Background
McHattie was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
McHattie was born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, he has appeared in many films and television shows including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Enterprise, Highlander: The Series, and American Playhouse"s Life Under Water (1989). His roles include 300, A History of Violence, The Fountain, Secretary, Shoot "Econometrica Up, Life with Billy, One Dead Indian, Beverly Hills Cop III. In Canada, he appeared in Canada: A People"s History as Canadian hero Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, and in The Rocket as legendary coach Dick Irvin. He also portrayed Jacques Pasquinel in the James A. Michener production of Centennial.
He portrayed an extraordinary United States Marine Corps sniper (based on real life sniper Carlos Hathcock) in the Judge Advocate General season one episode "High Ground".
McHattie appeared in several episodes of Seinfeld (beginning with "The Pitch") where he played Doctor Reston, Elaine Benes" manipulative psychiatrist/boyfriend. He also appeared in two episodes of The X-Files.
From 1998 - 2000 McHattie had a recurring role in the Canadian-made television series Emily of New Moon, based upon the 1923 novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Since 2005, he has appeared as Captain/Commander Healy in all eight of the Jesse Stone series television movies, which are based on the novels of Robert B. Parker.
McHattie appeared in the pilot of Sabbatical, voiced the villain The Shade in Justice League, and portrayed Hollis Mason, the first Nite Owl, in the film adaptation of Watchmen.
In 2009, McHattie appeared in the Canadian International Finance Corporation film Pontypool and in the Canadian thiller Summer"s Blood as Gant Hoxey, alongside Twilight actress Ashley Greene, who portrays Summer. He co-starred with Felicia Day and Kavan Smith in the Gothic adaptation of Red Riding Hood, Red: Werewolf Hunter. Personal life McHattie is married to actress Lisa Houle, with whom he has three children.
He was previously married to actress Meg Foster.
1995: Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series for Life with Billy.