Eddie Mcclintock

Edward Theodore McClintock was born on May 27, 1967, in Canton, Ohio, and later moved to North Canton with his father, Theodore “Ted” McClintock, after his parents’ divorce. He attended North Canton Hoover High School, graduating in 1985, where he was involved in football and wrestling. McClintock pursued higher education at Wright State University in Dayton, graduating in 1991 with a degree in communications. He also studied design during his college years. Before embarking on his acting career, McClintock worked briefly in corporate insurance and spent several years as a production assistant. His artistic endeavors also include designing the artwork for Puscifer’s 2007 album, “V” Is for Vagina, and he continues to sell his artwork on his personal website. He started his acting career in 1997, marking a transition from behind-the-scenes work to on-screen performances.

McClintock began appearing in television roles in the late 1990s, securing guest appearances before moving into more prominent series regular roles. A significant early role was in the NBC sitcom “Stark Raving Mad” (1999–2000), which earned the 2000 People’s Choice Award for Favorite New Television Comedy Series. Throughout the 2000s, he maintained a steady presence in television, with guest spots on popular shows such as “Friends,” “Sex and the City,” “Felicity,” and “The King of Queens.” He also held recurring roles, including Frank Helm on “Desperate Housewives” (2006) and Special Agent Tim Sullivan on “Bones” (2007). By 2009, after appearing in numerous pilots and short-lived series, McClintock secured his most recognized role.

In 2009, Eddie McClintock took on the lead role of Secret Service agent Pete Lattimer in the Syfy series “Warehouse 13,” which brought him widespread recognition. This role showcased his distinct charm and contributed to the series’ success in drawing significant viewership for Syfy. McClintock’s personal experience with sobriety influenced the development of his character Pete, adding depth by portraying him as a recovering alcoholic. After “Warehouse 13” concluded in 2014, he joined the cast of USA Network’s “Shooter” in 2016 as Jack Payne and appeared in Disney+’s “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers” (2021) as Rob. In 2019, he had a recurring role as Tony Franzelli in Netflix’s “No Good Nick.” More recently, McClintock expanded his career into filmmaking, making his directorial debut with the family drama “Miracle at Manchester” in 2023, a film he also starred in and dedicated to his late father. In 2024, he began production on “Takedown,” a semi-autobiographical film that he wrote, directed, and starred in, inspired by his high school wrestling experiences and family challenges.