Lance Reddick, a versatile actor known for his roles in “The Wire,” “John Wick,” and other TV shows and movies, has passed away at the age of 60[5]. He died suddenly on Friday morning of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles[2][3][4]. Reddick attended the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, where he studied voice and piano[2]. He is survived by his wife Stephanie Reddick and children Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick[1].Reddick’s death has led to an outpouring of tributes on social media from colleagues and fans expressing their sadness at his passing[5]. Actor Ben Stiller tweeted that Reddick was a “beautiful and compelling actor” who was “exquisite” in all he did[5].Reddick was set to appear as Zeus in the upcoming Disney+ movie, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”[1]. He was also in the middle of a press tour for “John Wick: Chapter 4,” where he reprised his role as Charon, but did not attend the red carpet premiere earlier this week due to his sudden passing[4].
What other movies and TV shows did Lance Reddick appear in ?
Lance Reddick appeared in several movies and TV shows throughout his career. He was best known for his roles in “The Wire,” “Fringe,” and the “John Wick” franchise [1][2][3]. He also appeared in other TV shows such as “Bosch,” “Corporate,” and “Young Sheldon” [4]. In addition to his on-screen work, Reddick was a veteran voiceover talent, lending his voice to video games like the “Destiny” franchise and 2017’s “Horizon Zero Dawn” as well as its 2022 sequel, “Horizon Forbidden West” [1]. His versatility as an actor allowed him to take on a wide range of roles throughout his career.
Which character did he play in “The Wire”
Lance Reddick played the character of Cedric Daniels in “The Wire.” Cedric Daniels is a fictional character on the HBO crime drama, and he was well-regard in the Baltimore Police Department for making his subordinates focus on decent police work and quality arrests. Reddick’s portrayal of the character was widely praise for its nuance and complexity, making him one of the most memorable characters in the show.