Best Guest Stars on Season 2 of "the X Files"
by JohnSlash | created - 15 Sep 2012 | updated - 17 Jan 2013 | PublicThe best guest stars of season 2 in order of greatest to least preformances. This list is based soley on the work they did on season one of "the X files," not anything else.
F.Y.I.(The Lone Gunmen go together because one of the main things that made them so enjoyable was the way they played off each other.)
1. Mitch Pileggi
Actor | Basic Instinct
Mitch Pileggi was born on April 5, 1952 in Portland, Oregon, USA. He is an actor, known for Basic Instinct (1992), The X-Files (1993) and The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008). He has been married to Arlene Warren since January 1, 1997. They have one child. He was previously married to Debbie ...
Walter Skinner
2. William B. Davis
Actor | The X Files
William B. Davis was born on January 13, 1938 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor and director, known for The X-Files (1993), The X Files (1998) and Stargate SG-1 (1997). He has been married to Emmanuelle Herpin since 2011.
Cigarette Smoking Man
3. Steven Williams
Actor | Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday
Steven Williams is an American actor in films and television. He is known for his roles as Captain Adam Fuller on 21 Jump Street, Lt. Jefferson Burnett on The Equalizer, Det. August Brooks on L.A. Heat, X on The X-Files, Russell "Linc" Lincoln in Linc's, and Rufus Turner in Supernatural.
Mr. X
4. Peter Donat
Actor | The Game
The Canadian-American actor Peter Donat had a 50-year-long career in TV, motion pictures and theater. So respected was Donat, that Francis Ford Coppola considered casting him in the role of Tom Hagen in The Godfather (1972) that went to Robert Duvall.
The nephew of Oscar-winning actor Robert Donat, ...
William Mulder
5. Nicholas Lea
Actor | Vertical Limit
Nicholas Lea was born on June 22, 1962 in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He is an actor and producer, known for Vertical Limit (2000), The X-Files (1993) and Chaos (2005).
Alex Krycek
6. Tony Shalhoub
Actor | Monk
Anthony Marc Shalhoub was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. His father, Joseph Shalhoub, who owned a grocery chain, emigrated from Lebanon to the United States as an orphan at age ten, later marrying Shalhoub's mother, Helen (Seroogy), who herself was born in Wisconsin, to Lebanese parents. ...
Dr. Chester Ray Banton
7. Nick Chinlund
Actor | The Chronicles of Riddick
Nick Chinlund was born and raised in New York City. He left the city to play basketball at Brown University, but his hoops career was cut short when he suffered an injury during his freshman year. He stayed at Brown and took up acting classes, and realized it was his true calling. He graduated from...
Donald Addie Pfaster
8. Tom Braidwood
Actor | The X Files
Tom Braidwood was born on September 27, 1948 in British Columbia, Canada. He is an assistant director and actor, known for The X Files (1998), Da Vinci's Inquest (1998) and The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008).
Melvin Frohike
9. Bruce Harwood
Actor | The X Files
Bruce was born in North Vancouver but then moved to Prince Rupert. When he was in elementary school, his family moved to Vernon, British Columbia in the Okanagan Valley, where he lived until going to the University of British Columbia. He met Heather when they were in Junior High School together, ...
John Fitzgerald Byers
10. Dean Haglund
Actor | The X Files
Dean Haglund was born on July 29, 1965 in Oak Bank, Manitoba, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for The X Files (1998), The X-Files Game (1998) and The X Files: Resist or Serve (2004).
Richard 'Ringo' Langly
11. Steve Railsback
Actor | Lifeforce
Noted for his dangerous, chameleon-like portrayals while possessing the scariest-looking pair of eyes in the business, leathery-looking Steve Railsback has mesmerized us over the years with a number of weird, often warped roles both on film and television. While never achieving the degree of ...
Duane Barry
12. Susan Blommaert
Actress | The Blacklist
Susan Blommaert was born in the USA. Susan is an actor, known for The Blacklist (2013), Pet Sematary (1989) and The X-Files (1993).
Phyllis Paddock
13. Don S. Davis
Actor | A League of Their Own
Don S. Davis was born on August 4, 1942 in Aurora, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for A League of Their Own (1992), The Fan (1996) and Twin Peaks (1990). He was married to Ruby Fleming-Davis and Sondra Sue Davis. He died on June 29, 2008 in Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada.
Captain William Scully
14. Melinda McGraw
Actress | Mad Men
Melinda McGraw is a classically trained actress known for her range, playing a wide variety of roles in comedy and drama alike. Ms. McGraw grew up in the Boston area and was a member of the Boston Children's Theater. She attended Bennington College briefly until she was accepted at the Royal ...
Melissa Scully
15. Perrey Reeves
Actress | Old School
Perrey Reeves was born in New York City and raised in the countryside of New Hampshire. Her parents, both academics, were from upper-class families. Her paternal grandfather, Hazard E. Reeves, was a sound pioneer who introduced magnetic stereophonic sound to films, and her maternal ...
Kristen Kilar
16. Vincent Schiavelli
Actor | Tomorrow Never Dies
Vincent Schiavelli, selected in 1997 by Vanity Fair as one of the best character actors in America, had made over 120 film and television appearances. He studied acting at NYU's Theatre Program. Aside from his acting career, Vincent was the author of three cookbooks, and has written numerous ...
Lanny
17. Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
Actor | Dances with Wolves
Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman was born on August 17, 1936 in Lake Traverse Indian Reservation, Roberts County, South Dakota, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Dances with Wolves (1990), Hidalgo (2004) and Dharma & Greg (1997). He was married to Rosie. He died on December 13, 2007 in Los...
Albert Hosteen
18. Wayne Grace
Actor | Mulholland Dr.
Robert Wayne Grace was an American actor of prolific output, on screen from 1971. His career began with drama classes at Wayne State University and San Francisco State College. He then studied under Sanford Meisner in New York and first acted off-Broadway before relocating to the West Coast. After ...
Sheriff Hamilton
19. Michael J. Anderson
Actor | Mulholland Dr.
Michael Anderson was born in Denver, Colorado, at 10:30 P.M., on Halloween night. Subject to a genetic anomaly known as Osteogenesis Imperfecta, he grew up in a wheelchair. After graduating high school, he traveled America, singing for tips and living in his car. For six years, he attended the ...
Mr. Nutt
20. Jim Rose
Actor | The X Files
Jim Rose was born on December 21, 1956 in Burns, Oregon, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The X-Files (1993), If Dad Only Knew (2004) and Bone Chillers (1996).
Dr. Blockhead
21. The Enigma
Actor | The X Files
The Enigma, born Paul Lawrence, is a performer, an actor and a musician. He plays piano, guitar and flute, he sings and he composes. He has undergone extensive body modification, including horn implants, ear reshaping, multiple body piercings, and a full-body jigsaw-puzzle tattoo. He is famous for ...
The Conundrum
22. Raymond J. Barry
Actor | Just Married
Raymond J. Barry was born in New York, and attended Brown University, where he was a star athlete in football, basketball, and track. While there, he earned his degree in Philosophy and as a senior, was cast in the stage production of "Picnic," where he played a football player. He then entered the...
Senator Richard Matheson
23. Bill Dow
Actor | Cool Runnings
Bill Dow is an award-winning actor and director (and occasional writer) in theatre, film, and television, with scores of credits over a long and varied career. Currently appearing in two hit television series, Bill Dow is a versatile and sought after performer.
As Dr. Lee on Stargate SG-1 (1997), he...
Chuck Burke
24. Tony Todd
Actor | Candyman
Perhaps best known for his chilling performance as "Candyman", the charismatic 6' 5" actor Tony Todd has consistently turned in compelling performances since his debut in the fantasy film Sleepwalk (1986). Born in Washington, D.C., Todd spent two years on a scholarship at the University of ...
Augustus Cole
25. Megan Leitch
Actress | X-Men: Evolution
Megan Leitch was born in 1965 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is an actress, known for X-Men: Evolution (2000), Stargate SG-1 (1997) and The X-Files (1993).
Samantha Mulder Clone
26. CCH Pounder
Actress | The Shield
The CCH stands for Carol Christine Hilaria, her birth name. Most of her characters are enriched with positive attributes -- strength, confidence, integrity, strong-mindedness -- and it is a testament to the abilities of this four-time Emmy nominated actress that she continues on such a high plane ...
Agent Lucy Kazdin
27. Dana Gladstone
Actor | Beverly Hills Cop II
Dana Gladstone was born on October 24, 1945 in the USA. He is an actor, known for Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), Amazing Stories (1985) and Black Sheep Squadron (1976).
Dr. Landon Price / Gregor
28. Bradley Whitford
Actor | Get Out
Bradley Whitford's credits in film, television and theater include work with some of the most noted writers, directors and playwrights in the arts, and constitute a career worthy of a Juilliard-trained actor -- which he is. But stardom is something else altogether, and it remained elusive, at least...
Daniel Trepkos
29. Shaun Johnston
Actor | Heartland
Shaun Johnston was born on September 9, 1958 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor and director, known for Heartland (2007), Mystery, Alaska (1999) and Mentors (1998).
Pete Calcagni
30. Mark Rolston
Actor | The Shawshank Redemption
Mark knew he wanted to be an actor at age nine; he took his career and studies to Europe to fulfill his dream. Once there, he was asked by five major acting schools to join them. He chose the Drama Centre London, where he studied for five years. Mark then beat out 2,000 others for an important ...
Richard Odin
31. Paul Sand
Actor | Eerie, Indiana
Paul Sand was born on March 5, 1932 in Santa Monica, California, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Eerie, Indiana (1991), The Main Event (1979) and Sweet Land (2005).
Gird Thomas
32. Charles Martin Smith
Director | Dolphin Tale
Charles Martin Smith is an American film actor, writer, and director. Born in Van Nuys, California, Smith was discovered by a talent agent while acting in a school play. After a few years of working in film, he landed the role of Terry "Toad" Fields in George Lucas' 1973 film, American Graffiti (...
Dr. Osbourne
33. Tom Butler
Actor | Freddy vs. Jason
Tom Butler was born in 1951 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He is an actor, known for Freddy vs. Jason (2003), Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) and Josie and the Pussycats (2001).
CIA Agent Ambrose Chapel
34. Brian Thompson
Actor | The Terminator
Brian Earl Thompson was born on August 28, 1959 in Ellensburg, Washington. Raised on the Columbia River in Longview, he learned the value of academics and athletics, as the son of two teachers and the second of six siblings. His interest in acting was first sparked during his senior year of high ...
Alien Bounty Hunter
35. Gary Grubbs
Actor | The X Files
Gary and his wife Glenda moved to Los Angeles in 1977 for Gary to pursue a writing career. He went on an open call as an actor, got the part, and now two hundred parts later Gary is still acting. Gary and Glenda now have a home in Mississippi and an apartment in Los Angeles, and Gary works both the...
Sheriff Tom Arens
36. Colin Cunningham
Actor | Falling Skies
Actor-Director Colin Cunningham has been nominated for 3 GEMINI'S (Canada's Oscar) for 'Best Actor' and has been nominated for 11 'Best Actor' LEO AWARDS (Canada's Emmy) for which he won 3. As a Director, he made the 'short list' for an Academy Award Nomination in the Madison Graie produced, ...
Lt. Terry Wilman
37. Callum Keith Rennie
Actor | Star Trek: Discovery
Callum Keith Rennie was born in Sunderland, England, and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. While attending college in Edmonton Callum was asked to join a radio show which featured actor/comedian Bruce McCulloch (who eventually went on to KIDS IN THE HALL fame). This experience inspired Callum to dig ...
Cemetery Groundskeeper
38. Jamil Walker Smith
Actor | Make a Movie Like Spike
Jamil Walker Smith was born on August 20, 1982 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for The American Dream (2011), Stargate Universe (2009) and The Son (2007).
Chester Bonaparte
39. Darin Morgan
Producer | The X Files
Darin Morgan was born on September 2, 1948 in Santa Clara County, California, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for The X-Files (1993), Millennium (1996) and Those Who Kill (2014).
Flukeman
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