Henry Ian Cusick

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Biography

A formidable performer who made his name on the stage and screens of the United Kingdom, Henry Ian Cusik earned considerable acclaim after moving across the pond to play fan favorite Desmond Hume on the hit series "Lost" (ABC, 2004-2010). Prior to his Emmy-nominated turn on "Lost," Cusick began his career on British and Scottish stages in a number of classic productions before transitioning to the screen for a recurring arc on the long-running …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

April 17, 1967

Career Milestones

2006

Joined the fifth season of the Fox series "24," in the recurring role of Theo Stoller

2006

Played Demi Moore's husband in the romantic thriller "Half Light"

2005

Joined the cast of "Lost" (ABC) in a recurring role as Desmond; earned an Emmy nomination in 2006 for Outstanding Guest Actor; became a series regular in the third season

2004

Cast as Dr. Peter Campbell in Lifetime's original movie, "Perfect Romance"

2003

Played Miles, a series regular in the acclaimed BBC series, "The Book Group"

2003

Portrayed Jesus in "The Gospel of John"

2001

Cast as Jason on the BBC series "Casualty"

2001

Cast as Dr. Talbot in the Australian series, "2000 Acres of Sky" (BBC)

Cast in "Anthony and Cleopatra," with Alan Rickman and Helen Mirren for The Royal National Theatre

Played the title role in the Edinburgh International Festival production of "Torquato Tasso"

First lead role opposite Rupert Everett as Dorian Gray in "The Picture of Dorian Gray" at Citizens' Theatre

Joined the Citizens' Theatre

Awards

2006

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor In a Drama Series in Lost