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Mark Moses (born February 24, 1958[1]) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Paul Young in the ABC comedy-drama Desperate Housewives (2004–2011) and as Herman "Duck" Phillips in the AMC period drama Mad Men (2007–2015).

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Early life

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Moses was born in New York City. Moses attended Evanston Township High School in Illinois where he was quarterback of the school's varsity football team. He then enrolled at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, where he majored in English. Moses dropped out after a year to travel. He later enrolled at New York University, where he graduated with a degree in theater.[2]

Career

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Moses began his career appearing in the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live in 1983. Also in 1983, he appeared in the Broadway production of The Slab Boys Trilogy starring Kevin Bacon and Sean Penn.[2] He later played Ulysses S. Grant in the ABC miniseries North and South and guest-starred on Family Ties, The Golden Girls and Matlock. Moses also appeared in a number of films by director Oliver Stone, such as Platoon (1986), Born on the Fourth of July (1989) and The Doors (1991).

Moses played supporting roles in a number of movies, including Gettysburg (1993), Deep Impact (1998), One Man's Hero (1999), Big Momma's House 2 (2006), Swing Vote (2008), Cesar Chavez (2014) and Bombshell (2019). His only leading film role was in the 1997 romantic comedy-drama Just in Time directed by Shawn Levy.

Moses also appeared in several made-for-television movies and was regular cast member in the short-lived sitcoms Grand (1990) and The Single Guy (1995-96). He played Woodbury Kane in the 1997 miniseries Rough Riders and also guest-starred on Touched by an Angel, Star Trek: Voyager, ER, The West Wing, NYPD Blue, Drop Dead Diva, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Scandal and Grey's Anatomy.

In 2004, Moses was cast as Paul Young in the ABC mystery comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives.[3] As the disturbed husband of the deceased Mary Alice Young, Paul was a key character in the show's original main mystery. He left the series as regular cast member after two seasons, but still made some guest appearances in the third season. Moses returned to the series as a series regular after appearing briefly in the sixth-season finale, and was a regular through the 2010–11 season.[4] Along with the rest of the cast, he received two Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2005 and 2006.[2]

In 2007, Moses joined the cast of AMC period drama series Mad Men playing a recurring role as Herman "Duck" Phillips.[5] In 2009, he received another Screen Actors Guild Award, this time for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for his Mad Men role.[2] In 2012, he had a recurring role in the second season of AMC crime drama The Killing.

In 2014, he co-starred in the fourth season of the Showtime political drama Homeland playing Dennis Boyd. Moses also had a recurring roles on Manhattan, Man Seeking Woman, Law & Order True Crime and Salvation. He played the recurring roles of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and later President Jeffrey Michener in the TNT series The Last Ship from 2015 to 2018, and in the Telemundo/Netflix La Reina del Sur. In 2020, he was a regular cast member in the Fox crime drama Deputy, which, however, was cancelled after one season.[6]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1986 Platoon Lieutenant Wolfe
1987 Someone to Watch Over Me Win Hockings
1989 Born on the Fourth of July Optimistic Doctor
1990 Hollywood Heartbreak Randy Derringer / Abbey
Dead Men Don't Die Jordan
1991 The Doors Jac Holzman
1993 Gettysburg Sergeant Owen
1997 Just in Time Michael Bedford
1998 Deep Impact Tim Urbanski
1999 One Man's Hero Colonel Benton Lacey
Treehouse Hostage Rick Taylor
2001 Race to Space Alan Shepard
2002 Red Dragon Father in Video
2004 The Remembering Movies Jonathan Clifton
A One Time Thing Dr. Norris
After the Sunset Lakers FBI Agent
2005 Monster-in-Law Guy in Coffee Shop
2006 Letters from Iwo Jima American Officer
Big Momma's House 2 Tom Fuller
Two Tickets to Paradise Football Dad
2008 Swing Vote Attorney General Wyatt
2009 Carriers Doctor
2011 And They're Off Alex Flamm
2012 Seeking a Friend for the End of the World Anchorman
Flare: The Hunt Dale
2013 Cesar Chavez Fred Moss
2014 Atlas Shrugged Part III: Who Is John Galt? Midas Mulligan
2016 Fear, Inc. Abe
2018 Mapplethorpe Harry Mapplethorpe
2019 The Gandhi Murder Sir Percy Sillitoe
Bombshell Bill Shine
2020 Modern Persuasion Grayson Keller
2022 Follow Her Richard
2024 Reagan William P. Clark Jr.

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1985 North and South Young Ulysses S. Grant Episode: "#1.1"
Big Shots in America Man Television movie
1986 Family Ties Rick Albert Episode: "Teacher's Pet"
1988 The Tracker Tom Adams Television movie
1989 American Playhouse Ira Martin Episode: "The Silence at Bethany"
1990 The Golden Girls David Episode: "An Illegitimate Concern"
Grand Richard Peyton 20 episodes
Matlock Donald Ware Episode: "The Cookie Monster"
Father Dowling Mysteries Everett Episode: "The Movie Mystery"
1991 Empire City Television movie
1992 Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing Joel McKelvey Television movie
1994 Silk Stalkings Paul Dyer Episode: "Love Bandit"
The Commish Stuart Walsh Episode: "The Letter of the Law"
The George Carlin Show Brad Episode: "George Looks Down the Wrong End of .38"
Diagnosis: Murder Robin Westlin Episode: "The Restless Remains"
A Kiss Goodnight Michael Turner Television movie
1995 Diagnosis: Murder Stuart Tyler Episode: "How to Murder Your Lawyer"
Party of Five Ben Atkins Episode: "It's Not Easy Being Green"
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans Reverend Charles Buchanan Episode: "Becoming a Buchanan"
The Single Guy Matt Parker Series Regular, 22 episodes
The Crew Jake Episode: "Invitation to a Wedding"
1997 Rough Riders Woodbury Kane Television movie
1998 LateLine Jack Hunter Episode: "Al Anonymous"
Chicago Hope Ron Greenfield Episode: "Wag the Doc"
1999 Pensacola: Wings of Gold Agent Margolis Episode: "Rules of Engagement"
Family Law Episode: "Damages"
Touched by an Angel Seth Episode: "The Last Day of the Rest of Your Life"
Star Trek: Voyager Naroq Episode: "Riddles"
It's Like, You Know... Fred Swedlowe Episode: "Hollywood Shuffle"
2000 Judging Amy Mark Pruitt Episode: "Shaken, Not Stirred"
JAG Deke Carson Episode: "Real Deal SEAL"
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Frank - Mystery Book Writer Episode: "The Wailing"
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Scott Shelton Episode: "Sex, Lies and Larvae"
2001 Star Trek: Enterprise Henry Archer 2 episodes
What's Up, Peter Fuddy? Television movie
James Dean Dick Clayton Television movie
2001–2002 Ally McBeal Assistant District Attorney 2 episodes
2002 Providence Mike Weaver Episode: "It's Raining Men"
Presidio Med Nathan 2 episodes
Boomtown Don Schneider Episode: "Coyote"
In My Life Television movie
2003 Saving Jessica Lynch Lieutenant Television movie
The Practice Henry Winslow Episode: "Character Evidence"
ER Mr. Marks Episode: "When Night Meets Day"
7th Heaven Mr. Smith Episode: "Long Bad Summer: Part 1"
10-8: Officers on Duty Dan Harris Episode: "Gimme Shelter"
The West Wing Donald Richter Episode: "Abu el Banat"
2004 Malcolm in the Middle Richard Episode: "The Block Party"
The District Richard Lowe Episode: "Party Favors"
Las Vegas Dr. Miles Marks Episode: "Things That Go Jump in the Night"
NYPD Blue Andrew Moss Episode: "Who's Your Daddy?"
Oliver Beene Dr. Herbert Episode: "Catskills"
2004–2011 Desperate Housewives Paul Young 75 episodes
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2005–06)
2007 The Hill Senator Rogers Unsold TV pilot
Without a Trace Rob Darcy Episode: "Without You"
2007–2008 Boston Legal A.D.A. George McDougal 2 episodes
2007–2015 Mad Men Herman "Duck" Phillips 21 episodes
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
2008 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit James Grall Episode: "Inconceivable"
2009 Drop Dead Diva Joe Dopkins Episode: "The Chinese Wall"
Ghost Whisperer Dr. Forrest Morgan Episode: "Devil's Bargain"
Castle Blake Wellesley Episode: "Kill the Messenger"
Ice Twisters Charlie Price Television movie
Acceptance Wilson Rockefeller Television movie
2010 Human Target Hollis Episode: "Pilot"
CSI: Miami Chuck Williams Episode: "Mommy Deadest"
2011 Covert Affairs Will Episode: "Around the Sun"
The Closer Commissioner Jay Meyers Episode: "Road Block"
2011–2013 Criminal Minds Senator Cramer 3 episodes
2012 The Killing Lt. Erick Clarkson 9 episodes
Fairly Legal Bob Episode: "Satisfaction"
Common Law Mayor Richard Barnes Episode: "The Ex-Factor"
Key & Peele Civil War General 2 episodes
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Jeffrey Foresythe Episode: "Risky Business Class"
CSI: New York Mr. Connors Episode: "Late Admissions"
2013 Elementary Oliver Purcell Episode: "Dirty Laundry"
Blue Bloods Curtis Swint Episode: "Inside Jobs"
Scandal Congressman Jim Struthers Episode: "Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington"
2014 Rake Dr. Sam Falcon Episode: "Man's Best Friend"
Manhattan Col. Alden Cox 8 episodes
Homeland Dennis Boyd 7 episodes
Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
2015–2018 The Last Ship President Jeffrey Michener 17 episodes
2016 Mr. Robot Older Man at Bar Episode: "eps2.6_succ3ss0r.p12"
Crunch Time Montgomery Wittington Episodes: "The Party of the Century" and "The Moruga"
2016–2017 Incorporated George Caplan 4 episodes
2016–2019 Berlin Station Jason Wolfe 5 episodes
2017 Man Seeking Woman Lucy's Dad Episode: "Popcorn"
Conviction Gerald Harris Episode: "Past, Prologue & What’s to Come"
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit George Thanos Episode: "The Newsroom"
Law & Order True Crime Gil Garcetti 3 episodes
2017–2018 Salvation Hugh Keating 7 episodes
2018 Grey's Anatomy Dr. Larry Maxwell Episode: "(Don't Fear) the Reaper"
2019 The Code Col. Wesley Riggle Episode: "Back on the Block"
La Reina del Sur President 3 episodes
2020 Deputy Undersheriff Jerry London Main role
2022 The First Lady President George W. Bush Episode: "That White House"
2022–2024 So Help Me Todd Harry 4 episodes

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Mark Moses is an American actor best known for his television roles as the manipulative Paul Young on the ABC series Desperate Housewives (2004–2011) and the advertising executive Herman "Duck" Phillips on the AMC drama Mad Men (2007–2013). Born Mark W. Moses on February 24, 1958, in , he grew up in , where his parents, Philip (a salesman) and Patricia, had met in . He has a younger brother, , who is also an actor and singer. After graduating from high school, where he played football and basketball, Moses briefly attended Ithaca College in New York to study English but left after one year to travel before enrolling at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama. Moses began his acting career in the mid-1980s with a recurring role as Orry Main's cousin Brett Hazard's husband Charles Main on the ABC miniseries North and South (1985–1994). His breakthrough in film came with the role of Lt. Wolfe in Oliver Stone's Vietnam War drama Platoon (1986), followed by supporting parts in other Stone films, including Born on the Fourth of July (1989) and The Doors (1991). Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, he appeared in a range of films such as Gettysburg (1993) as Sgt. Owen and Deep Impact (1998) as Tim Urbanski, while building a steady television presence in series including (1995–1997) and (1997–2002). His career gained renewed prominence with the long-running and , and he later recurred as CIA Deputy Director Dennis Boyd on (2011–2012). In recent years as of 2025, Moses has continued to work in film and television, with roles in Bombshell (2019) as news executive Bill Shine, the biopic Reagan (2024) as Lee Reagan, and The Hunting Party (2025), as well as starring in the Off-Broadway play Still (2025). On a personal note, Moses has been married to actress Annie LaRussa since June 4, 1988, and they have two sons, Walker and Zane; the family resides in Los Angeles.

Early life and education

Childhood and family

Mark Moses was born on February 24, 1958, in . His family relocated to , where he spent much of his childhood and adolescence. Moses's parents, Philip and Patricia, met in New York City's neighborhood. His father worked in sales on , a hub for the advertising industry at the time. He has one sibling, a younger brother named Burke Moses, who has pursued a career as an actor and singer. As a teenager, Moses showed an early interest in sports, serving as the starting for the varsity football team and playing at .

Academic background

Mark Moses began his higher education at in , where he majored in English. After two years of study, he dropped out to perform in productions, marking his initial foray into professional theater. Following this period, Moses enrolled at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, completing a degree in Drama. This formal training provided him with rigorous instruction in acting techniques, , and , laying a foundational skill set for his career.

Acting career

Early film work

Mark Moses began his film career in the mid-1980s, transitioning from stage work after training at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he honed his skills in regional and theater before pursuing screen roles. His debut came in 1986 with a supporting role as the inexperienced Lieutenant Wolfe in Oliver Stone's , portraying a platoon leader struggling with command amid the Vietnam War's chaos, which helped establish him as a reliable in ensemble-driven war dramas. Moses continued collaborating with Stone in subsequent projects, taking on smaller but notable parts that showcased his ability to embody authoritative yet flawed figures. He followed with the role of an optimistic doctor in Born on the Fourth of July (1989), offering a glimpse of institutional detachment in the film's exploration of veteran struggles. By 1991, Moses portrayed , the executive who signed , in Stone's biographical rock drama The Doors, further solidifying his presence in the director's ensemble casts. Throughout the early 1990s, Moses expanded into historical and disaster genres, often in supporting capacities that highlighted his versatility as a character actor. In Gettysburg (1993), he played Sergeant Owen, a Union ordnance sergeant aiding in the pivotal Civil War battle's logistics, contributing to the film's detailed ensemble portrayal of military hierarchy. His early film phase culminated in roles like MSNBC anchor Tim Urbanski in the asteroid impact thriller Deep Impact (1998), where he delivered urgent broadcast reports amid global catastrophe, underscoring his knack for credible everyman professionals in large-scale narratives.

Rise to prominence in television

Moses achieved his breakthrough in television with the role of in the ABC series (2004–2011), where he portrayed the secretive and scheming husband of the deceased , central to the show's initial mystery arc. The series, a critical and commercial success that averaged over 20 million viewers in its first season, elevated Moses's profile as a versatile capable of blending charm with menace. He further solidified his television presence as Herman "Duck" Phillips, a cunning British advertising executive, in AMC's (2007–2015), appearing in 15 episodes across multiple seasons and contributing to the ensemble dynamics amid the show's exploration of 1960s . Mad Men, which garnered widespread acclaim including 16 , showcased Moses's ability to embody ambitious yet flawed professionals, enhancing the series' reputation for nuanced character portrayals. Moses continued to build his television career with recurring roles in other prominent series, including Dennis Boyd, a compromised State Department official, in season 4 of Showtime's Homeland (2014), and President Jeffrey Michener in TNT's post-apocalyptic drama The Last Ship (2014–2018), where he appeared in 17 episodes as a pragmatic leader navigating global crisis. These performances marked a transition from supporting film roles to prominent television antagonists, establishing Moses as a go-to actor for complex, morally ambiguous villains in prestige dramas.

Recent projects

In the years following his acclaimed tenure on Mad Men, Mark Moses has sustained his career through a diverse array of guest and supporting roles across television and independent film, emphasizing character-driven narratives in contemporary dramas. On television, Moses recurred as Dr. Jesse Lentz in ABC's The Good Doctor (2017–present). He appeared as Colonel Wesley Riggle in the 2019 CBS series The Code, a military courtroom drama exploring the lives of Marine Corps judge advocates. He followed this with the role of Undersheriff Jerry London in the 2020 Fox procedural Deputy, where he depicted a seasoned law enforcement figure navigating departmental politics in Los Angeles County. In 2022, Moses guest-starred as Governor Thacker in the ABC newsroom drama Alaska Daily, contributing to storylines involving investigative journalism in Anchorage. More recently, in 2024, he portrayed Attorney Jan Green in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on NBC, bringing nuance to a supporting character in the long-running crime series. In film, Moses had a supporting role as a news executive in Bombshell (2019). He starred as in the 2022 independent thriller Follow Her, a project centered on themes of obsession and digital surveillance. He took on the supporting role of William "Judge" Clark in the 2024 biopic Reagan, which chronicles the life of the former U.S. president and highlights Clark's advisory influence during key political moments. Looking ahead, Moses is set to appear as Eli Johnson in the 2025 series The Hunting Party, an upcoming project that continues his engagement with ensemble-driven television formats. This trajectory underscores Moses's adaptability, with a focus on varied guest spots and indie features that leverage his experience in portraying authoritative yet complex figures, ensuring ongoing relevance in the industry as of 2025.

Awards and nominations

Screen Actors Guild Awards

Mark Moses has earned multiple honors from the for his work in television ensemble casts, highlighting his contributions to acclaimed series. He was a key member of the Desperate Housewives cast that won the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at the 11th Annual in 2005, recognizing the show's inaugural season. The ensemble secured the same award again at the 12th Annual in 2006 for the second season. In 2009, Moses shared in the Mad Men cast's victory for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series at the 15th Annual , celebrating the series' second season. Moses received a nomination in 2015 at the 21st Annual for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for , alongside his castmates for the fourth season.
YearAwardSeriesResult
2005Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesWin (shared)
2006Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy SeriesWin (shared)
2009Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesWin (shared)
2015Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama SeriesNomination (shared)

Other recognitions

Moses has been associated with three films nominated for the : Platoon (1986), in which he portrayed Wolfe; Born on the Fourth of July (), where he appeared as an optimistic doctor; and Letters from Iwo Jima (2006), featuring him as an American officer. Platoon ultimately won the Best Picture Oscar. In television, Moses received a for the Gold TV for Ensemble of the Year in 2006, shared with the cast of for their collective performance. Additionally, Moses was recognized by the CineRockom International Film Festival for his contributions to cinema.

Personal life

Marriage and family

Mark Moses married and Annie LaRussa on June 4, 1988. The couple's marriage has endured, with Moses describing LaRussa as a key supportive partner in his life and career as of 2025. Together, they have two sons, Walker and . Moses has been actively involved in his children's upbringing, including coaching their youth soccer and teams during the early 2000s. The family resides in , where Moses has long balanced the demands of his acting profession with family responsibilities, such as and supporting his sons' activities.

Charitable involvement

Mark Moses has engaged in primarily through participation in high-profile charity tournaments, supporting causes related to public safety, , and medical foundations. Moses continued his involvement in 2013 by participating in the second annual Celebrity Golf Classic benefiting the Foundation at Lakeside , helping advance and awareness for prevention and treatment. Moses has expressed a continued commitment to in recent years.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1986Lt. Wolfe
1987Win Hockings
1988The TrackerTom Adams
1989Born on the Fourth of JulyDoctor
1991
1993GettysburgSgt. Owen
1993The ChaseMr. Hall
1994I Love TroubleBen Chase
1995The Feminine TouchPhilip
1998Deep ImpactTim Urbanski
1999Colonel John Benton
2000Jeff - Pilot
2002Red DragonRalph Mandy
2004Lakers Castoff
2005Geoffrey by the Sea
2006Tom Fuller
2008Attorney General Wyatt
2009CarriersBob
2011And They're OffPeter Salmon
2012Seeking a Friend for the End of the WorldAnchorman
2014Fred Ross
2014
2016Fear, Inc.Abe
2018MapplethorpeJack Walther
2019
2022Follow HerJames
2024

Television

YearsTitleRole
1983One Life to LiveBenny Stuart
1985North and SouthUlysses S. Grant
1986Family TiesRick Albert
1987The Golden GirlsDavid
1988MatlockAdam Whitaker
1990GrandRichard Peyton
1994The CommishStuart Walsh
1994The George Carlin ShowBrad
1994Diagnosis: MurderRobin Westlin
1995–1997The Single GuyMatt Parker
2001–2002Ally McBealAssistant D.A.
2004–2011Desperate HousewivesPaul Young
2007–2015Mad MenHerman "Duck" Phillips
2011–2012HomelandDennis Boyd
2012–2015Key and PeeleVarious
2014–2015ManhattanCol. Alden Cox
2014–2018The Last ShipPresident Jeff Michener
2015Mr. RobotGregory
2015–2017Man Seeking WomanJoshua's Boss
2016–2019Berlin StationJason Wolfe
2019The CodeBill Harris
2020DeputyUndersheriff Jerry London
2022Alaska DailyStanley Kornik
2024Law & Order: Special Victims UnitJan Green
2025The Hunting PartyEli Johnson

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