Jonathan Coyne (born 3 February 1958) is an Cypriot-born British actor known for playing Warden Edwin James on Fox's short-lived series, Alcatraz (2012). He also appeared as Dr. Lydgate in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland and Once Upon a Time and recurred as George de Mohrenschildt in 11.22.63. Born and raised in the British Cyprus, he moved to the UK at a young age.
Early life Coyne was born in Kaimakli, British Cyprus (now Kaimakli, Cyprus)
Coyne's earliest performances were in school plays. He played The Judge in Howard Barker's Hang of the Gaol and Phaeton in Ovid's Chariot of the Sun. When his performances received positive reviews in the national press, he decided to pursue an acting career. He won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and upon his graduation, he received the Hannam Clarke Award.
Career His first role on TV was on an episode of London's Burning in 1990. His next big role was in the mini-series Gulliver's Travels, starring Ted Danson. He appeared in many British TV series over the next few years, including guest appearances on EastEnders, Pulling and The Bill. In 2003, he was cast in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life. In 2010, he was cast in The Nutcracker in 3D.
His biggest role to date was as Warden Edwin James on Alcatraz. He was later cast in Would You Rather and London Boulevard. In 2013, he was cast in the supporting film roles of a henchman in Gangster Squad, and the right-hand man of John Goodman's character in The Hangover Part III.
In 2018, he appeared in the third season of the AMC television series Preacher, in the recurring role of Allfather D'Daronique, which required him to wear a fatsuit.
He appeared in 2020's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, which was nominated for a SAG Ensemble Award.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1996 Secrets & Lies Fiancé 2003 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life Gus Petraki 2006 Dark Corners Priest 2 2007 Irina Palm Dave 2009 The Nutcracker in 3D Gnomad 2010 London Boulevard Heavy One 2012 Would You Rather Bevans 2013 Gangster Squad Grimes The Hangover Part III Hector 2014 Nightcrawler Pawn Shop Owner 2016 Message from the King John2018 Monster Detective Karyl Beirut Bernard Teppler The Nun Gregoro Uncredited 2020 Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Mel Sturdyvant 2025 The Toxic Avenger Thad Barkabus 2026 The Mandalorian and Grogu Warlord Janu Coin
Television Year Title Role Notes 1990 London's Burning DHSS Manager Episode #3.4 1990–2008 The Bill Various characters 5 episodes 1996 Gulliver's Travels Yahoo Episode #1.2 1997 All Quiet on the Preston Front Vince Episode: "Eric's Won Ton" 2003 In Deep Customer 2 episodes 2004 Casualty Roger Morgan Episode: "Fallen Hero" 2005 EastEnders Photographer 1 episode 2006 Pulling Paulos Episode #1.62008 Silent Witness Mr. Marigold Episode: "Safe: Part 1" Sharpe's Peril Croop Television film2009 Hotel Babylon Dickie Balls Episode: "Episode #4.8" Merlin Asgerd Episode: "The Last Dragonlord" Big Top Uncle Rico Episode: "Thief"2010 Marple French Officer Episode: "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side" Undercovers Governor 2 episodes 2012 Alcatraz Warden Edwin James 13 episodes2013 NTSF:SD:SUV:: Craig Episode: "TGI Murder" Once Upon a Time in Wonderland Dr. Arthur Lydgate 2 episodes 2014 Newsreaders Sergei Kiev Episode: "Headless Football Player; Identity Thief" 2014–2015 Manhattan Dr. Alek Barath 3 episodes2014–2017 Turn: Washington's Spies Colonel Jonathan Cooke 7 episodes Mom Victor Perugian 7 episodes2015 Gotham Clyde Destro / Red Hood Episode: "Red Hood" The Grinder Farouk Episode: "Buckingham Malice"2016 11.22.63 George de Mohrenschildt 5 episodes The Night Of Detective Fitzroy Episode: "Subtle Beast" Once Upon a Time Dr. Arthur Lydgate Episode: "Strange Case" Salem Treasurer Putnam 3 episodes 2017 Twin Peaks Polish Accountant Episode: "Part 16" 2017–2018 The Blacklist Ian Garvey 11 episodes2018 MacGyver Raymond Episode: "Mardi Gras Beads + Chair" Preacher Allfather D'Aronique Recurring role 2019 The Trial of Christine Keeler Peter Rachman Miniseries 2023 The Mandalorian Warlord Janu Coin Episode: "Chapter 23: The Spies" 2023 Bodies Farrell Episode: "You're Dead Already"
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