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List Of In Plain Sight Characters
This is a list of characters in the USA Network original drama TV series '' In Plain Sight'', which follows two U.S. marshals working in the witness protection program. The principal cast has undergone many changes over the course of the show. Additionally, various recurring characters have appeared during the show's run. Main characters Mary Shannon Marshal Mary Shannon (Mary McCormack) is a US marshal working in witness protection. She is a sharp-tongued nonconformist, often leading to difficulties. Her father, a gambler, left her childhood family after robbing a bank. Mary's issues, stemming from her father's abandonment and her mother's alcoholism, has saved the lives of some of her witnesses. Throughout the first season, Mary almost constantly fights with her mother, Jinx, and her sister, Brandi. She is unable to understand why they cannot obtain and hold steady jobs, which often leads to conflict. Meanwhile, Mary is dating Raphael ("Raph"), a minor league baseball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USA Network
USA Network (or simply USA) is an American basic cable television channel owned by the NBCUniversal Media Group division of Comcast's NBCUniversal. It was launched in 1977 as Madison Square Garden Sports Network, one of the first national sports cable television channels. It was relaunched under its current name on April 9, 1980, and in the years since then, USA steadily gained popularity through its original programming, a long-established partnership with WWF/ WWE and, for many years, limited sports programming. USA increased its sports coverage significantly in 2022, after the shutdown of NBCSN, and now serves as the main cable component of NBC Sports. , USA Network is available to approximately 70 million pay television households in the United States, down from its 2011 peak of 100 million households. History Madison Square Garden Sports Network (1977–1980) USA Network was launched on September 22, 1977, as the Madison Square Garden Sports Network (not to be confused ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Ben-Victor
Paul Ben-Victor (born ) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Greek mobster Spiros "Vondas" Vondopoulos on the HBO drama series ''The Wire'', Alan Gray in '' Entourage'' (2005–2008), and Ray in '' Body Parts'' (1991). Early life Ben-Victor was born in New York City, the son of Victor and Leah Friedman. He is Jewish. He grew up in Flatbush, Brooklyn, where he attended Midwood High School before graduating from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where he studied theater. Career Ben-Victor debuted on the small screen in 1987 in the television film ''Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife'' and on an episode of '' Cagney & Lacey''. Ben-Victor has been featured on many television cop dramas like ''FBI'', ''Monk'' and '' CSI'', and also had a recurring role as two-bit con man Steve Richards on three episodes of ''NYPD Blue'' from 1994 to 1997. He also appeared as Steve Richards on a 1998 episode of the short-lived police drama '' Brooklyn South''. Ben-Vict ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Priest Walks Into A Bar
"A Priest Walks Into a Bar" is the third-season finale episode of '' In Plain Sight'' and the 40th episode overall. It originally aired June 30, 2010 on USA Network. Summary When an argument between two sex traffickers leads to a gunfight and her death outside a stripper's dressing room Gabriel Andrews (Joe Spano) and her friend witness the event. After his relocation to New Mexico Gabe rejects his faith and eagerly accepts his new role as a bartender. While visiting him at work to give him some mail that has been received via the Witsec program Mary sees his reaction to one of the letters and remains concerned. She goes to visit him at home and finds that he is in contact with someone from his previous life. He confesses that it is the friend of the dead girl and that she is not known to the authorities as a witness as he wanted to keep her out of trouble. Mary returns the next day and finds that Andrews has gone to meet the girl in Flagstaff, realises the danger that Andrews ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Cry For Me, Albuquerque
"Don't Cry for Me, Albuquerque" is the second-season finale episode of '' In Plain Sight'' and the 27th episode overall. Originally designed to be the first of a two-part season finale, the show's creators decided to end the season in cliffhanger fashion. The companion episode was slated as the third-season premiere and aired on March 31, 2010 (" Father Goes West"). Summary Thanks to the State Department, Mary's new "best friend" is a feisty South American woman, Francesca Leandra (guest star Angelica Castro): a revolutionary leader whom the U.S. government has agreed to hide in the states while they help agitate her countrymen toward rebelling against their dictator. To stir the pot even more, the CIA is quietly spreading the word that Francesca, who is beloved by the working-class citizens, has been captured by El Presidente's men and is being tortured. Her country of origin is never specified. Mary and Francesca are established in a mansion in Albuquerque with top-of-the-l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Fine Meth
'' In Plain Sight'' is a USA Network drama created by David Maples. Starring Mary McCormack, the series follows Mary Shannon, a Deputy United States Marshal who works at the Albuquerque, New Mexico office of the Federal Witness Security Program (WITSEC). The series premiered on Sunday, June 1, 2008, and aired its 61st and final episode on May 4, 2012. Series overview Episodes Season 1 (2008) Season 2 (2009) Season 3 (2010) ''In Plain Sight's'' third-season premiere was Wednesday, March 31, 2010, on USA. Lesley Ann Warren, Cristian de la Fuente, and Joshua Malina, appeared as recurring characters. Allison Janney joined the cast in a two-episode story arc as Allison Pearson, the new US Marshal Service regional director. Originally slated for a 16-episode season, USA Network reduced ''In Plain Sight's'' episode order to 13 when executive producer and showrunner, John McNamara was forced to take a leave of absence for medical reasons. Season 4 (2011) ''In Pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Marshals Service
The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is a Federal law enforcement in the United States, federal law enforcement agency in the United States. The Marshals Service serves as the enforcement and security arm of the United States federal judiciary, U.S. federal judiciary. It is an Government agency, agency of the United States Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice and operates under the direction of the United States Attorney General, U.S. attorney general. U.S. Marshals are the original U.S. federal law enforcement officers, created by the Judiciary Act of 1789 during the presidency of George Washington as the "Office of the United States Marshal" under the United States district court, U.S. district courts. The USMS was established in 1969 to provide guidance and assistance to U.S. Marshals throughout the United States federal judicial district, federal judicial districts. The Marshals Service is primarily responsible for locating and arrest warrant, arresting Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary (name)
Mary is a Grammatical gender#Personal names, feminine given name, the English form of the name Maria (given name), Maria, which was in turn a Latin language, Latin form of the Greek name or , found in the Septuagint and New Testament. The latter reflects the original Hebrew pronunciation of the name (Masoretic pronunciation ), as attested by the Septuagint. The vowel "a" in a closed unaccented syllable later became "i", as seen in other names such as "Bil'am" (Balaam) and "Shimshon" (Samson). Etymology The English name Mary arises by adoption of French into Middle English. Wycliffe's Bible still has ''Marie'', with the modern spelling current from the 16th century, found in the Tyndale Bible (1525), Coverdale Bible (1535) and later translations. The name Mary may have originated from the Egyptian language; it is likely derivative of the root , meaning "love; beloved"A. Maas"The Name of Mary" ''The Catholic Encyclopedia'' (1912), citing Fr. von Hummelauer (''in Exod. et Levit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delia Parmalee
This is a list of characters in the USA Network original drama TV series '' In Plain Sight'', which follows two U.S. marshals working in the witness protection program. The principal cast has undergone many changes over the course of the show. Additionally, various recurring characters have appeared during the show's run. Main characters Mary Shannon Marshal Mary Shannon (Mary McCormack) is a US marshal working in witness protection. She is a sharp-tongued nonconformist, often leading to difficulties. Her father, a gambler, left her childhood family after robbing a bank. Mary's issues, stemming from her father's abandonment and her mother's alcoholism, has saved the lives of some of her witnesses. Throughout the first season, Mary almost constantly fights with her mother, Jinx, and her sister, Brandi. She is unable to understand why they cannot obtain and hold steady jobs, which often leads to conflict. Meanwhile, Mary is dating Raphael ("Raph"), a minor league baseball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Boston
Rachel Boston is an American actress. She has had leading roles in a number of independent films, and was a regular cast member in several television series. She starred in the NBC drama series, ''American Dreams'' as Beth Mason from 2002 to 2005, in the short-lived CBS sitcom '' The Ex List'' in 2008, and on the USA Network series '' In Plain Sight'' from 2011 to 2012. From 2013 to 2014, Boston starred as Ingrid Beauchamp in the Lifetime fantasy-drama series, '' Witches of East End''. Early life Boston was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to William Terry Boston and Brenda Billingsley Boston. Her father was executive vice president of power system operations for the Tennessee Valley Authority. She grew up in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, before moving to New York City at the age of seventeen to attend New York University. She was Miss Tennessee Teen USA in 1999, placing in the Top 10 at the national pageant. Career Boston starred in the NBC series ''American Dreams'', which ai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abigail Chaffee
This is a list of characters in the USA Network original drama TV series ''In Plain Sight'', which follows two U.S. marshals working in the witness protection program. The principal cast has undergone many changes over the course of the show. Additionally, various recurring characters have appeared during the show's run. Main characters Mary Shannon Marshal Mary Shannon (Mary McCormack) is a US marshal working in witness protection. She is a sharp-tongued nonconformist, often leading to difficulties. Her father, a gambler, left her childhood family after robbing a bank. Mary's issues, stemming from her father's abandonment and her mother's alcoholism, has saved the lives of some of her witnesses. Throughout the first season, Mary almost constantly fights with her mother, Jinx, and her sister, Brandi. She is unable to understand why they cannot obtain and hold steady jobs, which often leads to conflict. Meanwhile, Mary is dating Raphael ("Raph"), a minor league baseball pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Todd Williams (actor)
Todd Williams III (born September 11, 1977) is an American actor best known for his role as Officer Isaac Joiner on the crime drama television series ''The Chicago Code''. Early life Born in Queens, New York, Williams began the pursuit of his acting career while attending Talent Unlimited High School in Manhattan. Concerned about having a backup plan, he chose to explore another one of his artistic passions after graduating, and applied himself to the course study of Music Business at New York University. Not satisfied, Williams subsequently left NYU to focus on his acting career goals full-time. Career After booking several national commercial and voice-over spots, he made his film debut opposite Kerry Washington in the critically acclaimed feature ''Lift''. Several television appearances followed on shows such as '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' and ''The Twilight Zone''. In 2004, while recurring on ''Third Watch'', Williams booked a role alongside Michael Madsen in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
