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Brent Sexton

Brent Sexton

Actor, also producer · Born July 23, 1953 (73) · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Screen Actors Guild Award nominee

Brent Sexton (born August 12, 1967) is an American actor best known for his roles in the television series The Killing, Life and Deadwood. He has also guest-starred in several other television series, such as Justified, That's Life, Birds of Prey, and Judging Amy. His acting career began in 1989 on the television series B.L. Stryker. He has also appeared in several motion pictures, such as In the Valley of Elah, Flightplan, Radio, and A.I. Artificial Intelligence. In 2005, the movie Radio won a CAMIE Award and, in 2006, the cast of Deadwood was nominated for a SAG Award.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 23, 1953 (73)
From
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
61 on MovieCove · 75 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Down 34% in 30 days

What are Brent Sexton's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Genres

Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 56th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 37th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
32%
Survival
19%
Society
19%
Self
17%
Bonds
10%
Power
2%
Justice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 1 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 3 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 3 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 2

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 3 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles
  • Threshold guardianas Honeycutt in Radio (2003)
  • Shadowas Robert Stark in Life (2007)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Dread
4
Hopeful
4
Melancholic
3
Contemplative
4
Other
7

How their films linger

Hopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous6

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Brent Sexton's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 50 of their 61 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (16).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Brent Sexton's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

75 credits, 61 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Madison(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as Scott Waverly

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • NCIS: Origins(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as Jim Miller

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Tracker(2024)

    Show 6 episodes · as John Keaton

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Miranda's Victim(2023)

    as Sergeant Nealis

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Cautionary Tale(2023)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Paul T. Goldman(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Royce Auditioner

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Gigi & Nate(2022)

    as Sgt. Ellis

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Hacks(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Irresistible(2020)

    as Mayor Braun

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Unbelievable(2019)

    Show 3 episodes · as Al

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Deadwood: The Movie(2019)

    as Harry Manning

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • God Friended Me(2018)

    Show 4 episodes · as Ray Nicolette

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Magnum P.I.(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as James Harris

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows

  • Station 19(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Gerry

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G.(2018)

    Show as Detective Brian Tyndall

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Mindhunter(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · as Garland Periwinkle

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • The Belko Experiment(2016)

    as Vince Agostino

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Dream Corp LLC (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Patient 88's Father (voice)

  • Designated Survivor(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Gabriel Thompson

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • American Crime Story(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Dick Morris

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • The Expanse(2015)

    Show 7 episodes · as Cyn

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Runner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Simon

  • American Crime(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Tommy

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Bosch(2014)

    Show 10 episodes · as Carl Nash

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Chicago P.D.(2014)

    Show 3 episodes · as Kenny Nolan

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Ironside(2013)

    Show 9 episodes · as Gary Stanton

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • The Killing(2011)

    Show 26 episodes · as Stanley Larsen

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Shameless(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Patrick Gallagher

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Hawaii Five-0(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Marvin Osweiler / Kyle Kane

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Justified(2010)

    Show 5 episodes · as Hunter Mosley

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Within(2009)

    as Steven Lowe

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Lie to Me(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Thomas Fletcher

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Pants on Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Phil

  • W.(2008)

    as Joe O'Neill

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Doc Sinclair

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Life(2007)

    Show 32 episodes · as Robert 'Bobby' Stark

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • In the Valley of Elah(2007)

    as Lt. Burke

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Psych(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Sheriff Becker

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Flightplan(2005)

    as Elias

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Surface(2005)

    Show 3 episodes · as Bud

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Weeds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Cliff Haskel

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Jerry Frost

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Full Disclosure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Everett

  • Criminal(2004)

    as Ron

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Plainsong(2004)

    as Bud Sealy

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Deadwood(2004)

    Show 14 episodes · as Harry Manning

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • LArceny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Vinnie

  • The Man Who Invented The Moon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Tommy

  • Saving Jessica Lynch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Greg Lynch Sr.

  • Radio(2003)

    as Honeycutt

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Birds of Prey(2002)

    Show 3 episodes · as Detective McNally

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul Brown

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Enough(2002)

    as FBI Agent

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The Shield(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Paul Fets

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Vanilla Sky(2001)

    as Security Guard

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • 24(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Frank Davies

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Guardian(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Tom Burke

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • The Glass House(2001)

    as Mechanic

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • A.I. Artificial Intelligence(2001)

    as Russell

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Special Unit 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Edwards

  • Zoe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Lonnie

  • Boston Public (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Calvin Scott

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Mark Doyle

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Angel(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Beat Cop

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Jack & Jill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Heffer

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Jim Turner

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • V.I.P. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Koster

  • Will & Grace(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · as Prison Guard

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Profiler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Car's Driver

  • 7th Heaven(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Security Guard

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • 3rd Rock from the Sun(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Duke

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • The Specialist(1994)

    as Manny

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Chicago Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Mary's Orderly

  • Diagnosis Murder(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Mechanic

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • The X-Files(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Gravedigger · as Steven Melnick

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 73 titles from 1993 to 2026; peak year 2002.

Biggest box office

Flightplan (2005)

$223M worldwide

Highest rated

The Killing (2011)

Midcredits 95th

Most popular right now

Tracker (2024)

Film career

MilestoneNomination
19932026

Peak 2002 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting73 of 73: 73 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score76th

By decade

1990s12 · acting2000s33 · acting2010s20 · acting2020s8 · acting

Billing

usually 14th · top billed in 0% of 14 roles
9404

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

Awards

Nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2007, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

Major bodies only: the Oscars, Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards are named; Cannes, Venice, the Berlinale, Sundance, the directors', writers' and producers' guilds, the Grammys, Critics Choice and the Independent Spirit Awards count as other major bodies. Festival and regional prizes are not counted. Source: IMDb.

How do Brent Sexton's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 57th percentile, the median of all 18; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 54th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

94thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 61 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up33
  • 50th to 74th17
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

27 of their 61 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved19
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser27
  • Broadly Agreed4
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · producer

Cautionary Tale (2023)

95th percentile spread · 36% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Justified (2010)

Midcredits 98th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 42. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Brent Sexton's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films and sex & nudity lighter.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore5 titles24–83 · median 53 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles10–42 · median 22 · mildlighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity6 titles34–78 · median 55 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs6 titles17–54 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense6 titles28–76 · median 60 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Brent Sexton work with?

People who share at least 2 of Brent Sexton's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Robin Weigert shares the most, 2.

Actors

Composers

Mixed roles