According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death across the globe, claiming around 17.9 million lives every year. Average people are not spared. Even celebrities are not spared.
Because of coronary artery disease and atherosclerotic heart disease, actor Lance Reddick died at the age of 60. That’s too young. Maryland-born actor Reddick was known for his roles in popular movies, such as the “John Wick” franchise, “White House Down,” “The Wire,” “Fringe,” and “Bosch,” among others. Let’s re-live the most memorable roles of Reddic in this story.
Cop Cedric Daniels In ‘The Wire’
“The Wire” is a movie close to Reddick’s heart because its setting is in Baltimore, his birthplace. Its story covered the synergy of cops catching drug dealers and working with journalists to resolve systemic corruption. One of the reasons this movie is remarkable is the portrayal of its characters by talented actors, such as Reddick as the cop Cedric Daniels. This cop was determined to do the right thing, providing a heartbreaking contrast to the plot’s nefarious dealmakers. Reddick was the perfect actor for the role, embodying the character with so much awareness as he himself was born and raised in Baltimore.
Detective Johnny Basil In ‘Oz’ Season 4
The story of the wizard of Oz and its inspirations are so popular, transcending beyond theater, but also TV and movies. You know of the upcoming “Wicked” movie featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande this Thanksgiving. But before this, the “Oz” TV series took the world by storm. But it’s not like your usual Oz story.
In here, Reddick portrayed Johnny Basil, a detective with a prisoner alter ego, which he used to try to infiltrate the substance trade in Oswald State Correctional Facility. It’s a role that not every actor can portray as it demands absolute detail. For instance, Basil is somebody too good at his job to the point he got addicted to it to prove his commitment.
Conglomerate CEO Christian DeVille In ‘Corporate’
For an actor to be considered versatile, they must have the talent to portray a wide range of roles. This is because some actors would turn down roles they are not strong at, but not Reddick. Aside from playing roles in crime drama, he was also able to play the CEO of a conglomerate, such as in “Corporate.” In this sitcom, he was able to combine his baritone acting with his funny side.
New York City Hotel Concierge Charon In ‘John Wick’
Charon may be a hotel concierge, but he isn’t a minor dude, especially with Reddick portraying him in the “John Wick” series. Reddick was able to make Charon instantly iconic, not letting his gentlemanly fashion with his bespoke tailored suits get in the way of getting humorous. As you know in the story, Charon moved with the hotel’s owner to tackle the scariest dudes uniquely with a wick and smile.
The world will truly remember Lance Reddick.
