Michael Clinton Irby (born November 16, 1972) is an American actor known for portraying Sergeant First Class Charles Grey in the

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series ''

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'' (2006–2009), and more recently, for his work as Obispo 'Bishop' Losa in ''

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'' (2018–2023) and Cristobal Sifuentes on the

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series '' Barry'' (2018–2023).

Early life and education

Irby was born in

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, California, the son of Ernie and Cynthia Ann Irby. He is of mixed Mexican-American and African-American heritage and has two brothers, Jason and Ernest III. With a lifelong love for

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, he played in Europe as part of Team USA before he was forced to give it up due to injury. Following the end of his football career, he attended College of the Desert in

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and

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. His drama professor encouraged him to pursue a career in theater at the

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Personal life

Irby is married to Susan Matus, whom he met while studying in New York. They have a son named Adison James Bear Irby.

Selected filmography

*''Silent Prey'' (1997) as Assistant D.A. Oniz *''

Law & Order ''Law & Order'' is an American police procedural and legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf and produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, launching the ''Law & Order'' franchise. ''Law & Order'' aired its entire ...

'' (1999–2000, TV Series) as John Acosta / Diego Garza / Boca *''Mourning Glory'' (2001) as Luis *'' Piñero'' (2001) as Reinaldo Povod *''

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'' (2001) as Enriquez *'' MDs'' (2002, TV Series) as Jaime Lopez *'' Haunted'' (2002, TV Series) as Dante *'' CSI: Miami'' (2002, TV Series) as Ignatio Paez *''Final Draft'' (2003) as Elijah *'' Klepto'' (2003) as Marco *'' Line of Fire'' (2003–2005, TV Series) as Amiel Macarthur *'' CSI: NY'' (2004–2011, TV Series) as Kenny Hexton / Eduardo *'' Flightplan'' (2005) as Obaid *''Once Upon a Wedding'' (2005) as Luis *''

'' (2006–2009, TV Series) as Charles Grey *'' Law Abiding Citizen'' (2009) as Detective Garza *'' NCIS: Los Angeles'' (2010, TV Series) as Montrell Perez *'' 24'' (2010, TV Series) as Adrion Bishop *'' Lie to Me'' (2010, TV Series) as Ronnie Bacca *''Louis'' (2010) as Robichaux *'' Faster'' (2010) as Vaquero *''

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'' (2011) as Zizi *''

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'' (2011, TV Series) as Bowling alley employee *'' The Protector'' (2011, TV Series) as Roberto Casas *''Dirty People'' (2012) as Robert *''

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'' (2012, TV Series) as Jason *''

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'' (2012, Season 5, Episode 4: "Blood Feud") as Beltran *'' K-11'' (2012) as Lieutenant Hernandez *''

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'' (2012, TV Series) as Fermin Ordoñez *'' Elementary'' (2013, Season 1, Episode 15: "A Giant Gun, Filled with Drugs") as Xande Diaz *'' Vegas'' (2013, Season 1, Episode 17: "Hollywood Ending") as Eddie Bade *'' Hawaii Five-0'' (2013, Season 3, Episode 24: "Aloha, Malama Pono") as Rafael Salgado *'' Almost Human'' (2013–2014, TV Series) as Detective Richard Paul *''

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'' (2014, TV Series) as Khani *''

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'' (2015, TV Series) as Andrew Sharp *'' CSI: Cyber'' (2015, TV Series) as Navy Cap. David Ortega M.D. *''

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'' (2015, TV Series) as Detective Elvis Ilinca *''

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'' (2015, TV Series) as Agent Giordano *'' Taken'' (2017, TV Series) as Scott *'' SEAL Team'' (2017-2018, TV Series) as Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Adam Seaver *''

'' (2018–2023, TV Series) as Obispo 'Bishop' Losa *'' Barry'' (2018–2023, TV Series) as Cristobal Sifuentes *''

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'' (2019) as Evelio *'' Bolden!'' (2019) *'' The Expanse'' (2020, TV Series) as Admiral Delgado *'' Last Seen Alive'' (2022) as Oscar * '' Lopez vs Lopez'' (2024) as Father Ramirez * '' The Lincoln Lawyer (TV series)'' (2024) as Agent James de Marco * ''

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'' (2025) as Reyes

References

External links

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Michael Irby Bio at CBS—''The Unit''

"Michael Irby - The Invisible Artist"
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