13 Facts About Michael Cudlitz

Michael Cudlitz is a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School.

Michael Cudlitz holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts, from which he graduated in 1990.

Michael Cudlitz's first acting role was in the 1989 film Crystal Ball, playing Scottie.

Michael Cudlitz was in the movie A River Runs Through It.

Michael Cudlitz played Bob Destepello in the 1997 film Grosse Pointe Blank.

Michael Cudlitz played a 30-second role as a bartender in the movie Forces of Nature in 1999.

Michael Cudlitz starred on the critically acclaimed, five-season television drama Southland as patrol officer John Cooper, a 20-year veteran and training officer.

Michael Cudlitz won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in 2013.

In 2009, Michael Cudlitz appeared in the science fiction film Surrogates as Colonel Brendon.

In 2013, Michael Cudlitz played opposite Melanie Griffith in the movie, Dark Tourist.

Michael Cudlitz's character was killed off in the premiere episode of the show's seventh season entitled "The Day Will Come When You Won't Be".

Michael Cudlitz quickly became a fan favorite, with fans noting his quirky and comedic sayings combined with his upfront approach.

Michael Cudlitz provided additional voice work for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.