Michael Clinton Irby (born November 16, 1972) is an American actor known for portraying Sergeant First Class Charles Grey in the

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'' (2006–2009), and more recently, for his work as Obispo 'Bishop' Losa in ''

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'' (2018–) and Cristobal Sifuentes on the

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'' (2018–).

Early life and education

Irby was born in

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, California, the son of Ernie and Cynthia Ann Irby. He is of mixed Mexican-American and African-American heritage and has two brothers, Jason and Ernest III. With a lifelong love for

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, he played in

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as part of

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before he was forced to give it up due to injury. Following the end of his football career, he attended

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and Orange Coast College in

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. His drama professor encouraged him to pursue a career in theater at the

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Personal life

Irby is married to Susan Matus, whom he met while studying in New York. They have a son named Adison James Bear Irby.

Selected filmography

*''Silent Prey'' (1997) as Assistant D.A. Oniz *''

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'' (1999–2000, TV Series) as John Acosta / Diego Garza / Boca *''Mourning Glory'' (2001) as Luis *''

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'' (2001) as Reinaldo Povod *''

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'' (2001) as Enriquez *'' MDs'' (2002, TV Series) as Jaime Lopez *''

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'' (2002, TV Series) as Dante *''

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'' (2002, TV Series) as Ignatio Paez *''Final Draft'' (2003) as Elijah *''

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'' (2003) as Marco *''

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'' (2003–2005, TV Series) as Amiel Macarthur *''

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'' (2004–2011, TV Series) as Kenny Hexton / Eduardo *''

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'' (2005) as Obaid *''Once Upon a Wedding'' (2005) as Luis *''

'' (2006–2009, TV Series) as Charles Grey *''

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'' (2009) as Detective Garza *'' NCIS: Los Angeles'' (2010, TV Series) as Montrell Perez *'' 24'' (2010, TV Series) as Adrion Bishop *''

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'' (2010, TV Series) as Ronnie Bacca *''Louis'' (2010) as Robichaux *'' Faster'' (2010) as Vaquero *''

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'' (2011) as Zizi *''

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'' (2011, TV Series) as Police Officer *'' The Protector'' (2011, TV Series) as Roberto Casas *''Dirty People'' (2012) as Robert *''

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'' (2012, TV Series) as Jason *''

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'' (2012, Season 5, Episode 4: "Blood Feud") as Beltran *'' K-11'' (2012) as Lieutenant Hernandez *''

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'' (2012, TV Series) as Fermin Ordoñez *''

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'' (2013, Season 1, Episode 15: "A Giant Gun, Filled with Drugs") as Xande Diaz *''

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'' (2013, Season 1, Episode 17: "Hollywood Ending") as Eddie Bade *''

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'' (2013, Season 3, Episode 24: "Aloha, Malama Pono") as Rafael Salgado *'' Almost Human'' (2013–2014, TV Series) as Detective Richard Paul *''

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'' (2014, TV Series) as Khani *''

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'' (2015, TV Series) as Andrew Sharp *'' CSI: Cyber'' (2015, TV Series) as Navy Cap. David Ortega M.D. *''

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'' (2015, TV Series) as Detective Elvis Ilinca *''

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'' (2015, TV Series) as Agent Giordano *'' Taken'' (2017, TV Series) as Scott *'' SEAL Team'' (2017-2018, TV Series) as Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Adam Seaver *''

'' (2018–present, TV Series) as Obispo 'Bishop' Losa *''

'' (2018–, TV Series) as Cristobal Sifuentes *''

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'' (2019) as Evelio *''

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'' (2019) *''

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'' (2020, TV Series) as Admiral Delgado *''

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'' (2022) as Oscar

References

External links

*
Michael Irby Bio at CBS - The Unit

"Michael Irby - The Invisible Artist"
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