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 Incisive, intense, multi-talented American actor Lance Solomon Reddick was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the younger of two sons, to Solomon Reddick and public schoolteacher Dorothy Gee. Having opted initially for a career in music, he attended first the Peabody Preparatory Institute and the Walden School before studying classical composition at the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music, qualifying with a Bachelor's Degree. By the early '90s, however, Reddick was forced to re-evaluate his career plans because of a severe back injury suffered while pulling a double shift waiting on tables and delivering newspapers. A pressing need to make ends meet made him enroll at the Yale School of Drama, from where he went on to graduate in 1994 with a Master of Fine Arts Degree. He derived much inspiration from his classmate Paul Giamatti and came to regard Daniel Day-Lewis as his quintessential acting role model.Possessed of an athletic build and a deep, resonant voice, Reddick also had a self-declared affinity for accents. Preparing himself for his roles, he immersed himself fully into his characters as a "transformational performer", often rehearsing his lines in front of a mirror. He made his television debut in an episode of New York Undercover (1994). Though he played a couple of drug addicts early on, he soon found himself much in demand-- and ultimately typecast -- as powerful authority figures, from police detectives (Johnny Basil in Oz (1997)) to FBI agents (Law & Order (1990)) to senior defense attorneys (Cedric Daniels in The Wire (2002)). One of his best known roles on the big screen was as the mysterious Mr. Charon, concierge at the Continental Hotel, scene of much of the action in the John Wick (2014) franchise.Arguably, his most memorable character was that of Phillip Broyles, special agent-in-charge with the Department of Homeland Security, heading a team of experts investigating paranormal events in the outstanding science fiction drama series Fringe (2008). Broyles was a no-nonsense tough guy, who, nevertheless, remained steadfastly loyal in defense of his team against insidious forces from within and without. Unlike Broyles, Reddick's other important recurring TV character, Chief Irving in Bosch (2014), was a morally ambiguous man motivated chiefly by political ambition. Both were flawless performances.Prior to his sad and untimely passing in March 2023 at the age of 60, Reddick was much sought-after as a voice actor for animations and video games. He also never lost his lifelong passion for music, and, in 2007, released an album of his compositions entitled Contemplations & Remembrances. In private life,the twice-married Reddick was said to have been very much devoted to his three dogs.
Bio:
Incisive, intense, multi-talented American actor Lance Solomon Reddick was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the younger of two sons, to Solomon Reddick and public schoolteacher Dorothy Gee. Having opted initially for a career in music, he attended first the Peabody Preparatory Institute and the Walden School before studying classical composition at the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music, qualifying with a Bachelor's Degree. By the early '90s, however, Reddick was forced to re-evaluate his career plans because of a severe back injury suffered while pulling a double shift waiting on tables and delivering newspapers. A pressing need to make ends meet made him enroll at the Yale School of Drama, from where he went on to graduate in 1994 with a Master of Fine Arts Degree. He derived much inspiration from his classmate Paul Giamatti and came to regard Daniel Day-Lewis as his quintessential acting role model.Possessed of an athletic build and a deep, resonant voice, Reddick also had a self-declared affinity for accents. Preparing himself for his roles, he immersed himself fully into his characters as a "transformational performer", often rehearsing his lines in front of a mirror. He made his television debut in an episode of New York Undercover (1994). Though he played a couple of drug addicts early on, he soon found himself much in demand-- and ultimately typecast -- as powerful authority figures, from police detectives (Johnny Basil in Oz (1997)) to FBI agents (Law & Order (1990)) to senior defense attorneys (Cedric Daniels in The Wire (2002)). One of his best known roles on the big screen was as the mysterious Mr. Charon, concierge at the Continental Hotel, scene of much of the action in the John Wick (2014) franchise.Arguably, his most memorable character was that of Phillip Broyles, special agent-in-charge with the Department of Homeland Security, heading a team of experts investigating paranormal events in the outstanding science fiction drama series Fringe (2008). Broyles was a no-nonsense tough guy, who, nevertheless, remained steadfastly loyal in defense of his team against insidious forces from within and without. Unlike Broyles, Reddick's other important recurring TV character, Chief Irving in Bosch (2014), was a morally ambiguous man motivated chiefly by political ambition. Both were flawless performances.Prior to his sad and untimely passing in March 2023 at the age of 60, Reddick was much sought-after as a voice actor for animations and video games. He also never lost his lifelong passion for music, and, in 2007, released an album of his compositions entitled Contemplations & Remembrances. In private life,the twice-married Reddick was said to have been very much devoted to his three dogs.
Tivia:
Studied composition at Eastman School of Music, Rochester, and acting at the Yale Drama School.Is a huge Comic book fan and has said Batman is one of his favorite characters.His mother was a public school teacher in Baltimore (MD) for 40 years, even though Lance himself attended private school.Lance is also a musician having attended the prestigious Eastman School of Music where he studied classical composition and piano. He occasionally gets to demonstrate his piano skills over the course of the TV series Bosch (2014).Tributes were paid to his memory by colleagues and friends, including Reddick's The Wire co-stars, Wendell Pierce and Isiah Whitlock Jr., and the show's creator, David Simon; as well as his John Wick co-stars, Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane. Players of the games Destiny and Destiny 2 paid their respects by visiting Commander Zavala (whom Reddick had voiced) in The Tower (the game's social space) and saluting him or sitting in silence side-by-side.Appeared in the music video for Jay-Z and Beyonc��'s "'03 Bonnie & Clyde".Counts Meryl Streep and Daniel Day-Lewis among his greatest inspirations as an actor.Moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to pursue a career in acting. |
| Name: |
Lance Reddick |
Type: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Model rank: |
55 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 02:42:58 |
| Height: |
6' 2' (1.88 m) |
| Biography: |
Incisive, intense, multi-talented American actor Lance Solomon Reddick was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the younger of two sons, to Solomon Reddick and public schoolteacher Dorothy Gee. Having opted initially for a career in music, he attended f |
| Trivia: |
Studied composition at Eastman School of Music, Rochester, and acting at the Yale Drama School.Is a huge Comic book fan and has said Batman is one of his favorite characters.His mother was a public school teacher in Baltimore (MD) for 40 years, even though Lance himself attended private school.Lance is also a musician having attended the prestigious Eastman School of Music where he studied classical composition and piano. He occasionally gets to demonstrate his piano skills over the course of the TV series Bosch (2014).Tributes were paid to his memory by colleagues and friends, including Reddick's The Wire co-stars, Wendell Pierce and Isiah Whitlock Jr., and the show's creator, David Simon; as well as his John Wick co-stars, Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane. Players of the games Destiny and Destiny 2 paid their respects by visiting Commander Zavala (whom Reddick had voiced) in The Tower (the game's social space) and saluting him or sitting in silence side-by-side.Appeared in the music video for Jay-Z and Beyonc��'s "'03 Bonnie & Clyde".Counts Meryl Streep and Daniel Day-Lewis among his greatest inspirations as an actor.Moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to pursue a career in acting. |
| Trademarks: |
Towering stature and shaved head
Deep authoritative voice
Often plays authority figures |
| Quotes: |
'Pigeonholed' isn't the right word, because I feel like I've had a very wide range of characters that I've been allowed to play.
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It's funny, because in drama school, my greatest strength was my range. So my early career was like that: I played all kinds of different characters.
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As I got further into my career, as a character of color, if I was going to have the types of opportunities I felt I deserved, and continue to have them, I was going to have to start creating those opportunities for myself.
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You don't see a lot of black rock stars. The music industry tends to be segregated stylistically. It's hard for a black artist to cross over to rock music.
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If you're going to come at me, come at me respectfully, and I will respond respectfully. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
2002 - appeared as the lead police officer in the music video for "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" by Jay-Z featuring Beyonc��.
(August 2006) Played Floyd Barton in "Seven Guitars" play by August Wilson (Signature Theatre Company, New York C |
| Spouse: |
Stephanie Diane Day (June 2011 - March 17, 2023) (his death)Suzanne Yvonne Louis (1986 - ?) (divorced, 2 children) |
| Children: |
Yvonne ReddickChristopher Reddick |
| Parents: |
Solomon Reddick
Dorothy Gee |
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