What is Terry O’Quinn’s Net Worth and Salary?

Terry O’Quinn, the American actor, has a net worth of $8 million. He is most recognized for his work in the psychological horror movie “The Stepfather” and the mystery TV series “Lost,” where he won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of John Locke.

Besides “Lost,” O’Quinn has appeared in a variety of television series, including “Millennium,” “Alias,” “666 Park Avenue,” and “Pieces of Her.”

Terry O’Quinn’s Background

Terry O’Quinn, born Terrance Quinn, was one of 11 siblings in an Irish-Catholic family from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He grew up in nearby Newberry and went on to attend Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant before transferring to the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Terry O’Quinn’s Early Career

Terry O’Quinn was involved in acting, directing, and playwriting during his time at CMU. He wrote and directed “Orchestrina,” a musical production that starred Jeff Daniels. After college, O’Quinn acted in productions such as “Tartuffe” and “Much Ado About Nothing” at Center Stage in Baltimore, Maryland.

Terry O’Quinn’s Film Career

In 1980, O’Quinn made his feature film debut in “Heaven’s Gate.” He went on to appear in various films, including “All the Right Moves,” “Places in the Heart,” “Mrs. Soffel,” “Silver Bullet,” and “SpaceCamp.” However, his breakthrough role came in 1987 when he starred as the titular serial killer in “The Stepfather.” He earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Lead for his performance. O’Quinn’s other notable films include “Black Widow,” “Young Guns,” “Tombstone,” “Ghosts of Mississippi,” and “The X-Files.”

Throughout the 90s, O’Quinn continued to act in various films, such as “Blood Oath,” “The Rocketeer,” “Company Business,” and “Primal Fear.” He also appeared in “Shadow Conspiracy” and the film adaptation of “The X-Files.” In the new millennium, O’Quinn starred in “American Outlaws” and made an uncredited appearance in “Old School.” He returned to the big screen in 2016 with “New Life.”

Terry O’Quinn’s Career in Television

Terry O’Quinn began his television career in the early 80s with guest appearances on “Tales of the Unexpected” and “Miami Vice.” He continued to make guest appearances throughout the remainder of the decade and into the early 90s on various shows such as “The Twilight Zone,” “Remington Steele,” and “L.A. Law.”

O’Quinn also appeared in several television films and miniseries, including “Son of the Morning Star” and “Visions of Murder.” He had a recurring role on the science-fiction series “Earth 2” and played Peter Watts on the mystery crime series “Millennium.”

In the 2000s, O’Quinn made guest appearances on “Roswell” and “The X-Files” and played FBI Assistant Director Kendall on “Alias.” He also had his longest-running role yet as John Locke on J. J. Abrams’ mystery drama series “Lost,” for which he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. After “Lost,” O’Quinn starred in several television films and had recurring and main roles on various shows, including “Hawaii Five-0” and “Falling Skies.”

Among his other credits, O’Quinn had main roles on “Gang Related,” “Full Circle,” “Patriot,” and “Secrets and Lies,” as well as recurring roles on “The Blacklist: Redemption,” “Perpetual Grace, LTD,” “Emergence,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” and “Pieces of Her.”

Terry O’Quinn’s Charitable Work

Terry O’Quinn was married to Lori in 1979 and had two children before their divorce in 2010. In 2017, he began creating videos for the newly launched Cameo platform. Despite raising thousands of dollars, he donates all of the proceeds to the Virginia Beach SPCA.

Real Estate Transactions

In 2005, Terry O’Quinn purchased a home on the North Shore of Oahu for $2.05 million while filming “Lost” in Hawaii. He sold the property in August 2011 for $1.825 million.

In 2010, O’Quinn sold a condo in Baltimore for just under $1 million.

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