Jonathan Banks

Mostly Credited As: Jonathan Banks
Sometimes Credited As: Jonathon Banks

Date Of Birth: January 31, 1947 (Age 69)
Country Of Birth:

USA
Birth Place: Washington, District of Columbia

Jonathan Banks is an American actor, and was born on January 31st, 1947 in Washington, D.C. Banks began acting professionally in the 1970's, landing small parts in both films and TV shows. It wasn't until the 1980's that Banks really got noticed, developing a reputation as a solid character actor. Banks' first regular TV role was as Frank McPike on the CBS crime drama 'Wiseguy', for which he was nominated for an Emmy. He also appeared on the short-lived Sharon Lawrence sitcom 'Fired Up'. Banks remained in demand as a guest actor for this entire period, before landing his now signature role as Gus Fring's enforcer Mike Ehrmantraut on the AMC smash 'Breaking Bad'. Other assorted credits include Day Break, Modern Family, Dexter, CSI, Tales From The Crypt, Beverly Hills Cop, and 48 Hrs.

TV Appearances

Main cast

The Expanse (2015)	As: XO
Better Call Saul (2015)	As: Michael 'Mike' Ehrmantraut
Bloodlines (2013)	As: Leo Killpriest
Breaking Bad (2008)	As: Michael 'Mike' Ehrmantraut (S03-S05E07, recurring previously)
Fired Up (1997)	As: Guy Mann
Wiseguy (1987)	As: Frank McPike
Otherworld (1985) (1985)	As: Kommander Nuveen Kroll
The Gangster Chronicles (1981)	As: Dutch Schultz

Episode Cast Credits

Conan (2010)
	• Adam Sandler, Jonathan Banks, Broods	05x33: (Mar/05/2015)	As	Himself, [Interviewees]
Community (2009) Show all 11 episode cast credits
	• Basic Sandwich	05x13: (Apr/17/2014)	As	Professor Hickey, [Special Guest Stars]
	• Basic Story	05x12: (Apr/10/2014)	As	Professor Hickey (Buzz Hickey), [Special Guest Stars]
	• G.I. Jeff	05x11: (Apr/03/2014)	*Voiced*	Major Dick, [Special Guest Stars]
	• Advanced Advanced Dungeons & Dragons	05x10: (Mar/20/2014)	As	Professor Hickey (Buzz Hickey), [Special Guest Stars]
Talking Bad (2013)
	• Felina	01x08: (Sep/29/2013)	As	Himself
Axe Cop (2013)
	• An American Story	01x03: (Aug/03/2013)	*Voiced*	Book Cop
Body Of Proof (2011)
	• Daddy Issues	03x13: (May/28/2013)	As	Glenn Fitz
Vegas (2012)
	• Bad Seeds	01x07: (Nov/20/2012)	As	Angelo
	• All That Glitters	01x03: (Oct/09/2012)	As	Angelo
Parks and Recreation (2009)
	• Ben's Parents	05x06: (Nov/08/2012)	As	Steve Wyatt
CSI: Miami (2002)
	• Long Gone	10x10: (Dec/04/2011)	As	Oscar Duarte
Two and a Half Men (2003)
	• A Fishbowl Full of Glass Eyes	09x10: (Nov/21/2011)	As	Sid
Modern Family (2009)
	• The Musical Man	02x19: (Apr/13/2011)	As	Donnie Pritchett
Breaking Bad (2008)
	• ABQ	02x13: (May/31/2009)	As	Michael 'Mike' Ehrmantraut
Lie to Me (2009)
	• Sacrifice	01x13: (May/13/2009)	As	Bitcher
Castle (2009) (2009)
	• Hell Hath No Fury	01x04: (Mar/30/2009)	As	Bruce Kirby
Eli Stone (2008)
	• Owner of a Lonely Heart	02x08: (Dec/16/2008)	As	Agent Jonathan Maine
Life (US) (2007)
	• Crushed	02x05: (Oct/17/2008)	As	Nathan Grey
Shark (2006)
	• Bar Fight	02x13: (Apr/29/2008)	As	Jason Normandy
	• Partners in Crime	02x12: (Jan/27/2008)	As	Jason Normandy
ER (1994)
	• Atonement	14x13: (Jan/17/2008)	As	Dr. Robert Truman
Dexter (2006)
	• The British Invasion	02x12: (Dec/16/2007)	As	FBI Deputy Director Max Adams
	• Left Turn Ahead	02x11: (Dec/09/2007)	As	FBI Deputy Director Max Adams
Day Break (2006) Show all 6 episode cast credits
	• What If It's Him	01x13: (Mar/02/2007)	As	Shadow Man
	• What If She's the Key	01x12: (Feb/12/2007)	As	Shadow Man
	• What If They Find Him	01x06: (Dec/13/2006)	As	Conrad Detweiler
	• What If They're Stuck	01x05: (Dec/06/2006)	As	Shadow Man
Without a Trace (2002)
	• Check Your Head	04x17: (Mar/09/2006)	As	Sal Marcello
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)
	• Kiss-Kiss, Bye-Bye	06x13: (Jan/26/2006)	As	Bobby Jensen
	• Formalities	05x07: (Nov/11/2004)	As	Bobby Jensen
Ghost Whisperer (2005)
	• Friendly Neighborhood Ghost	01x13: (Jan/06/2006)	As	Lyle Chase
E-Ring (2005)
	• Christmas Story	01x11: (Dec/07/2005)	As	Admiral Cooper
	• The Forgotten	01x10: (Nov/23/2005)	As	Admiral Cooper
	• Delta Does Detroit	01x09: (Nov/16/2005)	As	Admiral Cooper
	• Cemetery Wind (1)	01x07: (Nov/02/2005)	As	Admiral Cooper
Joan of Arcadia (2003)
	• Jump	01x12: (Jan/09/2004)	As	Sheriff Mike
Alias (2001)
	• The Telling	02x22: (May/04/2003)	As	NSA Deputy Director Brandon
	• Countdown	02x20: (Apr/27/2003)	As	NSA Deputy Director Brandon
The District (2000)
	• Fools Russian (1)	01x22: (May/12/2001)	As	Monya Pastov
Diagnosis Murder (1993)
	• Murder by Remote	07x16: (Feb/10/2000)	As	Bruce Locatelli
seaQuest DSV (1993)
	• Resurrection	03x08: (Dec/06/1995)	As	Maximillian Scully
	• Whale Song	01x16: (Feb/06/1994)	As	Maximillian Scully
Due South (1994)
	• Heaven and Earth	01x19: (Apr/24/1995)	As	Garret
Tales from the Crypt (1989)
	• The Assassin	06x08: (Dec/07/1994)	As	William
Walker, Texas Ranger (1993)
	• Deadly Reunion (2)	02x23: (May/14/1994)	As	Shelby Valentine
	• Deadly Reunion (1)	02x22: (May/14/1994)	As	Shelby Valentine
Matlock (1986)
	• The P.I.	08x19: (Mar/03/1994)	As	Jack Starling
Highlander (1992)
	• Under Color of Authority	02x12: (Feb/12/1994)	As	Mako
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
	• Battle Lines	01x13: (Apr/25/1993)	As	Shel-La
Designing Women (1986)
	• 101 Ways to Decorate a Gas Station	02x01: (Sep/14/1987)	As	Eldon Ashcroft IV
Falcon Crest (1981) Show all 8 episode cast credits
	• Nowhere to Run	06x22: (Mar/13/1987)	As	Kolinski
	• Battle Lines	06x21: (Mar/06/1987)	As	Kolinski
	• Hat Trick	06x20: (Feb/27/1987)	As	Kolinski
	• Dance of Deception	06x19: (Feb/20/1987)	As	Kolinski
Hunter (1984) (1984)
	• The Big Fall	02x09: (Nov/23/1985)	As	Krewson
Crazy Like A Fox (1984)
	• Fox and Hounds	01x11: (Mar/24/1985)	As	Hawkins
Cagney & Lacey (1982)
	• Old Debts	04x04: (Nov/05/1984)	As	Keith Edsin
Hardcastle & McCormick (1983)
	• Outlaw Champion	02x01: (Sep/23/1984)	As	Bill Rogers
Matt Houston (1982)
	• Houston Is Dead	02x16: (Jan/20/1984)	As	Charles Dudley
Simon & Simon (1981)
	• Fly the Alibi Skies	03x05: (Oct/27/1983)	As	Lt. Julian Bogartis
	• Sometimes Dreams Come True	02x07: (Dec/02/1982)	As	Alan Wyncoop
	• Matchmaker	01x12: (Mar/09/1982)	As	Mr. Lloyd
Hill Street Blues (1981)
	• Buddy, Can You Spare a Heart?	03x21: (May/05/1983)	As	Carl Brown
	• Spotlight on Rico	03x20: (Apr/28/1983)	As	Reggie Orson
T.J. Hooker (1982)
	• The Hostages	02x20: (Mar/05/1983)	As	Freddy Baker
	• The Witness	01x05: (Apr/10/1982)	As	Danny Scott
Shannon (1981) (1981)
	• Neither a Borrower	01x02: (Nov/18/1981)	As	Sisco
Sanford (1980)
	• Cal the Coward	02x04: (Jan/23/1981)	As	Al
Lou Grant (1977)
	• Rape	04x09: (Jan/12/1981)	As	Intruder
Little House on the Prairie (1974) (1974)
	• Darkness Is My Friend	06x19: (Jan/21/1980)	As	Jed
The Waltons (1972)
	• The Wager	08x12: (Dec/13/1979)	As	Jeb Sanders
Carter Country (1977)
	• The Fireside Burnside Budget Chat	01x04: (Oct/06/1977)	As	Bob Phillips
Barnaby Jones (1973)
	• Duet for Dying	05x17: (Feb/24/1977)	As	Car Salesman
	• Dead Heat	04x15: (Jan/01/1976)	As	Vince Gentry
Big John, Little John (1976)
	• Very Little John	01x03: (Sep/25/1976)	As	Seregeant Cook
How the West Was Won (1978)
	• The Macahans	(Jan/19/1976)	As	Woodward
Hollywood Beat (1985)
	• Siege	01x09: (Unaired)	As	Unknown

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