John Carroll Lynch
John Carroll Lynch (born August 1, 1963) is an American actor, known for his role as Drew Carey’s cross-dressing brother on The Drew Carey Show, and for his role as Norm, the unassuming husband of Margie Gunderson (Frances McDormand) in Fargo.
In the fall of 2003, he starred in the CBS show The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire, with Randy Quaid, Chris Penn, Mare Winningham, Elizabeth McGovern, and Ann Cusack. The show was cancelled after only a few episodes. He also had a recurring role in the HBO show Carnivàle, playing escaped convict Varlyn Stroud. Lynch appeared as a district attorney in the CBS series Close to Home and as NASA official Bob Gilruth in the HBO mini-series From the Earth to the Moon. Lynch appeared in the 2003 thriller Gothika and the 2007 biopic Zodiac.
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John Carroll Lynch Movies
Discover the best John Carroll Lynch movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring John Carroll Lynch ranked by year and score.
1
The Whisper Man (2026)
Crime
Thriller
A father's worst nightmare becomes reality when his son disappears without trace. Desperate and alone, he reaches out to the one person he swore never to trust again: his father,...
Score
-.-
2
She Rides Shotgun (2025)
Action
Crime
Thriller
A man fresh out of prison discovers his daughter waiting on the outside, along with the enemies who want him dead. With nowhere safe to hide and time running out,...
Score
7.0
3
Sorry, Baby (2025)
Comedy
Drama
Agnes lingers in the New England college town where she once imagined infinite possibility. While her best friend builds a life in New York, complete with an impending motherhood, Agnes...
Score
6.9
4
Babes (2024)
Comedy
When an unexpected pregnancy derails her plans, a woman discovers that navigating motherhood solo means leaning heavily on the one person who knows her best: her best friend, already deep...
Score
5.9
5
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
Drama
History
The 1969 trial of seven anti-war activists accused of inciting chaos at the 1968 Democratic Convention becomes a courtroom battleground where justice itself is on trial. Aaron Sorkin directs this...
Score
7.7
6
Jackie (2016)
Drama
In the shadow of tragedy, Jacqueline Kennedy navigates the impossible hours following her husband's assassination. Pablo Larrain's film fractures the moment into shards of memory and present action, examining how...
Score
6.5
7
The Founder (2016)
Drama
History
Ray Kroc arrives in 1950s California as a aging milkshake machine salesman searching for his last chance. He discovers the McDonald brothers' streamlined burger stand and recognizes something others missed:...
Score
7.1
8
The Invitation (2016)
Horror
Thriller
A dinner party should be simple enough: old friends, good wine, a house Will used to call home. But something about the host David sits wrong with him, a politeness...
Score
6.4
9
The Pretty One (2014)
Comedy
Drama
Laurel has spent years watching her twin sister Audrey command attention and affection effortlessly. When a car crash takes Audrey's life, Laurel sees an opportunity to finally inhabit the existence...
Score
6.1
10
Paul (2011)
Adventure
Comedy
Science Fiction
A wisecracking extraterrestrial has spent six decades confined within Area 51, serving as a government asset while his expiration date approaches. When Paul's continued existence becomes inconvenient to his captors,...
Score
6.7
11
Shutter Island (2010)
Drama
Mystery
Thriller
U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels arrives at Ashecliffe, a remote psychiatric facility on a storm-battered island, to track down an escaped patient. But the deeper he digs, the more the case...
Score
8.2
12
Gran Torino (2008)
Drama
Walt Kowalski has outlived his wife, grown apart from his sons, and made a quiet peace with his own bitterness. He is a Korean War veteran who keeps the world...
Score
8.0
13
Zodiac (2007)
Crime
Mystery
Thriller
San Francisco, the early 1970s. A serial killer taunts the city with cryptic ciphers and the police with his apparent invincibility. For a Chronicle cartoonist named Robert Graysmith, what begins...
Score
7.5
14
Confidence (2003)
Action
Comedy
Crime
Con artist Jake Vig has a problem. His latest score, a seemingly easy mark, turns out to be the financial fixer for a ruthless crime boss. Now Jake and his...
Score
6.3
15
Par 6 (2002)
Comedy
Drama
When a burned-out skeptic drifts back to the Texas land his family has held for generations, he convinces his siblings to do something unexpected with it: build a golf course....
Score
7.0
16
Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000)
Action
Crime
Thriller
Randall Raines walked away from a life of stolen cars and never looked back. Then his younger brother Kip got in over his head with Raymond Calitri, a ruthless crime...
Score
6.4
17
Anywhere but Here (1999)
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Adele August operates on instinct, charm, and very little cash. Her teenage daughter Ann operates on plans, grades, and the quiet hope of an Ivy League future. When Adele uproots...
Score
6.1
18
Face/Off (1997)
Action
Crime
Science Fiction
Sean Archer is a federal agent so consumed by his hunt for terrorist Castor Troy that he agrees to wear the man's face, literally. A radical surgical procedure gives Archer...
Score
7.1
19
Volcano (1997)
Action
Drama
Science Fiction
Los Angeles has survived earthquakes, riots, and wildfires, but nothing quite like this. When a tremor cracks open the ground beneath the La Brea Tar Pits, molten rock begins pushing...
Score
5.9
20
Fargo (1996)
Crime
Drama
Thriller
Jerry Lundegaard is a desperate man with a foolproof idea: hire two criminals to kidnap his own wife and split the ransom money from his wealthy father-in-law. Naturally, things go...
Score
7.8
John Carroll Lynch TV Shows
Browse the ultimate list of John Carroll Lynch TV shows. Find top-rated television series, critically acclaimed dramas, and hit shows starring John Carroll Lynch.
1
Ballard (2025)
Crime
Drama
Detective Renée Ballard works the night shift in Los Angeles, chasing cases the department has forgotten. When a pattern of murders emerges, she finds herself caught between pursuing a killer...
Score
7.3
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-rated movies starring John Carroll Lynch?
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring John Carroll Lynch are The Whisper Man, She Rides Shotgun, and Sorry, Baby.
How many movies and TV shows has John Carroll Lynch starred in?
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 21 titles starring John Carroll Lynch, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies starring John Carroll Lynch worth watching?
Yes! The overall filmography starring John Carroll Lynch maintains a strong average user rating of 6.9 out of 10 across all tracked titles.