LANCE SOLOMO REDDICK
R.I.P Born June 7, 1962. Died March
17, 2023 The Baltimore native was best known for his portrayal of a hometown police lieutenant, Cedric Daniels, in the acclaimed HBO drama “The Wire,” which ran from 2002 to 2008. He was also featured in the “John Wick” movie franchise. His career started with small roles, including parts in the Denzel Washington movie “The Siege” in 1998, and on television’s “West Wing” in the late ‘1990s and into the early ‘2000s. Then, HBO’s “Oz” showcased Reddick’s acting ability, as he portrayed a Jamaican Drug Dealer who turned out to be an undercover police detective who had infiltrated the criminal underworld. Reddick also had a recurring role on television’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” The role as the incorruptible Lt. Daniels that Riddick achieved stardom. Reddick portrayed the character beyond the expectations of the writers.
By:Tarvis Alberty EL
