Dominic Burgess

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Dominic Burgess (born Dominic James Cooper; 29 July 1982) is an English actor. He is known for his appearances in several television adverts and series such as Raising Hope, Doctor Who, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, American Horror Story, Feud: Bette and Joan, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.

Born (1982-07-29) 29 July 1982 (age 43)
OccupationsActor, writer, director
Yearsactive2005–present
SpouseMathew Yanagiya
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Dominic Burgess
Born (1982-07-29) 29 July 1982 (age 43)
OccupationsActor, writer, director
Years active2005–present
SpouseMathew Yanagiya
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Early life

Burgess was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. He attended Newcastle-under-Lyme School, performing in school productions of Death of a Salesman and Twelfth Night, among others. He gained a place at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) and won a Dance and Drama Awards Scholarship on the three-year Acting course. He auditioned for his first professional role on graduation day in his last year at ALRA for the film Batman Begins.

Career

Burgess' first TV credit was on the BBC flagship series and worldwide hit, Doctor Who as a game show contestant, Agorax. He moved to Los Angeles in 2007 and made subsequent appearances in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and The Leftovers.

Burgess became a regular fixture on the Disney hit series, A.N.T. Farm, and appeared as a recurring guest on The Magicians as the Ram God Ember, The Good Place as the accident prone-red boot wearing Henry, and on The Flash as meta-villain Kilgore. Burgess also appeared as Mr. Vup in Star Trek: Picard for the episode "Stardust City Rag." Burgess said that, as a Trekkie, his appearance on Star Trek was a "dream come true."[1]

Burgess received media attention and acclaim for his portrayal of Victor Buono in the Ryan Murphy created Feud. "Played with uncanny precision by Dominic Burgess, Baby Jane co-star Victor Buono lets Feud give a nod to the plight of closeted actors in Hollywood at that moment and also to smartly weave in Davis' treasured ties to the gay community."[2]

Personal life

Burgess is gay and married to actor and stunt performer Mathew Yanagiya.[3]

Filmography

Film

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Batman BeginsNarrows Cop
2007ItchJimmy
2008ColinPots
2015Lethal SeductionSam
2019MaStu
2021Breaking News in Yuba CountyCaptain Riggins
2023Rebel MoonDash ThifNetflix film
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Television

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YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Doctor WhoAgoraxEpisode: "Bad Wolf"
20081000 Ways to DiePaddyEpisode "Death: A User's Manual"
2009LeverageSecurity GuardEpisode: "The Snow Job"
2010Rules of EngagementClerkEpisode: "Free Free Time"
2013Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.EnglishmanEpisode: "Eye Spy"
2013–2014A.N.T. FarmZoltan GrundyRecurring role, season 3
2014DadFuneral Parlor EmployeeEpisode: "Jerk in a Box"
LegitMarkEpisode: "Reunion"
2015It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaPsycho PeteEpisode: "Psycho Pete Returns"
The LeftoversDr. Goodheart2 episodes
20162 Broke GirlsNedEpisode: "And the Booth Babes"
RootsLord DunmoreEpisode: "Part 2"
The MagiciansEmberRecurring role
2016, 2019The Good PlaceHenry3 episodes
2017Feud: Bette and JoanVictor BuonoRecurring role
The ThundermansSupermannyEpisode: "Come What Mayhem"
The Night ShiftArthur WilsonEpisode: "Control"
Teen WolfBarnesEpisode: "Pressure Test"
2017–2018The FlashKilg%re / Ramsey Deacon2 episodes
2018SupernaturalRichard GreenstreetEpisode: "A Most Holy Man"
American Horror Story: ApocalypsePhil DevlinEpisode: "Sojourn"
2019The RookieTommy LamontEpisode: "The Shake Up"
Santa Clarita DietRadulRecurring role
Modern FamilyNate2 episodes
2020Star Trek: PicardMr. VupEpisode: "Stardust City Rag"
Side HustleAntwerpEpisode: "Start Hustling"
2020, 2022Better ThingsUncle Eddie2 episodes
2021Them: CovenantFriendly Orderly1 episode
Dr. DeathJerry SummersRecurring role
20229-1-1: Lone StarDave Sheffield2 episodes
Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer StoryJohn Wayne GacyEpisode: "God of Forgiveness, God of Vengeance"
NCIS: Los AngelesHerman CooperEpisode: "Survival of The Fittest"
Our Flag Means DeathJeffrey FetteringEpisode: "Wherever You Go, There You Are"
2023American Horror Story: DelicateHamish MossRecurring role
2024Palm RoyaleGraymanRecurring role
Criminal MindsEddie DaytonEpisode: "Conspiracy vs. Theory"
The Perfect CoupleGregPost-production
NCISLeonardEpisode: "The Trouble with Hal"
Star Wars: Skeleton CrewBeefRecurring role
2025Good American FamilyTomEpisode: “Jump the Jitters out”
TBACriminalDelronIn production
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Awards and nominations

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Year Festival Category Nominated work Result
2018 Sonoma International Film Festival Best Narrative Short Sam Did It Won
Los Angeles Comedy Festival Best Short Film Won
Audience Award Won
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