McKinley Freeman Movies & TV Shows: 12 Notable Performances

McKinley Freeman is an American actor whose career spans over four decades. With over 100 acting credits to his name, he has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows. Here are 12 of his most notable performances:

Movies

1. Million Dollar Baby (2004)

Freeman played the role of Scrap, the owner of the boxing gym where Hilary Swank's character, Maggie Fitzgerald, trains. His emotional performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

2. Se7en (1995)

Freeman starred as Detective William Somerset, a veteran cop who investigates a series of gruesome murders with Morgan Freeman's Detective David Mills. The film's dark atmosphere and complex plot made it a critical and commercial success.

3. Amistad (1997)

Freeman played the role of Theodore Joadson, a lawyer who defends a group of African slaves accused of mutiny. The film tells the true story of the Amistad rebellion and won an Academy Award for Best Original Score.

4. Along Came a Spider (2001)

Freeman played the role of Alex Cross, a police psychologist who investigates the kidnapping of the President's daughter. The film was a box office success and spawned two sequels.

5. Nurse Betty (2000)

Freeman played the role of Charlie Sizemore, a serial killer who befriends Renée Zellweger's character, Betty Sizemore, a waitress who believes she's a character in a soap opera. The film was a critical and commercial success.

6. Glory (1989)

Freeman played the role of Sergeant Major John Rawlins, a leader in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, the first all-black regiment in the Union Army during the Civil War. The film won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

TV Shows

7. The Wire (2002-2008)

Freeman played the role of Howard "Bunny" Colvin, a police officer who attempts to curb drug activity in West Baltimore. The show was praised for its realism and its exploration of social issues.

8. ER (1994-2009)

Freeman played the role of Dr. Harold Gaynes, a senior attending physician in the emergency department. He appeared in over 100 episodes of the show.

9. The Office (2005-2013)

Freeman played the role of Bob Vance, the owner of Vance Refrigeration and Phyllis Vance's husband. His character was known for his love of beets and his deadpan delivery.

10. Breaking Bad (2008-2013)

Freeman played the role of Gale Boetticher, a chemist who helps Walter White cook meth. His character was killed off in the show's third season.

11. The Good Wife (2010-2016)

Freeman played the role of Judge Charles Lockhart, a judge who presides over Alicia Florrick's divorce case. He appeared in over 20 episodes of the show.

12. Ozark (2017-2022)

Freeman played the role of Charles "Buddy" Dieker, a lawyer who helps Marty Byrde launder money. He appeared in six episodes of the show's final season.