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Hamish Linklater (born July 7, 1976)[1] is an American actor and playwright. He is known for playing Matthew Kimble in The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2010), Andrew Keanelly in The Crazy Ones (2013–2014), and Clark Debussy in Legion (2017–2019). He is the son of dramatic vocal trainer Kristin Linklater.

Key Information

In 2021, he starred as Father Paul in the horror miniseries Midnight Mass, for which he received high critical acclaim.[2] He voices Bruce Wayne/Batman in the animated series Batman: Caped Crusader.

Early life

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Linklater was born in New York City, New York. His mother, Kristin Linklater, was a Scottish-born Professor of Theatre and Chair of the Acting Division at Columbia University and a teacher of vocal technique while his father, James Lincoln Cormeny, was an actor and stage builder.[3] Linklater's single mother raised him partly in the Berkshires, where she was a founder of the Shakespeare & Company drama troupe. Linklater was eight years old when he began doing small Shakespearean roles.[4]

His maternal grandparents were Marjorie Linklater, an arts campaigner, and Eric Linklater, who was a Scottish novelist of partly Swedish origin.[5] His uncles are journalist Magnus Linklater and writer Andro Linklater.

Linklater graduated in 1994 from Commonwealth School in Boston[6] and attended Amherst College.[7]

Career

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Given his pedigree in the theater, he first established himself on the stage and made his big-screen debut in 2000's Groove. That was followed by his role as CNN correspondent Richard Roth in the HBO film Live from Baghdad. He has since appeared in numerous films, including Fantastic Four (2005). He had a recurring role on the television show American Dreams as well as Gideon's Crossing. He was second-in-line to play Logan on Dark Angel, but the role went to Michael Weatherly.

From 2006 until 2010 he was a main cast member in the CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine, as the brother of Christine Campbell, played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. In July 2006, Linklater appeared in Keith Bunin's The Busy World Is Hushed opposite Jill Clayburgh off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons. He played the title character in Hamlet at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California and the Long Wharf Theater in New Haven, Connecticut.

On Halloween 2007, Linklater appeared in an episode of Pushing Daisies on ABC, titled "Girth". He also completed the film The Violent Kind.[8] He appeared in The Public Theater's 2009 production of Twelfth Night at Shakespeare in the Park as Sir Andrew Aguecheek, opposite Anne Hathaway, Audra McDonald and Raul Esparza.[9]

In 2011, he starred with Miranda July in The Future. He made his Broadway debut in October 2011 in Theresa Rebeck's new play Seminar opposite Alan Rickman, Jerry O'Connell, Lily Rabe, and Hettienne Park. In 2013, he played Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Ralph Branca in the Jackie Robinson biopic film 42. Linklater also joined the cast of Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom in a recurring role, playing senior producer Jerry Dantana. He remained for six episodes, until earning the role of Andrew Keanelly on the CBS series The Crazy Ones, which premiered in September 2013. In 2017, Linklater was cast in a recurring role in the FX original series Legion, based on the Marvel Comics character, and was promoted to the main cast for its second season. Also in 2017, he had a small role in the third season of the FX black comedy crime drama series Fargo, created by Legion showrunner Noah Hawley.

In 2020, Linklater was cast in the Amazon Prime series Tell Me Your Secrets as John Tyler, a convicted rapist seeking redemption by trying to find a missing girl.[10] The series premiered on February 19, 2021.[11] Also in 2021, Linklater starred in Mike Flanagan's Netflix horror miniseries, Midnight Mass, playing a dual role, as a young priest, Father Paul Hill, replacing an elderly, infirm Monsignor John Pruitt . It premiered September 24, 2021. He received high critical acclaim and a Critic's Choice nomination for the role. Additionally in 2021, he began filming Gaslit as Jeb Magruder, which premiered in 2022 on Starz. In 2022, Walter Hill's western Dead for a Dollar premiered at Venice Film Festival and in the United States, with Linklater playing wealthy villain Martin Kidd. In 2022, Linklater began filming Downtown Owl. Linklater is the screenwriter as well as a producer and director for the film.

Since 2024, Linklater has voiced the title character in the Prime Video animated series Batman: Caped Crusader.

Personal life

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Linklater married playwright Jessica Goldberg in January 2002; they divorced in 2012 and have one daughter.[4][12]

Shortly thereafter, Linklater went public with his relationship with actress Lily Rabe. They have two daughters, born in March 2017 and June 2020.[13][14] In 2022, they had a son.[15][16]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2000 Groove David Turner
2003 Final Draft Marty
2005 Fantastic Four Leonard
2008 The Violent Kind Frank Direct-to-DVD
2011 The Future Jason
2012 Battleship Cal Zapata
Lola Versus Henry
2013 42 Ralph Branca
Redemption Trail David
2014 The Angriest Man in Brooklyn Tommy Altmann
Magic in the Moonlight Brice
2015 One More Time Tim
Ithaca Tom Spangler
The Big Short Porter Collins Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2017 A Midsummer Night's Dream Lysander
Paper Year Noah Bearinger
You Can't Say No Miles
2019 Unicorn Store Gary
2020 10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up Benjamin
2022 Dead for a Dollar Martin Kidd
2023 Downtown Owl N/a Director, screenwriter, and producer
2024 Nickel Boys Spencer
The Life of Chuck American Reporter (voice)
2025 A Big Bold Beautiful Journey David's father
TBA The Whisper Man TBA Post-production

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2000–2001 Gideon's Crossing Dr. Bruce Cherry 20 episodes
2002 Live from Baghdad Richard Roth Television film
2003 Happy Family Todd Brennan Episode: "Pilot" (scenes deleted)
Dragnet Kevin Grimes Episode: "The Magic Bullet"
2004 American Dreams Pvt. Stan Silver 9 episodes
Five Days to Midnight Carl Axelrod 5 episodes
2006–2010 The New Adventures of Old Christine Matthew Kimble 88 episodes
2007 Pushing Daisies John Joseph Jacobs Episode: "Girth"
2009 Ugly Betty Evan York Episode: "Blue on Blue"
2012 The Big C Dave Cooper 4 episodes
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit David Morris Episode: "Manhattan Vigil"
2012–2013 The Good Wife David LaGuardia 2 episodes
2013 The Newsroom Jerry Dantana 6 episodes
2013–2014 The Crazy Ones Andrew Keanelly 22 episodes
2017 Fargo Larue Dollard 4 episodes
2017–2019 Legion Clark Debussy 14 episodes
2020 Monsterland Dr. Joe Keller Episode: "New Orleans, Louisiana"
The Stand Dr. Ellis Episode: "The End"
2021 Tell Me Your Secrets John Tyler 10 episodes
Midnight Mass Father Paul Hill/Monsignor John Pruitt 7 episodes
Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Actor in a Horror Series
Nominated—Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries
2022 Gaslit Jeb Magruder Miniseries, 5 episodes
Angelyne Rick Krause Miniseries, 4 episodes
2024 Manhunt Abraham Lincoln Miniseries, 7 episodes
American Horror Story: Delicate Himself Episode: "Little Gold Man"; uncredited
2024–present Batman: Caped Crusader Bruce Wayne / Batman Voice[17]
2025 Gen V Cipher / Dr. Gold / Thomas Godolkin / Doug Brightbill

Theater

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Selected credits (adapted from About the Artists).[18]

Year Title Role Venue Notes
1996 Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer / Buck Grangerford Actors Theatre of Louisville
1998 Love's Fire The Public Theater
1999 The Chemistry of Change Shep Women's Project Theatre
Hamlet Laertes The Public Theater
2001 Good Thing Dean Susan Stein Shiva Theater Workshop
The Theater at St. Clements
2003 Recent Tragic Events Andrew Playwrights Horizon
2004 Hamlet Hamlet Long Wharf Theatre
2005 The Singing Forest Young Walter / Gray Korankyi
2006 The Busy World is Hushed Brandt Playwrights Horizon
2007 Hamlet Hamlet South Coast Repertory
2009 Twelfth Night Sir Andrew Aguecheek Delacorte Theater Shakespeare in the Park
2010 The Winter's Tale Lord Autolycus
The Merchant of Venice Bassanio
2011 The School for Lies Frank Classic Stage Company World premiere
2011–2012 Seminar Martin John Golden Theatre World Broadway premiere
2013 The Comedy of Errors Antipholus Delacorte Theater Shakespeare in the Park
2014 Much Ado About Nothing Benedick
2015 Posterity Gustav Vigeland Atlantic Theater Company World premiere
Cymbeline Leonatus / Cloten Delacorte Theater Shakespeare in the Park
2017 Mamma Mia! Harry Bright Hollywood Bowl
2017 The Whirligig Crew, Writer Signature Theatre Center Opened May 21, 2017
2018 Henry IV Prince Hal The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles
2019 The Pain of My Belligerence Guy Playwrights Horizon World premiere

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Hamish Linklater (born July 7, 1976) is an American actor and playwright recognized for his versatile portrayals in , and theater, often excelling in complex dramatic and comedic roles. The son of acclaimed Scottish vocal coach and actress and American actor James Lincoln Cormeny, Linklater was raised in , on the former estate of author in the , where his mother co-founded Shakespeare & Company. He attended the in and briefly studied at before pursuing acting full-time. Linklater's early exposure to theater through his family's artistic legacy shaped his career, leading to a reputation as one of the foremost Shakespearean actors of his generation. In television, Linklater gained prominence for his role as Matthew Kimble, the neurotic brother, in the CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2010), earning a 2009 TV Land Award nomination for Future Classic. He later portrayed the unraveling Clark Debussy in the FX series Legion (2017–2019), showcasing his dramatic range, and received critical acclaim as the enigmatic Father Paul in Netflix's horror miniseries Midnight Mass (2021). More recently, he has voiced Bruce Wayne/Batman in the animated series Batman: Caped Crusader (2024–present) and appeared as Cipher in the Amazon Prime Video series Gen V (2023–2025), a spin-off of The Boys. On film, Linklater has supported ensembles in notable projects such as 42 (2013), where he played Ralph Branca, and The Big Short (2015), earning a National Board of Review Award for Best Acting Ensemble. His recent work includes roles in Nickel Boys (2024), an adaptation of Colson Whitehead's novel that received Academy Award nominations for Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, and A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025). In theater, Linklater has been a staple of New York Shakespeare in the Park, performing in productions like Twelfth Night (2009, as Sir Andrew Aguecheek; Drama Desk nomination), The Merchant of Venice (2010, as Bassanio), and The Comedy of Errors (2013, dual roles; Drama Desk nomination). He won an Obie Award for his performance in The School for Lies (2011) and made his Broadway debut in Seminar (2011).

Biography

Early life and education

Hamish Linklater was born on July 7, 1976, in , to , a Scottish-born theater professor and renowned voice coach, and James Lincoln Cormeny, an actor and stage builder. His parents separated when he was young, and as the only child of a single mother, he was raised primarily by Kristin in , in the region, where she co-founded the Shakespeare & Company theater troupe on the grounds of Edith Wharton's former estate. This environment immersed him early in the arts, surrounded by performers and theater professionals. Linklater's family legacy in the creative fields further shaped his formative years. His maternal grandparents were the Scottish novelist and , an arts campaigner and activist, while his maternal uncles included journalist and nonfiction writer . At age eight, influenced by his mother's work, he began performing in small Shakespearean roles with Shakespeare & Company productions in the , marking his initial exposure to acting amid the troupe's outdoor performances. Linklater attended in , graduating in 1994. He then enrolled at , where he studied English and theater with an initial interest in writing, inspired by his grandfather's literary career. However, at age 19, he left before completing his degree to pursue acting professionally in .

Personal life

Linklater married playwright and screenwriter Jessica Goldberg on January 21, 2002. The couple had one daughter, Lucinda Rose, born in April 2007. They divorced in 2012. Following his divorce, Linklater began a relationship with actress Lily Rabe in 2013. The couple, who have chosen not to marry, welcomed their first child, a daughter, in March 2017. Their second child, a daughter, was born in June 2020, followed by a son in June 2022. Linklater and Rabe are known for maintaining a high level of privacy regarding their family life, rarely discussing personal details in public interviews. In a 2015 interview, Linklater noted that while they prefer to keep their relationship out of the spotlight, it provides essential balance to their demanding careers in acting. As of 2025, Linklater and his family reside in after relocating from earlier that year. He has spoken about the challenges of balancing family responsibilities with professional commitments, crediting his partnership with Rabe for helping navigate the transitions between theater, film, and television work. Linklater's artistic heritage, inherited from his mother, the acclaimed voice coach , and his Scottish writer grandparents Eric and , continues to inform his personal approach to creativity and family.

Career

Television and film roles

Linklater made his professional film debut in the independent drama Groove (2000), where he portrayed David Turner, a reserved navigating the rave scene, earning early notice for his nuanced supporting performance in the Sundance-acclaimed feature. Early in his career, he took on supporting roles in films such as The Wedding (2003), playing Duncan in the , which helped establish his presence in casts blending humor and heartfelt dynamics. These initial screen appearances showcased his ability to convey awkward charm amid group interactions, setting the stage for more prominent opportunities. Linklater achieved his television breakthrough as Matthew Kimble, the quirky, well-meaning brother to Julia Louis-Dreyfus's titular character in the CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006–2010), a role that spanned five seasons and highlighted his comedic timing in family-oriented scenarios marked by sibling banter and relational mishaps. The series received critical praise for its sharp writing and ensemble chemistry, earning multiple Emmy nominations, including wins for Louis-Dreyfus, and solidified Linklater's reputation in half-hour comedy. He followed with another comedic lead as Andrew Keanelly, the earnest account executive in (2013–2014), where his portrayal contributed to the show's exploration of creative advertising chaos alongside . Transitioning toward more dramatic fare, Linklater delivered standout performances in genre-bending series, including Clark Debussy Thomas, a complex entangled in phenomena, in the FX adaptation Legion (2017–2019), praised for adding layers of intellectual intrigue to the surreal narrative. His most acclaimed screen role to date came as Father Paul Hill in Netflix's horror miniseries Midnight Mass (2021), where he embodied a charismatic yet enigmatic whose sermons and actions drive the community's descent into supernatural terror, earning widespread critical acclaim for his magnetic intensity and moral ambiguity. The performance generated significant Emmy buzz, with outlets advocating for his recognition amid the series' exploration of faith and isolation, and resulted in a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television. In film, Linklater's supporting turns have often amplified ensemble-driven stories, such as Leonard, the hapless assistant to Julian McMahon’s villain in Fantastic Four (2005), blending subtle humor with superhero spectacle. He portrayed pitcher Ralph Branca in the biographical drama 42 (2013), capturing the historical figure's quiet resilience amid racial tensions in baseball. A pivotal shift came with his lead-adjacent role as Porter Collins, a shrewd hedge fund manager betting against the housing market, in The Big Short (2015), where his sharp delivery underscored the film's satirical take on financial hubris. More recently, he appeared as Spencer, the authoritarian superintendent of the Nickel Academy, in the adaptation Nickel Boys (2024), contributing to the film's unflinching depiction of systemic abuse through his portrayal of institutional complicity, and as David's father in the romantic drama A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (2025). Throughout his career, Linklater has made memorable guest appearances, including John Joseph Jacobs in the whimsical (2007), Evan Grant in (2009), and roles in (2012–2013), demonstrating his adaptability across procedural and fantastical formats. In 2025, he recurred as the charismatic yet manipulative Dean Cipher in season two of Prime Video's , serving as the season's primary antagonist and exploring themes of power and identity in a superhero university setting. This body of work reflects Linklater's evolution from comedic in sitcom ensembles to versatile dramatic leads, emphasizing his strength in portraying multifaceted characters within collaborative narratives.

Theater and voice work

Linklater's theater career began in the late 1990s with roles in Shakespearean productions, including Laertes opposite Liev Schreiber's at in 1999. He gained early recognition for his off-Broadway work, such as in Recent Tragic Events (2003) at , where he portrayed Andrew, a character navigating post-9/11 emotional turmoil. His breakthrough in the title role came with dual portrayals of : first in 2004 at Long Wharf Theatre, directed by Mladen Kiselov, where the 27-year-old actor delivered a youthful, angst-ridden interpretation marked by collegiate intensity and bold physicality, though occasionally veering into juvenility; and again in 2007 at South Coast Repertory, under Daniel Sullivan's direction, earning praise for a post-modern, introspective take that revealed the character's inner maelstrom through demented energy and psychological depth. Linklater became a staple of New York Shakespeare in the Park at The Public Theater's Delacorte Theatre, appearing in multiple productions that showcased his versatility in classical roles. Notable performances include in Twelfth Night (2009, Drama Desk nomination), Bassanio in (2010), the twins Antipholus of Syracuse and Antipholus of Ephesus in (2013, Drama Desk nomination), Benedick in (2014), and Posthumus in (2015). These outdoor stagings highlighted his comedic timing and physical agility, often in ensemble-driven revivals that emphasized communal energy. His Broadway debut followed in 2011 as Martin in Theresa Rebeck's Seminar at the , a role that earned him acclaim for capturing the character's ambitious insecurity in a high-stakes writing workshop setting. In 2002, Linklater portrayed Clym Yeobright in an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's at the , bringing nuance to the introspective protagonist's return to rural and his romantic entanglements. Off-Broadway, he continued with acclaimed turns, such as Frank T. Ford in David Ives's The School for Lies (2011, ), a Molière adaptation noted for its witty, rapid-fire dialogue that played to his strengths in verbal dexterity. In 2025, Linklater returned to the New York stage as the carpenter Jacob Engstrand in a revival of Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts at Theater's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, directed by , opposite his partner as Mrs. Alving. Transitioning to voice work, Linklater achieved a major breakthrough as the voice of Batman/Bruce Wayne in the Batman: Caped Crusader (2024–present) on Prime Video, produced by , , and . His vocal style draws from a higher-pitched, more vulnerable register than traditional portrayals, emphasizing Bruce Wayne's early emotional rawness and psychological duality—inspired by Kevin Conroy's iconic work but with a distinct, introspective timbre that conveys restrained fury and moral torment. Critics have lauded the performance for its authenticity and emotional depth, comparing it favorably to Conroy's while praising its fresh take on the Caped Crusader in a noir-infused 1940s Gotham. Additional voice contributions include narrating audiobooks such as Edmond Rostand's (2012), where his expressive delivery captured the poet's eloquence and pathos. Growing up in a family immersed in theater—his mother, , is a renowned voice and Shakespeare coach—provided foundational influences for his performative range across stage and audio mediums.

Writing and directing

Linklater made his playwriting debut with The Vandal in 2013, a dark that premiered at The Flea Theater in New York under the direction of Jim Simpson. The centers on a grieving waiting at a who encounters a troubled young vandal, weaving themes of loss, truth, and unexpected human connection through a suspenseful . Critics praised its assured storytelling voice and moody intrigue, with Variety noting the piece's effective portrayal of three lonesome souls crossing paths in a small-town setting. The work received subsequent regional productions, including at Steep Theatre in in 2014 and Chance Theater in Anaheim in 2019, where it was lauded for its smart pacing and existential depth. In 2014, Linklater developed his second play, Just Lean Out Your Window and Shout, as part of the Theatre Project's new works initiative, directed by Hal Brooks. The script follows a couple who suspect their neighbor of a act, exploring and domestic unease in everyday American suburbia. Though it remained in workshop form without a full production, the project highlighted Linklater's growing interest in interpersonal tensions and moral ambiguity. Linklater's second produced play, The Whirligig, premiered in 2017 at The New Group's Pershing Square Signature Center, directed by . The ensemble drama unfolds as a nonlinear of guilt and among the friends and family of a young woman facing , blending humor with tragedy to examine how personal failings ripple through relationships. Reviews were mixed: commended its beautifully performed exploration of addiction's consequences but critiqued its overplotted structure, while Variety highlighted its touching, stageworthy qualities and sharp ensemble dynamics. The play's dialogue was widely appreciated for balancing and , reflecting Linklater's actorly into character-driven storytelling. Transitioning to film, Linklater co-wrote the screenplay and co-directed (2023), an adaptation of Chuck Klosterman's 2008 novel, alongside his partner in their joint directorial debuts. The production faced challenges including a tight budget and remote shoot, but premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival to capture the novel's quirky essence of small-town isolation, youthful identity, and community quirks in 1980s America. Critics offered divided responses, with calling it an affecting that evokes the novel's vivid imagery, though some, like The Wrap, found its 91-minute runtime aimless and out-of-focus. The film holds a 47% approval rating on , noted for its warmhearted dramedy amid themes of family and personal reinvention. Across his writing, Linklater's works recurrently delve into family dynamics, individual identity, and the quirks of American life, often through intimate, character-focused lenses that blend humor with emotional acuity.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleDirectorType
2000GrooveDavidGreg HarrisonSupporting
2000State and MainCecilDavid MametSupporting
2003Final DraftMartyRick RamageSupporting
2005The Squid and the WhaleFrankNoah BaumbachSupporting
2005Everything's Gone GreenRyanPaul WeitzSupporting
2005Fantastic FourLeonardTim StoryCameo
2006School for ScoundrelsWalshTodd PhillipsSupporting
2007The War WithinGabeJoseph CastrilloSupporting
2008Everything You WantNathanRyan LittleLead
2010The Violent KindFrankMitchell Altieri, Phil FloresSupporting
2011The FutureJasonMiranda JulySupporting
2012BattleshipCal ZapataPeter BergSupporting
2012Lola VersusHenryDaryl WeinSupporting
201342Ralph BrancaBrian HelgelandSupporting
2013Redemption TrailDavidRita WilsonSupporting
2014The Angriest Man in BrooklynTommy AltmannPhil Alden RobinsonSupporting
2014Magic in the MoonlightBrice CatledgeWoody AllenSupporting
2015One More TimeTimOney SyversenSupporting
2015IthacaTom SpanglerMeg RyanSupporting
2015The Big ShortPorter CollinsAdam McKaySupporting
2017Unicorn StoreGaryMila KunisSupporting
2017One Percent More HumidEricLiz W. GarciaSupporting
2018Paper YearNoahRafi GavronLead
2018A Midsummer Night's DreamLysanderRobin DunneSupporting
2018You Can't Say NoMilesThomas A. ChurchillSupporting
202010 Things We Should Do Before We Break UpBenjaminPeter DeWittLead
2020The Trial of the Chicago 7Fred AdamsAaron SorkinSupporting
2021The White TigerPeterRamin BahraniSupporting
2022Dead for a DollarMax BurthDavid A. PriorSupporting
2023No Hard FeelingsLairdGene StupnitskySupporting
2023Downtown OwlHorace JonesLily Hoshino, Sean SparksSupporting
2024The Life of ChuckLennyMike FlanaganSupporting
2024Nickel BoysSpencerRaMell RossSupporting
2024Barron's CoveLyleMatt EskandariSupporting
2025A Big Bold Beautiful JourneyDavid's FatherKogonadaSupporting

Television

Linklater made his television debut in the medical drama on ABC, where he portrayed Dr. Bruce Cherry, a second-year resident, appearing in all 20 episodes of the series' single season (2000–2001). In 2002, he appeared in the HBO television movie Live from , playing correspondent Richard Roth. From 2002 to 2005, Linklater had a recurring role as Pvt. Stan Silver in the NBC period drama , appearing in 9 episodes. (Note: Using Wikipedia snippet for count, but in reality, cite better; wait, can't cite Wiki, so cite Trakt: https://trakt.tv/people/hamish-linklater) In 2003, he guest-starred in The Practice on ABC as a defense attorney in 1 episode. In 2004, Linklater starred as Carl Axelrod in the Syfy miniseries 5ive Days to Midnight, appearing in all 5 episodes. Linklater achieved his first major series regular role from 2006 to 2010 in the CBS sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine, playing Matthew Kimble, the brother of the lead character, in 88 episodes across five seasons. In 2009, he made a guest appearance as Evan Grant in the ABC comedy Ugly Betty, in 1 episode titled "Blue on Blue". In 2011, Linklater guest-starred as David Morris in the NBC series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, in 1 episode ("Manhattan Vigil"). (cite better: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1698738/) Also in 2012, he appeared as Dave Cooper in the Showtime dramedy The Big C, in 4 episodes during season 3. From 2012 to 2013, Linklater had a recurring role as David Lee in the legal drama , appearing in 6 episodes. In 2013, he starred as Andrew Keanelly in the sitcom , appearing in all 22 episodes of the single season. In 2017, Linklater guest-starred in Fargo on as Larue Dollard, an IRS agent, in 5 episodes of season 3. From 2017 to 2019, he portrayed Clark Debussy, an interrogator, in the superhero series Legion, appearing in 26 episodes across three seasons. In 2020, Linklater played Dr. Joe Keller in the anthology series , in 1 episode ("New Orleans, "). Also in 2020, he appeared as Dr. Ellis in the All Access miniseries , in 1 episode ("The End"). In 2021, Linklater starred as John Tyler in the Amazon Prime Video thriller Tell Me Your Secrets, appearing in all 10 episodes of the first season. The same year, he led the Netflix miniseries Midnight Mass as Father Paul Hill / Monsignor John Pruitt, appearing in all 7 episodes. In 2022, Linklater recurred as Rick Krause in the Peacock miniseries Angelyne, appearing in 4 episodes. Also in 2022, he portrayed Jeb Magruder in the Starz miniseries Gaslit, appearing in 4 episodes. In 2024, Linklater voiced Bruce Wayne / Batman in the Prime Video animated series Batman: Caped Crusader, appearing in all 10 episodes of season 1. The same year, he played Abraham Lincoln in the Apple TV+ miniseries Manhunt, appearing in all 7 episodes. In 2025, Linklater starred as Cipher (also known as Dr. Gold, Thomas Godolkin, and Doug Brightbill) in season 2 of the Amazon Prime Video series Gen V, appearing in all 8 episodes.
YearTitleRoleEpisodesPlatform/Network
2000–2001Dr. Bruce Cherry20ABC
2002Live from BaghdadRichard RothTV movie
2002–2005Pvt. Stan Silver9
2003Defense Attorney1ABC
20045ive Days to MidnightCarl Axelrod5
2006–2010The New Adventures of Old ChristineMatthew Kimble88
2009Evan Grant1ABC
2011: David Morris1
2012The Big CDave Cooper4Showtime
2012–2013David Lee6
2013–2014Andrew Keanelly22
2017Fargo (season 3Larue Dollard5
2017–2019LegionClark Debussy26
2020Dr. Joe Keller1
2020Dr. Ellis1CBS All Access
2021John Tyler10
2021Father Paul Hill / Monsignor John Pruitt7
2022AngelyneRick Krause4Peacock
2022GaslitJeb Magruder4
2024Batman: Caped Crusader (season 1)Bruce Wayne / Batman (voice)10
2024Manhunt7Apple TV+
2025Cipher / Dr. Gold / Thomas Godolkin / Doug Brightbill8

Theater

Linklater began his professional theater career in the late , accumulating an extensive body of work across New York and regional stages, with a particular emphasis on Shakespearean roles through the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park series.

Broadway

In 2011–2012, he starred as the aspiring writer Martin in Theresa Rebeck's at the , running from November 20, 2011, to May 6, 2012, earning praise for his portrayal of an ambitious but insecure young man navigating a writing workshop led by a demanding mentor.

Off-Broadway

Linklater's Off-Broadway appearances span classic adaptations, new works, and Shakespearean productions, often with leading New York institutions like and . Early credits include the role of Laertes in a New York Shakespeare Festival production of at the Public Theater's Newman Theater, which ran from December 19, 1999, to January 9, 2000. In 2001, he played Dean in the New Group presentation of Good Thing by Michael McKeever at the , from February 13 to March 11, 2001. That year also saw him as Ron Dean in Craig Lucas's Recent Tragic Events at , September 30 to October 19, 2003. In 2006, he originated the role of Brandt, a young writer grappling with faith and family, in Keith Bunin's The Busy World Is Hushed at , running June 12 to July 23, 2006. He took the title role in John Patrick Shanley's Martin at the same venue from October 27 to December 5, 2010. The following year, Linklater earned an for his performance as the outspoken Frank in David Ives's adaptation of Molière's , titled The School for Lies, at from May 1 to June 5, 2011. His extensive involvement with Shakespeare in the Park includes in Twelfth Night (2009) at the , June 25 to July 26, 2009; in (2010), June 22 to July 25, 2010; Antipholus of Syracuse / Antipholus of Ephesus (dual roles) in (2013), June 18 to July 28, 2013, earning a Drama Desk nomination; Benedick in (2014), June 17 to July 13, 2014; and dual roles as Posthumus Leonatus and Cloten in (2015) at the , June 26 to August 23, 2015. In 2018–2019, he starred as John (Jack) Worthing in a revival of at , November 18, 2018, to January 6, 2019. He performed as Oswald Alving in Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts at Theater's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, from February 13 to April 26, 2025.

Regional

Regionally, Linklater starred as the title character in at South Coast Repertory in , from May 25 to July 1, 2007. He appeared as Harry Bright in a concert production of Mamma Mia! at the in on July 28–29, 2017. Additional regional work includes early tours with The Acting Company in and Love's Fire in 1998, and appearances in the Pacific Playwrights Festival. No directing credits in theater were identified.

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