Lew Temple

Lew Temple was born on October 2, 1967. Before embarking on his acting career, Temple pursued a path in professional baseball. He played in Minor League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners and the Houston Astros, eventually working his way up to Assistant Director of Minor Leagues and Scouting for the Astros system until 1993. This background provided him with a disciplined approach that he later transferred to his acting profession. His entry into the entertainment industry began on the stage of the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas, where he worked with notable artists such as Vanessa Redgrave.

Temple’s film and television career gained momentum with a series of significant roles. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Axel on “The Walking Dead,” appearing in 8 episodes during Season 3 (2012-2013). Other prominent film credits include Ned Oldham in the action-adventure thriller “Unstoppable” (2010), starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine, and directed by Tony Scott. He also played Cal the diner manager in the comedy-drama “Waitress” (2007). In the horror genre, Temple has a notable presence, appearing as Adam Banjo in Rob Zombie’s “The Devil’s Rejects” (2005) and as Noel Kluggs in Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” (2007). In 2016, he reunited with Rob Zombie for the slasher film “31” as Psycho-Head.

His diverse filmography further includes roles such as Locus Fender in the action film “Domino” (2005), starring Keira Knightley and Mickey Rourke, and Hollis in Disney’s “The Lone Ranger” (2013) alongside Johnny Depp. On television, he has made appearances in “CSI: Miami” (2007), “NCIS: Los Angeles” (2010), “Criminal Minds” (2011), and “Hawaii Five-0” (2012). In 2015, Temple received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Annual Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival, recognizing his sustained contributions to the film and video industry.