Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1955-12-16
- Born Place: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As:
Alexander Harper Berkeley , Xander Berkely , Xander Berkley, Ксандер Беркли, زاندر برکلی
Xander Berkeley
Alexander "Xander" Harper Berkeley (born December 16, 1955) is a prolific American actor known for his extensive career in film and television, spanning over 200 projects since the early 1980s. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in New Jersey, Berkeley honed his acting skills in regional, repertory, and Off-Broadway theaters before making his film debut as the adult Christopher Crawford in the 1981 film "Mommie Dearest."Throughout his career, Berkeley has established himself as a versatile character actor, frequently portraying complex and often enigmatic figures, from villains to authoritative figures. His notable film credits include the foster father in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991), Trevor Lyle in "Candyman" (1992), Agent Gibbs in "Air Force One" (1997), Dr. Lamar in "Gattaca" (1997), and Sheriff Nathan Van Cleef in "Shanghai Noon" (2000).On television, Berkeley has achieved widespread recognition for several significant roles. He is perhaps best known as George Mason, the head of CTU, in the first two seasons of the hit series "24." Other prominent television roles include Sheriff Thomas McAllister on "The Mentalist," Percy Rose on "Nikita," the mysterious Man on "The Booth at the End," and Gregory on AMC's "The Walking Dead." He has also appeared in numerous other popular shows such as "MAS*H," "Miami Vice," "The X-Files," "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "ER," "Law & Order," "Westworld," "The Mandalorian," and "Supergirl."Beyond acting, Berkeley has also lent his voice to video games and animated projects. He is married to actress Sarah Clarke, with whom he has two children. Berkeley has received several awards and nominations throughout his career, including a Streamy Award for Best Male Performance in "The Booth at the End." His consistent ability to bring depth and nuance to a wide range of characters has made him a respected and recognizable presence in Hollywood.
