Malcolm Goodwin (born November 28, 1982) is an American actor, known for his role as Clive Babineaux in

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supernatural comedy-drama series '' iZombie'' (2015-2019). In 2022, Goodwin portrayed Oscar Finlay in the Amazon Prime Video series '' Reacher''.

Life and career

His love for acting began during his time with the Julia Richman Talent Unlimited Program in

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. He later trained at SUNY Purchase College Acting Conservatory, where he earned a

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in Theatre Arts and Film. Goodwin has directed and produced independent commercials, sketches, short films, music videos and public service announcements. In 2011 he appeared in the music video for the song "Party Rock Anthem" by

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. He has been featured in articles for ''Interview'', ''L.A. Confidential'', ''

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'', and ''Venice''. Goodwin also had minor roles in various films and TV shows, such as '' American Gangster'', ''

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'', '' Leatherheads'', ''

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''. In 2015, Goodwin was cast in the main role of Det. Clive Babineaux on

television series '' iZombie''.iZombie’s Rose McIver and Malcolm Goodwin on Their Unconventional Partnership
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Filmography

Film and TV Movies

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Goodwin, Malcolm 1982 births 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors Living people People from Brooklyn State University of New York at Purchase alumni African-American actors