'90s Hair, B-Movies and British Accents: TWD Cast in Other Roles

[Pete Martell]

I couldn't find a thread on this. If there is one I apologize. I looked 3, 4 times. 

 

Here is Lennie James (Morgan) in a late '90s drama called Undercover Heart. I've never seen it but it looks interesting. 

 

 

[editorgrrl]

Lennie James played American in HBO's Hung. He was Charlie, a Detroit pimp who ate donuts with a knife & fork. In this 4-minute trailer (all profanity bleeped) he says "thangs." (Not stuff & thangs, just thangs.)

 

 

His American cop show, AMC's Low Winter Sun, was also set in Detroit.

[BellaLugosi]

Danai Gurira on Law and Order

 

 

 

 

Emma Bell on Law & Order

 

 

Lauren Cohan on Law and Order: SVU

 

Michael Rooker on Law & Order

 

 

And Jeffrey DeMunn made a lot of appearances:

 

 

Scott Wilson

 

Edited October 4, 2014 by BellaLugosi

[BellaLugosi]

Lauren on CSI:NY

 

 

 

and Children's Hospital

 

 

and Valentine

 

 

Jon Bernthal on CSI:Miami

 

 

Rooker on CSI Miami

 

[editorgrrl]

Danai Gurira is also a playwright, and Familiar is having its world premiere at the Yale Repertory Theatre January 30-February 21, 2015.

[ghoulina]

Perfect timing for this thread. I noticed The Reaping was on tonight and decided to DVR it. I haven't seen it since 2009, and lo and behold - here comes David Morrisey! It's so funny, because (to me) these characters are always their WD characters. I'm all, "Ack! It's the Governor! Watch out!"

[mandolin]

We watched the pilot of Gotham last night, and the fruit hippie is The Penguin. 

[Irishmaple]

Seriously?  I kept thinking I knew him from somewhere but that never clicked.

 

I'm pretty sure I mentioned this on The Other Site but since I think it's a great show and he's great in it, check out the British show Line of Duty for Lennie James.  He plays a cop, uses his natural accent (which freaks me out a bit because I know him from here and from Jericho, so I'm more used to his American accents) and he doesn't have to worry about zombies.  The show also has my favourite closing theme.  I listen to that music obsessively before deleting the episode.  There are two seasons but Lennie James only did the first one.  The second one is pretty good too.

[BellaLugosi]

Here's Jeffrey DeMunn on the new Twilight Zone

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uPbTIHfz_w

 

Scott Wilson on the new Twilight Zone

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QefiNX9W9Jk

[Mattipoo]

The Governor (David Morrissey) starred in "Basic Instinct 2" with Sharon Stone. He was her psychiatrist that she seduced.

Norman Reedus was in Lady Gaga's music video for "Judas". He played a motorcycle-riding post-apocalyptic badass that is similar to his Daryl Dixon persona.

[Pete Martell]

I think poor David must have had some regrets over that movie.

 

Sarah Wayne Callies (Lori Grimes) has a new pilot for USA.

 

http://www.zap2it.com/blogs/sarah_wayne_callies_cast_in_colony_but_can_she_survive_an_alien_invasion-2014-10

[Rosiejuliemom]

At least Chad L. Coleman has some previous experience with a zombie-type apocalypse.

 

[SoSueMe]

David Morrissey was in the PBS Poirot series. Murder on the Orient Express.

 

I was surprised at the number of Brits in TWD, they all have done pretty convincing American accents. 

[Zima]

David Morrissey plays Colonel Brandon in the 2007 Sense and Sensibility mini-series. It was so odd seeing him in such a different role!

 

Andrew Lincoln plays Cathy's husband in the 2009 Wuthering Heights mini-series.

 

Can you tell I like British dramas? Haha. 

[Sir RaiderDuck OMS]

Emma Bell has spent the last three seasons as Bobby Ewing's uber-slut stepdaughter on Dallas.

Michael Rooker has been in a ton of stuff, but before TWD, I knew him as the evil TV producer in Kevin Smith's Mallrats.
 

Edited October 13, 2014 by Sir RaiderDuck OMS

[kaydub]

laurie holden, melissa mcbride and jeffrey demunn were all in that movie "The Mist".

and norman reedus was in blade 2

[LexiconDevilOne]

Michael Rooker was a small but pivotal character on Jeremiah.

Funny thing was, Jeremiah and company were survivors of an epidemic that killed anyone who passed puberty (15/16 years earlier), they kept opining that Michael Rookers character was over 50...

edit,

I forgot, I first remember seeing (because I'm sure I saw him elsewhere) David Morrissey in Dr Who.

Edited October 13, 2014 by LexiconDevilOne

[Rosiejuliemom]

Lennie James in one of my all-time favorite movies: Snatch.

 

[Mattipoo]

Jon Bernthal (Shane) co-stars in the war movie "Fury" with Brad Pitt and Shia LaBeouf. He's blowing up! http://nukethefridge.com/2014/10/13/fury-exclusive-interview-jon-bernthal/

[Irishmaple]

I saw the commercial and had that Hey, I Know Him moment.  Then it clicked.  I was so happy to see him again.  I didn't like Shane, but he's part of The Walking Dead family.  I've had similar reactions to Dale and Lori/their actors.  I haven't seen Laurie Holden yet and I couldn't stand Andrea so I have no idea if I'll feel the warm fuzzies of familiarity for her in a new role.

[CarpeDiem54]

Laurie Holden has been in a couple of episodes of Major Crimes. She's Andrea in charge of the SWAT Team. Same bland but bitchy character.

[Irishmaple]

Major Crimes is the Mary O'Donnell show with Kyra Sedgwick's leftover co-stars from The Closing?  That explains why I haven't seen Andrea then.  I lost that show when I moved and left behind the awesome satellite package of yore.  Of course I wasn't watching it much prior to then either because of the character, Rusty, who grated on me like few characters ever have.

[CarpeDiem54]

Yeah, that's the show. The Rusty story was a PITA, but he's not so prominent anymore, thank God. I like the other characters, especially Lt. Provenza. And Fritz is some mighty fine eye candy.

[Pete Martell]

This isn't an acting role, obviously, but Laurie Holden has been involved in fighting sex trafficking (which was recently featured on Nightline).

 

http://abcnews.go.com/International/inside-dangerous-mission-rescue-children-colombias-sex-trafficking/story?id=26185510

[Disraeli Ears]

Laurie Holden was also the female cop in Silent Hill, a horror movie based on the video game.

Jon Bernthal was, I believe, Al Capone in Night at the Museum. ETA: Actually, it was the sequel - NATM: Battle of the Smithsonian.

Edited October 19, 2014 by Disraeli Ears

[turnitwayup]

The Wire reunion next ep with Chad L. Coleman, Seth Gilliam and Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

 

Cutty and Carver

 

D'Angelo

Edited October 19, 2014 by turnitwayup

[Irishmaple]

Anybody watching Once Upon A Time?  Brighton Sharbino (Lizzie) showed up as the young Elizabeth Mitchell, this season's villainess The Snow Queen.  She didn't look at any flowers and she kicked the ass of some guy who tried to kidnap her sisters.

[JBody]

We watched the pilot of Gotham last night, and the fruit hippie is The Penguin. 

 

It occurs to me how neato it is that I understand this sentence perfectly, yet if I were to, say, post it on FB or leave a note in my office's kitchen, 99% of people would be scratching their heads and saying what the feck is that supposed to mean.

 

All right, so this post has no substance.  Here's a link to a trailer for a heartwarming and funny show called The Walking Dead.  It's two years old now but it's new to me.

 

http://www.themarysue.com/the-walking-dead-sitcom/

[ghoulina]

JBody, that was awesome. Daryl and the ears! Gah, cannot stop laughing. 

[JBody]

I know right? Good times!!

[RedheadZombie]

Chad L. Coleman is playing a woman-beater on SVU.  It's blowing my mind.  I prefer my sweet pacifist Tyreese.

[editorgrrl]

Chad L. Coleman is playing a woman-beater on SVU. It's blowing my mind. I prefer my sweet pacifist Tyreese.

I'm enjoying seeing Chad portray a range of emotions. Tyreese is so gloomy! As are Michonne, Daryl, Carol… It's almost as jarring as smiley flashback Michonne.

[praeceptrix]

I had the pleasure of seeing Chad L. Coleman in a revival of August Wilson's Two Trains Running back in 2006 (it was a mini-reunion of The Wire, as it also starred Frankie Faison). The New York Times review did not quite do it justice: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/04/theater/reviews/04trai.html?pagewanted=all

[RainOnToosdays]

Flipping channels last weekend I settled into a charming little movie about a boy in Scotland during WWII who finds an egg that hatches into a Water Horse. Someways into it we meet Cpt. Hamilton of the British Army, and jump back .. it's The Guvna' (David Morissey)! 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0760329/

 

 

[CarpeDiem54]

I watched an old Law & Order SVU rerun this evening. One of the minor characters was a heroin addict prostitute. I couldn't figure out where I'd seen her before and then it dawned on me - Morgan's wife! She looked better (and younger) as a walker.

[PreBabylonia]

Laurie Holden was in The X Files. She was incredibly good-looking then. I was really looking forward to seeing her in TWD, but after the death of Amy, I found her character really grated. Although I did feel sorry for her getting left behind and presumed dead at the farm.

[Sakura12]

Emily Kinney was just cast a villain on the CW's The Flash. She's playing a narcissistic tech wizard named the Bug Eyed Bandit. Apt name but I don't know if she can pull of playing that type of character. I'll guess I'll see. 

 

http://www.eonline.com/news/623729/beloved-walking-dead-casualty-books-epic-villain-role-on-the-flash

[Pete Martell]

Good for her. I think she could play off-center types of characters, if that's what the show goes for. 

[Artsda]

Good for her, happy she's got a great show like that.

[Pete Martell]

Not sure where this should go, but since he doesn't have a thread...

 

Lawrence Gilliard Jr's tumblr.

 

http://thatswhatyougetforbeingnice.tumblr.com/

[mandolin]

I saw Bob on a rewatch of Friday Night Lights. (Season 4)

[Too Late Kev]

"Herschel" is on an Amazon pilot called Bosch. The episode is called "Chapter One: 'Tis the Season." It's free to watch the pilot even if you don't have Amazon Prime. The show is really good so far. Herschel plays an M.D. whose dog finds a bone. Small spoiler:

A human bone!!!

Edited February 14, 2015 by Too Late Kev

[lulee]

"Herschel" is on an Amazon pilot called Bosch. The episode is called "Chapter One: 'Tis the Season." It's free to watch the pilot even if you don't have Amazon Prime. The show is really good so far. Herschel plays an M.D. whose dog finds a bone. Small spoiler:

A human bone!!!

I wonder if he ever crosses paths with a TWD alum he barely shared the screen with: Madison Lintz (Sophia) plays the main character's daughter.

She talked about it in a comic-con clip posted a while back. Glad that it's coming out now. I like Titus Welliver and the show looks decent.

Edited February 19, 2015 by lulee

[CarpeDiem54]

I wonder if he ever crosses paths with a TWD alum he barely shared the screen with: Madison Lintz (Sophia) plays the main character's daughter.

She talked about it in a comic-con clip posted a while back. Glad that it's coming out now. I like Titus Welliver and the show looks decent.

It's a fantastic show. I binge watched and can't wait for season 2.

Maddy is Sophia? I never would have recognized her. She's really grown up.

[lulee]

It's a fantastic show. I binge watched and can't wait for season 2.

Maddy is Sophia? I never would have recognized her. She's really grown up.

Yeah, I didn't recognize her at first in the comic-con video. I was thinking, "Who is this teenager???" until she or the host made comments that made clear that she had played Sophia.

Thanks for the recommendation - once again my Prime membership will pay off!

[CarpeDiem54]

Yep. Gotta love Prime!

[Pete Martell]

Laurie Holden will be on Chicago Med.

 

http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/walking-dead-alum-laurie-holden-joins-chicago-fire-spinoff-1201438538/

[kikismom]

I thought we had a thread for cast members in other roles. If this is where those mentions go, Gareth had a small role in last night's Justified.

Thanks for the note; I think Andrew West is a really good actor.

[Anela]

How did I miss this? Thanks, kikismom. :)

[maystone]

I first saw Danai Gurira in a supporting role in one of my favorite shows: Treme.  (Who knew that David Simon's shows were a pipeline to the AZ, eh?) While I was searching for an image of her from Treme, I came across this entertaining list (click bait, really) of where we've seen some of the TWD actors before. MMB with long curly hair on Dawson's Creek! LOL