These 10 Shawn Hatosy movies and TV shows are a must-watch for you if you love the actor

Shawn Hatosy has been working in the entertainment industry since 1995 and has appeared in numerous popular shows such as Dexter, Law & Order, Fear The Walking Dead, and Criminal Minds, among others.

Whether portraying a quick-thinking surgeon, a police or government agent, or even a criminal, Shawn Hatosy has shown how versatile he is with these different roles. In this article, we have listed 10 must-watch movies and TV shows with Shawn Hatosy that depict his acting range and why he is one of the fan-favorite actors.

Disclaimer: This entire article is based on the writer's opinion. Readers' discretion is advised.

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These 10 Shawn Hatosy movies and TV shows are a must-watch for you if you love the actor

10) Rescue: HI-Surf

Rescue: HI-Surf is a unique show that narrates the heroic stories of open-lifeguards who protected the lives of people in the area of O'ahu in Hawaii, considered to be one of the most dangerous coastal areas.

Shawn Hatosy plays Clayton Emerson, who is running to become the new mayor of Honolulu and sometimes also uses his son, Kainalu, a rookie lifeguard, to impress the people who funded his campaign. The show gives a fresh take on the dangerous jobs of the lifeguards, who are the first responders in a coastal setting, and also has Hatosy playing an eccentric character, making it a must-watch show.

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9) Public Enemies

Starring Christian Bale and Johnny Depp, Public Enemies is a biographical drama that tells the story of the creation of the FBI and how Bale’s Purvis planned to catch the notorious criminal, Dillinger, played by Depp. Shawn Hatosy got to share the screen with actors like Christian Bale as he played the character of an FBI Agent named, John Madala.

In this film, Purvis uses new technologies like finger print etc. to try and catch Dillinger, which turns out to be a tough and dangerous job for the FBI. Directed by the Hollywood legend, Michael Mann, this crime drama should definitely be on your watchlist.

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8) The Cooler

It's not just crime and rescue dramas, but Shawn Hatosy has also appeared in a rom-com The Cooler. The film narrates the story of William H. Macy’s Bernie, who works as a Cooler in the Shangri-La casino. After bumping into his estranged son, Mikey, played by Shawn Hatosy, he tries to give the job of a cooler, meaning a person whose bad luck is used to stop people from winning at the casino, to his son.

However, Hatosy’s Mikey is not moved by his father giving him money and trying to get him a job so that he does not scam other people, and he and his wife, Charlotte continue fooling him. It is an entertaining tale as the performances of the actors are fun to watch and should definitely be on everyone’s watch list.

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7) Unstoppable

Shawn Hatosy also appeared in a biographical sports drama telling the story of Anthony Robles, a wrestling champion, who was born with only one leg.

Hatosy played the character of Tom Brands, a real-life sports figure who won an Olympic gold medal in wrestling and later became a coach. It is a movie about turning dreams into reality with the relentless dedication of Anthony, played by Jharrel Jerome. If you are having a tough day, Unstoppable is the perfect film to lift up your spirits.

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6) The Faculty

Shawn Hatosy’s The Faculty is a sci-fi horror which tells the story of a high school in Ohio where the students discover that their teachers are infected and controlled by some aliens who need water to survive. With the drug created by Zeke, played by Josh Hartnett, the students try to save themselves from their teachers.

Hatosy portrayed the character of Stan, who was on the football team, and the crush of Clea DuVall’s Stokely Mitchell. His role was one of the popular characters from the film as fans loved the fun and outgoing character.

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5) Bosch

The popular procedural show narrated the story of Harry Bosch, a detective of LAPD, who investigates a difficult case while being accused in another case of shooting at a suspect, which he claimed was self-defense. Shawn Hatosy played Johnny Stokes, who was found to be Arthur's killer, the man Bosh had been looking for.

Although Bosch and the others were unable to arrest him for murder and burying the body, he was still killed for his involvement in Julia Brasher’s death. Bosch is an intriguing tale with a suspenseful and gritty atmosphere and is a must-watch series.

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4) Chicago PD

Shawn Hatosy became a part of the procedural drama in season 12 as Deputy Chief Charlie Ried. It is one of Hatosy’s more villainous roles where he uses the Intelligence team to his advantage by blackmailing Voight.

Their difference in opinion was visible from the beginning, but as he appeared more often on the show and in the episode Greater Good the difference grew into a clash between the two as Voight realized Reid's motives are not the same as his. Chicago PD is one of NBC’s popular shows and is worth a watch.

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3) Southland

Southland might be a TV show that is based on LAPD police, however, rather than being another procedural show, this was more of a character-driven show, which focused on the lives of the detectives and officers. Shawn Hatosy played Gang Detective Sammy Bryant. Bryant is introduced as a character with a troubled personal life due to issues stemming from his marriage.

In the show, Hatosy’s Bryant suffers a great deal when he struggles with depression after seeing his partner, Nate, being beaten by a gang, and later decides to leave the gang and the Narcotics division after Nate’s death. The TV show provides a raw and real take on the lives of the people in this line of work, with all their professional dangers and personal issues, and is a must-watch show.

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2) The Pitt

While Dr. Robby might be the main character, Dr. Abbot, played by Shawn Hatosy, won the hearts of many fans of the popular medical drama. The Pitt depicts the difficult 15-hour shift of the ER of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital. It is hailed for being close to the reality of what goes on in an ER and how the doctors and the staff have to manage not just the patients but also the relatives.

Hatosy’s Jack Abbot is a war veteran and steps up with his unique methods of treatment that helped him save the soldiers when not much technology and medical equipment were available in the war zones. His methods came in handy during the hours after a mass shooting, which saw numerous patients coming to the hospital. You should definitely check out the show as it is considered to be one of the best shows to have been made in the recent past.

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1) Animal Kingdom

Shawn Hatosy played the role of Pope Cody, the eldest Smurf’s son, who is struggling with mental health problems and is considered among the most dangerous Smurfs. The show is based on the Cody family, who are indulged in criminal activities to survive.

In season 1, Pope kills Baz’s wife as Smurf asks him to, as he thinks she has been informing the police about them, which causes him to feel guilty, and he also considers s*icide as the only solution for him to relieve himself of the guilt but keeps silent and does not reveal it to Baz.

Animal Kingdom is one of the superhit crime TV shows and if you have not watched it yet, you should definitely pick it up now.

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