Boyd Holbrook

Robert Boyd Holbrook[1] (born September 1, 1981[2][3]) is an American actor. He has starred in the Netflix series Narcos (2015–2016) as DEA agent Steve Murphy and The Sandman (2022–) 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), and Clement Mansell in Justified: City Primeval (2023).

Boyd Holbrook
Holbrook in April 2018
Born
Robert Boyd Holbrook

(1981-09-01) September 1, 1981 (age 42)
Occupation(s)Actor, fashion model
Years active2001–present
SpouseTatiana Pajkovic (m. 2018)
Children1

Early life

Holbrook was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, the son of Ellen and Don Holbrook.[4] Holbrook also 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.[1][5] He signed with Elite Models in 2001. He has worked for other agencies such as Wilhelmina Models.[6] 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.[7][citation needed]

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 (ISBN 2-914171-20-X).[8][9]

He released a short series of poems through the website Model-Max.com, accompanied by illustrations by Jamie Strachan.[10]

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.[11] He also has worked with acting coach Terry Knickerbocker.[12]

His prior acting work includes a role in the "Allison" music video for Permanent Me alongside model Tiah Eckhardt.[13]

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.[14]

In 2014, Holbrook appeared as Jeff in David Fincher's psychological thriller Gone Girl.[15]

Holbrook portrayed DEA agent Steve Murphy in the Netflix series Narcos. In 2017, Holbrook played Donald Pierce, the antagonist in Logan, the sequel to The Wolverine.[16][17] In 2019, Holbrook starred as Thomas Lockhart in the Netflix thriller film, In the Shadow of the Moon.[18]

In January 2021, Holbrook was cast as The Corinthian in the Netflix adaptation of The Sandman.[19]

In May 2021, Holbrook was cast in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.[20] He played Klaber, a Nazi operative and right-hand man to Mads Mikkelsen's Dr. Jurgen 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."[21] 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.” [22]

Personal life

Holbrook has dated actress Elizabeth Olsen. They became engaged in March 2014, but in January 2015, Olsen ended their engagement the same day Holbrook's friend died. Holbrook said the split felt like "a divorce".[23][24]

He married Danish artist Tatiana Pajkovic in 2018. On January 15, 2018, Pajkovic gave birth to a son.[25][26]

Filmography

Key
Denotes works that have not yet been released

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
2008MilkDenton Smith
2011Higher GroundTeenage Ethan Miller
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[27][28]
LoganDonald Pierce
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
TBAA Complete Unknown Johnny CashFilming

Television

YearFilmRoleNotes
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
2015–16NarcosDEA agent Steve MurphyMain cast (seasons 1–2)
2020Robot ChickenOberyn Martell, Deacon FrostEpisode: "Buster Olive in: The Monkey Got Closer Overnight" (voice roles)
The FugitiveMike FerroTitle role
2021The PremiseAaronEpisode: "Moment of Silence"
2022The SandmanThe CorinthianMain cast
2023Justified: City PrimevalClement MansellMain cast

Video game

YearGameRoleNotes
2019Narcos: Rise of the Cartels[29]Steve MurphyBased on the TV series of the same name

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2012Hamptons International Film FestivalBreakthrough PerformerThe HostWon
2014Milano International Film Festival AwardsBest ActorLittle AccidentsNominated

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