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Terry O'Quinn

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Biography

Recent Role:
Lieutenant Commander Joe White on Hawaii Five-0
Gender:
Male
Born:
7-15-1952
Birthplace:
Newberry, Michigan, USA
Birth Name:
Terrance Kevin Quinn
AKA:
Terrance K O'Quinn, Terrance O'Quinn
Terry O'Quinn is known for his roles as Peter Watts on Millenium, F.B.I Assistant Director Kendall on Alias, Captain Thomas Boone on JAG, General Omar Santiago on Harsh Realm, and John Locke on the hit show Lost.



Terry O'Quinn has also done guest appearances



More on The West Wing, Miami Vice, and The X-Files and has appeared in movies such as Old School, Ghosts of Mississippi, The Rocketeer, and The X-Files.

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  • Great Actor in a Great Role!

    I'd never seen Terry O'Quinn's work before the pilot of "Lost." For me, he completely stole the show, particularly in the first season, and his performance in the episode "Walkabout" should have singularly earned him an Emmy Award on the spot. I'm very glad he won the EmmyMore eventually, but as is too common with awards, it was mis-timed. He should have won it for Season One. As an actor, he continues to impress me every week, even though I am not as enthusiastic about where the story has taken his character. But, as an audience, we must evaluate performance separately from plot. This guy is the real deal as an actor. I only hope that he finds roles as wonderful as Locke, once "Lost" is over.

    3 comments, last one Jul 15, 2008
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    From Steve Konan Medical student Of The University Abidjan Ivory Coast West Africa Good Day Gerrting from steve how are you and how about your home ? hope all is fine with you . after going through your short profile and deemed it necessary to write you immediately. I have something vital toMore diclose to you, but I found it difficult to express myself here, since it's a public site. Could you please get back to me on (konan10steve@yahoo.ca) or you can send me your mail contact so that I will mail you with my photo. for the full details. Have a nice day and God bless you, Steve Konan (konan10steve@yahoo.ca)

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    great actor

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    terry is one best character actor i seen. he can go from playing scary person in some of his early firms, to playing the CAG inJAG, to Locke in lost and now an navy seal in 5.0. which i have to say personally is one of his best but then i have always love him in uniform and lets faces it he dose navy so well its had to tell its not real navy

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    The original "Bad Stepfather" hide show

    I simply can't forget his role as the stepfather - evil to the core! Locke is only a minor stretch for this guy. Heck, he even had hair then.

    His acting as Locke is without a doubt superb. He starts out as a guy in a chair, and ends up as likely the strongest guy on the island. There is no doubt from the look (Locke) in his eye this guy could put a "bullet in your a**" in a heartbeat - yet, he seems to be concerned for his fellow passengers. All - in - all, a great character!

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    THE BEST ACTOR ON TV right now. hide show

    Terry O'Quinn simply must be forgive for some of his earlier acting roles, even though they weren't all bad.

    For now, he is the incomparable John Locke, on the best show on TV. His character - the depths, the dimensions, the intensity of his character is simply freaking amazing. He is a marvel of an actor - one whom only comes along once every 20 years or so. He has it all - charisma, workmanship, looks, tenacity, faith and belief. His belief and his values have saved him on LOST. If you are a true fan of LOST, you are either a man of science (Jack) and follow his beliefs, or you are a man of faith (Locke), and follow with him. Me? No question............. I'm with Locke all the freaking way.

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    Plays John Locke on Lost. hide show

    Terry O'Quinn is a very talented actor who's best known for playing the character John Locke on the t.v. show, Lost. Locke is basically the "Man of Faith" on the island and believes everything happens for a reason and destiny decides everything. I think his best moments on the show are when he's with Ben Linus, played by Michael Emerson. When those two are together you're bound to have a good scene. I know that Terry was in films and other t.v. shows, but Lost is definately his best accomplishment. I hope he stays on Lost until the end. The End.

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    Has to be a favourite, definately. hide show

    Terry O 'Quinn plays my favourite character on the hit show Lost. He plays John Locke, a " rugged ", know how guy, who seems to have that survival instinct, backed up with just brilliant leadership qualities. Terry has been on since the pilot episode of Lost and played a very big role throughout the whole story that has unfolded, his character of Locke, has grown more important in this latest season in my opinion.

    The show would not be the hit it was without John Locke, and Ill be watching any of his other shows to come in the future.

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