
Jonathan Coyne's earliest performances were in school plays. He played leading roles in two outstanding productions: ‘The Judge’ in Oscar Wilde's 'Hang of the Gaol' and 'Phaeton' in Ovid's Chariot of the Sun. He won rave reviews for his performances in the national press and decided to pursue a career as an actor.He won a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and upon his graduation, he received the Hannam Clarke Award.
His first role on TV was on an episode of London's Burning in 1990. His next big role was in a mini-series Gulliver's Travels starring Ted Danson. He appeared in many British TV series over the next few years including guest appearance on EastEnders, Pulling and The Bill. In 2003, he was cast in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life. In 2010, he was cast in The Nutcracker in 3D.
His biggest role was as Warden Edwin James on Alcatraz. He was later cast in Would You Rather and the British film, London Boulevard. In 2013, he was cast in two major films, in a supporting yet adequate role. He was cast as a henchman in Gangster Squad and as the right hand man of John Goodman's character in The Hangover Part III.

The Mandalorian and Grogu
2026 · as Lord Janu

The Family Plan
2023 · as Spiros

The Nun
2018 · as Gregoro

Nightcrawler
2014 · as Pawn Shop Owner

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
2003 · as Gus Petraki

The Hangover Part III
2013 · as Hector

The Toxic Avenger Unrated
2025 · as Thad Barkabus, the Big Boss

Would You Rather
2013 · as Bevans

Gangster Squad
2013 · as Grimes

Irina Palm
2007 · as Dave

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
2020 · as Sturdyvant

London Boulevard
2010 · as Heavy One

The Nutcracker
2010 · as Gnomad

Message from the King
2017 · as John

Secrets & Lies
1996 · as Fiance

Monster
2021 · as Detective Karyl

Beirut
2018 · as Bernard Teppler

African Gothic
2013 · as Grove