Lance Reddick (June 7, 1962 – March 17, 2023) was an American actor known for roles like Cedric Daniels in The Wire, Phillip Broyles in Fringe, and Chief Irvin Irving in Bosch. In film, he portrayed Charon in the John Wick series and General Caulfield in White House Down.
Reddick also appeared in Oz, Lost, Resident Evil (2022), and Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2024). He voiced iconic characters like Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn and Commander Zavala in Destiny.
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Lance Reddick Net Worth
At the time of his death, Lance Reddick had a net worth of $4 million. The first-season finale of the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and The Olympians was dedicated to his memory.
Reddick portrayed Zeus in one of his final posthumous television roles. Show co-creator Rick Riordan praised Reddick, saying he had a “marvelous and quirky sense of humor” and was “thoughtful, caring, and piercingly perceptive.” Riordan expressed hope that Reddick’s scenes would “remind us of how much brilliance we have lost.”
Early Life
Lance Solomon Reddick was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Dorothy Gee and Solomon Reddick. He attended Friends School of Baltimore and studied music at the Peabody Preparatory Institute and the Walden School.
Reddick earned a Bachelor of Music degree in classical music composition from the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. In the 1980s, he moved to Boston, Massachusetts, and later pursued a Master of Fine Arts at the Yale School of Drama, graduating in 1994.
Career
Lance Reddick was cast as Cedric Daniels in The Wire, after auditioning for roles like Bubbles and Bunk Moreland. In 2008, he joined Lost, playing Matthew Abaddon, a character tied to Charles Widmore.
He reprised his role as Charon in the John Wick series from 2014 onward. Reddick voiced Commander Zavala in the Destiny games and starred as Chief Irvin Irving in Bosch. He also appeared in The Domestics, Monster Party, Godzilla vs. Kong, Resident Evil, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Career
Lance Reddick was cast as Cedric Daniels in The Wire, after auditioning for roles like Bubbles and Bunk Moreland. In 2008, he joined Lost, playing Matthew Abaddon, a character tied to Charles Widmore.
He reprised his role as Charon in the John Wick series from 2014 onward. Reddick voiced Commander Zavala in the Destiny games and starred as Chief Irvin Irving in Bosch. He also appeared in The Domestics, Monster Party, Godzilla vs. Kong, Resident Evil, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Personal life
In 1986, Lance Reddick married Suzanne Yvonne Louis, with whom he had two children before they divorced. He later married Stephanie Day. In January 2024, the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films announced the creation of the Lance Reddick Legacy Award for the Saturn Awards, honoring his contributions to the film industry.
The award celebrates not only a performer’s talent but also their character. The first recipient, awarded at the 51st Saturn Awards, was Reddick’s John Wick: Chapter 4 co-star, Keanu Reeves.
What caused Lance Reddick’s death?
Lance Reddick passed away suddenly on March 17, 2023, at age 60, at his home in Studio City, Los Angeles. The coroner determined the cause of death to be coronary artery disease and atherosclerotic heart disease.
FAQ about Lance Reddick
- What was Lance Reddick’s net worth at the time of his death?
- Lance Reddick’s net worth was $4 million.
- How old was Lance Reddick when he passed away?
- He was 60 years old.
- How tall was Lance Reddick?
- He stood at 1.88 m (6’2″).
- Did Lance Reddick have any formal training in the arts?
- Yes, he had formal training in both music and acting, with degrees from the Eastman School of Music and the Yale School of Drama.
- Were Lance Reddick and Keanu Reeves friends outside of their work on ‘John Wick’?
- Yes, they were friends and held deep mutual respect.
