J.C. Quinn—now there’s a name that brings to mind a certain gritty, no-nonsense kind of character actor. With his scratchy voice and rugged screen presence, J.C. Quinn carved out a niche playing tough guys who weren’t afraid to show their rough edges. You might recognize J.C. Quinn from some pretty big films, like James Cameron’s intense underwater thriller The Abyss, where he brought depth to the role of crew member “Sonny” Dawson opposite Ed Harris. Then there’s Tony Scott’s high-octane Days of Thunder, where J.C. Quinn stepped into the shoes of Waddell, the rival pit crew chief going head-to-head with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman’s characters. But before J.C. Quinn became a familiar face in major motion pictures, he spent much of the 1980s making the rounds on television. He popped up in guest roles across popular series like Hill Street Blues and Miami Vice, showing off the kind of range that comes from serious training. And speaking of training, J.C. Quinn honed his craft over many years living and working in New York City, deeply immersed in theater. It all adds up to a career shaped by experience, versatility, and that unmistakable voice—J.C. Quinn truly made his mark.