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Josh Hopkins

Josh Hopkins

Actor · Born September 12, 1970 (56) · Lexington, Kentucky, USA

William Joshua Hopkins is an American actor, best known as Raymond Millbury on Ally McBeal, Grayson Ellis on Cougar Town, and Liam O'Connor on Quantico.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 12, 1970 (56)
From
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on Motif · 60 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 157 days to Oct 28

What are Josh Hopkins' films like?

Across their 21 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 25th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies

Their Motif 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
Bonds
34%
Self
32%
Morality
12%
Survival
11%
Society
10%
Power
2%
Ideas
1%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 18 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 8 · Serious 4 · Dark 6

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

Grounded 14 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 10 · Intense 4

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

Steady 7 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 10 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 8 · 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 8 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 5 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

11 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 11 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 11
Hero
2 of 11
Shapeshifter
2 of 11
Herald
1 of 11
Mentor
1 of 11
Shadow
1 of 11
Show the 11 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Warm
8
Contemplative
10
Melancholic
6
Bittersweet
5
Other
17

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet10
  • Tragic1
  • 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 Josh Hopkins' films?

As of October 24, 2026, 29 of their 42 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Hulu (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Josh Hopkins' titles on Motif; 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

60 credits, 42 with a Motif page; 4 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Rust(2024)

    as Wood Helm

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Shrinking(2023)

    Show 5 episodes · as Mac

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • School Nights (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)

    as Danny

  • Walker(2021)

    Show 2 episodes · as Fenton Cole

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Crown Vic(2019)

    as Jack VanZandt

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Whiskey Cavalier (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 13 episodes · as Ray Prince

  • Mail Order Monster(2018)

    as Roy Pepper

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • The Rookie(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Charles Baudelaire

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • Only the Brave(2017)

    as California Hot Shot Supervisor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Car Dogs (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Mike Reynolds

  • Quantico(2015)

    Show 22 episodes · as Liam O'Connor

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all shows

  • The Opposite Sex(2014)

    as Kenny

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Northpole(2014)

    as Ryan

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Get on Up(2014)

    as Ralph Bass

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Undateable (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Julius

  • Kelly & Cal(2014)

    as Josh

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • True Detective(2014)

    Show 3 episodes · as Jim Dobkins

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • 2nd Serve(2012)

    as Owen Match

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Men at Work(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Ryan

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The Client List(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Dylan

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Lebanon, Pa.(2010)

    as Will

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Hot in Cleveland(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Waiter (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • 12 Men of Christmas(2009)

    as Will Albrecht

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Jerry (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Jerry's Friend #1

  • Cougar Town(2009)

    Show 102 episodes · Director · as Grayson Ellis

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Pretty Ugly People(2008)

    as George

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Swingtown(2008)

    Show 13 episodes · as Roger Thompson

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all shows

  • In Plain Sight(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · as Kenny

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Pushing Daisies(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Shane Trickle

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Private Practice(2007)

    Show 5 episodes · as Noah Barnes

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • The Insatiable(2006)

    as Chet

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Brothers & Sisters(2006)

    Show 9 episodes · as Warren Salter

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Vanished (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 9 episodes · as Peter Manning

  • Covert One: The Hades Factor (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Bill Griffin

  • Pepper Dennis (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 13 episodes · as Charlie Babcock

  • Surrender, Dorothy(2005)

    as Peter

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Ghost Whisperer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Shane Carson

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Bones(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Michael Stires

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Global Frequency(2005)

    as Sean Flynn

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • North Shore (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • NYPD 2069 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Alex Franco/Alex Bolander

  • Chicken Party (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Actor / Cop

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

    Show 8 episodes · as Jason Kite

  • L.A. Confidential (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    as Officer Bud White

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 2 episodes · as Eric Keller

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mark Gantry

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • One Eyed King (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Chuck

  • The Perfect Storm(2000)

    as Capt. Darryl Ennis

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Auto Motives (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Nigel

  • Love & Sex(2000)

    as Joey Santino

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Jack & Jill (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 9 episodes · as Matt Prophet

  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Agent Tim Donovan

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Pirates of Silicon Valley(1999)

    as Paul Allen

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Silencing Mary (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Clay Roberts

  • Ally McBeal(1997)

    Show 22 episodes · as Raymond Millbury

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all shows

  • G.I. Jane(1997)

    as Flea

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Parallel Sons(1995)

    as Marty

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • New York Undercover(1994)

    Show 13 episodes · as Alec Stone

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all shows

  • Law & Order(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Ken Soames

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all shows

  • Global Frequency (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · as Sean Flynn

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 60 titles, 59 of them dated from 1990 to 2024; peak year 2014.

Biggest box office

G.I. Jane (1997)

$48M worldwide

Highest rated

Pirates of Silicon Valley (1999)

Midcredits 85th

Most popular right now

Quantico (2015)

Film career

19902024

Peak 2014 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 3 Motif titles. 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting60 of 60: 59 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score51stDirecting1 of 60: 0 only directing, 1 with another role

By decade

1990s9 · acting2000s28 · 28 acting · 1 crew2010s18 · acting2020s4 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
9707

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 Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Josh Hopkins' films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Midcredits score in the 48th percentile, the median of all 20; across their 18 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 43rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Approval · how many liked their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Reach · how many have seen their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th18
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 42 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser18
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

2nd Serve (2012)

82nd percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

True Detective (2014)

Midcredits 98th · 95% liked

Reviewers score the acting 69/100 in their films, across 17 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 44. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; 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 Motif 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 Josh Hopkins' work okay for kids?

Across up to 8 Motif titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity and profanity run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore5 titles25–80 · median 64 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity8 titles30–58 · median 46 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles30–82 · median 62 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 48 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 56 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Josh Hopkins work with?

People who share at least 2 of Josh Hopkins' Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Joel Souza shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Producers