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Denis O'Hare
A celebrated stage and screen actor known for his unforgettable roles in *True Blood* and *American Horror Story*, Denis O'Hare brings chilling charisma and emotional depth to every performance that redefines the art of transformation.
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In short · Acting since 1997, 4 decades active, 54 credits.
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Biography
Denis Patrick Seamus O'Hare is an American actor known for his work in theater, film, and television. He has received critical acclaim for his stage performances in *Take Me Out* and *Sweet Charity*, and for his role as vampire king Russell Edgington on the HBO series *True Blood*. O'Hare has appeared in several notable films, including *Charlie Wilson's War*, *Milk*, *Changeling*, and *Dallas Buyers Club*. He gained further recognition for his roles in *American Horror Story*, portraying Larry Harvey in the first season, Spalding in *Coven*, Stanley in *Freak Show*, and Liz Taylor in *Hotel*. His performance in *Freak Show* earned him a second Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
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Actor
53 credits
The Boroughs(2026)
Wally Baker
TV
The Price of Money: A Largo Winch Adventure(2024)
Dwight Cochrane
Film
Infinite Storm(2022)
Dave
Film
The Nevers(2021)
Dr. Edmund Hague (6 Episodes)
TV
Quarantine, I Love You(2020)
Actor
TV
The Grinch Musical!(2020)
Old Max
Film
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical(2020)
Old Max
Film
The Postcard Killings(2020)
Simon Haysmith
Film
Trying(2020)
Leo
TV
Families Like Yours(2019)
Actor
Film
Bottom of the 9th(2019)
Officer Lonergan
Film
Swallow(2019)
Erwin
Film
Late Night(2019)
Brad
Film
The Day Shall Come(2019)
Andy Mudd
Film
The Parting Glass(2018)
Danny
Film
Danger One(2018)
Craddock
Film
Private Life(2018)
Dr. Dordick
Film
Lizzie(2018)
John Morse
Film
Allure(2017)
Laura's father
Film
Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive(2016)
Edgar Allan Poe
Film
Army of One(2016)
Agent Doss
Film
From Nowhere(2016)
Isaac Miller
Film
The Comedians(2015)
Denis Grant
TV
The Pyramid(2014)
Holden
Film
C.O.G.(2013)
Jon
Film
Dallas Buyers Club(2013)
Dr. Sevard
Film
The Eagle(2011)
Lutorius
Film
American Horror Story(2011)
Spalding
TV
J. Edgar(2011)
Albert Osborn
Film
Edge of Darkness(2010)
Moore
Film
Producer
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