Reg E. Cathey

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Characters played by Reg E. Cathey

Norman Wilson — The Wire (2002)

A blunt, experienced political operative who helps Tommy Carcetti win the mayor's office and then works inside the administration. Wilson is loyal to Carcetti but willing to give unwelcome advice; he often voices the practical political realities that ambitious reformers try to ignore.

Dr. Santiago — Se7en (1995)

A medical professional who provides additional expertise and supports forensic examinations for the homicide cases, assisting the lead medical examiner.

Homeless Man — American Psycho (2000)

Victim encountered by Patrick during his killing spree.

James Lucas — Marvel's Luke Cage (2016)

Luke Cage's friend in Luke Cage.

Freeze — The Mask (1994)

Dorian Tyrrell's loyal and intimidating henchman.

Dr. Franklin Storm — Fantastic Four (2015)

Respected surgeon and father of Sue and Johnny, whose legacy influences their heroic paths.

Lt. Greg Velasquez — S.W.A.T. (2003)

LAPD lieutenant overseeing operations, initially opposes Street but facilitates team placement.

Sergeant Major — Clear and Present Danger (1994)

Senior non-commissioned officer in military operations.

Deetee — Tank Girl (1995)

Deetee is the leader of the Rippers, the supersoldiers created from human and kangaroo DNA. Despite T-Saint's objections, he sends Tank Girl and Jet Girl to capture a W&P weapons shipment. When the group discovers the cargo was a trick, Deetee later sacrifices himself during the assault on W&P, damaging its generator.

Dirty Dee — Pootie Tang (2001)

Dirty Dee is a villain opposed to Pootie Tang and an associate of Dick Lecter's campaign against him. After being sent away by Pootie's friends, he later confronts Pootie again with Froggy's help. Pootie defeats them, recovers his belt, and returns to the city to fight evil.

Zakariyyah — The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2017)

Zakariyyah is part of the painful family history Deborah recounts near the end of the story. She describes the abuse Zakariyyah suffered after Henrietta died, adding another dimension to the hardship the family has endured and to Deborah's effort to make sense of her mother's legacy.

The Bishop — Nasty Baby (2015)

A mentally unstable neighbor who becomes the primary antagonist. His aggressive homophobia and harassment towards Polly escalate into violence, leading to his fatal encounter with Freddy.

Career Overview

Reg E. Cathey has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Fantastic Four with 1 titles. Signature works include Se7en, Fantastic Four, The Mask. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
72
Birth Date
1958-08-18
Birth Place
Huntsville, Alabama, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q973783), public domain (CC0).