Michael Cudlitz

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Biography

Before he redefined himself as a gritty man of action in HBO's critically acclaimed "Band of Brothers" (2001) and on the fan favorite "Southland" (NBC/TNT, 2009- ), Michael Cudlitz found himself typecast by his naturally cherubic face in roles that rarely strayed far from high school. Cudlitz climbed the industry ladder from behind-the-scene work as a carpenter and construction coordinator to a run of high-profile guest roles on such popular …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Construction, Props

Born

December 29, 1964

Career Milestones

1990

Made TV series debut on "Hull High" (NBC)

1992

Feature film debut, "A River Runs Through It"

1992

Landed recurring role as a high school jock on primetime teen soap "Beverly Hills, 90210" (Fox)

1997

Featured in the dark comedy "Grosse Pointe Blank" as a former popular student

2001

Delivered breakthrough performance as Sgt. Denver 'Bull' Randleman in HBO miniseries "Band of Brothers"

2002

Guest starred on Fox crime drama "24"

2006

Co-starred as FBI special agent Frank Rogers on short-lived "Standoff" (Fox)

2009

Cast as police veteran and training officer John Cooper on "Southland" (NBC, TNT)