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Erik Jensen
Actor

Erik Jensen

20 Jul 1970Born
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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, USABirthplace

Biography

Erik Jensen (born July 20, 1970) is an American actor, playwright, screenwriter, and director.

Jensen was born and raised in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He graduated from Apple Valley High School in Minnesota in 1988. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from Carnegie Mellon University.

An actor, writer, and director, Erik Jensen regularly appears on the ABC Network Television series For Life as ADA Dez O'Reilly. Notably, he appeared as Thurman Munson of the New York Yankees in the ESPN miniseries The Bronx Is Burning, and as conspiracy talk show host Frank Cody in Mr. Robot, as well as Dr. Stephen Edwards on The Walking Dead.

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Jensen appeared alongside Aasif Mandvi in Ayad Akhtars' Disgraced at Lincoln Center. He also appeared as rock critic Lester Bangs in the one-man play How to Be a Rock Critic (based on the writings of Lester Bangs) which he co-wrote with his wife Jessica Blank. How to Be A Rock Critic received a completion commission from Center Theatre Group and was produced at the Kirk Douglas Theater, ArtsEmerson, and Steppenwolf Theatre Company before being produced Off-Broadway at The Public Theater.

In 2017 he co-directed the film Almost Home with Jessica Blank based on her novel of the same name.

Now In 2020, Jensen and Blank's co-written plays, Coal Country and The Line, both premiered at The Public Theater.

In 2022/2023, Jensen appeared on Broadway as Bruno Bischofberger opposite Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope in Anthony McCarten's 'The Collaboration'.

Jensen and Blank have cited the works of Anna Deavere Smith, Emily Mann, and Studs Terkel as influences

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2026TowFilm: Mike Patterson
  2. 2025DocSeries: Ned Lenczyk (1 episode)
  3. 2024Brooklyn, MinnesotaFilm: Kurt, Writer, Director
  4. 2021The EqualizerSeries: Abe Watkins (1 episode)
  5. 2020What Breaks the IceFilm: Sheriff McClain
  6. 2020The LineFilm: Writer
  7. 2020For LifeSeries: Dez O’Reilly (1 episode)
  8. 2019Almost HomeFilm: Director
  9. 2019Modern LoveSeries: Darren (1 episode)
  10. 2018After EverythingFilm: Jeff
  11. 2018Who?Film: Steven Edwards (Tv Series Footage)
  12. 2017MINDHUNTERSeries: Dr. Moritz (3 episodes)
  13. 2015QuanticoSeries: Damon Grosch (1 episode)
  14. 2015Mr. RobotSeries: Frank Cody (8 episodes)
  15. 2013House of CardsSeries: Fitz (1 episode)
  16. 2013The AmericansSeries: Bruce Dameran (2 episodes)
  17. 2012ElementarySeries: Isaac Proctor
  18. 2012The FrontierFilm: Doctor Strong
  19. 2011A Bird of the AirFilm: Bearded Man
  20. 2011Person of InterestSeries: Walter Dang (1 episode)
  21. 2011UnforgettableSeries: Jim Clayburn (1 episode)
  22. 2010The Walking DeadSeries: Steven Edwards (3 episodes)
  23. 2010Blue BloodsSeries: Jimmy (1 episode)
  24. 2010Past LifeSeries: Patrick (1 episode)
  25. 2009The Good WifeSeries: Josh Baldwin (1 episode)
  26. 2009NCIS: Los AngelesSeries: FBI Agent Landon Frisbee (1 episode)
  27. 2009Drop Dead DivaSeries: Mr. Trilling (1 episode)
  28. 2009VirtualityFilm: Dr. Jules Braun
  29. 2009VirtualitySeries (1 episode)
  30. 2009CastleSeries: Jason Byford (1 episode)
  31. 2009Lie to MeSeries: Wayne Dobar (1 episode)
  32. 2009StreamFilm: Marco
  33. 2008LeverageSeries: John Connell (1 episode)
  34. 2008The MentalistSeries: Bran McTavish (1 episode)
  35. 2008The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2Film: Video Store Manager Phil
  36. 2008New AmsterdamSeries: Durst (1 episode)
  37. 2007The Bronx Is BurningSeries: Thurman Munson (8 episodes)
  38. 2006The House Is BurningFilm: Carl
  39. 200630 RockSeries: Cjokula (2 episodes)
  40. 2006SerialFilm: Gary Whitlock
  41. 2006The ExoneratedFilm: Jeff, Writer
  42. 2006Love MonkeySeries: Jeff (3 episodes)
  43. 2005The Naked Brothers Band: The MovieFilm: Photographer
  44. 2005It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaSeries: Walter Harris (1 episode)
  45. 2004MessengersFilm: David Richards
  46. 2004Century CitySeries: Randolph Clemens (1 episode)
  47. 2003UndermindFilm: Ian Waye
  48. 2002Heartbreak HospitalFilm: Producer
  49. 2002The Year That TrembledFilm: Todd Franklin
  50. 2001Black KnightFilm: Derek
  51. 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentSeries: Richard Celeste, Boyd (1 episode)
  52. 2001AliasSeries: Phillip Terrance (1 episode)
  53. 2000Borough of KingsFilm: Frankie the Snake
  54. 2000Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2Film: Stoner #2
  55. 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries: Jeffrey Sinclair (6 episodes)
  56. 2000DeadlineSeries: Feldman (2 episodes)
  57. 2000Strong MedicineSeries: Gaby's Father (1 episode)
  58. 1999CherryFilm
  59. 1999Third WatchSeries: Larry (1 episode)
  60. 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries: James Turner (1 episode)
  61. 1999The Love LetterFilm: Ray
  62. 1998Above FreezingFilm: Richie
  63. 1998MontanaFilm: Earl
  64. 1997Julian PoFilm
  65. 1997Arresting GenaFilm: Stevie
  66. 1997Colin FitzFilm: Dean
  67. 1996TwistedFilm: Man Who Kills Can Man
  68. 1996RipeFilm: Dave
  69. 1996Swift JusticeSeries: Mutrix (1 episode)
  70. 1995InflammableFilm: Roland Fantaine
  71. 1995A Horse for DannyFilm: Mooney
  72. 1993Striking DistanceFilm: Kid On Steps
  73. 1992What She Doesn't KnowFilm: Thug
  74. 1991Dead and Alive: The Race for Gus FaraceFilm: Boat Owner
  75. 1990Law & OrderSeries: Joey Springfield, George Harding (1 episode)

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