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John Irvin (NYPD Blue)
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Simone
Robert "Bobby" Simone is a fictional character in the television series ''NYPD Blue''. Played by Jimmy Smits he was introduced in the fifth episode of the second season remaining until the fifth episode of the sixth. Simone was introduced to the squad after Andy Sipowicz's former partner, John Kelly, was forced to leave the NYPD in the face of an IAB witch hunt. His previous job had been as a driver for the police commissioner, a role that initially riled Sipowicz. However, Simone explained that he had asked for the job so he could spend more time with his wife as she was dying from cancer. It is also gradually revealed that Simone is a highly experienced and competent police officer, who had earned the rank of Detective Second Grade prior to his driving assignment. An early bond and friendship between the partners was strong enough that Andy asked Simone to step in after John Kelly couldn't make it back to New York for Sipowicz's wedding to Sylvia Costas. Bobby and Andy became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gail O'Grady
Gail Ann O'Grady (born January 23, 1963), an American actress and producer, is best known for her roles on television. Her roles include Donna Abandando in the ABC police drama ''NYPD Blue'', and Helen Pryor in the NBC drama series ''American Dreams''. O'Grady is also well known for her lead roles in a number of television movies. She has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Awards three times. Early life O'Grady was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Jim and Jan O'Grady. Her father was a financial planner. She was raised in Wheaton, Illinois, and graduated from Wheaton North High School in 1981. She appeared in a few commercials before moving to Los Angeles in 1986. Career O'Grady began her career as a model for Montgomery Ward and as an actor in several commercials. In one commercial, she played the neighbor for whom Michael J. Fox's character chases down a Diet Pepsi. In time, she began making guest appearances, often as a villain. She made her big screen debut in the 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gordon Clapp
Gordon Clapp (born September 24, 1948) is an American actor best known for playing Det. Greg Medavoy for all 12 seasons of the television series ''NYPD Blue'', winning an Emmy Award in 1998. Early life and education Clapp was born in North Conway, New Hampshire. He graduated from Williams College in 1971. At Williams College, he met frequent collaborators David Strathairn and John Sayles. Clapp also studied at The National Theater Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center (Fall 1970). Career Clapp has appeared in numerous TV shows such as '' Check it Out!'' and ''Night Court'' as well as numerous stage plays. His film credits include ''Return of the Secaucus 7'' (1979), ''Running'' (1979), ''Matewan'' (1987), ''Eight Men Out'' (1988, as Chicago White Sox catcher Ray Schalk), '' Termini Station'' (1989), '' The Rage: Carrie 2'' (1999), ''Rules of Engagement'' (2000), '' Sunshine State'' (2002), and ''Flags of Our Fathers'' (2006) as United States Marine Corps Gen. Holland S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Medavoy
Gregory Medavoy is a fictional character (as well as a protagonist) in the television series ''NYPD Blue''. He was played by Gordon Clapp from the third episode of the 1st season to the last episode of the series. Aside from Andy Sipowicz, he was the longest running regular character in the series. Biography Often on the receiving end of jokes about his bumbling speech, occasional stutter, and mannerisms, Medavoy often provided comic relief. Despite his faults, he was actually a skilled detective who earned respect through his tenacity and inventiveness; he had a knack for talking people into doing things they were initially reluctant to do, including coming to the police station to be questioned, or confessing to a crime. Where many of his peers relied on intimidation and aggression, Medavoy more frequently used the appearance of sympathy to lull suspects into confessing. In undercover assignments, he especially excelled at playing dimwitted 'suckers' to whom suspects could feel s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sharon Lawrence
Sharon Elizabeth Lawrence (born June 29, 1961) is an American actress who played Sylvia Costas Sipowicz in the ABC drama series ''NYPD Blue''. The role garnered her three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Early life and education Lawrence was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. She moved from Charlotte to Raleigh in her junior year of high school and graduated from Needham B. Broughton High School. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism in 1983. Career Lawrence began her acting career on Broadway in the 1987 revival of ''Cabaret''. In 1990, she performed in ''Fiddler on the Roof''. She appeared in a number of television movies and series in the 1990s, like ''Cheers'' and '' Star Trek: Voyager''. In 1993 she was cast as Assistant District Attorney Sylvia Costas in the ABC police drama series ''NYPD Blue'' created by Steven Bochco. Her consistently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylvia Costas
Sylvia Costas-Sipowicz is a fictional character from the American television drama ''NYPD Blue'', in which the character was married to Detective Andy Sipowicz, played by Dennis Franz. She was played by Sharon Lawrence.Vincent Terrace, ''Encyclopedia of Television Subjects, Themes and Settings'' (McFarland & Co., 2007)88 Storylines The character of Sylvia Costas is an Assistant District Attorney. She begins a relationship with the older and tough Detective Andy Sipowicz, played by Dennis Franz; Costas sees the decent, caring human being underneath Sipowicz's gruff exterior and falls in love with him. She is very supportive of his attempts to stay sober, a determination likely related to the fact that many of her known family members appear to be alcoholics. Meeting Sylvia's Greek family causes Sipowicz to fall off the wagon, sparking a period of strain in their relationship. Sylvia is confident on the job, and is known to wield an acid tongue when cops' procedural errors blow her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicholas Turturro
Nicholas Turturro Jr. (born January 29, 1962) is an American actor, known for his roles in New York City based films and on the television series '' Blue Bloods'' and ''NYPD Blue''. He has collaborated with director Spike Lee since the late 1980s, starting with voice work for ''Do the Right Thing'', and playing a supporting role in ''BlacKkKlansman''. Nicholas is the younger brother of John Turturro and the cousin of Aida Turturro. Early life Turturro was born in Brooklyn, New York. His mother, Katherine Florence (Incerella), was an amateur jazz singer, who worked in a Navy yard during World War II, and was born in the U.S., to Italian parents, with roots in Sicily.Stated on ''Finding Your Roots'', October 31, 2017 His father, Nicholas Turturro Sr., was a carpenter and shoemaker who emigrated from Giovinazzo, Apulia, Italy, at the age of six and later fought as a US Navy serviceman on D-Day. In 1983, Turturro, then a struggling actor, was employed as a doorman for the Manhattan ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Martinez (NYPD Blue)
James Martinez was a fictional character in the television series ''NYPD Blue''. He was played by Nicholas Turturro from Seasons 1 to 7. Biography Martinez was originally assigned to the 15th Precinct detective squad as a temporary replacement for Andy Sipowicz after Sipowicz was shot. Though inexperienced, he demonstrated enthusiasm for the job and a willingness to learn, especially from John Kelly, whom he idolized. He proved a quick study, and his competence and upbeat approach to his job enabled him to earn a permanent assignment as a detective. He went on to work primarily as the partner of Greg Medavoy Gregory Medavoy is a fictional character (as well as a protagonist) in the television series '' NYPD Blue''. He was played by Gordon Clapp from the third episode of the 1st season to the last episode of the series. Aside from Andy Sipowicz, he w .... His family life wasn't always stable; he witnessed the death of his drug addict brother to a drug overdose, for which M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy Brenneman
Amy Frederica Brenneman (born June 22, 1964) is an American actress and producer. She worked extensively in television, coming to prominence as Detective Janice Licalsi in the ABC police drama series ''NYPD Blue'' (1993–1994). Brenneman next co-created and starred as Judge Amy Gray in the CBS drama series ''Judging Amy'' (1999–2005). She received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations for these roles. In subsequent years, Brenneman has had starring roles as Violet Turner in the Shonda Rhimes medical drama series ''Private Practice'' (2007–2013), and as Laurie Garvey on the HBO drama series '' The Leftovers'' (2014–2017). She is also known for her recurring role as Faye Moskowitz on ''Frasier'' and has starred in various films, including ''Heat'' (1995), ''Fear'' (1996), ''Daylight'' (1996), ''Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her'' (2000), '' Nine Lives'' (2005), and ''The Jane Austen Book Club'' (2007). Early life Brenneman was born in New London, Connecticut, to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janice Licalsi
Janice Licalsi (formerly Gennaro) is a fictional character portrayed by Amy Brenneman on the television series ''NYPD Blue''. She appeared in 18 episodes during the first two seasons of the show. The character was written out after technical advisor and producer Bill Clark became uneasy with the thought of having a murderous police officer as a main character. Character history A uniformed police officer, Licalsi was assigned to the fictional 15th precinct. She took her mother's maiden name when she joined the force. Her father Dominic Gennaro, also a police officer, was on the payroll of mob boss Angelo Marino, who subsequently used this information to blackmail her into working for him. Marino orders Licalsi to kill Detective John Kelly. In order to accomplish this, she entered into a relationship with Kelly, but ended up falling in love with him. Licalsi was unable to kill Kelly and instead killed both Marino and his driver. Some time after Marino's death, Licalsi was conta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
