John Diehl
Actor · Co-Producer
Born May 1, 1950 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Active 1980–present
John Diehl (born May 1, 1950) is an American character actor with over 150 credits to his name in film and television. He is best known for his roles as Charles Kawalsky in the 1994 film Stargate, Det.
Filmography
Train Dreams (2025) — BillyThe X-Files (1993) — Wilson Pinker RawlsFalling Down (1993) — Dad (Back Yard Party)Pearl Harbor (2001) — Senior DoctorA Time to Kill (1996) — Tim NunleyLie to Me (2009) — Charlie EverettStargate (1994) — Lieutenant KawalskyEscape from New York (1981) — PunkCon Air (1997) — Poe's Lawyer (uncredited)Snowfall (2017) — Colonel Robert McDonaldThe Shield (2002) — Assistant Chief Ben GilroyJurassic Park III (2001) — CooperER (1994) — Johnson's SonNational Lampoon's Vacation (1983) — Assistant MechanicThe West Wing (1999) — ClaypoolRizzoli & Isles (2010) — Arthur DunbarThe Client (1994) — Jack NanceCold Case (2003) — Isaac KellerCastle Rock (2018) — JohnJericho (2006) — Governor TraderAlmost Human (2013) — Edward KennexMiami Vice (1984) — Larry ZitoFriday Night Lights (2006) — Richard ShermanScandal (2012) — Ray Dwyer