The Shield (TV) Cast
The cast of The Shield. Updated on July 20, 2025.
551 actors
Michael Chiklis
as Vic Mackey (88 episodes)

Michael Chiklis stars as Vic Mackey, the leader of the Strike Team, known for his unorthodox and often corrupt methods to maintain control in the precinct.

Catherine Dent
as Danielle Sofer (88 episodes)

Catherine Dent plays Danielle Sofer, a dedicated patrol officer facing personal and professional challenges within the male-dominated police force.

Glenn Close
as Captain Monica Rawling (13 episodes)

Glenn Close appears as Captain Monica Rawling, a strong and principled leader determined to reform the system from within.

Paula Garcés
as Tina Hanlon (32 episodes)

Paula Garcés portrays Tina Hanlon, a young and ambitious officer whose skills and judgments are continually put to the test.

Walton Goggins
as Shane Vendrell (88 episodes)

Walton Goggins is Shane Vendrell, Vic Mackey's volatile right-hand man, constantly teetering on the edge between loyalty and recklessness.

Michael Jace
as Julien Lowe (88 episodes)

Michael Jace plays Julien Lowe, a deeply religious patrol officer conflicted about his identity and duties on the force.

Jay Karnes
as Dutch Wagenbach (88 episodes)

Jay Karnes is Dutch Wagenbach, a cerebral detective known for his analytical approach and pursuit of justice.

Kenny Johnson
as Curtis Lemansky (65 episodes)

Kenny Johnson portrays Curtis Lemansky, a member of the Strike Team who struggles with the moral implications of their actions.

David Marciano
as Steve Billings (42 episodes)

David Marciano plays Steve Billings, a detective with a laid-back attitude often at odds with the more serious members of the force.

Benito Martinez
as David Aceveda (88 episodes)

Benito Martinez takes on the role of David Aceveda, a politically ambitious officer eager to climb the ranks and effect change.

CCH Pounder
as Claudette Wyms (88 episodes)

CCH Pounder is Claudette Wyms, a seasoned detective with a strong moral compass, driven by a desire to uphold the law.

Cathy Cahlin Ryan
as Corrine Mackey (83 episodes)

Cathy Cahlin Ryan plays Corrine Mackey, Vic Mackey's wife, who faces the consequences of her husband's turbulent and secretive law enforcement career.

David Rees Snell
as Ronnie Gardocki (81 episodes)
Ric Drasin
as Pipe (1 episode)
Derek Webster
as Art Gadway (1 episode)
Lionel Mark Smith
as Candlin (1 episode)
Henry Watson
as Uni #1 (2 episodes)
Paula Jai Parker
as Desirae (1 episode)
Arlen Escarpeta
as Sonny (2 episodes)
Krayzie Bone
as Pipes (2 episodes)
Chelse Swain
as Abigail (1 episode)
Jeremy Ray Valdez
as Esteban (1 episode)
Nancy Youngblut
as Neighbor Woman (1 episode)
Joseph D. Reitman
as Axl (2 episodes)
Frank Ashmore
as Cy (1 episode)
Al Santos
as Cruz (2 episodes)
Aasha Davis
as Lucy (1 episode)
Roy Vongtama
as Paramedic (2 episodes)
Jose Pablo Cantillo
as Amando Rios (2 episodes)
Nashawn Kearse
as Rubin (1 episode)
Deborah Van Valkenburgh
as Gail (1 episode)
Derek Basco
as Kojo (1 episode)
Ken Jeong
as Skip Osaka (1 episode)
Tanner Richie
as Mickey Dightman (2 episodes)
Jim Zulevic
as Detective Camara (1 episode)
Marshall Bell
as Bill (1 episode)
Hosea Chanchez
as Angelo Owens (1 episode)
Mae Mercer
as Selma (2 episodes)
Ron Bottitta
as C4 Engineer (1 episode)
Noel Gugliemi
as Savuto (3 episodes)
André 3000
as Robert Huggins (2 episodes)
Michael Papajohn
as Mike Winston (1 episode)
Natalie Zea
as Lauren Riley (5 episodes)
Tangi Miller
as Rebecca Wyms (2 episodes)
Mike Gomez
as Nacio (2 episodes)
Michael Benyaer
as Goma Magar (1 episode)
Willam Belli
as Colt (1 episode)
Julia Campbell
as Ellen Carmichael (1 episode)
Francesco Quinn
as Beltran (6 episodes)
Mel Winkler
as Maurice Webster (1 episode)
Angela Sarafyan
as Sosi (2 episodes)
Paul Benjamin
as Perry (2 episodes)
Melissa Paull
as Trina (2 episodes)
Lindsay Hollister
as Lisa Franklin (1 episode)
De'Angelo Wilson
as Marcus 'M.C. Gond Good' Dunn (2 episodes)
Bob Morrisey
as Lyor Chotzen (2 episodes)
Lombardo Boyar
as Hernesto (1 episode)
Kevin Cooney
as DEA Captain Lamberti (3 episodes)
Daniel Dae Kim
as Thomas Choi (1 episode)
Tommy Hinkley
as Capt. Steve Briggs (1 episode)
Alex Fernandez
as Bob Mamyn (2 episodes)
Derk Cheetwood
as Jarrod Stahl (1 episode)
Ally Walker
as Tori Burke (2 episodes)
Mageina Tovah
as Farrah (3 episodes)
Clark Johnson
as Handsome Marshall (1 episode)
Larry Sullivan
as Det. Craig Milne (1 episode)
Nicole Randall Johnson
as Leticia Gregory (1 episode)
Adam Donshik
as Sheriff (1 episode)
Brian Howe
as Carlos Morganza (1 episode)
Chris Williams
as Agent Quigley (1 episode)
Pasha D. Lychnikoff
as Mikula Popovich (2 episodes)
Delane Matthews
as Stella Sewell (3 episodes)
Seth Peterson
as Mason Heller (1 episode)
Laura Harring
as Rebecca Doyle (11 episodes)
Kyle Gallner
as Lloyd Denton (4 episodes)
Joe Renteria
as Cal (1 episode)
Laurie Holden
as Agent Olivia Murray (18 episodes)
Brandon Fobbs
as Alonzo (2 episodes)
Joel Stoffer
as Roger Pruitt (2 episodes)
Paul Ben-Victor
as Detective Paul Reyes (1 episode)
Afemo Omilami
as Vince Peabo (2 episodes)
Frances Fisher
as Rita Denton (6 episodes)
Gina Torres
as Sadie Kavanaugh (3 episodes)
Stana Katic
as Ayla (3 episodes)
Lydia Look
as Tracy Pok (1 episode)
Cullen Douglas
as Dr. Lesser (2 episodes)
Silas Weir Mitchell
as Father Morton (2 episodes)
Kurt Caceres
as Juan Lozano (4 episodes)
Paul Dillon
as Chaffee (8 episodes)
Vicellous Shannon
as Trick (1 episode)
Sal Lopez
as Gary Barba (1 episode)
Sahara Garey
as Marla (1 episode)
J.C. MacKenzie
as Detective Kouf (5 episodes)
Khary Payton
as Kaliel 'Lil Psych' Wilks (1 episode)
Ronnie Gene Blevins
as Marcus (2 episodes)
Camillia Monet
as Aurora Aceveda (8 episodes)
Anthony Azizi
as Petrosh (2 episodes)
Dwayne L. Barnes
as Link (2 episodes)
Clark Gregg
as William Faulks (2 episodes)
Cooper Huckabee
as Irving Heap (2 episodes)
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