Biography
An accomplished musician and graduate of Yale's drama program, he began picking up minor roles on shows like "New York Undercover" (Fox, 1994-98) and features such as "The Siege" (1998). When he won the role of John Basil, an undercover cop trying to break up a drug operation in the vaunted prison drama "Oz" (HBO, 1997-2003), Reddick made a lasting impression that led to larger parts in other highly regarded series. He gained ardent admirers …
Career Milestones
2012 | Cast alongside Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal in inner city school drama "Won't Back Down" | |
2011 | Released debut album Contemplations and Remembrances | |
2010 | Appeared in the Western action/drama "Jonah Hex" opposite Josh Brolin and Megan Fox | |
2008 | Cast as Phillip Broyles, the head of a special government agency on J. J. Abrams produced series "Fringe" (Fox) | |
2008 | Landed recurring role on ABC's "Lost" as ruthless corporate recruiter Matthew Abaddon | |
2004 | Portrayed acclaimed writer James Baldwin in the film "Brother to Brother" | |
2002 | Cast as Lieutenant Cedric Daniels on second season of HBO drama "The Wire" | |
2000 | Joined cast of HBO series "OZ" as Detective John Basil, a cop who goes undercover at the prison | |
1998 | Appeared in Edward Zwick's "The Siege" | |
1998 | Cast in first feature, Alfonso Cuarón's "Great Expectations" | |
1997 | Made early TV appearance on "The Nanny" (CBS) | |
1994 | Cast in Anne Meara's off-Broadway production of "After-Play" | |
1993 | First job in theater, understudy for Jeffrey Wright as the character of Belize in "Angles in America" | |
| Switched career path when he was accepted into Yale University's graduate school of drama | ||
| Worked at various odd jobs while trying to establish a career as a pop singer | ||