Kevin Chapman (born July 29, 1962) is an American actor known for playing an assortment of characters ranging from the obnoxious brother Terrence Garrity in FX's '' Rescue Me'' to street enforcer Val Savage in

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's ''

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''. He also guest starred in '' 24'' (2002–2003), played Freddie Cork on '' Brotherhood'' (2006–2008), appeared in the film ''

Sunshine Cleaning ''Sunshine Cleaning'' is a 2008 American comedy-drama film written by Megan Holley and directed by Christine Jeffs. It stars Amy Adams, Emily Blunt, and Alan Arkin. The story revolves around two sisters who start a crime scene cleanup business ...

'' (2008), and portrayed Detective Lionel Fusco on the

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crime drama ''

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'' (2011–2016).

Career

Prior to acting, he had worked as a doorman and a stand-up comedian. While working at the Boston Office of Cultural Affairs, Chapman was discovered by the late director

Ted Demme Edward Kern Demme ( ; October 26, 1963 – January 13, 2002) was an American director, producer, and actor. Early life Demme was born in New York City, the son of Gail (née Kern) and Frederick Rogers Demme. He grew up in Rockville Centre, New Y ...

and was cast as Mickey Pat in '' Monument Ave.'' (1998). Other notable film roles of his include ''

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'', ''

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'', '' In Good Company'', an Italian mobster in ''

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'' (1999), and Fire Lt. Frank McKinney in ''

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'' (2004). Chapman starred as Irish Mob boss, Freddie Cork, for three seasons in the

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original series '' Brotherhood''. Chapman played a first responder assisting Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) in season 1 episode 24 of the TV series '' 24'' (2001) and Kevin Mitchell in

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of ''24'' (2003). He also played a CIA operative (O'Leary) in the independent comedy ''

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''. In 2006, Chapman appeared as an officer in the episode "

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" (Season 2, Episode 10) of ''

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''. In 2010, he played Bunny in

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's action film ''

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''. He also was a guest star in the series '' Lost''. He appears in the film ''

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'' (2013), directed by

Chris Brinker Chris Brinker (December 17, 1970 – February 8, 2013) was an American film producer and director, known for his work in the film ''The Boondock Saints'' (1999), and also as an actor in a small role in that film. He was co-producer on '' Lonely ...

. From 2011 to 2016, he portrayed Detective Lionel Fusco on the CBS show ''

''.

Personal life

Chapman is married to Meaghan E. Kennedy, and they have two children.

Filmography

Film

Television

2023 - Bookie Mickey

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chapman, Kevin American male film actors American male television actors People from Hingham, Massachusetts Living people 1962 births