1982
First Blood
Mulkey appears in the action drama.
FLM.REDCHRIS
MULKEY
คริส มัลคีย์
A familiar presence across film and television
From Twin Peaks to Whiplash and Captain Phillips.
Viroqua, Wisconsin, USA
An enduring supporting career
Chris Mulkey was born on 3 May 1948 in Viroqua, Wisconsin. The American actor has worked in film, television and theatre, with credits as a writer as well.
His screen work includes First Blood (1982) and Patti Rocks, on which he also received a screenwriting credit. His career has moved between independent productions and larger studio films.
On television, Mulkey played Hank Jennings in Twin Peaks. He also appeared in series including Any Day Now and Boardwalk Empire, taking supporting roles in very different fictional worlds.
His later film credits include Captain Phillips and Whiplash, in which he plays Uncle Frank. The links below show films currently available in the FLM.RED catalogue.
Selected work
1988
Patti Rocks
He acts and receives a screenwriting credit.
1990
Twin Peaks
He plays Hank Jennings.
2014
Whiplash
Mulkey plays Uncle Frank.
Performance readings are FLM.RED editorial interpretation.
Films in FLM.RED
Titles in this collection; not a complete filmography.
Sources & image notes
Portrait illustration: FLM.RED.