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Rodney Rowland

Rodney Rowland

Actor · Born February 20, 1964 (62) · Newport Beach, California, USA

Rodney Rowland (February 20, 1964, in Newport Beach, California) is an American actor. He began his career as a model for luxury brands such as Gucci and Versace before transitioning to acting. His first major role was in the science fiction series Space: Above and Beyond (1995–1996), where he played Lieutenant Cooper Hawkes. He later appeared in The X-Files (1997) as Ed Jerse and had a recurring role in Veronica Mars (2006–2007). On the big screen, Rowland starred in The 6th Day (2000), Dancing at the Blue Iguana (2000), and Savaged (2013). In addition to film and television, he is active in theater and has established himself as a versatile performer. He studied at Pepperdine University and lived in Europe for a time, working as a model. Rowland is known for his intense performances and his ability to portray complex characters with emotional depth.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 20, 1964 (62)
From
Newport Beach, California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
48 on MovieCove · 62 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 22% in 30 days

What are Rodney Rowland's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Survival.

Genres

Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 7th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: 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
Self
27%
Survival
24%
Bonds
19%
Morality
19%
Power
5%
Ideas
5%
Society
2%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 3 · Dark 5

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 2 · 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 1 · Charged 3 · Intense 6

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

Steady 2 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 4 · 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 6 · Relentless 2

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

Casual 4 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 3

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

A split, not a type: Resolved 5 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Ally
1 of 3
Hero
1 of 3
Shadow
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Dread
5
Thrilling
5
Melancholic
3
Contemplative
2
Other
7

How their films linger

Fun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous3

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 Rodney Rowland's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 40 of their 48 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (17).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Rodney Rowland'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

62 credits, 48 with a MovieCove page.

  • BMF(2021)

    Show 1 episode · as ER Doctor

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Level 34 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Uncle Charles

  • Legacies(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Burr

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Conrad & Michelle: If Words Could Kill(2018)

    as Conrad Roy Jr.

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • The Capture(2017)

    as Ronnie

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • MacGyver(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as Finch

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Secrets and Lies(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Jake

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

  • NCIS: New Orleans(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as John Neville

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Avenged(2013)

    as Trey

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Red Widow(2013)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all shows

  • Longmire(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Clay Dunbar

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • American Horror Story(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Milo

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • The Walking Dead(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Baxter

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Hawaii Five-0(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Oz

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Glades(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Benjamin Forey

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Flashforward(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Simon's Victim · as Victor

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all shows

  • NCIS: Los Angeles(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as LAPD Detective Douglas Grozen

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Castle(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Mick Linden

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Bartender

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Life(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · as Neil Cudahy

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Born in the USA (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • I Know Who Killed Me(2007)

    as Kenny Scaife

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Saving Grace(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Morgan Jenney, Jr.

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Burn Notice(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Bank Robber

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Fetch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Tony

  • Mr. Fix It(2006)

    as Tip

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Doug Summers

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Dane McGinnis

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Weeds(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Chess

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • The Closer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Peter Benjamin

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Grey's Anatomy(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Brian

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Veronica Mars(2004)

    Show 8 episodes · as Liam Fitzpatrick

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Cold Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Spencer Mason (2007)

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Jonah Maguire

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • The O.C.(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Jack Harper

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Shade(2003)

    as Jeff

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Vince Weaver

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Art Gelway

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Fastlane(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Dallas Roberts

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Panic(2002)

    as Neil

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Hard Cash(2002)

    as Butch

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

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

    as Corey

  • Dancing at the Blue Iguana(2000)

    as Charlie

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • The 6th Day(2000)

    as P. Wiley

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 2 episodes · as Gavin Pallard

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Dark Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Mitch - Valerie's Husband

  • Strong Medicine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Jake Dantona

  • A Crime of Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Marci's Ex-Boyfriend

  • Angel(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Corbin Fries

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Charmed(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Rick Gittridge

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Seven Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · as Ryan Hill

  • Pensacola: Wings of Gold(1997)

    Show 22 episodes · as Chaser

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all shows

  • Hearts Adrift (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Rowdy Heller

  • Marshal Law(1996)

    as Butchie

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Space: Above and Beyond (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 23 episodes · as Cooper Hawkes

  • If Someone Had Known(1995)

    as Doug Pettit

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Just Looking(1995)

    as Lech

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • The X-Files(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Edward Jerse

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Twin Peaks(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Chuck

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Under the Boardwalk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Surfer #1

  • Serpentine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Noah Moretti

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 62 titles, 61 of them dated from 1989 to 2021; peak year 2000.

Biggest box office

The 6th Day (2000)

$96M worldwide

Highest rated

The Capture (2017)

Midcredits 63rd

Most popular right now

Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1997)

Film career

19892021

Peak 2000 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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.

  • 1995Screen debut· Space: Above and Beyond
  • 2000First film· The 6th Day
  • 2001First top-billed film· Soulkeeper
  • 2014Career best· Savaged

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting62 of 62: 62 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score72nd

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s13 · acting2000s32 · acting2010s13 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 13% of 8 roles

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.

How do Rodney Rowland's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 30th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 10 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 25th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

25thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Approval · how many liked their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 48 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up23
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th7

Shape of the crowd

21 of their 48 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved11
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser21
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

I Know Who Killed Me (2007)

80th percentile spread · 62% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Veronica Mars (2004)

Midcredits 94th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 57/100 in their films, across 10 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 36. 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 Rodney Rowland's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 70 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 52 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 73 · intenseMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 67 · intenseMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 61 · intenseMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Rodney Rowland work with?

People who share at least 2 of Rodney Rowland's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Daryl Hannah shares the most, 2.

Actors

Editors

Producers