Mark Rolston
ActingAbout Mark Rolston
Mark Rolston (born December 7, 1956) is an American actor. He made his film debut as PFC. Drake in Aliens (1986), and is known for his supporting roles in films like Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Rush Hour (1998), The Departed (2006), and the Saw film series (2008–09). On television, he played Gordie Liman on The Shield (2003), Edward Shippen IV on Turn: Washington's Spies (2015–16), the voice of Lex Luthor on Young Justice (2010–22), and Lt. Don Thorne on Bosch (2018–21) and Bosch: Legacy (2022-25). Description above from the Wikipedia article Mark Rolston, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Mark Rolston Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mark Rolston reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mark Rolston's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 30% of Mark Rolston's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Aliens Expanded, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mark Rolston Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mark Rolston's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mark Rolston has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Aliens Expanded | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Midway | Ernest King | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Glass Jaw | Frank Maloney | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Gangster Land | Dion O'Banion | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Tell Me How I Die | Dr. Layton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Bilal: A New Breed of Hero | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Alien Hunter | Dale | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Earthfall | Kilian | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | I Really Hate My Ex | Edward, Camping World Salesman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Whitney | Clive Davis | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | April Apocalypse | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | That Guy... Who Was in That Thing | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Saw VI | Dan Erickson | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Not Forgotten | Agent Wilson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Backwoods | Ricks | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Saw V | Dan Erickson | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Jane Doe: Eye of the Beholder | Paul Miller | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Protecting the King | Frank | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | You've Got a Friend | Dennis Billings | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Departed | Delahunt | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Miracle at Sage Creek | Captain Johnson | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Chasing Ghosts | Frank Anderson | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Superior Firepower: Making 'Aliens' | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Scorcher | Special Agent Kellaway | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Highway | Burt Miranda | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Wicked Ways | Tom Bernard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Rush Hour | Agent Russ | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Letters from a Killer | O'Dell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Hard Rain | Wayne Bryce | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | George Wallace | Ricky Brickle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Daylight | Chief Dennis Wilson | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Eraser | J. Scar | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back | Donnie Hansen | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | The Shawshank Redemption | Bogs Diamond | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Scanner Cop | Lieutenant Harry Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Black Widow Murders: The Blanche Taylor Moore Story | O'Keefe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Body of Evidence | Detective Reese | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Comrades of Summer | Voronov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Nickel & Dime | IRS Agent Simpson "Herman" gray suit | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Heat Wave | Officer Zekanis | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | RoboCop 2 | Stef | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Impulse | Man in Bar | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Prancer | Herb Drier | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Lady Forgets | Gunman | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Lethal Weapon 2 | Hans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Survival Quest | Jake | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson | Vic Hatton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Weeds | Dave | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Fourth Protocol | Russian Decoder | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Aliens | Private Drake | Super Hit | Similar → |
Mark Rolston - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mark Rolston?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mark Rolston is "Aliens Expanded" with a rating of 8.9/10.
How many movies has Mark Rolston acted in?
Mark Rolston has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mark Rolston?
Other notable films include "The Shawshank Redemption", "I Really Hate My Ex", and "The Departed".