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Titus Welliver

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By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Titus B. Welliver is an American actor best known for playing the Man in Black in Lost, Silas Adams in Deadwood, Jimmy O’Phelan in Sons of Anarchy, and Harry Bosch in Bosch and Bosch: Legacy. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on March 12, 1962, and began his screen career in the early 1990s.

Early life and background

Titus B. Welliver was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1962. Sources describe him as the son of landscape painter Neil Welliver, and he initially considered becoming a painter before pursuing acting.

Acting career

Welliver began acting professionally in the early 1990s and appeared in both film and television roles. His career includes guest and recurring roles in major TV series as well as supporting and lead performances in feature films.

Breakthrough roles

He gained wide recognition for roles in Deadwood, Lost, Sons of Anarchy, and Bosch. He later continued the Bosch role in Bosch: Legacy, which extended his association with the character Harry Bosch.

Film work

Welliver’s film credits include early roles in JFK and The Doors, followed by later appearances in Gone Baby Gone, The Town, Argo, and Transformers: Age of Extinction. His film work has often involved supporting roles in crime, thriller, and action projects.

Key facts

  • Titus Welliver is an American film and television actor.
  • He first appeared in film in Navy SEALs (1990).
  • He is widely known for recurring and starring roles in television dramas.
  • His prominent TV roles include the Man in Black, Silas Adams, Jimmy O’Phelan, and Harry Bosch.
  • He has also appeared in films including JFK, The Doors, Gone Baby Gone, The Town, Argo, and Transformers: Age of Extinction.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Titus Welliver?
Titus Welliver is an American actor known for television roles in Lost, Deadwood, Sons of Anarchy, and Bosch.
When was Titus Welliver born?
He was born on March 12, 1962.
Where was Titus Welliver born?
He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, in the United States.
What is Titus Welliver best known for?
He is best known for playing the Man in Black in Lost and Harry Bosch in Bosch and Bosch: Legacy.
What was Titus Welliver’s first film role?
His first paid acting job was in Navy SEALs (1990).

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titus_Welliver
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, and best-known television roles.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0920038/
    Supports: Birthplace, family background, early career, and first paid acting job.
  3. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titus_Welliver
    Supports: Bosch role, Bosch: Legacy continuation, and selected film credits.
  4. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titus_Welliver
    Supports: Core biography and major television roles.
  5. BookMyShow — https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/titus-welliver/19620
    Supports: Selected notable film and television credits.