Cathy Cahlin Ryan is an American actress. She played the role of

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on the police drama ''

The Shield ''The Shield'' is an American crime drama television series created by Shawn Ryan and starring Michael Chiklis that aired on FX from March 12, 2002 to November 25, 2008 for seven seasons. The show is known for its portrayal of corrupt police ...

'' in all seven seasons, and was credited as part of the main cast during seasons 5-7.

Early years

Ryan is a native of

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. She began acting when she was a high school student, and she was a theater major at

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Career

Ryan's early experience included acting with theater troupes in south Florida and making commercials. Products that she promoted included cruise lines and

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. She also made training films for

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. She has also appeared in the television productions ''

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The Unit ''The Unit'' is an American action-drama television series created by David Mamet that aired on CBS from March 7, 2006, to May 10, 2009, with the total of four seasons and 69 episodes. The series focuses on a top-secret military unit modeled ...

, Severence Pay, Roseanne: Portrait of a Domestic Goddess'', ''

Lie to Me ''Lie to Me'' (stylized as ''Lie to me*'') is an American crime drama television series created by Samuel Baum that aired on Fox from January 21, 2009, to January 31, 2011. In the show, Dr. Cal Lightman ( Tim Roth) and his colleagues in The ...

'' (Season 2, Episode 19), ''

The Chicago Code ''The Chicago Code'' is an American crime drama television series created by Shawn Ryan that aired on Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox in the United States. The series was filmed in Chicago, Illinois, originally airing from February 7 to May 23, 20 ...

'' and a guest appearance as a woman taken hostage on ''

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'', the '' Justified'' season 3 finale. Ryan moved to Los Angeles in 1993. She acted on stage there and worked as a substitute teacher between stage roles.

Personal life

She is married to

Shawn Ryan Shawn Ryan (born October 11, 1966) is an American screenwriter and television producer. He has created and/or produced a number of television series including '' The Shield'' (2002–2008), '' The Unit'' (2006–2009), '' Lie to Me'' (2009– ...

, creator of ''The Shield'' and ''The Chicago Code.''

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ryan, Cathy Cahlin Living people 20th-century births Place of birth missing (living people) American television actresses 21st-century American women Year of birth missing (living people)