Who plays Dogknott in The Boys? Actor's career and notable projects explored

Introduced in The Boys Season 4 Episode 1, "Department of Dirty Tricks," Dogknott was among the candidates considered to join The Seven. During his profile analysis, The Deep revealed that Dogknott engaged in intercourse with a dog. Post that scenario, Dogknott reappeared in the latest spin-off series, Gen V Season 2.

Additionally, he is also set to appear in The Boys Season 5. Even though Dogknott is considered a minor character, clarity on his role and motives is pivotal for a better understanding of the world of supes.

But did you know who plays the role of Dogknott in The Boys and Gen V series? It is none other than the popular American film actor Zach McGowan.

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Zach McGowan as Dogknott: The Boys actor's career and notable projects

McGowan needs no introduction. Born on May 5, 1980, this 45-year-old is a powerhouse of talent. He's an acclaimed film and television actor and a voice artist. During his school years, he captained the ice hockey and football teams. After graduating from Carleton College, he appeared in several projects, including The Hunt for Eagle One, Terminator Salvation, Two Duded Catering, CSI: Miami, Cold Case, Numbers Losing Control, Conception, and Cockroaches, to name a few.

You might know him as Anton Ivanov from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. or as Shkelgim in Dracula Untold, or as Jody from Shameless. Some of his recent projects include Compulsion, The Rookie: Feds, Blood & Treasure, Last Call, and MacGyver. Some of his upcoming works include The Boys Season 5, The Wolf and the Lamb, 86, and Death on the Dearborn.

In 2008, McGowan married Emily Johnson, and they have four children. Apart from his career, McGowan loves spending time with his family and often goes on vacations with them.

Dogknott in Gen V Season 2

Prime Video's satirical superhero series Gen V Season 2, starring Jaz Sinclair and Lizzie Broadway, dropped on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Dogknott's role in Gen V Season 2 is absurd, violent, and strangely effective, something that the spin-off thrives on.

Introduced as Vought's hired bloodhound (bounty hunter), he tracks Marie (who's on a mission to find her sister Annabeth) in her motel room with unnerving precision. He has an impeccable sense of taste, night vision, and scent. The fight between them is brutal, and Dogknott nearly overpowers Marie until Starlight intervenes and ends the showdown.

Dogknott's skills make him more than a throwaway cameo and one of the most uniquely dangerous Supes in the franchise. His bizarre persona adds to the chaos, giving Gen V Season 2 an unpredictable edge. The fact that he appeared as a candidate for Seven in The Boys makes his mission even more twisted.

To know what happens next, watch Gen V Season 2 Episode 4 on September 24, 2025, on Prime Video.

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