Skeet Ulrich is an American actor known for his diverse roles across film and television, including significant contributions to the horror genre and dramatic television series. He continues to engage with audiences through both established franchises and new projects. After his breakthrough performance as Billy Loomis in Wes Craven’s seminal horror film Scream (1996), Skeet Ulrich quickly established himself as a versatile actor with a diverse range across film and television. This iconic role, which cemented his place in the horror genre, followed a period of dedicated work including an apprenticeship with the Atlantic Theater Company and a notable appearance in a CBS Schoolbreak Special.
He also took on more dramatic and complex characters, including Jack Bull Chiles in Ang Lee’s critically acclaimed Ride with the Devil (1999). On television, Ulrich gained a dedicated following for his lead role as Johnston Jacob ‘Jake’ Green Jr. in the post-apocalyptic drama Jericho (20062008), a series that was notably revived due to overwhelming fan support. Concurrently, he lent his voice to various characters, including Duke, in the Emmy Award-winning animated sketch comedy series Robot Chicken (20072021).
His recent work also includes a voice role as Wyatt Dunn in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (2023) video game. Ulrich continues to engage audiences across diverse projects. In 2023, he starred as Roy in the action-thriller Supercell. He most recently appeared as Colin in AMC’s crime drama Parish, which premiered in March 2024.
Looking ahead, Ulrich is set to appear in the highly anticipated horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, slated for release in 2025, maintaining his prominent presence in popular culture and genre films.