He added 'that while what [Benzali] did he did brilliantly, he just did not have a broad-based indentifiability, if there is such a word.'. Two different actors, two different approaches. Just saying,' Journalist Mark Harris wrote, to which Silvestri replied: 'Surprised then he wasnt more understanding of Daniel Bengalis evacuation habits.'. All of this can be traced back to a . Both seasons have been released on DVD in the US and UK, with different packaging in each country. "[7] Michael Haigis of Screen Rant wrote, "Even though it may not have the lasting impact of its contemporaries, Nip/Tuck was a bell weather, revealing the true potential of FX. When Jimmy confronts Clifford with the theory, he angrily pulls out a gun ready to kill Jimmy. Daniel Benzali during CBS Summer 2002 Press Tour & Party at Ritz Carlton Hotel in Pasadena, California, United States. Still playing sick, Gary's lawyers bring him into court in a wheelchair. But Clifford successfully and vocally professes his sanity. This will fall in line with the defense strategy of arguing celebrity and not evidence. What I read was that focus groups liked the show but did not like him. Ted finds that the nurse's brother has AIDS and is undergoing expensive experimental treatment paid for by Richard. She accepts the possible eventuality of a murder conviction and death sentence as an opportunity to be with her baby. 5. Still emotionally unstable, Sharon slits her wrists in the restroom, killing herself. ComedianMax Silvestri shared the book excerpt revealing the cut-throat side of the TV writer on Twitter where it has gone viral with over 1,000 likes on Thursday. Portalegre offers to pay Ted 20 million dollars to defend him, considering lawyers willing to do anything for money. Sean and Christian learn how Matt is earning an income, despite Matt's attempts to keep it hidden. 'No one should ever poop at work. An elderly Japanese porn star comes to McNamara/Troy requesting surgery to remove surgical scars before his big debut in an American porn movie. People named Daniel Benzale. Clifford is freed. How are you feeling preparing to perform on a London stage once more? Daniel Benzali performed superbly as the attorney in private practice who is constantly drawn to the edges of ethicality, personally and professionally. U seriji Murder One je tumaio lik advokata Theodorea Hoffmana, a za koju je 1995. nominiran za Emmy.. Neko je vrijeme ivio za glumicom Kim Cattral. Backed by a cadre of young associates, Hoffman was a gruff, masterful criminal lawyer who zealously represented his clients in high-profile cases. 2002 - VegasCity of Dreams. His cool confidence and near fatherly tone is very appropriate in some circumstances. Daniel Benzali, a fascination with the work of Mark Rothko goes back a long way, in fact decades before he was cast to portray the renowned painter for. A new patient, suffering from the self-mutilating disorder LeschNyhan syndrome, comes to McNamara/Troy for reconstructive surgery. Ted's private detective Davey Blalock has a stunning revelation. She confesses to Jimmy that she did not kill the Governor and when she called herself a murderer she was referring to her child. By Daniel Benzali. Daniel Benzali Q&A. Other major London Theatre work includes starring as Juan Domingo Pern in the global hit musical, Evita, and starring opposite Patti LuPone in the world premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical, Sunset Boulevard. His office is bugged, a billionaire Malcolm Dietrich attempts to buy him off, and key witnesses are turning up dead. Daniel Benzali is a member of famous Actor list. Sean, in the middle of an emotional crisis, encourages a patient, Tracy, (guest star, Sean is surprised by the sudden re-appearance of his long-lost brother Brendan (guest star, Kimber grows frustrated by changes in Christian's physical appearance and his lack of respect for her new career, pushing her into the arms of her newest interior design client: Sean. Sean and Teddy make a surprising announcement. The two men become bitter enemies immediately. Ted Hoffman had a basic code of ethics; he never wanted to use blatantly underhanded means to get the verdict he wanted. What happened? His ultimatum grows when he promises to marry her if she goes through with what he wants. Bochco fought the networks to have Benzali cast in the Ted Hoffman role in the first place. Season two would follow three high-profile cases over six episodes each. Jimmy takes charge of the case and insists that Rickeys only chance for an acquittal is "jury nullification", when the jury concludes that under the law the defendant is guilty but that the law itself is wrong. Most of the trial's witnesses are character witnesses. Daniel Benzali. I've read that in your early career you worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company - what was that like coming to the UK and performing with such a prestigious group? Jimmy visits the terrifyingly creepy Clifford in jail, where he tells Jimmy that his crimes are justified because he killed criminals who were freed by a corrupt judicial system. A media explosion occurs with the murder of 15-year-old Jessica Costello, who is found raped, tied up, and strangled in her apartment. L.A. Law creator Steven Bochco was so impressed with Benzali's performance that he cast him Neil admits to making love to Jessica around the time of the murder but denies killing her or confessing to it. L.A. Law creator Steven Bochco was so impressed with Benzali's performance that he cast him in the lead role of his 1995 series Murder One, playing attorney Ted Hoffman. Neil ignores his advice, and Ted instructs his office to no longer take Neil's calls. HOME. She accepts, and confesses to Jimmy that she is indeed guilty as charged. To thwart Erica's efforts, Sean and Julia present a happy and united front. Daniel Benzali (born January 20, 1950) is a Brazilian-American stage, television and film actor.Benzali was a theatre actor before making guest-starring roles on television series such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, NYPD Blue and L.A. Law. Clifford's psychotic behavior is the prosecution's best weapon as he must remain shackled at all times and flanked by guards. An accomplished singer and recorded an album covering several popular jazz and blues hits, Benzali appeared in London and on Broadway in musicals including the London productions of "Piaf" and "Evita" (as Juan Peron), as well as opposite Patti LuPone as Max in the original 1993 cast of "Sunset Boulevard". Academy Award-winning actress Mira Sorvino ("Mighty Aphrodite") and Golden Globe nominee Daniel Benzali ("Murder One") will lead the cast of the forthcoming Classic Stage Company presentation. Sandy had used the gambling tape to blackmail Carla into sleeping with him. "This is going to take long time.". Through a series of sting operations and wire tapping with police they are able to uncover the conspiracy all the way up to Dietrich and Garfield. Angry about his denied promotion, Jimmy offers to switch sides and defend Sharon pro bono. The Governor had made many powerful enemies like Dietrich with the means, motive, and opportunity to have him assassinated. This firing was unjustified,' another wrote. Were ABC execs looking for a more traditional leading man? The sixth season received generally positive reviews from critics, holding a 63% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes,[7] the show's lowest-rated season on the site. Clifford responds by requesting a glass of water. 'Daniel said he couldn't; that once hed had his coffee, the drive was too long for him to hold his dump in,"' he wrote in his May 2016 published book. Daniel Benzali. We had an enjoyable re-union at the opening night party of the musical Sunset Boulevard in which I played the role of Max Mayerling. He first became recognised internationally for his role as the corrupt W.G. 9. Jimmy assigns Justine Appleton as second chair because she is a woman approximately the same age as Sharon. Murder One is an American legal drama television series that aired on ABC in the United States from September 19, 1995 to May 29, 1997. He also played musical theater, including a portrayal of Juan Pern in the London cast of Evita. Our traditional starter question, where are you from? Ted and Chris get Neil into a drug rehabilitation center so he can remain sober for the first time in a long time. Both Matt and Alexis Stone request unusual surgical procedures from Christian. Garfield tearfully and cowardly begs forgiveness, insisting they were going to do it anyway and there was nothing he could do to stop them. Steven Bochco may be famous for his TV writing and producing career, but a little known fact about the strong-willed Hollywood figure is that he fired one of his star actors whose 'morning dump' made him late to set every day. This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 04:57. I found them both captivating. But when the boy leaks the fake porn tape to humiliate the reporter woman (which actually HELPED Neil Avedon's case by being an obvious fake), Teddy promptly fires him. During a nine-week trial at Birmingham Crown Court the boy's emaciated body was likened by a doctor to that of a concentration camp . [10], Subsequently, he began making guest-starring roles on television series such as Strong Medicine, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, and in recurring roles in NYPD Blue and L.A. In the series finale, Christian strikes a deal with Ava (Famke Janssen) in which he'd operate on baby Raphael as long as she stays away from Matt. I, for one, thought he had tremendous sex appeal and a commanding performance. So the network and/or the studio told Bochco to recast the lead or they wouldn't renew the show. With overwhelming evidence the police and district attorney have no doubt she's guilty. Benzali was a notable theatre actor before making guest-starring roles on television series such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, NYPD Blue and L.A. Law. For the duration of season one, Hoffman defended Neil Avedon (Jason Gedrick), a young Hollywood star accused of the murder of fifteen-year-old Jessica Costello. Michael Fresco served as co-executive producer and a regular director for the first season, he was promoted to executive producer for the second season. The next day Neil's fears are realized as his becomes the celebrity target in a hardened prison. ", 'Unbelievable. Miriam grants Garfield full immunity in exchange for his testifying against Dietrich. Jimmy goes to Dietrich's office for a final confrontation and as he walks out, Detective Biggio comes into the office to place Dietrich under arrest. A desperate Kimber turns to both Liz and Mike (Mario Lopez) when deciding how far she is prepared to go for the man she loves. A furious Liz confronts Christian and offers Kimber unsolicited advice about him. The series was created by Steven Bochco, Charles H. Eglee, and Channing Gibson. For the defense Ted must discredit Dr. Lester. However, the next day Davey and his friend are found murdered in a motel room with an empty VCR. Liz joins in with therapy too, revealing her own opinions on the Sean/Christian relationship, as well as a secret she has . Facebook. The judge allows the testimony. Patricia Clarkson played his wife, Annie. Rickey is acquitted and returns to the basketball season a bigger star than ever, preaching to the media about civil rights and how the racist government can't keep blacks as slaves anymore. An NBA superstar, he is charged with shooting his team's owner Sandy Portas in his office. While preparing to leave for London, Julia worries about Sean's state of mind. Csaldjval 1953-ban kltztt az Egyeslt llamokba, ahol szmos hollywoodi sikerfilmben szerepelt, mint a Hallvgta vagy a Gyilkossg a Fehr Hzban cmekben. That stuff about him being difficult to work with is a total lie. When Julie is called to the stand the very next day Ted is stunned that Julie has completely reversed her story. Star Trek (videojuego) (prox.) [4] His family are Brazilian Jews. 5. When Dr. Lester takes the stand he refuses to testify citing doctor-patient privilege. Marc Buckland served as a producer and a regular director. You were NOT supposed to like the Teddy character. Locklyn Munro, Lochlyn Munro, Sarah Silverman, Daniel Benzali, Larry Karaszewski, Robert Brinkmann, Elaine Stritch, Sherman Hemsley, Scott Alexander, Danny DeVito, Norm MacDonald, Michel Colombier, Dave Chappelle, . Never believe the producers when they say it was a mutual decision. Their star witness is a bookie Rickey owed money to. I remember reading that Daniel was not the easiest person with whom to work at the time Season One was filmed, so his leaving was sort of a mutual decision. Even the name somehow evokes a crotchety, bleary-eyed detective slurping bad coffee in a dingy squad room. Daniel Benzali is a well known Actor. Clifford boasts how his freedom shows how corrupt the judicial system is and how his actions were justified. I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Daniel Benzali See profile. They made a huge mistake in re-casting the lead. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Liz receives life-altering news, and Matt and Kimber seek new, separate career paths with mixed results. I was absolutely RIVETED by this series.the story line, the acting, the DRAMA.but WHY did they replace Daniel??? Four-year-old Daniel Pelka was murdered by his mother, Magdelena Luczak, and her partner, in March 2012, following a period of sustained abuse. This leads to a violent conclusion. . [8] The site's critic consensus read "Nip/Tuck wisely trains its focus on the relationship between the central duo of Christian and Sean during its final season, but this last hurrah often feels like an afterthought for a series that was left too long on the operating room table. Their star witness is Julie Costello, who has turned against her boyfriend Richard. -) amerikai-brazil sznsz, sznhzi sznsz s televzis sznsz. When the veteran TV writer died earlier this year, the obituaries naturally zeroed in on his greatest hits and misses, from such mighty, monolithic dramas as Hill Street Blues, St Elsewhere and NYPD Blue to Bochcos most notorious botch, the doomed precinct musical Cop Rock. His first performance was in Holiday at The Old Vic alongside Mary Steenburgen and Malcolm McDowell . Daniel I decided to re-watch Murder One too after watching The Killing. Other cast members brought in for the second season included D. B. Woodside and Jack Kehler. imported from Wikimedia project. Daniel Benzali (born January 20, 1950 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) is an actor who portrayed Colonel Jacob Wharton in The X-Files . Nyiszli is concerned about the safety of his family and believes that Mengele's orders will keep them from the gas chambers. The producers brought in LaPaglia as the new owner of the firm to replace Benzali, but the second season of the show was far less successful than the first. Jessica was promiscuous with many powerful men in Hollywood, making them suspects and the case a media frenzy. Steven Bochco. TV Notes;'Murder One,' Contd. Her affair with the Governor was a fairy tale as Van Allan treated her opulently. hear the laughter of 500 people responding to my comic performance, and that was it for me, the "epiphany", if you will, wherein I decided this would be the life for me. Sharon Rooney, one of Van Allan's many mistresses was a woman scorned who used her roommate's pistol to kill the two. You also starred in Murder One, which was a big hit in the UK - do you have good memories of the series? CONTACT Whoops! He lays out a detailed saga of Van Allan and Garfield's massive corruption and crimes where literally billions of dollars changed hands. While under anesthetic during face lift surgery, Christian enters a dream world where he encounters past patients (guest stars. There is nothing like a live performance for the Actor and the audience. [9] After that, he starred in the FX television series Nip/Tuck as Dr. Clifford then breaks down in tears realizing he did murder his own brother. Jimmy begins to suspect the assassination is bigger than simply an angry lone nut. ", "Kim Cattrall: Sex and the married woman", "Major General Hospital Reveal: Daniel Benzali is The Balkan! The college theatre was a beautiful 500-seat house, and it was full every night. CREATE YOUR PERSONALITY PROFILE. "[10], Many critics, however, argued that by the sixth series the show had run its course and criticized the show's repetitive use of imbued scenes, with People writing "The show was cutting-edge in many ways: the operating-room gore, the tone (cool, chic nastiness) and a willingness often exasperating, often perversely impressive to go waaaay over the top. Jimmy requests an immediate mistrial. If true this would give Rickey overwhelming motive to kill Sandy and recover the tape. The serial nature of the drama may have been problematic, leaving viewers who either missed episodes or did not see the series from its premiere at a loss. Dailymail.com Reporter, 'Respect my momma!' His first performance was in Holiday at The Old Vic alongside Mary Steenburgen and Malcolm McDowell. [9], Benzali married Worcestershire potter Lynda Medwell in 1979 while acting in Great Britain. Benzali also appeared on Broadway in Fiddler on the Roof[citation needed] and other smaller productions. Ted suggests many other possible suspects. The jury convicts Neil of Jessica's murder. Statements. The episode is a bit much to swallow, but it does draw us into its world. 'Honestly this guy is the last sane man on earth and I support him,' Veep actor Timothy Simmons wrote on Twitter. When the judge tells him this does not apply he still refuses and is jailed. Stanley Tucci played Richard Cross, a charming but morally ambiguous philanthropist and the first man arrested for the murder of Jessica Costello. I hope people will learn about alternative history that has a radical viewpoint to counter mainstream historical writing, which tends to leave out history that is experienced by the majority of working people around the world. He sends Neil to the psychiatrist Graham Lester to supply drugs. The prosecuting assistant district attorney Miriam Grasso lays out the strongest case possible. It was also an honour for me to be introduced to the great Director Billy Wilder, who of course directed the original film. Thats not suggesting he's a bad actor in any way, I just felt he was a little 'one-note' throughout the series. He recognizes the shooter but lies to the police telling them he does not. Born Sydney Borov on 16th January, 1950 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, he is famous for A View to a Kill. Supporting actors Alan Alda, Christopher Kennedy, Dennis Miller, Wesley Snipes Producers Arnold Kopelson, Arnon Milchan Studio Warner Bros. Purchase rights Stream instantly Details Format Prime Video (streaming online video) Devices Available to watch on supported devices. The Time of Our Lies at Park Theatre, July 30 to August 10. instance of. Daniel Benzali (Q1566219) From Wikidata. As they prepare to accept a prestigious award from their alma mater, Sean grows increasingly tired of covering up Christian's numerous indiscretions, a pattern going back to their first initial meeting in college. Matt's crime spree catches up with him, and Julia returns from New York to help in his recovery. He is the son of Carlo Benzali, a salesperson who had previously performed in both Brazilian and Yiddish theater, and Lee Benzali, a cook. As the hopes for a series renewal diminished, the three-night miniseries was rescheduled for the less-viewed Memorial Day weekend. Odrastao je u jevrejskoj glumakoj porodici, a karijeru je zapoeo u teatru prije nego to je dobio niz zapaenih karakternih uloga na amerikoj televiziji. Jimmy tracks him down in Mexico and persuades him that his trial strategy will work. 'When I interviewed Bochco, a lot of time was given over to bowel health and practices. My GOD, what an actor!! After a rocky start, it eventually evolved into a semi-decent legal potboiler, but let the record show that the launch of season two ultimately torpedoed Murder One. English Wikipedia. TEST YOUR RELATIONSHIPS. I think Hoffman was a very likable character many times, yet somewhat shadier when it came to matters of the ethcial grey matter of legal procedurals sometimes that lawyers find themselves inbut even then it was pretty easy to sympathize with him as you could see the bind his character was in. Daniel Benzali (born January 20, 1950) is a Brazilian-American stage, television and film actor.Benzali was a theatre actor before making guest-starring roles on television series such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, NYPD Blue and L.A. Law. They claim Rickey displayed strong religious and family values, while Sandy gambled and owed money to organized crime. The jury is clearly affected by Sharon's testimony as they acquit her despite the overwhelming physical evidence. Film and TV have their own rewards artistically, as performing See Photos. Geoffrey Neigher worked as a producer and regular writer for the first season and was promoted to supervising producer for the second season. Larry witnessed massive corruption, scandal, and even murder. I don't think producer Steven Bochco had anything to do with Daniel Benzali's dismissal from "Murder One." Jew from Brazil, his family. He received the honor of being invited to become a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Daniel Benzali is a 72 year old American Actor. Miriam is enraged that he used her in his cover up. Were casual audiences struggling to follow the twists and switchbacks of a season-long storyline? After exhaustive measures to keep Larry safe, he finally makes it to the witness stand. In a restroom in the White House, a janitor finds secretary Carla Town dead. However, as artists like Lucky Daye and Giveon continue to raise their profiles, Caesar hasn't gotten the attention he did when he first dropped Freudian. Daniel Benzali actor, producer Born 20 January 1950 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Daniel Benzali is an internationally renowned actor who has astonished and delighted audiences worldwide for over 30 years with his powerful performances in a wide range of film, television and theatre roles. 13:58 GMT 27 Jul 2018. What can I do to help you with this problem? . What do you hope visitors to the play take away from the experience? Unique for a television drama at that time, the first season of the series revolved around a single high-profile criminal case. His role as Ted Hoffman was much more nuanced then the lawyer he plaed on NYPD Blue, which was more of a stereotype. His family are Brazilian Jews. Immediately the two begin arguing over trial strategy. The first season of Murder One has aired several times on cable networks such as A&E and Court TV in the United States. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The focal point of the trial becomes Neil's alleged confession to Dr. Lester. 'I like Bocho, but as someone with shy bowels, I'm fully on the actor's side here. Thank you for your time Daniel. As a result of the bathroom blues, Bochco fired Benzali in 1996 from the show where he played attorney Ted Hoffman and was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance. Benzali got swapped out for Anthony LaPaglia, whose character Jimmy Wyler was a street-smart former assistant district attorney who, unlike Teddy, was single and ready to mingle, not averse to throwing a punch and perhaps the dealbreaker had hair.The result was enjoyable on its own terms, but by removing the overarching pleasures of season one and also ditching the broiling Benzali and the puckish Tucci this new Murder One sanded down almost all of the elements that made the original so special. I just finished watching the First Season and am one disc into Season two. RMMM7RH3 - Daniel Benzali at the Isaac Hayes inducted into the Hollywood Rockwalk at the Guitar Center in Los Angeles. Daniel Benzali (born January 20, 1950) is a BrazilianAmerican stage, television and film actor. Actor, singer and writer, Daniel Benzali talks about teaching the arts at GCAS. Seeing the case as unwinnable, Jimmy wants Clifford to plead temporary insanity and avoid the death penalty. Without Hoffman, the associates are barely able to keep the firm up and running and Chris had offered the firm to Jimmy. [11][12], Benzali's stage performance in Holiday at The Old Vic so impressed director Anthony Page that Page cast him opposite Teri Garr in the Hallmark Hall of Fame TV movie adaptation of Pack of Lies, a play by English writer Hugh Whitemore. Ted is hired and quickly has the charges against Richard dismissed for lack of evidence. Miriam is angry that he overheard discussions related to the case before he quit the district attorney's office. Jimmy visits Sharon in her holding cell. He *made* the series,and even when I first watched 'Murder One' when I was 9 years old, I just couldn't take my eyes off him for one second - I don't know what it is, but when he appears on the screen, he demands everyone's attention - wow, he's simply class!! [9], In December 2010, Benzali joined ABC's General Hospital. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. Ted discovers that Richard is dying of AIDS and would videotape Jessica having sex. Shannon Downs worked as a regular writer for the second season. Aaron wants to make race the focus of the trial, and wants to be first chair because he's black like Rickey. The not guilty plea stands but Rickey takes the stand and confesses to the murder. But my oh my did it not disappoint in that respect. Law. When Mannhart's wife is killed in a road accident, Katie tells the police she thinks he's tampered with his wife's car. Daniel Benzali is famous as an actor, having appeared regularly on the television series L.A. Law and NYPD Blue and acting in over 30 films. Due to the 1996 Summer Olympics there was a break before the last three episodes, causing an outcry against sport disrupting the schedules,[3] and the last three episodes were screened over two nights after the games.[4]. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. Steven Bochco says he fired Daniel Benzali, the lead actor in his 1995 hit show Murder One, because he was late to set everyday due to his morning dumps Bochco dished on the feces-related. Jimmy recalls pleading what he dismisses as a rather minor case as district attorney. When Clifford refuses claiming his actions were justified, Jimmy attempts to have Clifford declared mentally unfit to stand trial. Ted pokes holes in Lester's story. He also played musical theater, including a portrayal of Juan Pern in the London cast of Evita. He sat at the same table as Roger and me, and what a wonderful conversation we had! The series was created by Steven Bochco, Charles H. Eglee and Channing Gibson. She believes that Richard killed Jessica and will testify about how Dr. Lester would drug and rape her and other patients. For the full American Magazine experience, Daniel Benzali. human. Guest starring Melonie Diaz. Miriam argues that Clifford's "street sweeping" could not have gone on indefinitely and it was only a matter of time before the police would have caught him. At trial, prosecutor Miriam Grasso unleashes her mountain of evidence and calls Clifford to the stand asking him how he planned and carried out the murders, much to the objections of Jimmy. Bobbie Phillips played Julie Costello, the murder victim's sister and the girlfriend of Richard Cross. About Daniel Benzali is a 72 year old American Actor. I've just finished watching Series 1 of Murder One for the first time. Outside the media and public are stunned as a confessed serial killer is freed. I think Daniel Benzali was fantastic in Murder One, and I too didn't bother watching season 2. Jimmy is contacted from jail by Mafia hit man Carmine D'Nardis. He has also had recurring roles on both L.A. Law (starring Corbin Bernsen and Larry Drake) and NYPD Blue (starring Sharon Lawrence, Gordon Clapp, and Michael Buchman Silver). We all know that General Hospital's Theo Hoffman (Daniel Benzali) aka The Balkan is a bald-acious badass intent on ruining the upcoming Sonny-Brenda nuptials. Hill Street Blues creator Steven Bochcos cult crime procedural was taut and tense before wholesale changes sanded down its rougher edges. Both albums are available on Amazon and iTunes. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Ted next introduces Jessica's diary into evidence which graphically chronicled her sexual liaisons with hundreds of Hollywood's leading men. [9] He appeared in the post-apocalyptic CBS series Jericho as the enigmatic former Department of Homeland Security director Thomas Valente. I even found myself sympathizing with him from time to time, which surprised me. She was replaced by Nick Harding for the second series. 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