Lance Reddick was an American actor and musician known for playing the role of Cedric Daniels in The Wire, Phillip Broyles in Fringe, and Chief Irvin Irving in Bosch. He has also been featured in several movies like John Wick, Angel Has Fallen, Guillermin in Godzilla vs. Kong, Resident Evil and many others. The American actor died on 17 March 2023 and in this post, we will take a look at who his parents Solomon Reddick and Dorothy Gee are. Keep reading for more details.
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Reddick was born on June 7, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Dorothy Gee and Solomon Reddick. Reddick attended the Friends School of Baltimore, where he developed his love for music. 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 went on to pursue a Bachelor of Music degree in classical music composition at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. He then moved to Boston, Massachusetts, in the 1980s and eventually attended the Yale School of Drama, where he received a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1994.
Reddick’s acting career began with his portrayal of Detective Johnny Basil on the HBO series Oz, which aired from 1997 to 2003. He then went on to play various roles in popular television series such as The Wire, Lost, Fringe, and Bosch. In The Wire, Reddick played the character of Cedric Daniels, a tough and honest police officer. He also portrayed Matthew Abaddon, an employee of Charles Widmore, in multiple episodes of Lost.
In Fringe, Reddick played the character of Phillip Broyles, the head of an FBI department investigating paranormal activities. He described the character as “a real hard-ass, but he’s also one of the good guys.” Reddick’s other notable television roles include Chief Irvin Irving in Bosch, Albert Wesker in the Netflix series Resident Evil, and Commander Zavala in the Destiny video game franchise.
Reddick also made a significant impact in the film industry. He starred as Charon in the John Wick franchise, a role he reprised in its two sequels. He also played David Gentry in Angel Has Fallen and Guillermin in Godzilla vs. Kong.
Aside from his acting career, Reddick was also an accomplished musician. In 2007, he released his debut album, Contemplations & Remembrances, which showcased his skills in classical piano and jazz.
On March 17, 2023, it was reported that Reddick was found dead at his home in Los Angeles. He was 60 years old at the time of his passing. Reddick’s death was a great loss to the entertainment industry and his fans worldwide.
Reddick was born on June 7, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Dorothy Gee and Solomon Reddick. His father was a lawyer. Other details about his parents are currently not available.
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