Michael Jace
Biography
Michael Andrew Jace is an American convicted murderer and former actor born on July 13, 1962, in Paterson, New Jersey. He is best known for his role as Los Angeles Police Officer Julien Lowe in the FX drama The Shield, in which he appeared from 2002 to 2008. His film credits include parts in Forrest Gump, The Replacements, The Fan, and State of Play. His television work includes an array of appearances such as Law & Order and roles in television movies including Tyson, where he played boxer Mitch Green, and Michael Jordan: An American Hero, where he portrayed Jordan. On the evening of May 19, 2014, he was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department at his Hyde Park, South Los Angeles home.
Career overview
Michael Andrew Jace is an American convicted murderer and former actor born on July 13, 1962, in Paterson, New Jersey, USA. He is best known for his role as Los Angeles Police Officer Julien Lowe in the FX drama The Shield, which he played from 2002 to 2008. In addition to his work on the television drama, his acting career encompasses roles in several films and various television appearances.
His film credits include parts in Forrest Gump, The Replacements, The Fan, and State of Play. His television work features an array of appearances, including Law & Order, the 1995 HBO television movie Tyson where he portrayed boxer Mitch Green, and the 1999 Fox television movie Michael Jordan: An American Hero where he played Jordan.
On the evening of May 19, 2014, he was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department at his home in Hyde Park, South Los Angeles. The arrest followed a domestic violence report and his own 9-1-1 call, in which he stated, "I s".
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40 titles- Division III: Football's Finest (2011) as Roy Goodwyn
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Malcolm Senna
- Nikita (2010) as Captain Tony Merrick
- Southland (2009) as Terrell
- State of Play (2009) as Stuart Brown
- The Mentalist (2008) as Lawrence Rome
- Private Practice (2007) as Randy Hatcher
- Burn Notice (2007) as Jeff Taylor
- Bats: Human Harvest (2007) as Martinez
- Safe Harbour (2007) as Jeff
- Gridiron Gang (2006) as Mr. Jones
- The Shield: Wrap Day (2006) as Self
- Reservoir Dogs Revisited (2005) as Self
- Fair Game (2005) as E
- Cold Case (2003) as Andre Tibbs (1994 & 2006)
- Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) as Odion
- The Shield (2002) as Julien Lowe
- Scorcher (2002) as MacVaughn
- Planet of the Apes (2001) as Major Frank Santos
- Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man (2001) as Samuel Pinkney
- The Replacements (2000) as Earl Wilkinson / Ray Smith
- Judging Amy (1999) as Mr. Rhymers
- Thick as Thieves (1999) as Malcolm
- Michael Jordan: An American Hero (1999) as Michael Jordan
- L.A. Doctors (1998) as Mr. Simms
- Boogie Nights (1997) as Jerome
- Bombshell (1997) as Det. Jefferson
- Arli$$ (1996) as Edric
- Nash Bridges (1996)
- The Fan (1996) as Scalper
- The Great White Hype (1996) as Marvin Shabazz
- Strange Days (1995) as Wade Beemer
- ER (1994) as Bill Nelson
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Resident
- Forrest Gump (1994) as Black Panther
- Clear and Present Danger (1994) as Coast Guardsman
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as 1st Officer
- The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993) as Sgt.at-Arms
- Law & Order (1990) as Otis Cooke
- L.A. Law (1986) as Male Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael Jace best known for?
Michael Jace is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rizzoli & Isles (2010), Nikita (2010), Southland (2009), State of Play (2009).
When and where was Michael Jace born?
Michael Jace was born on July 13, 1962 in Paterson, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Michael Jace have?
Michael Jace has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2011.
What is Michael Jace's background in cinema and television?
Michael Andrew Jace is an American convicted murderer and former actor born on July 13, 1962, in Paterson, New Jersey. He is best known for his role as Los Angeles Police Officer Julien Lowe in the FX drama The Shield, in which he appeared from 2002 to 2008. His film credits include parts in Forrest Gump, The Replaceme...