Lance Reddick

Lance Reddick (born December 31, 1962) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his roles as Cedric Daniels on the HBO drama series The Wire, Phillip Broyles in Fox’s science fiction-supernatural television series Fringe, Charon from John Wick film franchise, and Matthew Abaddon in ABC’s supernatural drama Lost.

Reddick was born in Baltimore, Maryland to a family of teachers; his mother taught at Morgan State University while his father worked for IBM. He graduated from Friends School of Baltimore before attending Carnegie Mellon University where he studied theatre arts and earned a BFA degree. After college he moved to Los Angeles where he began appearing in theater productions such as “The Tempest” with Christopher Reeve and directed by Michael Kahn at the Old Globe Theater San Diego . His first major role came when he appeared alongside Denzel Washington in 1998’s “Fallen Angels” on CBS’ anthology crime show Fallen Angels produced by Steven Spielberg which led him more work including playing Cedric Daniels on The Wire which ran for five seasons between 2002–2008 ,Phillip Broyles In Fox’s science fiction-supernatural television series Fringe (2008-2013),Charon From John Wick Film Franchise(2014-)Matthew Abaddon On ABC Supernatural Drama Series Lost (2004–2010).

Outside acting Reddick has also explored music releasing two albums under record label Kufala Recordings: 2006’s Dreamin’ In Rhythm featuring jazz standards and 2012 blues album Out Of My Hands both featuring guest appearances from other renowned musicians like saxophonist Maceo Parker & keyboard player Dr Lonnie Smith.

Apart From Acting And Music Lance Also Has A Strong Interest For Charity Work Participating Events To Raise Funds For Different Causes Including St Jude Children Research Hospital & Artists For Peace And Justice As Well As Working With Multiple Non Profit Organizations Such As Life Beat Supporting HIV/Aids Awareness Advocacy Group Project Angel Food Which Delivers Nutritious Meals To People Suffering From Serious Illnesses Throughout LA County .