler — Pawn Shop Owner
• 2016 — Message from the King — John
• 2018 — Monster — Detective Karyl
• 2018 — Beirut — Bernard Teppler
• 2018 — The Nun — Gregoro — Uncredited
• 2020 — Ma Rainey's Black Bottom — Mel Sturdyvant
• 2025 — The Toxic Avenger — Thad Barkabus
• 2026 — The Mandalorian and Grogu — Warlord Janu Coin

Television

• 1990 — London's Burning — DHSS Manager — Episode #3.4
• 1990–2008 — The Bill — Various characters — 5 episodes
• 1996 — Gulliver's Travels — Yahoo — Episode #1.2
• 1997 — All Quiet on the Preston Front — Vince — Episode: "Eric's Won Ton"
• 2003 — In Deep — Customer — 2 episodes
• 2004 — Casualty — Roger Morgan — Episode: "Fallen Hero"
• 2005 — EastEnders — Photographer — 1 episode
• 2006 — Pulling — Paulos — Episode #1.6
• 2008 — Silent Witness — Mr. Marigold — Episode: "Safe: Part 1"
• 2008 — Sharpe's Peril — Croop — Television film
• 2009 — Hotel Babylon — Dickie Balls — Episode: "Episode #4.8"
• 2009 — Merlin — Asgerd — Episode: "The Last Dragonlord"
• 2009 — Big Top — Uncle Rico — Episode: "Thief"
• 2010 — Marple — French Officer — Episode: "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side"
• 2010 — Undercovers — Governor — 2 episodes
• 2012 — Alcatraz — Warden Edwin James — 13 episodes
• 2013 — NTSF:SD:SUV:: — Craig — Episode: "TGI Murder"
• 2013 — Once Upon a Time in Wonderland — Dr. Arthur Lydgate — 2 episodes
• 2014 — Newsreaders — Sergei Kiev — Episode: "Headless Football Player; Identity Thief"
• 2014–2015 — Manhattan — Dr. Alek Barath — 3 episodes
• 2014–2017 — Turn: Washington's Spies — Colonel Jonathan Cooke — 7 episodes
• 2014–2017 — Mom — Victor Perugian — 7 episodes
• 2015 — Gotham — Clyde Destro / Red Hood — Episode: "Red Hood"
• 2015 — The Grinder — Farouk — Episode: "Buckingham Malice"
• 2016 — 11.22.63 — George de Mohrenschildt — 5 episodes
• 2016 — The Night Of — Detective Fitzroy — Episode: "Subtle Beast"
• 2016 — Once Upon a Time — Dr. Arthur Lydgate — Episode: "Strange Case"
• 2016 — Salem — Treasurer Putnam — 3 episodes
• 2017 — Twin Peaks — Polish Accountant — Episode: "Part 16"
• 2017–2018 — The Blacklist — Ian Garvey — 11 episodes
• 2018 — MacGyver — Raymond — Episode: "Mardi Gras Beads + Chair"
• 2018 — Preacher — Allfather D'Aronique — Recurring role
• 2019 — The Trial of Christine Keeler — Peter Rachman — Miniseries
• 2023 — The Mandalorian — Warlord Janu Coin — Episode: "Chapter 23: The Spies"
• 2023 — Bodies — Farrell — Episode: "You're Dead Already"