Reg E. Cathey
American actor (1958–2018)
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Reg E. Cathey
Reg E. Cathey (August 18, 1958 – February 9, 2018) was an American character actor. He is best known for his roles as Norman Wilson in The Wire, Martin Querns in Oz, the game show announcer in Square One Television, and Freddy Hayes in House of Cards. Cathey received three consecutive Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, winning in 2015. Born in Huntsville, Alabama, Cathey's interest in theater began at age 9. He graduated from J.O. Johnson High School and studied theatre at the University of Michigan. Throughout his career, Cathey appeared in numerous film and television productions, establishing himself as a respected and versatile actor.
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