Terry O'Quinn

Terry O'Quinn, born Terrance Quinn on July 15, 1952, is an American actor. He gained fame for his portrayal of John Locke on the popular TV series Lost from 2004 to 2010, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award. O'Quinn has also appeared in notable films such as The Stepfather (1987), The Rocketeer (1991), Heaven's Gate (1980), Silver Bullet (1985), Young Guns (1988), Blind Fury (1989), Tombstone (1993), and Primal Fear (1996). In addition to his film work, he has had prominent television roles including Peter Watts in Millennium (1996–1999), FBI Asst. Director Kendall in Alias (2002–2004), Commander Joe White in Hawaii Five-0 (2011–2018), and Tom Tavner in Patriot (2015–2018). O'Quinn was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and raised in Newberry, Michigan. He attended Central Michigan University and the University of Iowa.