Boris McGiver is an American actor best known for playing Tom Hammerschmidt in House of Cards.
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Best Known For:The television show House of Cards
Breakthrough:Gained significant recognition for his role as Tom Hammerschmidt in the Netflix series House of Cards in 2013
10 Quick Facts About Boris McGiver
- Full Name: Boris McGiver
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show House of Cards
- Current Role: Actor
- Date of Birth: January 23, 1962
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of Birth: Cobleskill, New York
- Employer Type: Independent
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Boris McGiver Age
Boris McGiver is about 64 years old as of 2026. Boris McGiver was born in 1962.
Boris McGiver Height
Boris McGiver stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches. This is approximately 185 cm.
Education
He attended New York University, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts in Acting.
- New York University
- Qualification: Master of Fine Arts
- Field of Study: Acting
Career & Work
Boris McGiver's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Film/TV Industry, a television station.
Organization: Film/TV Industry
Role: Character Actor
Period: 1987–Present
Details: New York, NY · Known for intense character roles across critically acclaimed dramas.
Rise to Fame
Boris McGiver rose to prominence for his role on the television show House of Cards.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include House of Cards, The Wire, and Servant.
- TV Show: House of Cards (Tom Hammerschmidt, 2013-2018) — Played the editor of The Washington Herald
- TV Show: The Wire (Charles Marimow, 2006) — Portrayed the unit commander of the MCU
- TV Show: Servant (Uncle George, 2019-2023) — Regular role in the Apple TV+ series
Boris McGiver Family & Relationships
- Father: John McGiver
Lesser Known Facts
- He was accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy but was let go due to minor knee problems.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Boris McGiver
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 23, 1962
- Age: 64
- Birthday: January 23
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Cobleskill, New York
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 1 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: John McGiver
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- John McGiver (Parent • Son of the veteran character actor)
