| John Posey | |
| Birth Name: | John Sanford Posey |
| Birth Date: | 7 February 1956 |
| Birth Place: | Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 1986–present |
| Children: | 4; including Tyler |
John Sanford Posey (born February 7, 1956) is an American actor. With a long career in guest spots in episodes of various television series, he may be best known for his six appearances as Dr. Conrad Fenris in Teen Wolf (2011–2017), a show starring his son, Tyler Posey. He also had a recurring role as Judge Will Millstone in the first two seasons (2014–2015) of How to Get Away with Murder.[1]
He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, to Joan (Armstrong) and William McCutcheon Posey Jr. He is father of three children, including Tyler.
When Bob Saget was initially unavailable for the pilot episode, John Posey was chosen to play Danny Tanner on the television series Full House and was cast in the unaired pilot; however, he was replaced by Saget for the series premiere when he was once again available.[2]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Manhunter | Mr. Jacobi | ||
| 1992 | Out on a Limb | Analyst #1 | ||
| 1993 | RoboCop 3 | David Halloran | ||
| 1999 | California Myth | Joe | ||
| 2002 | Thirst | Ed | ||
| 2010 | Legendary | Coach Tennent | ||
| 2011 | From the Head | Mr. Roberts | ||
| 2013 | W.M.D. | The President | ||
| 2015 | War Dog | Gary | Short | |
| 2017 | Teleios | Atromitos Captain | ||
| 2017 | Altitude | Pilot | ||
| 2018 | Extracurricular Activities | Mr. Walker | ||
| 2018 | Black Water | Captain Darrows | ||
| 2020 | Alone | Dad | ||
| 2023 | Conrad Fenris |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Full House | Danny Tanner | Episode: Unaired Pilot |
| 1987 | In Love and War | Pasquarelli | Television film |
| 1988 | Dallas | Alan Bodine | Episode: "The Fat Lady Singeth" |
| 1990 | Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter | David Benson | Television film |
| 1990 | Cheers | Lars | Episode: "Ma Always Liked You Better" |
| 1991 | Seinfeld | Dr. Fein | Episode: "The Heart Attack" |
| 1992 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Paramedic | Episode: "Hangin' with Michelle" |
| 1993 | Against the Grain | Stan Langston | Guest role; 2 episodes |
| 1994 | Sweet Justice | Tom Mason | Episode: "The Right Thing" |
| 1995 | The Marshal | Tucker Beedle | Episode: "The Bounty Hunter" |
| 1995 | My Wildest Dreams | John McGinnis | Recurring role; 5 episodes |
| 1995 | The Price of Love | Sgt. Albro | Television film role |
| 1996 | NewsRadio | Scott Barker | Episode: "The Song Remains the Same" |
| 1996 | The Client | Jim Addison | Episode: "Money Talks" |
| 1997 | JAG | Crash Investigator | Episode: "Jinx" |
| 1997 | The Pretender | Stan Conrad | Episode: "Ranger Jarod" |
| 1997 | Chicago Hope | Pilot | Episode: "Hope Against Hope" |
| 1998 | Seven Days | Marshall / Plant Manager | Episode: "Lifeboat" |
| 1998 | Nothing Sacred | Gregory | Episode: "Kindred Spirits" |
| 1998 | From the Earth to the Moon | John Young | Guest role; 3 episodes |
| 1999 | Love American Style | Dustin | Television film; Segment: Love And The Internet |
| 2000 | Family Law | Ken Bowmer | Episode: "The Choice" |
| 2000 | Hollywood Off-Ramp | R.J. Penny | Episode: "Picture This" |
| 2001 | Crossing Jordan | Dr. Cal Yarborough | Episode: "Believers" |
| 2001 | Providence | Mr. Stanley Green | Guest role; 2 episodes |
| 2001–2003 | Doc | Donny / Dr. Jakke | Guest role; 4 episodes |
| 2006 | ER | Mr. Ramsey | Episode: "If Not Now" |
| 2006 | 24 | Carl Mossman | Episode: Day 5: 11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. |
| 2007 | Just Jordan | Coach Kelly | Unknown episodes |
| 2008 | Swingtown | Sullivan | Episode: "Surprise!" |
| 2008 | Cold Case | Rick Rendell '08 | Episode: "Roller Girl" |
| 2008 | Boston Legal | Guest role; 2 episodes | |
| 2010 | Healing Hands | Henry Ferguson | Television film |
| 2011 | NCIS | Lance Simmons | Episode: "Recruited" |
| 2011 | Principal Spurell | Episode: "Here Is the Fire" | |
| 2011–2017 | Teen Wolf | Dr. Conrad Fenris | Guest role (Seasons 1, 4-6); 6 episodes |
| 2013 | Criminal Minds | Detective Tom Landry | Episode: "Alchemy" |
| 2013 | Drop Dead Diva | Franklin Rhodes | Episode: "Secret Lives" |
| 2013 | Bones | Sam Gilford | Episode: "The Mystery in the Meat" |
| 2014 | Army General Keys | Episode: "Black Budget" | |
| 2014–2015 | How to Get Away with Murder | Judge Bill Millstone | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2015 | Scorpion | LAFD Rescue Director | Episode: "Young Hearts Spark Fire" |
| 2017 | Stitchers | Fred Overmyer | Episode: "Dreamland" |
| 2017 | Lucifer | Judge | Guest role, episode: "What would Lucifer do" |
| 2022 | Better Call Saul | 2 episodes ("Axe and Grind", "Plan and Execution") | |