Guy Boyd (born April 15, 1943) is an American actor, who has appeared in over 150 stage and screen productions since the late 1970's.[1][2][3][4] He is best known to film audiences for his character roles. He won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his performance in Robert Altman's adaptation of David Rabe's play Streamers (1983),[5] and was nominated for the Genie Award for Best Performance by a Foreign Actor for Ticket to Heaven (1981).

Guy Boyd
Born (1943-04-15) April 15, 1943 (age 81)
OccupationActor
Years active1977–present
ChildrenJohn Boyd (son)

Life and career

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Boyd was born in Du Quoin, Illinois and raised there and in Chicago. He began his work as a stage actor in Off-Broadway and Broadway plays.[4]

In 1983, he was honored at the Venice Film Festival with the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his role in Robert Altman's adaptation of David Rabe's play Streamers (1983).[5] He played Detective Jim McLean in Body Double (1984), and the pivotal role of Frank Hackman on two episodes of Miami Vice. He had the regular role of Captain Stickland on the 1990s superhero series Black Scorpion.

In recent years Boyd was seen playing Archbishop Kurtwell (a Catholic prelate accused of child sexual abuse) on the HBO drama The Young Pope. He also starred as Guy Canape in Past Midnight and the janitor in I’m Thinking of Ending Things.

Personal life

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Boyd was previously married to actress and dancer Sissy Boyd. They have two children together, including actor John Boyd.

Filmography

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Awards and honors

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References

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  1. ^ "Guy Boyd". Internet Off-Broadway Database.
  2. ^ "Guy Boyd – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB". www.ibdb.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  3. ^ "Guy Boyd". Playbill.
  4. ^ a b "Guy Boyd theatre profile". www.abouttheartists.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
  5. ^ a b Porter, Bob (May 20, 1983). "Altman claims Dallas Ideal Setting for Film". Victoria Advocate. p. 12TV. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
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