Corey Reynolds

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Corey Reynolds
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Reynolds at the 2024 WonderCon
Born (1974-07-03) July 3, 1974 (age 51)
OccupationActor
Years active1999–present
SpouseTara Renee Schemansky (m. 2008) [1]

Corey Reynolds (born July 3, 1974) is an American actor known for originating the role of Seaweed in the Broadway adaptation of Hairspray , as well as the roles of David Gabriel in the TNT crime series The Closer , and Sheriff Mike Thompson in the SyFy/USA Network TV series Resident Alien .

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Early life and career

Reynolds was born in Richmond, Virginia, where he attended Monacan High School before moving to California to pursue his acting career. He got his start at Paramount Kings Dominion performing in various shows. While living in California, he was cast in a touring production of the revue Smokey Joe's Cafe , as well as the tour of Saturday Night Fever . After this run, he went to New York City and auditioned for various shows. He was originally cast in Hairspray's ensemble, but was offered the role of Seaweed after three readings. [2] For this role, he was nominated for a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award, both for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.

Reynolds guest starred on Without a Trace and appeared in The Guardian prior to his role in The Closer. To research this role, Reynolds drew on his past career in security and law enforcement.

Reynolds has appeared in films such as The Terminal , Red Tails , and Straight Outta Compton . He plays Sheriff Mike Thompson in the SyFy comedy-drama Resident Alien .

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Magic GumNumber 1Short
2004 The Terminal Waylin
2005Partner(s)William
2011The Wereth ElevenNarrator
2014 Selma Rev. C. T. Vivian
2015 Straight Outta Compton Lonzo Williams
The Meddler Officer Wells

Television

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Reynolds in June 2009
YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Christmas in Rockefeller CenterHimselfTelevision Special
2003 The 57th Annual Tony Awards
The Early Show 1 Episode
Eve Malcolm 'Khalif' Davis
The Guardian Robert Bridge2 Episodes
2005–2012 The Closer David Gabriel109 episodes
2005 Without a Trace Damon Ferris1 episode
2007 CSI: Miami Steve Gryson
Private Practice Ray Paget
2009 NCIS Lieutenant Commander Aaban El-Sayad
Entertainment Tonight Himself2 episodes
2010Curb: The Discussion
41st NAACP Image Awards Television Special
2012The Closer Series Finale: Red Carpet
2014DeliriumTackTelevision Movie
2015 Getting On Waylon Ortley3 episodes
Castle Mark West1 episode
2016 Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life Frank
Murder in the First Assistant District Attorney Martin Reardon10 episodes
Masters of Sex James Bell2 episodes
2017 NCIS: Los Angeles ATF Agent Duke Morgan
2017–2018 Criminal Minds Phil Brooks
2017 Chicago P.D. Steve Burns1 episode
SEAL Team Scott Patton
2019–2020 All American Cliff Mosley5 episodes
2019 The Red Line Harrison Brennan3 episodes
2021–2025 Resident Alien Sheriff Mike Thompson44 episodes

References

  1. "Tara Renee Schemansky: A Glimpse into Her Life and Career". Brandon's Restaurant. 2025-02-26. Retrieved 2025-05-18.
  2. Riegel, Katie. . Retrieved November 4, 2006.