The X-Files universe's doppelgängers
by quelynda | created - 20 Oct 2020 | updated - 23 Oct 2020 | PublicWhile binge-watching The X-Files I realized that the show seems to have an inordinate number of repeat actors playing different characters.
It happened the most in the first several seasons of the show. Were there so few actors working in Vancouver at this time?? I know that can't be the case. So what was the reason?
1. Bob Wilde
Actor | Millennium
Bob Wilde is known for Millennium (1996), The Commish (1991) and Time Runner (1993).
6 different random characters!
Mostly uncredited ones, but nevertheless I believe that this is the most characters played by one person on this show.
- All Souls (1998) ... George Vincent Dyer (uncredited)
- Nisei (1995) ... Limo Driver (uncredited)
- Anasazi (1995) ... FBI Agent (in hallway) (uncredited)
- Little Green Men (1994) ... Rand
- Roland (1994) ... Detective (uncredited)
- Deep Throat (1993) ... Man in Black (uncredited)
2. Alex Diakun
Actor | Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
Alex Diakun was born on February 8, 1946 in Rycroft, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor, known for Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989), The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008) and Wrongfully Accused (1998).
5 different one-time characters!
- The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat (2018) ... Buddy / Devil
- Mulder & Scully Meet the Were-Monster (2016) ... Manager
- Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space' (1996) ... Dr. Fingers
- Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose (1995) ... Tarot Dealer
- Humbug (1995) ... Curator
3. William MacDonald
Actor | Riverdale
Besides his work in film and television , William has also appeared in over 80 theatrical productions as of 2018. He has played the title roles in "MacBeth" and "Coriolanus", King Henry in "The Lion in Winter", as well as Petruchio in "Taming of the Shrew", Enobarbus in "Antony and Cleopatra", Ned ...
5 different one-time characters!
- Chinga (1998) ... Buddy Riggs
- Unruhe (1996) ... Officer Trott
- 2Shy (1995) ... Agent Kazanjian (as William Mac Donald)
- The Host (1994) ... Federal Marshall
- Fallen Angel (1993) ... Dr. Oppenheim (as William McDonald)
4. Doug Abrahams
Doug Abrahams is known for Elysium (2013), Fido (2006) and Man of Steel (2013).
5 different one-time characters!
- The Field Where I Died (1996) ... Harbaugh
- Hell Money (1996) ... Detective Neary
- Die Hand Die Verletzt (1995) ... Paul Vitaris
- Gender Bender (1994) ... Agent #2
- Pilot (1993) ... Patrolman #1 (as Doug Abrams)
5. Roger Cross
Actor | Coroner
Roger Cross is known for Coroner (2019), Continuum (2012) and Dark Matter (2015).
5 different one-time characters!
- Familiar (2018) ... Officer Wentworth
- Folie a Deux (1998) ... Agent Rice (as Roger R. Cross)
- Pusher (1996) ... Swat Lieutenant (as Roger R. Cross)
- Fresh Bones (1995) ... Private Kittel
- E.B.E. (1994) ... Officer Green (uncredited)
6. Forbes Angus
Actor | Final Destination
Forbes Angus is known for Final Destination (2000), Agent Cody Banks (2003) and R.L. Stine's the Haunting Hour (2010).
5 different one-time characters!
- Bad Blood (1998) ... Funeral Director
- Small Potatoes (1997) ... Security Guard
- The Blessing Way (1995) ... M.D.
- Soft Light (1995) ... Government Scientist
- Shadows (1993) ... Tissue Bank Technician (uncredited)
7. Malcolm Stewart
Actor | Jumanji
After graduating from the University of Vermont and attending Columbia University Graduate School in New York, Malcolm Stewart made his Broadway debut in "Dracula" with Frank Langella. Other Broadway shows include "Bedroom Farce" and "Torch Song Trilogy". He has performed at numerous theaters ...
4 different characters over 5 episodes.
- Terma (1996) ... Dr. Sacks
- Tunguska (1996) ... Dr. Sacks
- Avatar (1996) ... Agent Bonnecaze
- 3 (1994) ... Commander Carver
- Pilot (1993) ... Dr. Glass
8. Bill Dow
Actor | Cool Runnings
Bill Dow is an award-winning actor and director (and occasional writer) in theatre, film, and television, with scores of credits over a long and varied career. Currently appearing in two hit television series, Bill Dow is a versatile and sought after performer.
As Dr. Lee on Stargate SG-1 (1997), he...
4 characters over 9 episodes. Mostly he was Chuck/Charles Burk(s), a Dr at U of Maryland who Mulder calls "the king of digital imaging".
I find this one interesting because he played a different character (Dr Rick Newton) in between episodes where he was Chuck Burks.
- The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat (2018) ... Pangborn
- Badlaa (2001) ... Chuck Burks
- Hollywood A.D. (2000) ... Chuck Burks
- Rush (1999) ... Chuck Burks
- Biogenesis (1999) ... Chuck Burks
- Leonard Betts (1997) ... Charles Burks
- War of the Coprophages (1996) ... Dr. Rick Newton
- The Calusari (1995) ... Chuck Burk
- The Jersey Devil (1993) ... Dad
9. Keith Arbuthnot
Special_effects | Child's Play
Keith Arbuthnot is known for Child's Play (2019), The Cabin in the Woods (2011) and Underworld: Awakening (2012).
4 different characters over 5 episodes. Another interesting one where he played somebody else entirely in between 2 episodes where he was the same person.
- My Struggle IV (2018) ... Ghouli
- Familiar (2018) ... Mr. Chuckleteeth
- Ghouli (2018) ... Ghouli
- The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat (2018) ... Alien
- Home Again (2016) ... Chatter Man
10. Steve Makaj
Actor | Stargate SG-1
Steve Makaj was born in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. He is known for Stargate SG-1 (1997), Creature (1998) and Masterminds (1997).
4 different characters over 5 episodes.
- Redux (1997) ... Scott Ostelhof
- Gethsemane (1997) ... Scott Ostelhoff
- D.P.O. (1995) ... Frank Kiveat
- Ascension (1994) ... Patrolman
- Deep Throat (1993) ... Man in Black (uncredited)
11. Eric Breker
Actor | Scary Movie 3
Eric Breker is known for Scary Movie 3 (2003), Godzilla (2014) and Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever (2002).
4 different characters over 5 episodes.
- Babylon (2016) ... SP Agent Brem
- Emily (1997) ... Dark Suited Man #1
- Christmas Carol (1997) ... Dark Suited Man #1
- Demons (1997) ... Admitting Officer Michael Fazekas
- Apocrypha (1996) ... Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
12. Bonnie Hay
Actress | Woman of the Hour
Bonnie Hay was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. She is known for Woman of the Hour (2023), Away (2020) and Beverly Hills Wedding (2021).
4 different characters over 5 episodes. (Though she's listed as Night Nurse twice, there is no indication that these are the same character.)
- Talitha Cumi (1996) ... Night Nurse
- Oubliette (1995) ... Woman
- D.P.O. (1995) ... Night Nurse (uncredited)
- End Game (1995) ... Field Doctor
- Colony (1995) ... Field Doctor
13. Lenno Britos
Actor | Regression
Lenno Britos is known for Regression (2015), Filth City (2015) and The X-Files (1993).
4 characters over 5 episodes. The Hispanic Man in The Blessing Way & Paper Clip is the same character. There's no indication that the Hispanic Man in Piper Maru is the same character.
- Apocrypha (1996) ... Luis Cardinal
- Piper Maru (1996) ... Hispanic Man
- Paper Clip (1995) ... Hispanic Man
- The Blessing Way (1995) ... Hispanic Man
- Fearful Symmetry (1995) ... Janitor (uncredited)
14. Angelo Vacco
Actor | The Morning Show
Angelo Vacco was born in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for The Morning Show (2019), Silver Linings Playbook (2012) and Dirty John (2018).
4 different one-time characters.
- Improbable (2002) ... Guido / Bartender
- Milagro (1999) ... Kevin
- Talitha Cumi (1996) ... Doorman
- F. Emasculata (1995) ... Angelo Garza
15. Larry Musser
Actor | The Edge
Larry Musser was born in Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. He is known for The Edge (1997), The X-Files (1993) and The Commish (1991).
4 different one-time characters.
- Chinga (1998) ... Jack Bonsaint
- Unrequited (1997) ... Denny Markham
- Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space' (1996) ... Detective Manners
- Die Hand Die Verletzt (1995) ... Sheriff John Oaks
16. Garry Davey
Actor | The Commish
Garry Davey is the Artistic Director for the William B. Davis Centre for Actor's Study. He has studied with Master Teachers such as Carol Rosenfeld of HB Studios in New York, Yoshi Oida of Peter Brooks Company based in Paris, and with Larry Silverberg (The Meisner Technique). He has also studied ...
4 different one-time characters.
- Syzygy (1996) ... Bob Spitz
- End Game (1995) ... Captain
- Roland (1994) ... Dr. Keats
- Eve (1993) ... Hunter
17. Dwight McFee
Actor | Pushing Tin
Dwight McFee is known for Pushing Tin (1999), This Boy's Life (1993) and The Commish (1991).
4 different one-time characters.
- Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose (1995) ... Detective Havez
- Irresistible (1995) ... Suspect
- Little Green Men (1994) ... Commander
- Shapes (1994) ... David Gates
18. Michael Puttonen
Actor | Reindeer Games
Michael Puttonen is known for Reindeer Games (2000), Stargate SG-1 (1997) and Level 9 (2000).
4 different one-time characters.
- Elegy (1997) ... Martin Alpert (as Mike Puttonen)
- 731 (1995) ... Conductor
- Sleepless (1994) ... Dr. Pilsson
- Deep Throat (1993) ... Motel Manager
19. Peter Kelamis
Actor | Beyond
Born in Sydney, Australia. He was raised in Vancouver, Canada. He is married to Alannah Stewartt. They have one daughter together. He is an accomplished actor, voice actor and stand-up comedian. With over 160 credits, Peter is a well recognized talent in the industry and has shared the screen with ...
4 different one-time characters.
- Mind's Eye (1998) ... Assistant D.A. Daniel Costa
- Small Potatoes (1997) ... Second Husband
- Fresh Bones (1995) ... Lt. Foyle
- Lazarus (1994) ... O'Dell
20. Gordon Tipple
Actor | Doctor Who
Gordon Tipple is known for Doctor Who (1996), Time Runner (1993) and The Commish (1991).
4 different one-time characters.
- Chinga (1998) ... Assistant Manager
- Humbug (1995) ... Hepcat Helm
- Young at Heart (1994) ... Joe Crandall
- Eve (1993) ... Detective
21. Michael Dobson
Actor | Sausage Party
Michael was born in London, England and grew up in both England and Canada.
In Georgetown, Ontario, he chose theater arts as an elective and it is there that Michael says "He found his tribe'. Inspired by his Theater Arts teacher Michelle Mole, he was soon voicing all the school announcements and ...
4 different one-time characters.
- Kitsunegari (1998) ... U.S. Marshal
- The Field Where I Died (1996) ... BATF Agent
- Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space' (1996) ... Sargeant Hynek
- Duane Barry (1994) ... Marksman #2
22. Lesley Ewen
Actress | The Witcher
Lesley was born in London UK, lived in Sydney Australia, and spent much of her professional life based in Vancouver, working in theatres across Canada. She's been performing consistently in film, tv and on stage since 1983. She's accrued over 80 onscreen credits and over 150 stage credits. As well ...
4 different one-time characters.
- Unrequited (1997) ... Renee Davenport
- Revelations (1995) ... Carina Maywald
- Gender Bender (1994) ... Agent #1
- Pilot (1993) ... Receptionist
23. Don Thompson
Actor | Slither
Don Thompson is known for Slither (2006), Watchmen (2009) and Passengers (2008).
4 different one-time characters.
- The Pine Bluff Variant (1998) ... Terrorist In Ghoul Mask (uncredited)
- The Walk (1995) ... Lt. Col. Victor Stans
- Sleepless (1994) ... Henry Willig
- Conduit (1993) ... Holtzman
24. Don MacKay
Actor | First Blood
Don MacKay is known for First Blood (1982), Stakeout (1987) and 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001).
4 different one-time characters.
- Pusher (1996) ... Judge
- The List (1995) ... Oates (uncredited)
- The Host (1994) ... Charlie
- Beyond the Sea (1994) ... Warden Joseph Cash (as Don Mackay)
25. Hrothgar Mathews
Actor | Reindeer Games
Hrothgar Mathews was born on January 27, 1964 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for Reindeer Games (2000), The Core (2003) and Human Cargo (2004). He is married to Gabrielle Rose. They have one child.
4 different one-time characters.
- Talitha Cumi (1996) ... Galen Muntz
- Our Town (1995) ... Mental Patient
- The Host (1994) ... Man on Phone (uncredited)
- The Jersey Devil (1993) ... Jack
26. Charles Andre
Stunts | Shanghai Noon
Charles Andre is known for Shanghai Noon (2000), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and Cats & Dogs (2001).
4 different one-time characters.
- Kitten (2018) ... Ozzy 'Banjo' Krager
- The Lost Art of Forehead Sweat (2018) ... Detainee
- Fearful Symmetry (1995) ... Ray Floyd
- Shadows (1993) ... Thug (uncredited)
27. Harrison Coe
Actor | Stargate SG-1
Harrison Coe is known for Stargate SG-1 (1997), Eye See You (2002) and The X-Files (1993).
4 different one-time characters.
- Chinga (1998) ... Dave the Butcher (as Harrison R. Coe)
- Unusual Suspects (1997) ... First Suit (uncredited)
- Kaddish (1997) ... Isaac Luria
- Apocrypha (1996) ... Government Man #3 (uncredited)
28. Tony Morelli
Actor | Timecop
Tony Morelli was born on May 16, 1956 in Lytton, British Columbia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Timecop (1994), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) and Godzilla (2014). He was married to Julie. He died on April 19, 2015 in Langley, British Columbia, Canada.
4 different one-time characters.
This man is also listed as the stunt coordinator for 69 X-Files episodes as well as I Want to Believe.
- Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space' (1996) ... Lord Kimbo (uncredited)
- Paper Clip (1995) ... 3rd Man in Stairwell (uncredited)
- Gender Bender (1994) ... Cop
- Deep Throat (1993) ... Man in Black (uncredited)
29. John Sampson
Stunts | Paycheck
John Sampson was born on September 24, 1958 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He is known for Paycheck (2003), The A-Team (2010) and Southpaw (2015). He was previously married to Teri Lee.
4 different one-time characters.
- Travelers (1998) ... 1st Uniform (uncredited)
- Redux (1997) ... Sentry (uncredited)
- Unruhe (1996) ... Cop (uncredited)
- Duane Barry (1994) ... Marksman #1
30. Karin Konoval
Actress | War for the Planet of the Apes
Karin Konoval has appeared in guest starring roles in numerous TV series and supporting lead roles in many feature films, including the role of "Maurice" (the orangutan) in Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014), and War for the Planet of the Apes (2017). She ...
4 characters over 3 episodes.
- Plus One (2018) ... Little Judy Poundstone / Little Chucky Poundstone
- Home (1996) ... Mrs. Peacock
- Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose (1995) ... Madame Zelma
31. Paul Anthony McLean
Actor | Unforgiven
Paul Anthony McLean is known for Unforgiven (1992), The X-Files (1993) and MacGyver (1985).
3 characters over 4 episodes. Another one who played a different one-time character in between 2 episodes playing someone else.
- Zero Sum (1997) ... Special Agent Kautz (as Paul McLean)
- Nisei (1995) ... Coast Guard Officer Peters (as Paul McLean)
- Anasazi (1995) ... Special Agent Kautz (as Paul McLean)
- Shapes (1994) ... Dr. Josephs (as Paul McLean)
32. David Fredericks
Actor | Fear
David Fredericks was an actor, known for Fear (1996), Rumble in the Bronx (1995) and Double Jeopardy (1999). He died on July 1, 1999 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
3 or 4 characters over 4 episodes. I couldn't find indication that Director and The Director are the same person.
- Travelers (1998) ... The Director
- Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man (1996) ... Director
- Oubliette (1995) ... Larsen
- Blood (1994) ... Security Guard
33. Gillian Barber
Actress | The Romeo Section
Gillian Barber was born on February 22, 1958 in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Romeo Section (2015), Chesapeake Shores (2016) and The Man in the High Castle (2015).
3 characters over 4 episodes.
- Memento Mori (1997) ... Penny Northern
- Nisei (1995) ... Penny Northern
- Red Museum (1994) ... Beth Kane
- Ghost in the Machine (1993) ... Jane Spiller
34. Chilton Crane
Actress | Final Destination 2
Chilton Crane is known for Final Destination 2 (2003), 50/50 (2011) and Cut Bank (2014). She is married to Bruce Dawson. They have four children.
3 characters over 4 episodes.
- Max (1997) ... Sharon Graffia
- Tempus Fugit (1997) ... Sharon Graffia
- F. Emasculata (1995) ... Mother at Bus Station
- Miracle Man (1994) ... Margaret Hohman
35. Andrew Johnston
Actor | Duets
Andrew Johnston was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is known for Duets (2000), Agent Cody Banks (2003) and Upside Down (2012).
3 characters over 4 episodes.
- Demons (1997) ... Medical Examiner
- End Game (1995) ... Agent Barry Weiss
- Colony (1995) ... Agent Barry Weiss
- Deep Throat (1993) ... Lt. Col. Robert Budahas
36. Mitchell Kosterman
Actor | Smallville
Mitch was born and raised in British Columbia. He started his acting career in 1987. He is best known for his work on Smallville (2001) as Sheriff Ethan Miller. Catch Mitch in the upcoming flick White Noise (2005) starring Michael Keaton. He has three children: Cassandra, Stuart, and Jack. Mitch ...
3 characters over 4 episodes.
- Travelers (1998) ... Sheriff
- The List (1995) ... Fornier
- Sleepless (1994) ... Det. Horton (as Mitch Kosterman)
- Gender Bender (1994) ... Detective Horton
37. Campbell Lane
Actor | Dreamcatcher
Campbell Lane was born on July 15, 1935 in Montreal, Québec, Canada. He was an actor, known for Dreamcatcher (2003), Needful Things (1993) and Scary Movie 4 (2006). He was married to Diane Lane. He died on January 30, 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
3 characters over 4 episodes.
- Terma (1996) ... Senator Romine
- Tunguska (1996) ... Senator Romine
- The Calusari (1995) ... Calusari #3
- Miracle Man (1994) ... Hohman's Father
38. Peter LaCroix
Actor | Disturbing Behavior
Peter LaCroix was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is known for Disturbing Behavior (1998), Stargate SG-1 (1997) and Riding the Bullet (2004).
3 or 4 characters over 3 episodes.
- Unrequited (1997) ... Nathaniel Teager (as Peter Lacroix)
- Ascension (1994) ... Dwight
- E.B.E. (1994) ... Ranheim / Frank Druce (as Peter Lacroix)
39. Tom McBeath
Actor | AVPR: Aliens vs Predator - Requiem
Tom McBeath's 5 minutes of fame is probably Col. Maybourne in Stargate SG-1 (1997). He trained as a stage actor and, in his 49 year career, has over 135 professional stage credits across much of Canada. As the film & TV business embraced Vancouver as a location he worked in many of the series ...
3 different one-time characters.
- Teso dos Bichos (1996) ... Dr. Lewton
- 3 (1994) ... Detective Gwynn
- Space (1993) ... Scientist
40. Timothy Webber
Actor | War for the Planet of the Apes
Timothy Webber was born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. He is known for War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), Seventh Son (2014) and Cold Squad (1998).
3 different one-time characters.
- Quagmire (1996) ... Dr. Paul Farraday
- Our Town (1995) ... Jess Harold
- Tooms (1994) ... Detective Talbot
41. Hiro Kanagawa
Actor | Star Trek: Discovery
Hiro Kanagawa is a Vancouver-based actor and writer. Born in Sapporo, Japan, he spent his childhood in Guelph, Ontario and Sterling Heights, Michigan before attending International Christian University High School in Tokyo where he acted in his first student films and stage productions. Returning ...
3 different one-time characters.
- My Struggle (2015) ... Garner
- Synchrony (1997) ... Dr. Yonechi
- Firewalker (1994) ... Peter Tanaka
42. Stephen E. Miller
Actor | Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Stephen E. Miller is a Canadian and American screenwriter, novelist, and actor based in Vancouver, B.C. He was born in Durham, N.C. and attended Virginia Military Institute, graduating with a BA in History in 1968. He attended University of British Columbia in the graduate Creative Writing program ...
3 different one-time characters.
- Piper Maru (1996) ... Wayne Morgan
- Duane Barry (1994) ... Tactical Commander
- Pilot (1993) ... Coroner Truitt
43. Lorena Gale
Actress | Freddy Got Fingered
Lorena Gale was born on May 9, 1958 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She was an actress, known for Freddy Got Fingered (2001), Halloween: Resurrection (2002) and The Butterfly Effect (2004). She was married to John Cooper. She died on June 21, 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
3 different one-time characters.
- Elegy (1997) ... Attorney
- One Breath (1994) ... Nurse Wilkins
- Shadows (1993) ... Ellen Bledsoe (as Lorean Gale)
44. Tyler Labine
Actor | Tucker and Dale vs Evil
Tyler Sean Labine is a Canadian-American actor and comedian. He is best known for starring in the television series Breaker High, Invasion, Reaper, Deadbeat and as Dr. Iggy Frome, head of psychiatry, in the NBC medical drama New Amsterdam, and the film Tucker & Dale vs Evil.
3 different one-time characters.
There's no indication that any of these are the same person, which means this man played 3 different Stoners. Absolute legend.
- Mulder & Scully Meet the Were-Monster (2016) ... Stoner #1
- Quagmire (1996) ... Stoner
- War of the Coprophages (1996) ... Stoner
45. Walter Marsh
Actor | Unforgiven
Walter Marsh was born on March 20, 1923 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for Unforgiven (1992), The Accused (1988) and Gunfighter's Moon (1995). He died on September 17, 2005 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
3 different one-time characters.
- Christmas Carol (1997) ... Pathologist
- Unruhe (1996) ... Druggist
- Miracle Man (1994) ... Judge
46. Ken Kramer
Actor | Deck the Halls
Ken Kramer was born in 1940 in Canada, and was studying theatre in England when he met and married Sue Richmond (Sue Kramer) where they both graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. They formed the Globe Theatre in Regina, Saskatchwan in 1966 as a children's touring company. By ...
3 different one-time characters.
- War of the Coprophages (1996) ... Dr. Ivanov
- 3 (1994) ... Dr. Browning
- The Erlenmeyer Flask (1994) ... Dr. Terrance Allen Berube
47. Colin Cunningham
Actor | Falling Skies
Actor-Director Colin Cunningham has been nominated for 3 GEMINI'S (Canada's Oscar) for 'Best Actor' and has been nominated for 11 'Best Actor' LEO AWARDS (Canada's Emmy) for which he won 3. As a Director, he made the 'short list' for an Academy Award Nomination in the Madison Graie produced, ...
3 different one-time characters.
- Wetwired (1996) ... Dr. Stroman
- 731 (1995) ... Escalante
- End Game (1995) ... Lt. Terry Wilmer
48. Deryl Hayes
Actor | Rat Race
Deryl Hayes is known for Rat Race (2001), Double Jeopardy (1999) and The Crush (1993).
3 different one-time characters.
- The Walk (1995) ... Army Doctor
- Little Green Men (1994) ... Agent Morris
- Shadows (1993) ... Webster
49. P. Lynn Johnson
Actress | The Invisible
P. Lynn Johnson is known for The Invisible (2007), Final Destination (2000) and Godzilla (2014).
3 different one-time characters.
- Small Potatoes (1997) ... Health Department Doctor
- Die Hand Die Verletzt (1995) ... Deborah Brown
- Born Again (1994) ... Dr. Sheila Braun
50. Nicole Parker
Actress | Excess Baggage
Nicole Parker was born in 1972 in Victoria, Australia. She is an actress, known for Excess Baggage (1997), The X-Files (1993) and Ebbie (1995).
3 different one-time characters.
There is no indication that the 2 Chicks are the same person.
Is in the exact same 3 episodes as Tyler Labine (above). In 2016 he was Stoner #1 and she was #2. Were they a package deal??
- Mulder & Scully Meet the Were-Monster (2016) ... Stoner #2 (as Nicole Parker-Smith)
- Quagmire (1996) ... Chick
- War of the Coprophages (1996) ... Chick
51. Tasha Simms
Actress | Insomnia
Tasha Simms is known for Insomnia (2002), Grave Encounters 2 (2012) and The Killing (2011).
3 different one-time characters.
- Avatar (1996) ... Jay Cassal
- Excelsis Dei (1994) ... Laura Kelly
- Eve (1993) ... Ellen Reardon
52. Robin Mossley
Actor | Elf
Robin Mossley was born on April 3, 1955 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor, known for Elf (2003), Stargate SG-1 (1997) and The X-Files (1993). He has been married to Helen Jarvis since 1995.
3 different one-time characters.
- Terma (1996) ... Dr. Kingsley Looker
- Our Town (1995) ... Dr. Vance Randolph
- Young at Heart (1994) ... Dr. Joe Ridley
53. Alf Humphreys
Actor | X2
Alf Humphreys was born on April 3, 1953 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor and writer, known for X2 (2003), First Blood (1982) and The Uninvited (2009). He was married to Elizabeth Moss. He died on January 31, 2018 in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
3 different one-time characters.
- Detour (1997) ... Michael Asekoff (as Alfred E. Humphreys)
- The Blessing Way (1995) ... Dr. Mark Pomerantz
- Space (1993) ... 2nd Controller
54. Glynis Davies
Actress | Travelers
Glynis Davies is known for Travelers (2016), Stargate Universe (2009) and Spooksville (2013).
3 different one-time characters.
- 2Shy (1995) ... Monica
- Irresistible (1995) ... Ellen Brumfield
- Tooms (1994) ... Defense Counsel Nelson
55. Dmitry Chepovetsky
Actor | Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol
Dmitry Chepovetsky was born in 1970 in Lvov, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Lviv, Ukraine]. He is an actor, known for Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011), RED (2010) and Man of the Year (2006).
3 different one-time characters.
- Folie a Deux (1998) ... Supervisor
- Apocrypha (1996) ... 1st Government Man
- Død Kalm (1995) ... Lt. Harper
56. Steve Bacic
Actor | X2
Born in Croatia and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Steve Bacic initially pursued a career in academics, earning an honors degree in kinesiology and a minor in math. However, his true passion for film drew him away from that path, and he decided to try his luck in the entertainment industry. His talent...
3 different one-time characters.
- Folie a Deux (1998) ... SWAT Commander
- Pusher (1996) ... Agent Collins
- Soft Light (1995) ... Officer #2
57. J.B. Bivens
Actor | I Spy
J.B. Bivens is known for I Spy (2002), The Santa Clause 2 (2002) and In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007).
3 different one-time characters.
- The Pine Bluff Variant (1998) ... Field Agent
- End Game (1995) ... Sharpshooter
- Pilot (1993) ... Truck Driver
58. David James Lewis
Actor | Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
David James Lewis was born and raised in Vancouver BC. As a child his parents took him to the drive-in to watch Jaws. Not only was he scarred mentally from entering the water for the next decade, he was also bitten by the movie bug. Upon leaving high school he was lucky enough to step into the film...
3 different one-time characters.
- Oubliette (1995) ... Young Agent
- Firewalker (1994) ... Vosberg
- The Jersey Devil (1993) ... Young Officer
59. Joseph Patrick Finn
Producer | The Flash
Joseph Patrick Finn is known for The Flash (2014), The X-Files (1993) and 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001). He is married to Patricia Finn. They have three children.
3 different one-time characters.
- My Struggle IV (2018) ... Watching Man
- All Souls (1998) ... Confessor
- The List (1995) ... Chaplain
60. Craig Bruhnanski
Actor | Alone in the Dark
Craig Bruhnanski is known for Alone in the Dark (2005), Scary Movie (2000) and The Invader (1997).
3 different one-time characters. There is no indication that Guard and Security Guard are the same person.
- Gethsemane (1997) ... Saw Operator (as Craig Brunanski)
- The List (1995) ... Guard (as Craig Brunanski)
- Soft Light (1995) ... Security Guard (as Craig Brunanski)
61. Robert Lewis
Actor | Stargate SG-1
Robert Lewis is known for Stargate SG-1 (1997), Dark Angel (2000) and The X-Files (1993).
3 different one-time characters. There is no indication that the 2 Officers are the same person.
- Paper Clip (1995) ... ER Doctor
- Duane Barry (1994) ... Officer
- Eve (1993) ... Officer
62. Marc Baur
Actor | The X Files
Marc Baur was born on February 2, 1955 in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor and director, known for The X-Files (1993), Ultimate Desires (1991) and Bikini Madness (2008).
3 different one-time characters.
- Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man (1996) ... Matlock (uncredited)
- The Host (1994) ... Agt. Brisentine (as Marc Bauer)
- Ghost in the Machine (1993) ... Man in Suit
63. Anthony Harrison
Actor | Joe Finds Grace
Drawn into the arts at an early age, Anthony went straight from high school into a three-year theatre program at Studio 58, Langara College. Although his professional acting career began on stage, his film and TV career got on a faster track where he performed in major films such as Snow Falling on...
3 different one-time characters.
- The Field Where I Died (1996) ... FBI Agent Riggins
- Sleepless (1994) ... MTA Officer (uncredited)
- Conduit (1993) ... Fourth Man
64. Sean Campbell
Actor | Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
Sean Campbell is known for Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016), Quest for Zhu (2011) and The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story (2014).
3 different one-time characters.
- Familiar (2018) ... Officer Sean
- Leonard Betts (1997) ... Local Cop
- 731 (1995) ... The Soldier (uncredited)
65. Sal Landi
Actor | Bosch: Legacy
Sal Landi was born in New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Bosch: Legacy (2022), The Offer (2022) and Blonde (2022).
3 different one-time characters.
- Release (2002) ... Nicholas Regali
- Without (2000) ... Agent Landau
- Closure (2000) ... Detective Kadri (uncredited)
66. Brent Chapman
Actor | Freddy vs. Jason
Brent Chapman is known for Freddy vs. Jason (2003), Halloween: Resurrection (2002) and Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010).
3 different one-time characters.
- Synchrony (1997) ... Security Cop
- D.P.O. (1995) ... Traffic Cop
- F. Emasculata (1995) ... Robert (uncredited)
67. Brad Loree
Actor | Timecop
Brad Loree was born on July 5, 1960 in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor, known for Timecop (1994), Shanghai Noon (2000) and X2 (2003).
3 different one-time characters.
- Unusual Suspects (1997) ... Second Suit (uncredited)
- Leonard Betts (1997) ... Security Guard
- 3 (1994) ... Fireman
68. Steve Kiziak
Actor | Scary Movie 4
Steve Kiziak is known for Scary Movie 4 (2006), The A-Team (2010) and The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008).
3 different one-time characters.
- Fight Club (2000) ... Man Who Looks Like Mulder
- Hollywood A.D. (2000) ... David Duchovny (uncredited)
- Hungry (1999) ... Steve
69. Carrie Cain-Sparks
Actress | Hung fan kui
Carrie Cain Sparks is an Actress, Singer, Writer & Director. She was raised immersed in the Arts & is referred to as "The American Geisha". She creates under her production company Geisha Girl Diversion. Carrie Cain Sparks was born and raised in Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia. She is of Black Nova ...
3 different one-time characters.
- Small Potatoes (1997) ... Duty Nurse (as Carrie Cain Sparks)
- Nisei (1995) ... Train Station Clerk (uncredited)
- Our Town (1995) ... Maid (as Carrie Cain Sparks)
70. Martin Evans
Actor | Rat Race
Martin Evans is known for Rat Race (2001), Stargate SG-1 (1997) and MacGyver (1985).
3 different one-time characters.
- Sanguinarium (1996) ... Dr. Hartman
- Apocrypha (1996) ... Major Domo
- Paper Clip (1995) ... Factotum (uncredited)
71. Jenny-Lynn Hutcheson
Actress | The X Files
Jenny-Lynn Hutcheson was born on July 19, 1989 in British Columbia, Canada. She is an actress, known for The X-Files (1993), Millennium (1996) and Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996). She has been married to Michael Brake since August 14, 2016. They have one child.
3 different one-time characters.
- Chinga (1998) ... Polly Turner
- Paper Hearts (1996) ... Addie Sparks (uncredited)
- F. Emasculata (1995) ... Little girl from the trailer (uncredited)
72. Colin Lawrence
Actor | Virgin River
Colin Lawrence is a British-born Canadian actor known for his roles in film and television. Lawrence was born in London and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He is of Jamaican descent. Since 1994, he has participated in many TV series, either as guest star or in recurring roles. ...
3 different one-time characters.
- Mind's Eye (1998) ... First Cop
- Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man (1996) ... The Troop Leader (uncredited)
- Avatar (1996) ... Officer (uncredited)
73. Kate Braidwood
Actress | Disturbing Behavior
Kate Braidwood is known for Disturbing Behavior (1998), The X-Files (1993) and The Portrait (1992).
3 different one-time characters.
- The Pine Bluff Variant (1998) ... Usherette
- Elegy (1997) ... Day Room Patient #5 (uncredited)
- Talitha Cumi (1996) ... Girl in the restaurant (uncredited)
3 different one-time characters. I didn't see any indication that the 2 Nurses are the same person.
- Two Fathers (1999) ... Nurse (uncredited)
- The Red and the Black (1998) ... Nurse
- Never Again (1997) ... Cindy Savalas - Ed's Ex-wife (uncredited)
75. Terry O'Quinn
Actor | Lost
Terrance Quinn (born July 15, 1952), known professionally as Terry O'Quinn, is an American actor. He played John Locke on the TV series Lost (2004), the title role in The Stepfather (1987) and Stepfather II: Make Room for Daddy (1989), and Peter Watts in Millennium (1996), which ran for three ...
3 different one-time characters (across the series & the first movie)
- Trust No 1 (2002) ... Shadow Man (as Terrance Quinn)
- Aubrey (1995) ... Lt. Brian Tillman
- The X-Files (movie)(1998) ... Michaud
76. Christine Willes
Actress | Dead Like Me
Christine Willes has been a working actor for over 40 years. She began her career on stage in her birthplace, Canada. She has performed with theater companies large and small across the nation, and earned three Jessies for Excellence in Theater in Vancouver. She segued to film and television when ...
2 characters over 4 episodes.
Agent Karen Kosseff in the original run (she was the Licensed Clinical Social Worker who worked for the FBI's Employee Assistance program. Scully went to her for counseling) & a one-off character in S10.
- Founder's Mutation (2016) ... Sister Mary
- Elegy (1997) ... Karen Kosseff
- The Calusari (1995) ... Karen Kosseff
- Irresistible (1995) ... Agent Karen E. Kosseff
77. Nicholas Lea
Actor | Vertical Limit
Nicholas Lea was born on June 22, 1962 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Vertical Limit (2000), The X-Files (1993) and Chaos (2005).
2 characters.
Alex Krycek, but before that he was Michel, a man killed by the cult member antagonist of the episode Gender Bender
- The Truth (2002) ... Alex Krycek
- Existence (2001) ... Alex Krycek
- Essence (2001) ... Alex Krycek
- Deadalive (2001) ... Alex Krycek
- Requiem (2000) ... Alex Krycek
- The Sixth Extinction II: Amor Fati (1999) ... Alex Krycek
- Biogenesis (1999) ... Alex Krycek
- One Son (1999) ... Alex Krycek
- Two Fathers (1999) ... Alex Krycek
- S.R. 819 (1999) ... Alex Krycek
- The End (1998) ... Alex Krycek
- The Red and the Black (1998) ... Alex Krycek
- Patient X (1998) ... Alex Krycek
- Terma (1996) ... Alex Krycek
- Tunguska (1996) ... Alex Krycek
- Apocrypha (1996) ... Alex Krycek
- Piper Maru (1996) ... Alex Krycek
- Paper Clip (1995) ... Alex Krycek
- The Blessing Way (1995) ... Alex Krycek
- Anasazi (1995) ... Alex Krycek
- Ascension (1994) ... Alex Krycek
- Duane Barry (1994) ... Alex Krycek
- Sleepless (1994) ... Alex Krycek
- Gender Bender (1994) ... Michel
78. John Pyper-Ferguson
Actor | Suits
John Pyper-Ferguson was born in Mordiallic, Australia. He is an actor and producer, known for Suits (2011), The 100 (2014) and The Last Ship (2014).
2 characters over 3 episodes.
- Emily (1997) ... Det. John Kresge
- Christmas Carol (1997) ... Det. John Kresge
- F. Emasculata (1995) ... Paul
79. Chris Owens
Actor | RED
Chris Owens was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for RED (2010), The X-Files (1993) and The Incredible Hulk (2008). He has been married to Tara Parker since July 2001.
2 characters.
Jeffrey Spender, but also played both the younger version of his father (smoking man) and Mutato - the mutant hybrid made by a scientist in The Post-Modern Prometheus.
- My Struggle III (2018) ... Jeffrey Spender
- The Truth (2002) ... Jeffrey Spender (as Chris Bradley Owens)
- William (2002) ... Daniel Miller / Jeffrey Spender (as Chris Bradley Owens)
- One Son (1999) ... Jeffrey Spender
- Two Fathers (1999) ... Jeffrey Spender
- Terms of Endearment (1999) ... Jeffrey Spender
- Triangle (1998) ... Jeffrey Spender / SS Untersturmfuehrer
- The Beginning (1998) ... Jeffrey Spender
- The End (1998) ... FBI Special Agent Jeffrey Spender
- The Red and the Black (1998) ... FBI Special Agent Jeffrey Spender
- Patient X (1998) ... FBI Special Agent Jeffrey Spender
- The Post-Modern Prometheus (1997) ... Mutato
- Demons (1997) ... Young Smoking Man
- Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man (1996) ... Young Cigarette Smoking Man
80. Henry Beckman
Actor | Marnie
Henry Beckman was born on November 26, 1921 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was an actor, known for Marnie (1964), Blood & Guts (1978) and The Brood (1979). He was married to Hillary Beckman and Cheryl Maxwell. He died on June 17, 2008 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
2 characters over 3 episodes.
- Chinga (1998) ... Old Man
- Tooms (1994) ... Detective Frank Briggs
- Squeeze (1993) ... Detective Frank Briggs
81. Morris Panych
Writer | The Overcoat
Morris Panych was born on June 30, 1952 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for The Overcoat (2001), The X-Files (1993) and Cheats (2002). He has been married to Ken MacDonald since 2004.
2 characters over 6 episodes. Gray Haired Man, but before that he was a one-time character.
- Zero Sum (1997) ... Gray Haired Man
- Memento Mori (1997) ... Gray Haired Man
- Herrenvolk (1996) ... Gray Haired Man
- Avatar (1996) ... Gray Haired Man
- Piper Maru (1996) ... Gray Haired Man
- F. Emasculata (1995) ... Dr. Simon Auerbach
82. Jay Acovone
Actor | Lethal Weapon
Jay Acovone is a versatile actor who is best known for his ability to play authoritative characters such as Mafia bosses, villains, police/military, and lawyers. He was born in NYC; his parents later moved to Mahopac, NY, where he graduated from Mahopac High School. While he was always an avid ...
2 characters over 3 episodes.
- Essence (2001) ... Duffy Haskell
- Per Manum (2001) ... Duffy Haskell
- Demons (1997) ... Detective Curtis
83. Kevin McNulty
Actor | Snakes on a Plane
Canadian-born actor Kevin McNulty, can be described as being a prolific performer of film and television. Born in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, Kevin grew up in Rossland, British Columbia. He studied music and acting at Washington State University and graduated from Studio 58, Langara ...
2 characters over 3 episodes. Another one who played a different one-time character in between episodes where they played the same person.
- Apocrypha (1996) ... Agent Brian Fuller
- Soft Light (1995) ... Dr. Christopher Davey
- Squeeze (1993) ... Agent Fuller
84. Brent Stait
Actor | Andromeda
Brent Stait was born on September 9, 1959 in The Pas, Manitoba, Canada. He is an actor and director, known for Andromeda (2000), Final Destination 5 (2011) and Tron: Legacy (2010).
2 characters over 3 episodes.
- Terma (1996) ... Timothy Mayhew
- Tunguska (1996) ... Timothy Mayhew
- Fallen Angel (1993) ... Corporal Taylor
85. Barry W. Levy
Actor | Supernatural
Barry Levy is an award winning filmmaker, actor, writer, and author of 'The War Machine'. A dual US/Canadian citizen, he has garnered numerous festival awards for the movies he's made, and enjoyed a diverse and extensive acting career. Over the years he has portrayed serious roles like the ...
2 characters over 3 episodes.
- Redux (1997) ... Dr. Vitagliano
- Gethsemane (1997) ... Dr. Vitagliano
- Apocrypha (1996) ... Navy Doctor (as Barry Levy)
86. Jerry Schram
Actor | Insidious
Jerry Schram is known for Insidious (2008), The X-Files (1993) and Human (2017).
2 characters over 3 episodes.
- Kill Switch (1998) ... Boyce
- Max (1997) ... Larold Rebhun
- Tempus Fugit (1997) ... Larold Rebhun
87. Christopher Stapleton
Actor | Compulsion
Christopher James Stapleton was born on February 18, 1971 in Sherman, Illinois, a small rural town outside Springfield. Perhaps his first interest in acting came when his parents, Jim and Phyllis, purchased a camcorder. It wasn't long before Chris and his younger twin brothers, Tony and Brian, ...
2 characters over 3 episodes.
- The Truth (2002) ... Guard #1
- Dreamland II (1998) ... Pilot
- Dreamland (1998) ... Pilot
88. Rick Dobran
Actor | Nobody
Rick Dobran is known for Nobody (2021), Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) and The X-Files (1993).
2 characters over 3 episodes.
- Mind's Eye (1998) ... Bartender (uncredited)
- Max (1997) ... Sergeant Armondo Gonzalez
- Tempus Fugit (1997) ... Sergeant Armando Gonzales
89. Anatol Rezmeritza
Actor | Wristcutters: A Love Story
Anatol Rezmeritza is known for Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006), The X-Files (1993) and Runaway Virus (2000).
2 characters over 3 episodes
- Patient X (1998) ... Commandant (as Anatol Rezmeritsa)
- Terma (1996) ... Glasses Man (uncredited)
- Tunguska (1996) ... Glasses Man (uncredited)
90. John Moore
Actor | Pitch Black
John Moore was born in 1968. He is an actor, known for Pitch Black (2000), Get Carter (2000) and Dreamcatcher (2003).
Both the 2nd & 3rd elder, apparently!
- The End (1998) ... 3rd Elder
- The Red and the Black (1998) ... 2nd Elder
- Patient X (1998) ... 2nd Elder
- Zero Sum (1997) ... 2nd Elder (uncredited)
- Paper Clip (1995) ... Elder #3 (uncredited)
- The Blessing Way (1995) ... Elder #3 (uncredited)
91. George Murdock
Actor | Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
George Murdock was born on June 25, 1930 in Salina, Kansas, USA. He was an actor, known for Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), Orange County (2002) and Breaker! Breaker! (1977). He was married to Catherine A. Miller. He died on April 30, 2012 in Burbank, California, USA.
This guy only played 1 character, but he's included because he's one of two people to be credited as the 2nd Elder/ Elder #2, which I thought was funny.
- Two Fathers (1999) ... Elder #2
- The Beginning (1998) ... 2nd Elder
- The End (1998) ... 2nd Elder
- The Red and the Black (1998) ... Elder #2
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