Acting • AGE 57
James Waterston (born January 17, 1969) is an American actor. His first role was playing Gerard Pitts in the 1989 film Dead Poets Society, and he has subsequently worked mostly in television.


La Cocina
Mark
2024

Halston
Mike
2021

Human Capital
Andy
2020

Modern Love
Chris
2019

The Deuce
2017

Blindspot
Calvin Meeks
2015

OM CITY
Guy
2015

And It Was Good
Bridegroom
2015

Red Oaks
Dr. Dale Blum
2014

The Blacklist
Dale Rayburn
2013

Dear Dumb Diary
Assistant Principal Devon
2013

Chicago Fire
Rich Corbin
2012

666 Park Avenue
John Barlow
2012

Unforgettable
Ian Smith
2011

The Good Wife
Jason Rucker
2009

Wedding Daze
Lyle Mills
2004

Live from Baghdad
Eric
2002

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Paul Walters
2001

Six Feet Under
Kyle
2001

Christy: Choices of the Heart
Rev. David Grantland
2001

Christy: Return to Cutter Gap
Rev. David Grantland
2000

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mr. Harvey
1999

ER
Mr. Barney
1994

Law & Order
Dr. Shimo
1990

Poison Candy
Richard
1989

Dead Poets Society
Gerard Pitts
1989

American Playhouse
Peter Oppenheimer
1982