About
Stephen McHattie (born February 3, 1947) is a prolific and acclaimed Canadian character actor known for his distinctively intense screen presence, gaunt features, and extensive body of work spanning over two hundred film, television, and stage credits. Born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, he trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and spent his early career building a formidable reputation in New York theater—earning critical acclaim and off-Broadway awards in productions like Ghetto and Mensch Meier. Transitioning to film and television in Los Angeles and later Canada, McHattie carved out a niche playing complex villains, authority figures, and brooding heavies in major projects such as A History of Violence, Watchmen (as the original Nite Owl), 300, Secretary, and cult horror favorites like Pontypool. He is also widely recognized for memorable television guest and recurring roles...
Known for
Law & OrderSeries • 1990
The X-FilesSeries • 1993
JAGSeries • 1995
MonkSeries • 2002
SeinfeldSeries • 1989
FringeSeries • 2008
Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeries • 1993
Murdoch MysteriesSeries • 2008
Quantum LeapSeries • 1989
L.A. LawSeries • 1986
Miami ViceSeries • 1984
Star Trek: EnterpriseSeries • 2001
Hill Street BluesSeries • 1981
American PlayhouseSeries • 1982
The StrainSeries • 2014
Highlander: The SeriesSeries • 1992
The EqualizerSeries • 1985
Private EyesSeries • 2016
The Outer LimitsSeries • 1995
HavenSeries • 2010
Northern ExposureSeries • 1990
Walker, Texas RangerSeries • 1993
The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1985
Starsky & HutchSeries • 1975