ERIK MCKAY - SAG-AFTRA

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  • Erik McKay Reel Full Clip (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    Erik is a seasoned dramatic and comedic actor. He has an intriguing presence that radiates unforgettable strength as someone hard to leave, being convincing and relentless as in THE FATHER’S LOVE (Netflix). McKay choices are intense, powerful and unstoppable work-for-hire as Reggie in BLINDSPOT (NBC). His beats and actions in DATE.LOVE.REPEAT (Web series), trying to save his engagement are remarkable, funny and believable. Erik has the ability to play a wide range of characters.

  • Civil/Blue Collar Roles 6 Clips (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    Agitated FBI AGENT on POWER. Straight and direct CORRECTIONAL OFFICER in ALMOST FAMILY (FOX). Now CONVICT/PRISONER looking for a certain spades player for the night for THE NIGHT OF (HBO). TSA AGENT trying to keep his good paying job in the BLACKLIST(NBC). Promoted to PILOT in GOTHAM (FOX). Handy ELECTRICIAN, friendly and supportive family member in RISE (NBC).

  • Protector/Hero Roles 3 Clips (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    McKay plays a blue-collared single parent struggling to make ends meet, keeping a deep secret from the person he loves most.(THICKER THAN WATER). Erik’s North American ex-police officer (WILLIAM BURNS) living in Mexico, takes a job protecting two mysterious women hiding out in the outskirts of the city.

  • White Collar Comedy Roles 2 Clips (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    Erik comedic timing as Simeon Petty, a metrosexual, yoga-mat carrying, show-off who would go the lengths to become a successful actor. Selfish.(12 Steps to Recovery). Comedy. Erik as Jeffery Taylor arrogant, and self-assured know-it-all. God’s Gift to woman (he likes to think) as he tries to save his engagement.(DATE.LOVE.REPEAT.) Dramedy

  • Blindspot NBC Reggie 2 Clips (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    McKay plays Reggie in BLINDSPOT (NBC). A rough and ruthless tough guy, can handle all situations.

  • The Father's Love - Reece - Womanizer/Smooth Talker (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    Reece (Lead) a Wall Street Trader, decides to start a relationship with a woman he can’t seem to let go. (Netflix, UMC, Amazon, Google Play)

  • Disciplinary Actions - Webisode - Lawyer (Performance Video)  Quicktime

    McKay is Nathan Ross union rep/lawyer representing a client in hot water with New York City Labor Board. Drama

Résumé Print Résumé

Represented by:

BAC Talent Inc. (NY) (908) 907-1904 Theatrical (Film / TV)

Baker Management (NY) 212-262-4234 Commercial, Voiceover, Print

Bramante Artists (NY) (646) 389-1604 Theatrical (Film / TV)

Gill Talent Group (GA) (888) 925-4455 Theatrical (Film / TV)

Gill Talent Group (IL) (312) 998-5240 Theatrical (Film / TV), Voiceover

Gill Talent Group NY (NY) (404) 720-2774 Theatrical (Film / TV), Voiceover

Stewart Talent - NY Commercial Department (NY) (212) 315-5505 Commercial, Voiceover, Print

TELEVISION/VIDEO/WEB

Power

Windbreaker, Co-Star

dir., Kieron Hawkes

Blindspot

Reggie, Co-Star

dir., Joy T. Lane

Happy!

Prison Guard, Co-Star

dir., Brian Taylor

Gotham

Co-Pilot, Co-Star

dir., Nick Copus

Rise

Todd Kranepool, Co-Star

dir., Patrick Norris

A Crime to Remember

Willie Fields, Principal

dir., Cruz Angeles

The Night of

DeVaughn, Co-Star

dir., Steven Zaillian

The Blacklist

TSA Officer, Co-Star

dir., Andrew McCarty

The Americans

Guard#1 U5

dir., Holly Dale

One Life To Live

Principal Owen, Guest Star

dir., Habib Azar

As The World Turns

Campus Security, U5

dir., Casey Childs

All My Children

Pine Valley P.O., U5 Recurring

ABC Productions

Law and Order "Brotherhood"

Juror, Co-Star

Jean DeSegnzoc

Rescue Me

Orderly, Co-Star

dir., Peter Tolan

Disciplinary Actions

Nathan Ross, Guest Star

dir., Tony Clomax

12 Steps To Recovery

Simeon, Guest Star

dir., Tony Clomax

FILM

The Father's Love - Netflix

Reece, Lead

dir., Sharon Kon

*The Situation

Curtis, Lead

dir., Jonathan Tucker

44

Bistro, Prinicpal

dir., Miguel Aviles

Missing Picture

Charlie, Lead

dir., Duwon Anthony

Competent

Adrian, Principal

dir., Sian DeVega

Thicker Than Water

Cliff, Lead

dir., Anissa Foley

The Big Wes

Artistic Director, Principal

dir., Damian Bailey

All The Women I’ve Loved

Lebaron Brown, Lead

dir., Milton Dewar

Incident

Leroy, Lead

Biljana Ilic

Amour Infinity

Andrew, Supporting

dir., Jerry LaMothe

Pendemonium

Darcy Sinclair, Lead

dir., James Gillard

STAGE

A Soliders' Play

Sgt. Vernon C. Waters

Producers Club

Exonerated

David Keaton

Nuyorican Cafe

Sorry, Wrong Number

Johnny Wall, Lead

Shetler Theatre

Bitter Apples

Ron Winters, Lead

ATA

Subway Love and Other Train Tales

5 Characters (ensemble)

Bridge Theatre

No Place To Call Home

Luther Bennett

Paul Roberson

Pendemonium

Darcy Sinclair, Lead

Cherry Lane Theatre

Tambourines to Glory

Big Eye Buddy Lomax, Lead

Producers Club

Disappearance of Ashantawaa

David Westmore,Lead

Flatiron Theatre

E Train to Jamaica Center

Chuck

Performance Space 122

TRAINING

Acting Technique

Marishka Phillips

MPTP

Audition Technique

Margie Haber

Margie Haber Studio

Acting Technique

Carol Rosenfeld/Edward Morehouse

HB Studios

Alexander Technique

Martha Bernard/Rachel Hoffel

HB Studios

Movement/Dance

Michael Blake

HB Studios

Scene Study

Carol Goodheart/Victor Slezak

HB Studios

Speaking Voice

Iise Pfeifer

HB Studios

Developing Methods

Susan Batson

Susan Batson Studio

Cold Readings

Roz Coleman

RedWall Productions

Method Techniques

Roberta Wallach

Black Nexxus Inc.

Cold Readings

Jamieson Rhyme

Black Nexxus Inc.

Commerical Technique

Angela Montalbano

1-on-1

Acting Technique

Tracey Moore-Marable

The Spirited Actor

Acting Technique (Selected Performer)

Bill Duke

Acapulco Black Film Festival

Erik McKay is a stage, screen and television actor. Born and raised in the Bronx. Child prodigy played the xylophone and piano. Performed at New York City Lincoln Center. Erik played Semi-Pro Football as a Wide-Receiver. For a number of years he was an model. He graduated from NYIT studied computer programming and information system. Studied at HB Studios, Susan Batson Studios, with Marishka Phillips, Roslyn Coleman and Margie Haber. Appeared on TV, Film and commericals. www.erikmckay.com

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 195 lbs

Computer Geek/Guru, Detective/Cop, In-Crowd Type, Street Thug, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Handball, Ice Skating, Jump Rope, Ping Pong, Rollerblading, Running - General, Running - Long Distance, Skateboard - street, Skateboarding, Softball, Swimming - ability - general, Swimming - backstroke, Swimming - breast stroke, Swimming - butterfly, Swimming - diving, Swimming - freestyle, Tennis, Track & Field, Weight Lifting, Yoga, Dance Hip Hop, Disc Jockey, Host, Modeling, Teleprompter, Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor, Vocal Range: Tenor, Voiceover, African Accent, American - New York Accent, British - BBC English Accent, British - Cockney Accent, Canadian Accent, Jamaican Accent, Puerto Rican Accent, West Indian Accent