James Badge Dale Filmography and Major Movie Roles
James Badge Dale is an American actor known for supporting and leading roles in major studio films and independent features. His filmography includes over 30 feature film credits, with notable appearances in war, thriller, and drama genres. He is recognized for physically demanding roles that often require military or law enforcement characterization. His work spans collaborations with directors such as Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Kathryn Bigelow. Forbes has highlighted his consistent presence in high-profile projects over the past decade.
Among his most prominent film credits is his role as Captain Newport in the 2017 war film 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, directed by Michael Bay. He portrayed a lead Secret Service agent in the 2014 political thriller Kill the Messenger opposite Jeremy Renner. In 2013, he played the antagonist Roth in The Wolf of Wall Street, a role that contributed to the film's ensemble cast receiving multiple award nominations. He also starred in the 2016 thriller Sully, directed by Clint Eastwood, which grossed over $240 million worldwide. Box Office Mojo lists his cumulative film grosses in the hundreds of millions.
James Badge Dale Television Career and Series
On television, James Badge Dale has held regular and recurring roles in several critically acclaimed series. He is best known for playing State Trooper State Trooper Ted Lamar in the first season of the AMC anthology series Lodge 49 and for his role in the Fox procedural 24. He also starred as the lead in the History Channel miniseries Texas Rising, a six-hour event series that aired in 2015 and focused on the Texas Revolution. IMDb lists over 60 television credits in his acting database.
His television work extends to guest and recurring appearances in shows such as The Good Wife, Person of Interest, and Yellowstone. In Yellowstone, he portrays the character Robert Long, a Native American rancher, in a recurring capacity. He has also appeared in the HBO limited series The Night Of and the Netflix limited series The Looming Tower, where he played FBI agent Ali Soufan. The Hollywood Reporter covered his casting in the series.
Career Highlights, Awards, and Industry Standing
James Badge Dale has received recognition from multiple industry organizations for his performances. He was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award for his role in The Looming Tower. His work in 13 Hours earned a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role. He has also been recognized by the Saturn Awards and the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards for genre performances.