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Jonny Coyne

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Biography

Jonathan Coyne's earliest performances were in school plays. He played leading roles in two outstanding productions: ‘The Judge’ in Oscar Wilde's 'Hang of the Gaol' and 'Phaeton' in Ovid's Chariot of the Sun. He won rave reviews for his performances in the national press and decided to pursue a career as an actor.He won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and upon his graduation, he received the Hannam Clarke Award. His first role on TV was on an episode of London's Burning in 1990. His next big role was in a mini-series Gulliver's Travels starring Ted Danson. He appeared in many British TV series over the next few years including guest appearance 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 was as Warden Edwin James on Alcatraz. He was later cast in Would You Rather and the British film, London Boulevard. In 2013, he was cast in two major films, in a supporting yet adequate role. He was cast as a henchman in Gangster Squad and as the right hand man of John Goodman's character in The Hangover Part III.

Notable films

Where to start

Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.

The Mandalorian and Grogu

As Lord Janu

Nightcrawler

Appears in a KinoChain journey

Would You Rather

Appears in a KinoChain journey

The Toxic Avenger Unrated

As Thad Barkabus, the Big Boss

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life

As Gus Petraki

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

As Sturdyvant

Monster

As Detective Karyl

Chains

KinoChain journeys

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Trapped and Playing by Someone Else’s Rules

With the upcoming release of Jumanji: Open World, we trace the evolution of the survival game subgenre, following how the core premise of human beings forced to...

10 films

The Camera as Weapon

From Chris Hansen's sting operations to the blood sport of nightly news, this chain traces the moral rot at the heart of spectacle.

8 films

The Last Picture Shows

In an age of digital gloss, a new generation of filmmakers has returned to celluloid for its warmth, grain, and honesty. This chain follows the medium's resurge...

8 films

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