Lance Reddick

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Characters played by Lance Reddick

Cedric Daniels — The Wire (2002)

A police officer who rises from lieutenant to deputy commissioner over the course of the series. He leads the Major Crimes Unit investigating the Barksdale and later Stanfield drug organizations. A disciplined commander who seems at first to be politically ambitious, Daniels gradually reveals integrity and frustration with institutional corruption. He mentors young detectives, confronts police leadership, and ultimately leaves the department rather than compromise his principles. His arc embodies the show's theme of institutional compromise.

Irvin Irving — Bosch (2015)

Police Chief who oversees Bosch's operations. He assigns Bosch to lead the Howard Elias murder task force, places IA investigators on his team, and expresses frustration over Bosch's secrecy. He is also navigating political pressures regarding a mayoral election.

Charon — John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

Loyal and impeccably professional concierge of the New York Continental Hotel.

Charon — Ballerina (2025)

Loyal concierge of the New York Continental.

David Gentry — Angel Has Fallen (2019)

Security contractor involved in the conspiracy.

Charon — John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

Loyal and impeccably dressed concierge of the New York Continental Hotel.

Guillermin — Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)

Apex Cybernetics executive overseeing Mechagodzilla.

Hotel Manager / Charon — John Wick (2014)

Early Continental management figure.

Charon — John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)

Loyal concierge of the New York Continental hotel.

Wesley McDonald 'Mac' Holder — Shirley (2024)

A key member of Shirley's presidential campaign team, tasked with providing her security during the campaign trail.

Major Carver — The Guest (2014)

The head of private corporation KPG who leads a special forces team to eliminate David. After surviving the initial attack, he explains David's military programming to Anna and attempts to stop him at the school, but is killed by David.

Milo — Monster Party (2018)

The leader of the gathering who reveals they are recovering serial killers attempting to control their urges through his guidance. He attempts to de-escalate by offering to drug and arrest Casper and Iris to avoid suspicion, and later beats Jeremy to death in a fit of rage.

Career Overview

Lance Reddick has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently John Wick with 5 titles. Signature works include The Wire, Bosch, John Wick: Chapter 4. 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
81
Birth Date
1962-06-07
Birth Place
Baltimore, Maryland, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q322056), public domain (CC0).