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Connie McDowell
Connie McDowell is a fictional character in the television series ''NYPD Blue''. She was played by Charlotte Ross from Season 8 to 11. Ross had previously guest starred on the show as another character in two episodes of Season 5. Biography McDowell was born in 1969 and was from upstate New York, where her father had been the chief of police for the city of Saratoga Springs. She began her detective career as a "floater" working temporary assignments in whichever precinct was shorthanded until receiving permanent assignment to the 15th Precinct. Soon after her arrival, Lieutenant Arthur Fancy was promoted to captain, and McDowell did not hit it off with his intended replacement, Susan Dalto. Upon asking if it was too late for her transfer out of the 15th Precinct, Fancy counseled her to stay, so that she did not develop a reputation as someone who could not get along with her superiors. Fancy ultimately solved the problem by engineering Dalto's transfer out; her replacement wa ...
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NYPD Blue
''NYPD Blue'' is an American police procedural television series set in New York City, exploring the struggles of the fictional 15th Precinct detective squad in Manhattan. Each episode typically intertwines several plots involving an ensemble cast. The show was created by Steven Bochco and David Milch, and was inspired by Milch's relationship with Bill Clark (screenwriter), Bill Clark, a former member of the New York City Police Department who eventually became one of the show's producers. The series was originally broadcast on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC network, debuted on September 21, 1993‚ and aired its final episode on March 1, 2005. It was ABC's List of longest-running TV shows by category, longest-running primetime one-hour drama series until ''Grey's Anatomy'' surpassed it in 2016. ''NYPD Blue'' was met with critical acclaim, praised for its grittiness and realistic portrayal of the cast's personal and professional lives, though the show garnered controver ...
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Charlotte Ross
Charlotte Ross (born January 21, 1968) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Eve Donovan on the NBC soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' from 1987 to 1991, and as Det. Connie McDowell on the ABC police procedural drama series ''NYPD Blue'' from 2001 to 2004. Early life Ross was born in the Chicago suburb of Winnetka, Illinois, on January 21, 1968 and grew up there. Her parents are Debbie Ross Kullby, and Peter Ross (died 2009), who was a financial advisor. She has one sibling, a younger brother named George. Her first on-screen performance was in ''My First Mouthpiece'' when she was eight years old. She moved on to performing in various theater productions around metropolitan Chicago. Career After graduating from New Trier High School, Ross moved to Los Angeles, which her father opposed. She auditioned for the role of Kelly Bundy in the Fox comedy series '' Married... with Children'', but was the producers' second choice behind Christina Applegate to whom she ...
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New York (state)
New York, officially the State of New York, is a state in the Northeastern United States. It is often called New York State to distinguish it from its largest city, New York City. With a total area of , New York is the 27th-largest U.S. state by area. With 20.2 million people, it is the fourth-most-populous state in the United States as of 2021, with approximately 44% living in New York City, including 25% of the state's population within Brooklyn and Queens, and another 15% on the remainder of Long Island, the most populous island in the United States. The state is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont to the east; it has a maritime border with Rhode Island, east of Long Island, as well as an international border with the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the north and Ontario to the northwest. New York City (NYC) is the most populous city in the United States, and around two-thirds of the state's popul ...
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Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs is a city in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 28,491 at the 2020 census. The name reflects the presence of mineral springs in the area, which has made Saratoga a popular resort destination for over 200 years. It is home to the Saratoga Race Course, a thoroughbred horse racing track, and Saratoga Performing Arts Center, a music and dance venue. The city's official slogan is "Health, History, and Horses." History The British built Fort Saratoga in 1691 on the west bank of the Hudson River. Shortly thereafter, British colonists settled the current village of Schuylerville approximately one mile south; it was known as Saratoga until 1831. Native Americans believed the springs about 10 miles (16 km) west of the village—today called High Rock Spring—had medicinal properties. In 1767, William Johnson, a British soldier who was a hero of the French and Indian War, was brought by Native American friends to the spring to treat his ...
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Arthur Fancy
Capt. Arthur Fancy is a fictional character in the television series ''NYPD Blue''. He was played by James McDaniel from season one through eight. The fictional character appears in all 167 episodes from the show's 1993 pilot to the 2001 episode depicting his departure. Capt. Fancy is the focus of several storylines per season and plays a supporting role in other episodes. Background Fancy states in late summer 1995 that he is 42 years old and that he was 41 when his wife gave birth in January 1995, placing his birthday sometime between January and August 1953. He also alluded in season 2 to recently passing his 20-year service mark on the police force, supporting the notion that he joined in 1974 at the minimum age of 21. Fancy was one of the newer African American commanders on a force previously controlled by Irish American police officers. According to bigoted officer Jack Hanlon during a conversation with John Kelly, the force was up until the 1960s a majority Irish Amer ...
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List Of NYPD Blue Characters
The following is a partial list of the numerous characters that appeared on '' NYPD Blue'' during the twelve seasons it was on the air. Main cast chart Main 15th Squad detectives (each connects to individual article) *Andy Sipowicz *Bobby Simone *Greg Medavoy * John Kelly * Danny Sorenson * John Clark Jr. *Diane Russell * James Martinez * Baldwin Jones * Connie McDowell Other 15th Squad detectives *Adrienne Lesniak — (Seasons 2–3) An experienced detective who transferred in to the 15th Squad after her relationship with a co-worker at her old precinct went public. The former boyfriend began stalking her, which caused her to avoid dating colleagues. When James Martinez expressed a romantic interest, she brushed him off by telling him she was gay. Martinez and Lesniak later dated, but Lesniak's jealousy caused her to become over possessive. Martinez broke up with her and she later left the 15th Precinct. Played by Justine Miceli. *Jill Kirkendall — Diane Russell's par ...
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Tony Rodriguez (NYPD Blue)
Lt. Tony Rodriguez is a fictional character in the television series '' NYPD Blue'', and was played by Esai Morales Esai Manuel Morales Jr. (born October 1, 1962) is an American actor. He has had notable roles in the films '' Bad Boys'' with Sean Penn and '' La Bamba'' with Lou Diamond Phillips (1987). His television roles include the PBS 2002 drama series '' ... for 66 episodes from 2001-2004. Biography Rodriguez was assigned as 15th squad commander after the detectives all but rebelled against Lt. Arthur Fancy's unpopular replacement, Lt. Susan Dalto. Fancy called in one last favor from Captain Bass and had Dalto transferred out - and Rodriguez transferred in. Rodriguez had previously been a part of the narcotics squad where he had been a successful undercover officer; the squad (except for Andy) became excited that their new boss was a " living legend". Andy was initially scornful, with their differences coming largely from the fact that Rodriguez was far more hands on t ...
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Diane Russell (NYPD Blue)
Diane Russell is a fictional character in the television series ''NYPD Blue''. She was played by Kim Delaney in Season 2 as a recurring character, from Seasons 3 to 8 as a primary character, and a recurring character again in Seasons 10 and 11. Biography While working a case with Bobby Simone, Russell and he became attracted to each other and began a personal relationship, which became complicated when she transferred to the 15th squad and they became co-workers. Russell was a skilled detective, but came from a dysfunctional family; this background, in addition to her years of working undercover, caused her to develop a drinking problem and other emotional issues. Bobby broke up with her in large part because of her alcoholism; they resumed their personal relationship after she sought treatment and stopped drinking. Over the course of the show, Russell's family issues were a major story line, which largely culminated when her mother shot and killed her father, who had been em ...
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Rita Ortiz
The following is a partial list of the numerous characters that appeared on ''NYPD Blue'' during the twelve seasons it was on the air. Main cast chart Main 15th Squad detectives (each connects to individual article) *Andy Sipowicz *Bobby Simone *Greg Medavoy * John Kelly * Danny Sorenson * John Clark Jr. *Diane Russell * James Martinez * Baldwin Jones * Connie McDowell Other 15th Squad detectives *Adrienne Lesniak — (Seasons 2–3) An experienced detective who transferred in to the 15th Squad after her relationship with a co-worker at her old precinct went public. The former boyfriend began stalking her, which caused her to avoid dating colleagues. When James Martinez expressed a romantic interest, she brushed him off by telling him she was gay. Martinez and Lesniak later dated, but Lesniak's jealousy caused her to become over possessive. Martinez broke up with her and she later left the 15th Precinct. Played by Justine Miceli. *Jill Kirkendall — Diane Russell's part ...
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Andy Sipowicz
Andrew Sipowicz Sr. is a fictional character on the popular ABC television series '' NYPD Blue''. Andy began as the secondary focus of a more ensemble-like show, but by the middle of Season 6 he is the clear protagonist of the show and receives the main storyline in every episode. Dennis Franz portrayed the character for its entire run. Character overview Sipowicz was a New York City police detective working in the detective squad of the fictitious 15th Precinct of the NYPD, placed on the lower east side of Manhattan. He was a major character of the show during its twelve-year run, and the only one to have been a regular cast member in every episode. The second-longest running character, Detective Greg Medavoy (Gordon Clapp), though did not appear until episode 3 of the first season and did not become a regular until the start of season 2. In October 2018, creators Jesse Bochco, Matt Olmstead, and Nick Wootton revealed that the pilot for an ''NYPD Blue'' sequel was in producti ...
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Fictional New York City Police Department Detectives
Fiction is any creative work, chiefly any narrative work, portraying individuals, events, or places that are imaginary, or in ways that are imaginary. Fictional portrayals are thus inconsistent with history, fact, or plausibility. In a traditional narrow sense, "fiction" refers to written narratives in prose often referring specifically to novels, novellas, and short stories. More broadly, however, fiction encompasses imaginary narratives expressed in any medium, including not just writings but also live theatrical performances, films, television programs, radio dramas, comics, role-playing games, and video games. Definition Typically, the fictionality of a work is publicly marketed and so the audience expects the work to deviate in some ways from the real world rather than presenting, for instance, only factually accurate portrayals or characters who are actual people. Because fiction is generally understood to not fully adhere to the real world, the themes and context o ...
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NYPD Blue Characters
The New York City Police Department (NYPD), officially the City of New York Police Department, established on May 23, 1845, is the primary municipal law enforcement agency within the New York City, City of New York, the largest and one of the oldest law enforcement in the United States, in the United States. The NYPD headquarters is at 1 Police Plaza, located on Park Row (Manhattan), Park Row in Lower Manhattan near New York City Hall, City Hall. The NYPD's regulations are compiled in title 38 of the ''New York City Rules''. The New York City Transit Police, NYC Transit Police and New York City Housing Authority Police Department, NYC Housing Authority Police Department were fully integrated into the NYPD in 1995. Dedicated units of the NYPD include the New York City Police Department Emergency Service Unit, Emergency Service Unit, Police dog, K9, New York City Police Department Harbor Unit, harbor patrol, New York City Police Department Highway Patrol, highway patrol, Poli ...
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