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.
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.Riegel, Katie. . Retrieved November 4, 2006. 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 YearTitleRoleNotes1999Magic GumNumber 1Short2004The TerminalWaylin2005Partner(s)William2011The Wereth ElevenNarrator2014SelmaRev. C. T. Vivian2015Straight Outta ComptonLonzo WilliamsThe MeddlerOfficer Wells
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes2002Christmas in Rockefeller CenterHimselfTelevision Special2003The 57th Annual Tony AwardsThe Early Show1 EpisodeEveMalcolm 'Khalif' DavisThe GuardianRobert Bridge2 Episodes2005–2012The CloserDavid Gabriel 109 episodes2005Without a TraceDamon Ferris1 episode2007CSI: MiamiSteve GrysonPrivate PracticeRay Paget2009NCISLieutenant Commander Aaban El-SayadEntertainment TonightHimself2 episodes2010Curb: The Discussion41st NAACP Image AwardsTelevision Special2012The Closer Series Finale: Red Carpet2014DeliriumTackTelevision Movie2015Getting OnWaylon Ortley3 episodesCastleMark West S8 ep 62016Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving LifeFrank 1episode 2016Murder in the FirstAssistant District Attorney Martin Reardon 10 episodes 2016Masters of SexJames Bell2 episodes2017NCIS: Los AngelesATF Agent Duke Morgan2017–2018Criminal MindsPhil Brooks2017Chicago P.D.Steve Burns1 episodeSEAL TeamScott Patton2019–2026All AmericanCliff Mosley10 episodes2019The Red LineHarrison Brennan3 episodes2021–2025Resident AlienSheriff Mike Thompson44 episodes
References
External links
Interview. NPR, June 9, 2006. Retrieved November 4, 2006