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  • Michael Chiklis

    Detective Vic Mackey

    9.4
    Michael Chiklis was born into a Greek American family on August 30, 1963 in Lowell, Massachusetts. He showed an early love for acting, acquiring his Actor's Equity card at the age of 13. Raised in Andover, he attended the Boston University School of Performing Arts, where he received his BFA.
    Like most actors, Chiklis struggled for a breakthrough in the first years of his career. He thought his big break had come when he was cast, at age 24, as John Belushi in the feature film Wired (1989). While the role garnered him much attention, much of the attention wasn't good. Many people in the entertainment community resented the film's portrayal of Belushi, and Chiklis had a hard time getting auditions or even phone calls returned for some period after its release.
    Eventually, Chiklis found episodic work on television. His leading role in the popular television series, The Commish (1991-1995), proved to be a mixed blessing. While the run was excellent, the relatively young actor afterward found himself typecast as a balding, middle aged and overweight "character". This frustrated Chiklis who felt he had more range than available in parts he was being offered. He starred in the brief lived Daddio (playing a balding, middle aged and overweight "character"), and then, after that quick run, determined to make major changes in his life.
    The transformation: Chiklis shaved his head, lost 50 pounds, and spent 2 to 3 hours a day in the gym bulking up (for six months). Chiklis now looked little like the friendly Commish or stay-at-home Daddio, and whole lot like the rogue cop he was about to come.
    Transformation lead to breakthrough, when Chiklis happened to meet Shawn Ryan who was developing a series called The Shield for the fledgling FX network. Chiklis was cast as the (now) iconic Vic Mackey, but only after higher ups at FX could be convinced he wasn't really the Commish.
    It did not take long for the The Shield to become a groundbreaking hit, and Michael Chiklis to be recognized as a significant actor of his time.
    In addition to television work, Chiklis has also appeared on Broadway and feature film - most notably, his turn as The Thing in The Fantastic Four (2005).moreless

  • Catherine Dent

    Officer Danielle "Danny" Sofer

    8.7
    Catherine Dent stared FX drama series "The Shield". The series took place in a tough, morally ambiguous world in which the line between good and bad is blurred and is often crossed. The Hollywood Reporter calls Catherine Dent "beguiling" and praises "The Shield isn't just one of the best new cop shows to come along since 'NYPD Blue.' Its also the bravest dramatic hour in recent television memory." TV Guide applauds, "The Shield is fascinating, troubling and easily the finest series in a crowded new field of mid-season wannabes." Catherine also stared in the Steven Spielberg 10-part series "Taken" which aired on the Sci-Fi Channel. This mythological series weaves the stories of three families and their very different experiences with aliens and abductions from the 1940's through the present. On the big screen, Catherine completed Paul Schroeder's Auto Focus with William Defoe and Greg Kinnear. After graduating from the North Carolina School of the Arts, Catherine made her feature film debut in 1994 with Robert Benton's Nobody's Fool opposite Paul Newman. In 2001, she co-starred in The Majestic playing the role of "Mable" opposite Jim Carrey and as Ashley Judd's sister in Someone Like You. Catherine has also enjoyed a successful string of television appearances with diverse roles on such shows as "Darma & Greg," "The X Files," "The Sopranos," "Frasier," and "Law & Order S.V.U." to name a few. She has also worked on Broadway, off Broadway and in regional theatre. Her favorite roles include anything by Tennessee Williams. A native of Louisiana, Catherine enjoys yoga, modern fiction and traveling. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband Peter and their son.moreless

  • Walton Goggins

    Detective Shane Vendrell

    8.9
    Walton Goggins was born in Birmingham, Alabama and grew up in a renovated 1880s farmhouse in Lithia Springs, Georgia. When he was 12, he casually walked into the office of an Atlanta casting agent named Shay Griffin and said that he wanted to be an actor. In 1989, Goggins graduated from Lithia Springs High School. During his freshman year he attended Campbell High School in Smyrna, GA (same school attended by Julia Roberts). During his early Hollywood experience, he managed his own valet parking service and, while performing as an actor, Goggins founded his own production company, Ginny Mule Pictures. In 2002 he made his first appearance as regular cast member in FX networks series The Shield.moreless

  • Michael Jace

    Officer Julien Lowe

    8.1
    Michael currently plays "Officer Julien Lowe" in THE SHIELD.

    Michael Jace was a regular on the short-lived ABC network drama Dangerous Minds from 1996 to 1997. His most notable television role was playing basketball great Michael Jordan in FOX Family's The Michael Jordan Story. Other distinguished television appearances include recurring roles in NBC's smash hit ER and HBO's Arli$$. He also guest starred in CBS' Judging Amy with Amy Brenneman, Nash Bridges with Don Johnson and LA Doctors, as well as NBC's long running hit Law and Order.

    He has also appeared in feature films since 1996. The tall African-American did not originally aspire to perform, but a smart-aleck comment and a challenge led him to the bright lights. It happened while Jace was in college: A marketing major, he'd gone to watch his then-girlfriend rehearse for a campus play. Acting looked easy and he said so. The director overheard him and suggested he go up and read some lines. Jace accepted and proved to be a natural. Thus inspired, he enrolled in drama s at the c Stage Conservatory in New York.

    Following graduation, Jace worked in regional theater across the U.S. before he moved to Los Angeles to further his career. It wasn't long before opportunity knocked and he was cast as the leader of the militant Black Panthers in Forrest Gump (1994). Jace co-starred in 20th Century Fox's blockbusters, Planet of the Apes, with Mark Wahlberg and director Tim Burton. He also co-starred in The Replacements with Keanu Reeves and Gene Hackman, Boogie Nights with Wahlberg for director P.T. Anderson, and in The Great White Hype with Samuel L. Jackson and Jeff Goldblum. Other supporting roles include parts in the Academy Award-winning Forrest Gump with Tom Hanks, Clear and Present Danger starring Harrison Ford, Strange Days co-starring Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett, and The Fan with Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes.moreless

  • Kenneth Johnson (III)

    Detective Curtis "Lemonhead" Lemansky (Seasons 1-5)

    9.5
    Raised in Vermont, Johnson got his start in television commercials. He appeared in one of the very first ads for L.A. Gear. He appeared as a bit character in various television programs before landing the role of Lem on The Shield. He originally auditioned for the role of ill-fated Terry Crowley, which ultimately went to Reed Diamond. Fortunately for Johnson, series creator Shawn Ryan was so impressed with his audition that the role of Lem was created especially for him.moreless

  • Jay Karnes

    Detective Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach

    9.4
    Jay Karnes played 'Detective Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach,' a recently divorced, by-the-book detective partnered with Claudette Wyms in The Shield.
    A native of Omaha, Nebraska, Karnes planned on being a lawyer when he grew up. He attended the University of Kansas at Lawrence majoring in Political Science. The summer of his senior year, as he began studying for the LSAT in preparation for law school, he decided to audition for the Nebraska Shakespeare Festival.
    Karnes was cast in "A Midsummer Nights Dream", and "Hamlet". It was his first paid acting job. He then shelved his law school plans and turned his focus and sights on the theatre.
    Producer Joe Stern (Law & Order, Judging Amy) saw Karnes playing Mercutio in a Shakespeare L.A. production of "Romeo & Juliet" and cast him in The Matrix Theatre Company's production of "The Tavern", where he met his future wife, actress Julia Campbell.
    After deciding to settle in Los Angeles to be with his wife, Jay began working steadily in film and television. His film work includes playing Martin Landaus son in "The Joyriders", and "The Next Best Thing" playing opposite Rupert Everett and Madonna. Jay has guest starred in numerous television shows including "Judging Amy", "Nash Bridges", "Ally McBeal", "Chicago Hope", "The Pretender", and "Star Trek, Voyager".
    He has continued his work with The Matrix Theatre Company in productions of "The Seagull and Dangerous Corner". Jay most recently starred as Stanley Webber in The Matrixs production of Harold Pinters enigmatic "The Birthday Party".moreless

  • Benito Martinez

    Councilman David Aceveda

    9.2
    Benito played Captain David Aceveda on "The Shield". His character is a young precinct chief who has his sights set on a political career.
    Martinez, a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is most recognized by audiences from his performances in Gregory Navas film "Mi Famila" and opposite Dustin Hoffman in the hit film "Outbreak". He also had a lead role in "Romeo & Juliet" (directed by Colin Cox). He also starred in the independent comedy entitled "The New Suit" opposite Marissa Coughlin and Jordan Bridges, helmed by acclaimed French director Francois Valle. Some of his TV credits include "X-Files", "Silk Stalkings", "Chicago Hope", "Star Trek: The Next Generation", "Once & Again", "Touched By An Angel", and "NYPD Blue".
    Benito received his formal training at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts, and has performed throughout the US and Europe. Favorite productions include "The Three Sisters", "Comedy of Errors", and "Burning Patience".
    A veteran of the W&C touring shows, Benito also taught workshops in fencing and stage combat as well as directing "The Tempest". Most recent mainstage performances include "A Midsummer Night's Dream", MacDuff in "Macbeth", and as the lead role in "Hamlet".
    Martinez is very involved with children's groups and the Latino community. He began helping children in his community through "The Educational Theater Company" and the "Will and Company", two theater groups geared toward youth. Through these organizations, he was able to perform over twenty different original works for more than a million students. His involvement helped change the direction of some of the student's lives, some even becoming peer counselors for their schools. He performed in plays that cast Latinos, African-Americans and others to play traditionally Caucasian roles, giving him the ability to show children that they can do what they put their mind to. He is also involved with the National Latino Children's Institute where he speaks at their annual Promesa event.
    Benito recently helped out Nationwide Insurance and the National Latino Children's Institute as they observed "El Dia de los Nios" on April 27, 2002. "El Da de los Nios" focuses on child safety and helps uplift the children in the community by declaring their own day of celebration. The event included a Children's parade, traditional Latino foods, entertainment that included children's acts, dancing, craft-tents and much more.
    Benito quoted about these events: "These experiences with the youth keep the blood pumping in my chest. I seem to have gravitated toward people or organizations that look into the eyes of the children and say, 'I see you.' As a Latino I have my cultural perspective that I see through, but as a father and participator in my communities, I endeavor to remember and learn over and over again the simplest lesson: We must take care of all our children. That's our job. Period."moreless

  • CCH Pounder

    Captain Claudette Wyms

    7.2
    CCH Pounder (the CCH standing for Carol Christine Hilaria, her birth name) is synonymous with strength, confidence and integrity. As can be said of other similarly styled actresses such as Alfre Woodard and Cicely Tyson, most of CCH's characters are enriched with these same positive attributes and it is a testament to this actress' abilities that she continues on such a high plane in a nearly three-decade career.
    Born on Christmas Day 1952 in Guyana, she was raised on a sugar-cane plantation. Her parents moved to the US while she was still a young girl, but she and her sister were sent to a convent boarding school in Britain where they were introduced to art and the western cs. Following high school graduation, she arrived in New York and studied at Ithaca College, where her acting talents were discovered. Regional and Western cal repertory theater followed, earning roles in such productions as "The Mighty Gents" with Morgan Freeman at the New York Shakespeare Festival and "Open Admissions," her Broadway debut. Her preference for a warmer climate led to her move to Hollywood in the late 1970s.
    After bit roles in "All That Jazz" (1979) and "I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can" (1982), she found cult status in the art-house film "Out of Rosenheim" (1987) as the offbeat owner of a roadside caf, but CCH's prominence came with television. Usually cast as a confident, strong-minded professional, she is known for her understated intensity and earned an Emmy nomination for her stint on the hospital drama ER (1994). She has performed in a number of acclaimed topical dramas, including Go Tell It On the Mountain (1985) (TV), Common Ground (1990) (TV), Murder in Mississippi (1990) (TV), Funny Valentines (1999) (TV) and Boycott (2001) (TV), for which a number of kudos have come her way.moreless

  • Cathy Cahlin Ryan

    Corrine Mackey - (Season 4+, Recurring Previously)

    8.5
    Cathy is a native of Miami, Florida. She has appeared in many plays, commercials and industrials before coming to Los Angeles. Since then, she has appeared in a few television series such as Judging Amy, Family Matters, Severence Pay, Roseanne Portrait of a Domestic Goddess, and most recently The Shield. Cathy has been a part of many stage productions while in Los Angeles including Pigs in Space, and performing in the title role of Sylvia at the Taber Theatre.moreless

  • David Rees Snell

    Detective Ronnie Gardocki - (Season 4+, Recurring Previously)

    9.5

    Snell was born in Wichita, KS and is a notable actor and voice actor. He started in TV movies in 1993 with I Can Make You Love Me, but is best known for his role as Ronnie Gardocki on The Shield. He lent his voice to such notable video games as Call of Duty 2 and Black Ops, The SHield (video game), Need for Speed Undercover, and quite a few others.

    He has appeared as a guest star in many television appearances, with recurring roles on The Unit, and most recently, Sons of Anarchy.

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  • David Marciano

    Detective Steve Billings (Recurring Seasons 4-6, Regular Season 7)

    9.5
    David Marciano was born 7th January, and raised in Newark, New Jersey. He says his early life was full of bluster and drugs, and by the age of 17 he was in with a bad crowd of hoodlums. His choice was simple: clean up his act or he was unlikely to reach 40. He chose to clean up his act, and now says that his early experiences have been useful research for his acting roles. Later, he attended Northeastern University in Boston where he began studying Biomedical Engineering. He soon realised that a career in Science was not for him, and in 1983 he began acting in Boston, attending bartender school and working as a bartender. In 1984 he got a place at the Drama Studio of London at Berkeley: by '85 he had relocated to Los Angeles. He worked on some commercials and was a guest star on "Wiseguy" (1987). He then landed the role of bike messanger and poet in "Civil Wars" (1991), as well as guest appearances in series such as "Duet" (1987), "China Beach" (1988) and "Vietnam War Story" (1987). Other film roles came his way. Strangely, David turned down the part of Ray Vecchio in "Due South" (1994) three times before finally agreeing, saying "it just didn't click for me". In the first series, Ray's character sometimes had to play third fiddle to Fraser and Diefenbaker. He did get two Gemini nominations for his troubles, however! He thought long and hard before commiting himself to the second season, and returned on the condition that this time, the two leads would be of equal weight. Many fans agree that the show would not be the same without Ray's caustic sarcasm to balance Fraser's sometimes irritating goodness. Chalk and cheese, these two actors, (and characters), but together they add up to something greater than the sum of the parts. David is a romantic at heart - he proposed to his wife, actress Katayoun Amini, on Valentine's Day 1991, and claims his favourite film is Sleepless in Seattle (1993), because "some things are meant to be". Filming in Toronto means that they have relocated to the city whilst the show is in production. He is delighted to have his wife and 18-month-old daughter Ariana Grace with him in Canada. His trailer on the set is littered with photographs of his family, and he can't wait for the day's filming to finish so that he can rush home. A far cry from the 17-year-old tearaway, but then maturity suits him.moreless

  • Paula Garcés

    Officer Tina Hanlon (Recurring Seasons 5-6, Regular Season 7)

    9.3
    Paula Garces made her daytime television debut on the long-running CBS daytime drama Guiding Light on April 2, 1999. Paula's interest in performing developed at the age of fifteen after she met her manager through a friend of the family. She grew up in Spanish Harlem, New York. Also, she enjoys kickboxing and dancing.moreless

  • Glenn Close

    Captain Monica Rawling - (Season 4)

    8.9
    Raised in Africa, where her physician father operated a clinic. 1988 graduate of The College of William and Mary Marriages: James Marlas from 1984-1987 Cabot Wade from 1969-1971 Children: Daughter Annie Maude Starke with John Starke.
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    Reed Diamond

    Detective Terry Crowley - (Pilot Only)

    7.3
    Reed was born in Brooklyn and raised in Manhattan. Reed once considered a career on the force. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then went on to study acting at Julliard, as did his Homicide: Life on the Street (HLOTS) co-star, Andre Braugher. Reed was a freshman at Julliard when his future HLOTS co-star Braugher was a senior. They had previously appeared on-stage together for Julliard production of Othello, with Andre as Iago and Reed as a servant.
     Reed is divorced from Frederika Kesten, who co-starred with him in HLOTS episode # 48, "Justice, Part Two." She played Janine, the ballistics expert. While filming Homicide, Reed fell in love with Michelle Forbes, better known as Dr. Julianna Cox, also formerly of HLOTS. After Reed and Michelle broke up, he dated Kristin Davis, of Sex and the City. As of 2007, Reed lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Marnie McPhail.moreless

  • Matt Corboy

    Ray Carlson

    7.0

  • John Diehl

    Assistant Chief Ben Gilroy

    8.3
    Before becoming an actor, John Diehl was a used-car salesman living in Holland. He also travelled around Europe for several years. He married popular songstress Julie Christensen in February 1992. They have a son named Jackson, who was born in 1993.moreless

  • Brent Roam

    Tomas Motyashik

    10

  • Anna Maria Horsford

    ADA Beth Encardi

    9.1
    Anna Maria Horsford is an African-American television and film actress. She has made several guest appearances in sitcoms such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Sparks, Moesha,The Bernie Mac Show, and Girlfriends. She is known mostly for her portrayal of "Thelma Frye" on the sitcom Amen. That led to another prominent role on the sitcom The Wayans Bros, where she played Dee Baxter.moreless

  • Mark Rolston

    Gordie Liman

    8.8

  • Gareth Williams

    Detective Waylon Burke

    8.4

  • Efrain Figueroa

    Jorge Machado

    5.5

  • Michael Pena

    Armando "Army" Renta

    8.0

  • Laurence Mason

    Halpern

    9.6

  • Anthony Anderson

    Antwon Mitchell

    8.1
    Anthony Anderson is an actor that has been in a variety of TV shows and movies, 47 in total. Anthony wrote "Dance of the Warrior" for the Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle soundtrack and "Futuro Ex Novio" for the Rebelde soundtrack. Anthony also performed "Hello" on the Scary Movie 4 soundtrack. Anthony has been nominated for 13 awards, 3 of which he won: Acapulco Black Film Festival's "Rising Star" in 2001, Black Movie Awards "Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role" in 2005 for Hustle and Flow and National Board of Review, USA's "Best Ensemble" for The Departed.moreless

  • Lucinda Jenney

    Lanie Kellis

    8.2

  • Nikki Micheaux

    Detective Trish George

    9.2
    Nikki Micheaux is an American-born actress that is native to the Detroit Michigan area. She has starred as a recurring character in many TV series like Soul Food and Six Feet Under
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    David Marciano

    Detective Steve Billings

    9.5
    David Marciano was born 7th January, and raised in Newark, New Jersey. He says his early life was full of bluster and drugs, and by the age of 17 he was in with a bad crowd of hoodlums. His choice was simple: clean up his act or he was unlikely to reach 40. He chose to clean up his act, and now says that his early experiences have been useful research for his acting roles. Later, he attended Northeastern University in Boston where he began studying Biomedical Engineering. He soon realised that a career in Science was not for him, and in 1983 he began acting in Boston, attending bartender school and working as a bartender. In 1984 he got a place at the Drama Studio of London at Berkeley: by '85 he had relocated to Los Angeles. He worked on some commercials and was a guest star on "Wiseguy" (1987). He then landed the role of bike messanger and poet in "Civil Wars" (1991), as well as guest appearances in series such as "Duet" (1987), "China Beach" (1988) and "Vietnam War Story" (1987). Other film roles came his way. Strangely, David turned down the part of Ray Vecchio in "Due South" (1994) three times before finally agreeing, saying "it just didn't click for me". In the first series, Ray's character sometimes had to play third fiddle to Fraser and Diefenbaker. He did get two Gemini nominations for his troubles, however! He thought long and hard before commiting himself to the second season, and returned on the condition that this time, the two leads would be of equal weight. Many fans agree that the show would not be the same without Ray's caustic sarcasm to balance Fraser's sometimes irritating goodness. Chalk and cheese, these two actors, (and characters), but together they add up to something greater than the sum of the parts. David is a romantic at heart - he proposed to his wife, actress Katayoun Amini, on Valentine's Day 1991, and claims his favourite film is Sleepless in Seattle (1993), because "some things are meant to be". Filming in Toronto means that they have relocated to the city whilst the show is in production. He is delighted to have his wife and 18-month-old daughter Ariana Grace with him in Canada. His trailer on the set is littered with photographs of his family, and he can't wait for the day's filming to finish so that he can rush home. A far cry from the 17-year-old tearaway, but then maturity suits him.moreless

  • RonReaco Lee

    Taylor Orrs

    9.3
    RonReaco Lee was born in 1977 at Atlanta, Georgia. He is an American actor. He played Tyreke "Scotty" Scott on the WB sitcom Sister, Sister from 1997-1999 and Perry in the film How I Spent My Summer Vacation.
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    Vincent Angell

    Owen Thigpen

    8.1

  • Camillia Sanes

    Aurora Aceveda

    8.7
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