Lance Reddick was an American actor and musician. He is best known for his television performances as Cedric Daniels on “The Wire” and Phillip Broyles on “Fringe.”
Lance Reddick Biography
Lance Reddick was an American actor and musician. Lance Reddick was best known for playing Cedric Daniels in “The Wire.”
Lance Reddick was born on June 7, 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, He attended Friends School of Baltimore. As a teenager, he studied music at the Peabody Preparatory Institute and a summer program teaching music theory and composition at the Walden School.
Reddick studied classical music composition at University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, earning a Bachelor of Music degree. He moved to Boston, Massachusetts in the 1980s. Reddick attended the Yale School of Drama in the early 1990s, receiving a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1994.
Riddick began his acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in a number of off-Broadway productions. He later landed small roles in movies and television shows, including “The Cosby Mysteries,” “New York Undercover,” and “Law & Order.” In 2002, Riddick landed his breakthrough role as Lieutenant Cedric Daniels in the HBO crime drama “The Wire.”
“The Wire”
“The Wire” is widely regarded as one of the greatest television dramas of all time, and Riddick’s portrayal of Lieutenant Daniels was a major part of its success. The character was a complex and morally ambiguous figure, and Riddick’s nuanced performance earned him critical acclaim and a loyal following.
Following the end of “The Wire” in 2008, Riddick went on to appear in a number of other television shows, including “Lost,” “CSI: Miami,” and “The Mentalist.” He also continued to work in movies, appearing in “White House Down” and “Godzilla: King of the Monsters.”
“Fringe”
In 2008, Riddick landed another major role in the science fiction series “Fringe.” He played the character Phillip Broyles, the head of a government agency investigating paranormal phenomena. Once again, Riddick’s performance was praised for its depth and complexity, and he became a fan favorite.
More recently, Riddick has appeared in the John Wick movie franchise, playing the character Charon, the concierge at the Continental Hotel. He has also lent his voice to a number of video games, including “Destiny 2,” “Death Stranding,” and “Detroit: Become Human.”
His cause of death is not readily known, but reports say he died on March 17, 2023.
Lance Reddick Age:
Lance was born on June 7, 1962, and is currently 60 years old.
Lance Reddick Parents:
Reddick is the son of Dorothy Gee and Solomon Reddick.
Lance Reddick Wife:
Lance wed Stephanie in 2011, according to Mpls St Paul Magazine.
The magazine said the couple met in 1999 when Stephanie was an employee at the Guthrie Theater.
Lance was starring in a play at the theater. The two decided to wed in Minnesota which is where Stephanie grew up.
Lance Reddick Children:
Deadline reported Lance had two children; Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick.
Lance Reddick Net worth:
Reddick is an American actor and musician who has a net worth of $4 million.
Lance Reddick Death:
On March 17, 2023, it was reported that Reddick was found dead at his home in Los Angeles.