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Pilot (The Shield)
"Pilot" is the first episode of the FX crime drama television series ''The Shield''. It was written by series creator Shawn Ryan, directed by Clark Johnson, and originally aired on March 12, 2002. The episode received Emmy Award nominations for both its writing and directing. Plot The opening scene of the series consists of new LAPD Captain David Aceveda, of the infamous Farmington District, giving a press conference discussing how crime rates as a whole have been down for the past few months. This is juxtaposed with scenes of Vic Mackey, along with his Strike Team (Shane Vendrell, Curtis Lemansky, Ronnie Gardocki, and Terry Crowley), chasing a drug dealer through the district. When Mackey and his team corner the dealer, Mackey strips the dealer with various citizens watching. Doing this, Mackey finds the dealer's stash taped to his scrotum, and removes the baggie with excessive force. Meanwhile, seasoned Detectives Dutch Wagenbach and Claudette Wyms discover a murdered woman in h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shield
''The Shield'' is an American crime drama television series starring Michael Chiklis that premiered on March 12, 2002, on FX in the United States, and concluded on November 25, 2008, after seven seasons. Known for its portrayal of corrupt police officers, it was originally advertised as ''Rampart'' in reference to the true-life Rampart Division police scandal, on which the show's Strike Team was loosely based. The series was created by Shawn Ryan and the Barn Productions for Fox Television Studios and Sony Pictures Television. Several notable actors took extended roles on the show, including Glenn Close, who was the female lead during the fourth season; Michael Peña, in season 4; Anthony Anderson, in seasons 4, 5, and 6; Forest Whitaker, who guest-starred in seasons 5 and 6; Laura Harring, in season 5; Franka Potente, in season 6; and Laurie Holden, in season 7. ''The Shield'' is a prime example of TV noir in that it focuses on moral ambiguity, a salient feature to the noir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Chiklis
Michael Charles Chiklis ( born August 30, 1963) is an American actor, television director, television producer and musician. He is best known for his role as Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Detective Vic Mackey on the FX police drama ''The Shield'' (2002-2008), for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2002, and was nominated in 2003. Other starring television roles of his include Commissioner Tony Scali on the ABC police drama ''The Commish'' (1991-1996), Chris Woods in ''Daddio'' (2000), Jim Powell on the ABC science-fiction comedy-drama ''No Ordinary Family'' (2010-2011), Vincent Savino in the CBS crime drama ''Vegas'' (2012), Dell Toledo in '' American Horror Story: Freak Show'' (2014), and Nathaniel Barnes in ''Gotham'' (2015-2017). In film, he is best known for his roles as The Thing in two ''Fantastic Four'' films (2005-2007), George Callister in ''Eagle Eye'' (2008), Derrick in ''When the Game Stands Tall'' (2014), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catherine Dent
Catherine Grace Dent (born April 14, 1965) is an American actress. She is best known for the role of Danielle "Danny" Sofer in the FX series ''The Shield'', Janet Anderson in '' Outcast'' (2016–2018), and General Hale in ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (2017–2018). Early life Dent was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the daughter of Eleanor Brown and Fred C. Dent, a politician. She attended St. Joseph's Academy high school and graduated in 1993 from the North Carolina School of the Arts. Career Dent began starring in film and television in the early 1990s. Her first feature film was the movie '' Nobody's Fool'' (1994). On television she played Janice Talbert in ''One Life to Live'', and made guest appearances on such shows as '' The Pretender'', ''The X-Files'', ''The Invisible Man'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', ''The Sopranos'', ''Frasier'', ''Judging Amy'', ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', ''Without a Trace'', ''Grey's Anatomy'', ''NCIS'', ''The Mentalist.' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julien Lowe
The following is a list of character summaries from the FX Networks television series ''The Shield''. Main characters * Michael Chiklis – Vic Mackey (2002–2008) * Glenn Close – Monica Rawling (2005) * Catherine Dent – Danielle "Danny" Sofer (2002–2008) * Reed Diamond – Terry Crowley (2002, recurring 2003) * Paula Garces – Tina Hanlon (2008, recurring 2006–2007) * Walton Goggins – Shane Vendrell (2002–2008) * Michael Jace – Julien Lowe (2002–2008) * Kenneth Johnson – Curtis "Lem" Lemansky (2002–2006) * Jay Karnes – Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach (2002–2008) * David Marciano – Steve Billings (2008, recurring 2005–2007) * Benito Martinez – David Aceveda (2002–2008) * Cathy Cahlin Ryan – Corrine Mackey (2005–2008, recurring 2002–2004) * David Rees Snell – Ronnie Gardocki (2006–2008, recurring 2002–2005) * CCH Pounder – Claudette Wyms (2002–2008) Monica Rawling Captain Monica Rawling is a fictional character from the FX te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Jace
Michael Andrew Jace (born July 13, 1962) is an American convicted murderer and former character actor, best known for his role as Los Angeles Police Officer Julien Lowe in the FX drama ''The Shield''. He also played Andre Tibbs, an ex-convict mover accused of murder, in an episode of ''Cold Case''. On May 20, 2014, Jace was arrested after he fatally shot his wife, April Jace. A jury subsequently convicted him of second-degree murder on May 31, 2016, and on June 10, 2016, sentenced him to 40 years to life in prison. Career Jace began his professional acting career in 1992, appearing in an episode of ''Law & Order''. In 1994, he appeared in several TV shows, including '' Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'', and films including ''Clear and Present Danger'' and ''Forrest Gump'', where he portrayed the leader of the Black Panthers. Jace's other film appearances include '' Strange Days'', playing a bodyguard to a corrupt record executive; '' The Replacements'', playing a prison inmate-tur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claudette Wyms
The following is a list of character summaries from the FX Networks television series ''The Shield''. Main characters * Michael Chiklis – Vic Mackey (2002–2008) * Glenn Close – Monica Rawling (2005) * Catherine Dent – Danielle "Danny" Sofer (2002–2008) * Reed Diamond – Terry Crowley (2002, recurring 2003) * Paula Garces – Tina Hanlon (2008, recurring 2006–2007) * Walton Goggins – Shane Vendrell (2002–2008) * Michael Jace – Julien Lowe (2002–2008) * Kenneth Johnson – Curtis "Lem" Lemansky (2002–2006) * Jay Karnes – Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach (2002–2008) * David Marciano – Steve Billings (2008, recurring 2005–2007) * Benito Martinez – David Aceveda (2002–2008) * Cathy Cahlin Ryan – Corrine Mackey (2005–2008, recurring 2002–2004) * David Rees Snell – Ronnie Gardocki (2006–2008, recurring 2002–2005) * CCH Pounder – Claudette Wyms (2002–2008) Monica Rawling Captain Monica Rawling is a fictional character fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CCH Pounder
Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder (born December 25, 1952) is a Guyanese-American actress. She has received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her roles in ''The X-Files'', '' ER'', ''The Shield'', and ''The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency''. Pounder portrayed Dr. Angela Hicks in the medical drama series '' ER'' (1994–1997), Captain Claudette Wyms in the FX police drama series ''The Shield'' (2002–2008), Irene Frederic in '' Warehouse 13'' (2009–2014), and District Attorney Tyne Patterson in '' Sons of Anarchy'' (2013–2014). From 2014 until the show's conclusion in 2021, she portrayed medical examiner Dr. Loretta Wade on the police drama series '' NCIS: New Orleans''. Pounder was also the voice of Amanda Waller in the animated show ''Justice League Unlimited'' (2004–2006), a role that she has reprised in later DC Comics media. In film, she appeared in '' All That Jazz'' (1979), '' Go Tell It on the Mountain '' (1984), ''Prizzi's Honor'' (1985), ''Bagdad Cafe'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach
The following is a list of character summaries from the FX Networks television series ''The Shield''. Main characters * Michael Chiklis – Vic Mackey (2002–2008) * Glenn Close – Monica Rawling (2005) * Catherine Dent – Danielle "Danny" Sofer (2002–2008) * Reed Diamond – Terry Crowley (2002, recurring 2003) * Paula Garces – Tina Hanlon (2008, recurring 2006–2007) * Walton Goggins – Shane Vendrell (2002–2008) * Michael Jace – Julien Lowe (2002–2008) * Kenneth Johnson – Curtis "Lem" Lemansky (2002–2006) * Jay Karnes – Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach (2002–2008) * David Marciano – Steve Billings (2008, recurring 2005–2007) * Benito Martinez – David Aceveda (2002–2008) * Cathy Cahlin Ryan – Corrine Mackey (2005–2008, recurring 2002–2004) * David Rees Snell – Ronnie Gardocki (2006–2008, recurring 2002–2005) * CCH Pounder – Claudette Wyms (2002–2008) Monica Rawling Captain Monica Rawling is a fictional character from the FX t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Karnes
Jay Karnes (born June 27, 1963) is an American actor, best known for his role as LAPD detective Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach on the FX television series ''The Shield'', Agent Josh Kohn on ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2008) and Craig on '' The Crossing'' (2018). Early life and education Karnes was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1963. He attended the University of Kansas, in the class of 1989. Career In the mid-1990s, Karnes was a company member with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, playing major roles in such plays as ''Love's Labours Lost'' and Tom Stoppard's ''Arcadia''. Karnes also starred in the films ''The Joyriders'' (1999) and ''The Next Best Thing'' (2000). From 2002 to 2008, Karnes portrayed Detective Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach on ''The Shield''. In 2008, Karnes played the recurring role of ATF Agent Josh Kohn on FX Network's series ''Sons of Anarchy'', created by writer/actor Kurt Sutter of ''The Shield''. Kohn was an antagonist to SAMCRO's vice president Jax Teller and his som ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benito Martinez (actor)
Benito James Martinez (born June 28, 1971) is an American actor, best known for his role as LAPD Captain David Aceveda in the FX police drama ''The Shield'', Luis Torres in ''Sons of Anarchy'' (2011-2012), Todd Denver in ''How to Get Away with Murder'' (2016-2018), Sheriff Diaz in ''13 Reasons Why'' (2019-2020), and for his film role in the movie ''My Family'' (1995) and '' Kill Your Darlings'' (2006). Early life Martinez was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 28, 1971, the son of Margarita Martinez-Cannon. He attended Hollywood High School Performing Arts Center, along with Anthony Anderson. After graduating high school, he went to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, where his sister also studied. Besides Martinez, Kim Cattrall, Donald Sutherland and Chiwetel Ejiofor also studied there. Career He returned to the United States and moved to Los Angeles, where he appeared as Fernandez in an episode of ''The Bronx Zoo'', "The Gospel Truth". He has worked i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of The Shield Characters
The following is a list of character summaries from the FX Networks television series ''The Shield''. Main characters * Michael Chiklis – Vic Mackey (2002–2008) * Glenn Close – Monica Rawling (2005) * Catherine Dent – Danielle "Danny" Sofer (2002–2008) * Reed Diamond – Terry Crowley (2002, recurring 2003) * Paula Garces – Tina Hanlon (2008, recurring 2006–2007) * Walton Goggins – Shane Vendrell (2002–2008) * Michael Jace – Julien Lowe (2002–2008) * Kenneth Johnson – Curtis "Lem" Lemansky (2002–2006) * Jay Karnes – Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach (2002–2008) * David Marciano – Steve Billings (2008, recurring 2005–2007) * Benito Martinez – David Aceveda (2002–2008) * Cathy Cahlin Ryan – Corrine Mackey (2005–2008, recurring 2002–2004) * David Rees Snell – Ronnie Gardocki (2006–2008, recurring 2002–2005) * CCH Pounder – Claudette Wyms (2002–2008) Monica Rawling Captain Monica Rawling is a fictional character from the FX t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reed Diamond
Reed Edward Diamond (born July 20, 1967) is an American actor. He is known for the roles of Det. Mike Kellerman on '' Homicide: Life on the Street'', Jason Pillar in season 8 of '' 24'', and recurring character Laurence Dominic on ''Dollhouse''. He also appeared in ''The Shield'', ''Journeyman'', ''Bones'', ''The Mentalist'', ''Franklin & Bash'', and ''Underground''. He had a recurring role on the first two seasons of ''Designated Survivor'' as John Foerstel, Director of the FBI, and portrayed Daniel Whitehall / Werner Reinhardt in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television series ''Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' Early life and education Diamond was born in Brooklyn, the son of Allison, an astrologer, and Bob Diamond, a stage manager and director of shows such as ''The Joe Franklin Show''. He was raised in Manhattan and attended the Trinity School. Diamond attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for two years, then studied acting at the Juilliard School, where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
