Dylan McDermott

Name: Mark Anthony “Dylan” McDermott

Introduction: Dylan McDermott is an American actor known for his versatile roles across film and television. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of lawyer Bobby Donnell in the legal drama “The Practice” and has since become a familiar face in various genres, including horror, crime, and comedy.

Date of birth: October 26, 1961

Height: 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m)

Place of birth: Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.

Family:

Parents’ names: Richard McDermott (father) and Diane McDermott (mother). His mother passed away when he was young. His father later married playwright/activist Eve Ensler, who adopted Dylan.
Siblings: Robin McDermott (sister).
Spouse:
- Shiva Rose (m. 1995; div. 2009), an actress.
- He was in a relationship with Maggie Q (actress) from 2014 to 2019.
Children:
- Colette Rose McDermott (daughter, born 1996)
- Charlotte Rose McDermott (daughter, born 2005)
Relatives: His adoptive mother is Eve Ensler, the creator of “The Vagina Monologues.” His eldest daughter, Colette, is also an actress and has appeared with him in “FBI: Most Wanted.”

Profession: Actor, director, screenwriter.

Nationality: American

Religion: Information not consistently available.

College or university attended:

Fordham University (graduated with a B.A. in Theater/Drama)
Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City (studied under Sanford Meisner)

Biography and What Famous For:

Dylan McDermott’s early life was marked by challenges, including the loss of his mother at a young age and being raised by his maternal grandmother. When he was 15, he reconnected with his father, who introduced him to playwright Eve Ensler (later his stepmother and adoptive mother). Ensler encouraged his acting ambitions and gave him his first role in her play “Believe It, See It, Survival” (1978).

McDermott moved to New York and honed his craft, studying at prestigious institutions. He began his film career in the 1980s, gaining early notice in films like “Hamburger Hill” (1987) and “Twister” (1989). He had significant supporting roles in major films like Clint Eastwood’s “In the Line of Fire” (1993) and the remake of “Miracle on 34th Street” (1994).

However, Dylan McDermott is most famous for his role as Bobby Donnell, the charismatic and often morally conflicted lawyer and head of a Boston law firm, in the critically acclaimed ABC legal drama “The Practice” (1997-2004). His performance earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 1999, along with multiple nominations for the Golden Globes and Primetime Emmy Awards. “The Practice” was a cornerstone of late 1990s television and solidified his status as a leading man.

In recent years, McDermott has gained a new wave of recognition for his work in various television series, particularly within the “American Horror Story” anthology franchise. He has portrayed different characters across multiple seasons, including:

Ben Harmon in “American Horror Story: Murder House” (Season 1)
Johnny Morgan in “American Horror Story: Asylum” (Season 2)
Bruce in “American Horror Story: 1984” (Season 9)
He also returned as Ben Harmon in “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” (Season 8).

He also garnered critical attention for his role as the crime lord Richard Wheatley on “Law & Order: Organized Crime” (2021-2022) and currently stars as the lead in “FBI: Most Wanted” (2022-present).

McDermott is known for his intense on-screen presence, his ability to play complex characters, and his distinctive voice. He has successfully navigated a career that spans drama, comedy, and suspense, making him a consistent and respected presence in Hollywood.

Have participated (Selected Filmography and Television):

Film: