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Boyd Holbrook

American actor (born 1981)


Summary

American actor (born 1981)

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imageBoyd Holbrook (40061613100).jpg
captionHolbrook in 2018
nameBoyd Holbrook
birth_nameRobert Boyd Holbrook
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birth_placePrestonsburg, Kentucky, U.S.
occupationActor
years_active2001–present
spouse
children2

Robert Boyd Holbrook (born September 1, 1981) is an American actor. He has starred in the Netflix series Narcos (2015–2016) as DEA agent Steve Murphy and The Sandman (2022–2025) as the Corinthian, as well as in the History miniseries Hatfields & McCoys as "Cap" Hatfield. He starred as Billy in The Skeleton Twins (2014), Peter Kristo in A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014), Donald Pierce in Logan (2017), Quinn McKenna in The Predator (2018), Pinkins in O.G. (2019), Thomas Lockhart in In the Shadow of the Moon (2019), Ty Shaw in Vengeance (2022), Klaber in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) and Clement Mansell in Justified: City Primeval (2023).

Early life

Holbrook was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, the son of Ellen, a real estate agent and Don Holbrook, a coal miner. Holbrook has a sister, Delora Holbrook, who is 3 years older.

Career

Holbrook was discovered while working part-time as a carpenter for Jenny Wiley Theatre in Kentucky. He signed with Elite Models in 2001. He has worked for other agencies such as Wilhelmina Models. Holbrook has been a model for such designers and labels as Dior, Gucci, Jean Paul Gaultier, Versace, Hugo Boss, Bill Blass, Calvin Klein, Moschino, Marc Jacobs and DSquared².

Holbrook and model Omahyra Mota were the subjects of photographer Ellen Von Unwerth Paris gallery exhibition "Omahyra & Boyd" and the 2005 book of that title from Exhibitions International ().

He released a short series of poems through the website Model-Max.com, accompanied by illustrations by Jamie Strachan.

Holbrook studied acting with the William Esper Studio's two-year Meisner Acting Program and with Shane Ann Younts' two-year voice and speech program, and he received an SCPS Certificate in 16mm film from New York University. He also has worked with acting coach Terry Knickerbocker.

His prior acting work includes a role in the "Allison" music video for Permanent Me alongside model Tiah Eckhardt.

Holbrook is a photographer who has done work for David Armstrong. He is also a sculptor and exhibited his work in his first art show, "Iscariot", at the Rare gallery in Chelsea, New York from April 19 to May 17, 2008.

In 2014, Holbrook appeared as Jeff in David Fincher's psychological thriller Gone Girl.

Holbrook portrayed DEA agent Steve Murphy in the Netflix series Narcos. In 2017, Holbrook played Donald Pierce, the antagonist in Logan, the third solo Wolverine film. In 2019, Holbrook starred as Thomas Lockhart in the Netflix thriller film, In the Shadow of the Moon.

In January 2021, Holbrook was cast as The Corinthian in the Netflix adaptation of The Sandman.

In May 2021, Holbrook was cast in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. He played Klaber, a Nazi operative and right-hand man to Mads Mikkelsen's Dr. Jürgen Voller. Holbrook stated that he learned several acting lessons from Harrison Ford while filming Dial of Destiny, including how "[he] definitely taught me that you do not walk away unless you know in your gut that you got it and there's not a false note." Dial of Destiny was also Holbrook's second collaboration with Logan director James Mangold; Holbrook defended the movie's conclusion, stating that "when I saw [the finale], I was surprised that it grabbed me by the throat. I was a little emotional, even though I'm so close to it."

Personal life

Holbrook has dated actress Elizabeth Olsen. They got engaged in March 2014 but, in January 2015, Olsen ended their engagement.

He married Danish artist Tatiana Pajkovic in 2018. On January 15, 2018, Pajkovic gave birth to a son. The couple had their second child, a daughter, in November 2024.

Filmography

Denotes works that have not yet been released

Film

YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2008MilkDenton Smith
2011Higher GroundTeenage Ethan MillerAlso performed two songs which were featured on the film's soundtrack.
The ReunionDouglas Cleary
Moving TakahashiCraigShort film
2012The Magic of Belle IsleLuke Ford
2013The HostKyle O'Shea
Out of the FurnaceTattooed Guy
2014The Skeleton TwinsBilly
Little AccidentsAmos Jenkins
Very Good GirlsDavid Avery
A Walk Among the TombstonesPeter Kristo
Gone GirlJeff
2015Run All NightDaniel "Danny" Maguire
2016The Free WorldMo Lundy
Jane Got a GunVic Owen
MorganSkip Vronsky
Cardboard BoxerPinky
2017Song to SongScenes deleted
LoganDonald Pierce
BoomtownDustin
2018O.G.Pinkins
The PredatorQuinn McKenna
Time of DayHimselfShort film
2019In the Shadow of the MoonThomas Lockhart
Two/OneKaden
2020We Can Be HeroesMiracle Guy
2021The CursedJohn McBride
BeckettStephen Tynan
2022VengeanceTy Shaw
2023Indiana Jones and the Dial of DestinyKlaber
The BikeridersCal
2024A Complete UnknownJohnny CashAlso performed two songs which were featured on the film's soundtrack.

Television

YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2009The UnusualsPunkEpisode: "42"
The Beautiful LifeGabrielEpisode: "Pilot"
2010Tough TradeJackson TuckerTV movie
2011The Big CMykailRecurring role (season 2)
2012Hatfields & McCoysWilliam "Cap" HatfieldMain cast (miniseries)
2013Behind the CandelabraCary JamesTV movie
2015–2016NarcosDEA agent Steve MurphyMain cast (seasons 1–2)
2020Robot ChickenDeacon FrostEpisode: "Buster Olive in: The Monkey Got Closer Overnight" (voice roles)
The FugitiveMike FerroTitle role
2021The PremiseAaronEpisode: "Moment of Silence"
2022–2025The SandmanThe CorinthianMain cast
2023Justified: City PrimevalClement MansellMain cast
2025The Morning ShowBrodie HartmanMain cast (season 4)

Video game

YearGameRoleNotesRef.
2019Narcos: Rise of the CartelsSteve MurphyBased on the TV series of the same name

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2012Hamptons International Film FestivalBreakthrough PerformerThe Host
2014Milano International Film Festival AwardsBest ActorLittle Accidents
2024Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion PictureIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
2025Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureA Complete Unknown

References

References

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  2. (September 1, 2015). "Today's Birthdays, Sept. 1: Lily Tomlin". [[Arizona Daily Star]].
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  8. "Boyd Holbrook takes Paris in Dior Homme's FW15 campaign".
  9. McFadden, William. "Omahyra & Boyd". Ellen Von Unwerth (retrospective site).
  10. "Kamel Mennour Presents Ellen Von Unwerth: Hot things". Parisiana.com.
  11. Medina, Jed. (March 2004). "The Poetry of Boyd Holbrook". Model-Max.com.
  12. [https://web.archive.org/web/20120218101757/http://www.aneveningofscenes.com/files/pdfs/BoydHolbrook_resume.pdf Boyd Holbrook Resume]. Archived from the [http://www.aneveningofscenes.com/files/pdfs/BoydHolbrook_resume.pdf original] on February 18, 2012.
  13. "Testimonials [Boyd Holbrook]". Terry Knickerbocker Studio.
  14. "Permanent Me – "Allison" music video feat. Boyd Holbrook".
  15. (April 19, 2008). "Boyd Holbrook > Rare Plus – Iscariot". Artslant.com.
  16. Smith, Krista. (August 20, 2014). "Actor Boyd Holbrook on Gone Girl and His Five Other Upcoming Movies".
  17. Patten, Dominic. (April 8, 2016). "'Wolverine 3' Sets 'Narcos' Boyd Holbrook As Chief Villain".
  18. N'Duka, Amanda. (October 10, 2016). "Boyd Holbrook's Villain Character In Wolverine Sequel Unveiled".
  19. Kroll, Justin. (February 20, 2018). "'Narcos' Star Boyd Holbrook to Reteam With Netflix on Thriller Movie".
  20. Ramos, Dino-Ray. (January 28, 2021). "Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman' Casts Tom Sturridge, Gwendoline Christie, Vivienne Acheampong, Boyd Holbrook, Charles Dance, Nina Wadia, Asim Chaudhry And Sanjeev Bhaskar".
  21. Kroll, Justin. (May 14, 2021). "'Indiana Jones 5': Boyd Holbrook and Shaunette Renée Wilson Join Harrison Ford In Next Installment".
  22. Boone, John. (28 June 2023). "Boyd Holbrook Reveals the Acting Lesson He Learned From Harrison Ford (Exclusive)".
  23. Davids, Brian. (20 July 2023). "Boyd Holbrook Breaks Down His 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' and 'Justified: City Primeval' Baddies".
  24. "Elizabeth Olsen's Ex Opens Up About Painful Breakup".
  25. (2015-12-11). "Elizabeth Olsen Ended Her Engagement to Boyd Holbrook Over the Phone the Same Day His Best Friend Died".
  26. Donnelly, Matt. (March 10, 2017). "Christian Bale, Benicio del Toro, Haley Bennett All Cut From Terrence Malick's 'Song to Song' at SXSW". [[TheWrap.com]].
  27. Kimble, Julian. (March 7, 2017). "'Moonlight' Star Trevante Rhodes Recalls That Crazy Oscar Win: "Am I Being Punk'd?"". [[Complex.com]].
  28. "Boomtown (2017)". [[Rotten Tomatoes]].
  29. "Narcos: Rise of the Cartels on Steam".
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