Jonathan Banks: podcast appearances and interviews

Jonathan Ray Banks, born January 31, 1947, is an American actor known for his roles in television and film. He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of FBI Special Agent Frank McPike in the television series Wiseguy, which aired from 1987 to 1990. He received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for this role. Banks is also well known for his role as hitman and fixer Mike Ehrmantraut in the television series Breaking Bad, which aired from 2009 to 2013. He reprised the character in the spin-off series Better Call Saul from 2015 to 2022 and made a cameo appearance in El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie in 2019. His portrayal of Ehrmantraut earned him five additional Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Aside from his television work, Banks has appeared in various films including The Rose, Airplane!, Beverly Hills Cop, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, and The Commuter. His other diverse projects include a prominent role in the fifth season of Community and voice acting as Commissioner Jim Gordon in the video game Batman: Arkham Knight. Currently affiliated as an ERP Analyst at Florida State University, Banks's career spans multiple facets of the entertainment industry and beyond.