Treme Cast List
- The Wire, Treme, The CornerA quietly magnetic character actor in television on both sides of the Atlantic, American actor Clarke Peters brought enormous dignity and intelligence to his best roles, which were anchored by his celebrated turn as Baltimore detective Lester Freamon on "The Wire" (HBO, 2002-07). Prior to the celebrated drama, Peters had been a familiar face on the English stage, where he lived since the early 1970s and where he conceived the book for the Tony-nominated musical "Five Guys Named Moe." After appearing as a pitiful drug addict in producer David Simon's HBO miniseries, "The Corner" (2000), he was cast as Freamon, an older but infinitely wiser detective whose slow but effective methods helped to bring down a powerful drug empire. The worldwide critical success of the series helped to mint Peters as a star, and he was soon cast as other strong, proud and intelligent men in episodes of "Damages" (FX, 2007-10; DirecTV, 2011-12) and Simon's follow-up to "The Wire," the multi-character drama "Treme" (HBO, 2010- ). Whether on stage or the small screen, Peters was a subtle but powerful and undeniably watchable presence.
- The Walking Dead, Zero Hour, Sense and SensibilityBorn in Liverpool, England, David Morrissey is a critically acclaimed actor and director whose career has spanned over three decades. After his early education in St Margaret Mary's Junior School, he joined the Everyman Youth Theatre at the age of 14, where he developed his passion for acting. His first professional acting role was in the television series One Summer in 1983, but it was his performances in State of Play and The Deal that brought him to the forefront of British television, earning him praise and recognition for his powerful portrayals. Morrissey's career took an international turn when he was cast as The Governor in the popular American television series The Walking Dead. His portrayal of the complex and brutal character won him further acclaim and expanded his fan base globally. Alongside his acting career, Morrissey has also demonstrated his skills behind the camera. He directed two short films, Sweet Revenge and Passer By, which were well received and showcased his ability to deliver compelling narratives. Morrissey is one of the co-founders of the production company High Bridge Productions, which aims to produce high-quality drama while providing opportunities for new talent. He is also a patron of the charity Creative Arts Schools Trust, demonstrating his dedication to nurturing the next generation of artists.
- Roseanne, Treme, The Emperor's New SchoolJohn Goodman, an American actor renowned for his larger-than-life performances in film and television, has been a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Born on June 20, 1952, in Affton, Missouri, Goodman discovered his passion for acting while attending Southwest Missouri State University, where he studied drama. After graduating, he moved to New York City to pursue his dream, working in commercials and off-Broadway productions before landing his breakthrough role. Goodman's career took off in the late 1980s when he was cast as Dan Conner on the hit sitcom Roseanne. His portrayal of the hard-working, lovable father earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. While he enjoyed significant success on television, Goodman also made his mark on the big screen. He delivered memorable performances in films such as The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and Monsters, Inc., showcasing his versatility as an actor who could master both comedic and dramatic roles. In addition to his acting prowess, Goodman is known for his collaborations with esteemed directors like the Coen brothers and his voice work in animated films. Despite facing personal challenges, including struggles with alcoholism, he has managed to maintain a successful and enduring career in Hollywood. His contributions to the entertainment industry have been recognized with multiple awards and nominations, cementing his legacy as one of America's most beloved actors. Through his diverse body of work, John Goodman continues to captivate audiences with his exceptional talent and undeniable charisma.
- Homicide: Life on the Street, Chicago P.D., TremeNew Jersey-born leading man of Puerto Rican extraction, Jon Seda was trying to become a professional boxer when his mother suggested he take acting lessons "as a back-up." As a result, he was cast as Romano, the Cuban boxer, in the 1992 feature "Gladiator." His breakthrough role was as the cheating husband of Lauren Velez in Darnell Martin's "I Like It Like That" (1994). Seda went on to play Chris Perez, the musician-husband of "Selena" (1997). Raised in Clifton, New Jersey, Seda was the second oldest of six children. His first expectations about acting were that he might get a part as an extra. Seda won the role in "Gladiator." From there, he played a tough street kid in "Zebrahead" (1992) and a Dominican hoodlum in Brian De Palma's "Carlito's Way" (1993). More recently, he was Jose, one of the tortured inmates, in Terry Gilliam's futuristic "12 Monkeys" (1995). He won further critical applause for his work as a gangbanger with a brain tumor who takes a doctor hostage in Michael Cimino's little-seen "Sunchaser" (1996) and as a co-worker and rival in love to Leon in "The Price of Kissing" (1997). Seda's early TV credits included episodes of "NYPD Blue" and "New York Undercover," on which he played a boxer. He was a cop killer whose trial is disrupted in "Mistrial" (HBO, 1996). Seda made guest appearances as an undercover detective on NBC's acclaimed drama series "Homicide: Life in the Street" (NBC) in 1996 and joined the series as a regular in the fall of 1997. Seda worked with director Darnell Martin again for the premiere episode of the HBO drama series "Oz" (1997). As hot-headed Dino Ortolani, the actor delivered a mesmerizing portrayal of a tough convict in a brutal prison environment who meets a gruesome death. More recently, Seda is Dr. Sam Valez on the NBC series "La Brea" (2021-).
- Scandal, CSI: Miami, NewsRadioWhile many stage performers stayed close to their roots when making the jump to acting, Khandi Alexander moved far afield from her background as a dancer and choreographer with expert turns in both comedy and drama on television, most notably on "NewsRadio" (NBC, 1995-99), "The Corner" (HBO, 2000), "CSI: Miami" (CBS, 2002-12) and "Treme" (HBO, 2010-13). Though glamorous, Alexander eschewed Tiffany roles in favor of parts with depth and grit, and she impressed critics and audiences alike in her turns as women with seemingly boundless reserves of strength and resolve. Some of her characters used that strength for comic purposes, like her steely anchor Catherine Duke on "NewsRadio," but most needed it to simply survive their environments. Whether surrounded by abject poverty in "The Corner," crime and violence on "CSI," or the destruction of their homes in "Treme," Alexander presented women who persevered through their own willpower, but always remembered to show their human sides through carefully chosen moments of emotion. In doing so, she became a critical favorite and one of the most accomplished character actresses on television.
- Deadwood, Treme, Out of OrderA contemporary equivalent to actress Jean Seberg, Kim Dickens developed a reputation playing daunting and sexually powerful women on television and in film. Appearing in a wide array of roles for the better part of a decade, Dickens finally earned her due as a prostitute-turned-madam on the critically acclaimed Western series "Deadwood" (HBO, 2004-06). Before giving that breakthrough performance, she gave notable turns as Vincent Gallo's tomboyish girlfriend in "Palookaville" (1996), a Janis Joplin-like singer in "Things Behind the Sun" (Showtime, 2001) and a spurned wife in the drama "The House of Sand and Fog" (2003). But it was her turn on "Deadwood" that broadened her appeal and offered her better opportunities, including noted recurring roles on "Lost" (ABC, 2004-2010) and "Friday Night Lights" (NBC, 2006-2011). After returning as a leading player on another critically acclaimed series, "Treme" (HBO, 2010- ), Dickens affirmed her status as one of Hollywood's more respected character actresses.
- TremeLucia Micarelli is an American violinist and actress best known for her collaborations with Josh Groban, Chris Botti and classic rock band Jethro Tull, and her role as Annie Talarico in Treme.
- Homicide: Life on the Street, Treme, Wayward PinesMelissa Leo came to the fore as the lone female in the original cast of one of the most lauded shows in television history, "Homicide: Life on the Street" (NBC, 1993-99). Holding her own amongst the heavyweight cast of actors like Richard Belzer and Andre Braugher, she was a standout in a show unappreciated in its time. She went on to carve an indie film niche with acclaimed turns in a raft of films, most notably "21 Grams" (2003) and "Frozen River" (2008). The latter film provided the go-to character actress with a career-redefining role which drew nearly universal accolades and earned her the sobriquet of "actor's actor" from The New York Times. Two years later, Leo would once again find herself on the receiving end of universal critical acclaim with her performance as the tough-as-nails mother of a boxer in the lauded biopic, "The Fighter" (2010). Time and again, Leo demonstrated the uncanny ability to render herself nearly unrecognizable as she surrendered herself to the characters she played. While it may not have made her a household name to the average moviegoer, it undoubtedly cemented her reputation as one of the most respected - and sought after - actresses in American film.
- Game of Thrones, Treme, De Co-assistentIt's very rare that a major character on a show gets replaced with another actor and audiences go along with it, but that's what happened with Michiel Huisman, who replaced Ed Skrien in the role of Daario Naharis during the fourth season of "Game of Thrones" (HBO 2011- ). Huisman had the distinction of being on three big shows at the same time, namely "Thrones," country music drama "Nashville" (ABC 2012- ), where he played producer Liam McGuiniss, and the sci-fi series "Orphan Black" (BBC 2013- ), where he played Cal Morrison, a human who interacting with clones. Huisman was born on July 19, 1981 in Amstelveen, Noord-Holland, which is near Amsterdam. Before "Game of Thrones," Huisman had a featured role in the Dutch film "Black Book" (2006), and he played Rudolf Nureyev in the BBC TV movie "Margot" (2009) about prima ballerina Margot Fonteyn. Before he became ubiquitous on television, Huisman also performed in a band called Fontaine that wrote music for soundtracks. (Huisman released a solo album in 2005.) Huisman combined his acting and musical talents on the show "Treme" (HBO, 2010-14), where he played Sonny, an addicted musician. Then came Huisman's big break into one of the hottest shows on cable, "Game of Thrones," where he took over the role of Daario Naharis. Huisman was given a lot of leeway to approach the character and re-interpret Daario his own way. The creators of "Game of Thrones" felt that viewers would adapt to the transition between actors well, and Huisman was indeed accepted by fans of the show. (The fan following and ratings for "Thrones" continued to grow stronger every season.) Huisman also worked regularly in movies such as Brad Pitt's "World War Z" (2013), and the best seller adaptation "Wild" (2014), starring Reese Witherspoon.
- TremeRob Brown had zero experience with acting when he auditioned to appear as an extra in the film "Finding Forrester" (2000). Born in Harlem in 1984 and raised in Brooklyn, Brown was only a high schooler at the time, with a main interest in paying off a whopping $300 cell phone bill when he was unexpectedly cast in the film's lead role as a gifted but troubled young writer. Brown's impressive performance in the movie (forever known for Sean Connery's exclamation to Brown "You da man now, dawg!") earned him instant acclaim. After taking a short break from acting to study and play football at Amherst College, Brown returned to the screen and appeared in a number of acclaimed sports dramas including "Coach Carter" (2005) and "The Express" (2008). Eventually, Brown found his way to television, memorably playing Delmond Lambreaux on the HBO series "Treme" (HBO, 2010-13). Brown would go on to appear in the massively successful "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012) as well as Joseph Gordon-Levitt's acclaimed comedy-drama "Don Jon" (2013) before joining the cast of the mystery series "Blindspot" (NBC, 2015- ). Just a short while later, Brown took on the role of Donny on the political thriller series "Shooter" (USA, 2016-).
- Treme, Mind Games, WWII in HDSteve Zahn, a renowned actor and comedian of the Hollywood industry, is credited for his exceptional performances in both film and television. Born on November 13, 1967, in Marshall, Minnesota, Zahn's interest in performing arts propelled him into attending the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. There, his career began to take shape as he honed his skills in dramatic arts. Zahn's breakthrough came with his role in Ben Stiller's directorial debut, Reality Bites, where his comedic timing was widely recognized. He further cemented his reputation as a versatile actor with a series of critically acclaimed films such as That Thing You Do! and Out of Sight. His portrayal of Drew Barrymore's character's promiscuous brother in Riding in Cars with Boys showcased his skill in handling both dramatic and comedic roles. Zahn's commendable performance in Rescue Dawn earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Male, highlighting his artistic prowess. Apart from his acclaimed acting career, Zahn also ventured into the world of voice acting. His work extends to popular animated films like Chicken Little, Stuart Little, and Escape from Planet Earth. Despite his success in Hollywood, Zahn remained grounded and continually pursued multiple interests. He and his wife, Robyn Peterman, established a 330-acre farm in Lexington, Kentucky, where they fostered a sustainable lifestyle. Steve Zahn's persistence, versatility, and down-to-earth nature remain noteworthy in his ever-expanding career.
- The Wire, Treme, The Odd CoupleWendell Edward Pierce (born December 8, 1963) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in Suits as high-powered attorney Robert Zane, in HBO dramas such as Detective Bunk Moreland in The Wire and trombonist Antoine Batiste in Treme, and as Michael Davenport in Waiting to Exhale. Pierce also had a starring role as Teddy on the CBS sitcom The Odd Couple.
India Ennenga
Treme, The Returned, Pinky Dinky DooIndia Ennenga's success as an actress began when she was a mere 14 years old. Ennenga began her career with roles in the Meg Ryan dramatic adaptation "The Women" (2008) and the comedic drama "The Last International Playboy" (2009) with Jason Behr. Later, she acted in "Tremé" (2009-2014), the dramatic comedy "Multiple Sarcasms" (2010) with Timothy Hutton and the John Krasinski drama "Nobody Walks" (2012). More recently, Ennenga acted on "The Returned" (A&E Network, 2014-15).
