Henry Ian Cusick(born 17 April 1967[1]) is a Peruvian-Scottish[2]actor of television, film, and theatre and a television director.
Henry Ian Cusick | |
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 Cusick in 2007 | |
| Born | 17 April 1967 |
| Alma mater | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse |
Annie Cusick (m.2006) |
| Children | 3 |
He is best known for his role asDesmond Humein theABCtelevision seriesLost,for which he received aPrimetime Emmy Awardnomination. He also starred asJesusinThe Gospel of John,as Stephen Finch in the ABC political thriller seriesScandal,as Marcus Kane inThe CWscience fiction seriesThe 100,as Dr. Jonas Lear inThe Passage[3]onFox,and as Russell "Russ" Taylor in theCBSaction dramaMacGyver.
Early life
editCusick was born inTrujillo,Peru, to a Peruvian mother, Esperanza Chávez, and a Scottish father, Henry Joseph Cusick.[2]When he was two, his family moved toMadrid,Spain, before moving toTrinidad and Tobago,where they lived for ten years.[1]There Cusick attendedPresentation College, San Fernando.He moved toNewton Mearns,a town just outside of Glasgow in Scotland,[2]with his family at the age of fourteen.[4]Cusick attended theRoyal Scottish Academy of Music and Dramaand was asked to resign in his second year there due to attendance issues. He got his first acting role at theCitizens' Theatreas an understudy in the Christmas Panto playing a polar bear.[4]He appeared in various productions for the Strathclyde Theatre Group in Glasgow.[5]He is fluent in bothEnglishandSpanish,and was raisedRoman Catholic.[4]
Career
editCusick began his career as a classical theatre actor. His first leading roles onstage includedDorian GrayinThe Picture of Dorian GraywithRupert Everett,HamletinThe Marovitz Hamlet,and Horner inThe Country Wife.His 1994 performances asTorquato Tassoin theEdinburgh International Festivalproduction ofTorquato Tasso,andCreonin the Citizens' Theatre production ofOedipus,earned him a commendation at the 1995Ian Charleson Awardsfor outstanding performance by a young actor in a classicaltheatrerole.[6]
On screen, after appearing in recurring roles in television series such asCasualtyandThe Book Group,he starred asJesus Christin the 2003 filmThe Visual Bible: The Gospel of John.[4]His largest role to date came in 2005 when he was cast asDesmond Humein theABCseriesLost.Originally a recurring guest star in thesecond season(for which he received anEmmynomination), Cusick became a member of the main cast fromseasons threetosix.[7]Cusick won the role when, while staying at the home of his friendBrian Cox,he met Cox's next-door neighbor,Carlton Cuse,the executive producer ofLost.Cusick stated he believes "a seed (was) planted, because they had been looking for either a Scottish or Irish character."[7]
He also appeared as Theo Stoller in two episodes ofseason 5 of24and the 2007 filmHitman.He stars in the direct-to-DVD filmDead Like Me: Life After Death,a continuation of thecult classictelevision showof the same name.[citation needed]
Cusick appeared in two episodes ofLaw & Order: Special Victims Unitin the twelfth season, playing Erik Weber, a vigilante with a Citizens Organized Against Predators group. He was in ABC'sScandalin 2011, but left the following year.[8]
He also played Trent Marsh inBody of Proofand portrayed Marcus Kane until his character switched bodies with another actor inThe 100,which premiered in March 2014.[9]
Cusick also directed a short film calledDress,filmed in his home town,Kailua, Hawaii,winning the best short atHIFFand Peace on Earth Film Festival.[10]
In 2017, Cusick partnered with tech start-up JamBios to promote its reminiscing and memory-sharing social platform. He plays the voice of Monty, the digital biographer, and recorded over 200 questions that Monty asks users to help spur their memories.[11]Cusick's wife Annie is the curator of the JamBios Memory Gallery.[12]
Personal life
editCusick and his wife Annie Cusick Wood are parents to three sons, Eli (b. 1994), Lucas (b. 1998), and Esau (b. 2000).[13]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Contract | Short film | |
| 2002 | Possession | Toby Byng | Uncredited |
| 2003 | The Gospel of John | Jesus Christ | |
| 2006 | Half Light | Brian | |
| 9/Tenths | William | ||
| After the Rain | Adrian | Short film | |
| 2007 | Hitman | Udre Belicoff | |
| 2009 | Dead like Me: Life After Death | Cameron Kane | Direct-to-video release |
| 2013 | Not Another Happy Ending | Willie Scott | |
| 2014 | The Girl On The Train | Danny Hart | |
| Frank vs. God | David Frank | ||
| Dress | Ben Granger | ||
| 10.0 Earthquake | Jack | ||
| 2015 | Pali Road | Tim Young | |
| Just Let Go | Christopher "Chris" Williams | ||
| 2016 | Visible | Guy | Short film |
| Everglades | Scott | ||
| 2017 | Rememory | Lawton | |
| 2018 | Chimera Strain | Quint | |
| Hae Hawai'i | Short film | ||
| 2022 | The Wind & the Reckoning | McCabe | |
| 2023 | Jamojaya | Michael | |
| 2024 | Getting Lost | Himself |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Taggart | Ian Gowrie | Episode "Fatal Inheritance" |
| 1997 | Richard II | Henry Green | TV adaptation ofWilliam Shakespeare's play |
| 2001 | Murder Rooms: The White Knight Stratagem | Sgt. Michael Clark | |
| 2001–2002 | Casualty | Jason | Recurring role |
| 2002 | The Dinosaur Hunters | Gideon Mantell | |
| 2002–2003 | Two Thousand Acres of Sky | Dr. Ewan Talbot | Appeared in three episodes |
| 2003 | Happiness | Phillip | Episode "A Nice Person" |
| Adventure Inc. | Gavin Merrill | Episode "Echoes of the Past" | |
| The Book Group | Miles Longmuir | Appeared in every episode of the second series | |
| Carla | Matt | Television film | |
| 2004 | Perfect Romance | Peter Campbell | Television film |
| Midsomer Murders | Gareth Heldman | Episode "The Fisher King" | |
| 2005 | Waking the Dead | Jeremy Allen | Episode "Towers of Silence: Part 2" |
| 2005–2010 | Lost | Desmond Hume | Guest (Season 2) Main cast (Seasons 3–6): 46 episodes Nominated forPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor - Drama Series Nominated forSaturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television |
| 2006 | 24 | Theo Stoller | Episodes "Day 5: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m." and "Day 5: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m." |
| 2009 | Nova | Charles Darwin | Episode: "Darwin's Darkest Hour"[14] |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit[15] | Erik Weber | Episodes: "Locum" and "Bullseye" |
| 2012, 2015 | Scandal | Stephen Finch | Main role (season 1); 6 episodes Guest role (season 4), Episode: "No More Blood" |
| 2012 | Fringe[16] | Agent Simon Foster | Episode: Season 4, Episode 19 "Letters of Transit" |
| The Mentalist | Tommy Volker | Episodes: "If It Bleeds, It Leads", "Days of Wine and Roses", "Little Red Corvette" | |
| 2013 | Hawaii Five-0 | Ernesto, terrorist group leader | Episode: "We Need Each Another" |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Dr. Jimmy | Episode: "Last Woman Standing" | |
| Body of Proof | Dr. Trent Marsh | Episodes: "Eye for an Eye", "Daddy Issues" | |
| 2014–2019 | The 100 | Marcus Kane | Main role (Seasons 1-6): 58 episodes Also directed two episodes |
| 2016 | Rush Hour | Thomas | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2017 | Inhumans | Dr. Evan Declan | Recurring role; 6 episodes |
| 2019 | The Passage | Dr. Jonas Lear | Main role |
| 2020–2021 | MacGyver | Russell "Russ/Rusty" Taylor | Main role |
| 2022–2023 | Big Sky | Avery McCallister | Recurring role; 13 episodes |
| 2022–present | The Wingfeather Saga | Artham Wingfeather/Peet the Sockman (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2023–2024 | NCIS: Hawaiʻi | OSP Supervisory Special Agent John Swift | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | 9-1-1: Lone Star | Enzo De La Costa | Episode: Season 5, Episode 7 "Kiddos" |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Lost: Via Domus | Desmond Hume(voice) |
Theatre
edit- Stolzius inThe Soldiers-Royal Lyceum Theatre(preview,Edinburgh International Festival)
- Torquato TassoinTorquato Tasso-Royal Lyceum Theatre,Edinburgh — Commendation,Ian Charleson Awards
- Creon and The Messenger inOedipus Rex-Glasgow Citizens Theatre— Commendation,Ian Charleson Awards
- Dorian GrayinThe Picture of Dorian Gray-Glasgow Citizens Theatre
- Horner inThe Country Wife-Glasgow Citizens Theatre
- HamletinThe Marowitz Hamlet-Glasgow Citizens Theatre
- McCann inThe Birthday Party-Glasgow Citizens Theatre
- Jeffrey inThe Dying Gaul-Citizens Theatre
- Nick inThe LA Plays-Almeida Theatre,London
- The Home Show PiecesforCitizens Theatre
- Cassio inOthello-Royal Shakespeare Company
- Demetrius inA Midsummer Night's Dream-Royal Shakespeare Company
- Pompey inAntony and Cleopatra-Royal Shakespeare Company
- Henry Green inRichard II-Royal National Theatre
- Arthur inThe Machine Wreckers-Royal National Theatre
- Dollabella inAntony and Cleopatra-Royal National Theatre
- Le Vicomte De Valmont inLes Liaisons Dangereuses-Liverpool Playhouse
- Louis Ironson inAngels in Americafor7:84 Theatre Company
- Title role inMolière'sDon Juanfor Theatre Babel
- Ross/Witch inMacbeth-Glasgow Citizens Theatre
References
edit- ^abPatrick Espejo (8 April 2007)."Peruano encontrado en 'Lost'"(in Spanish).El Comercio.Archived fromthe originalon 29 March 2008.Retrieved14 April2008.
- ^abcMcIver, Brian (7 February 2014)."Scots actor Henry Ian Cusick tells why he had to move stateside for work because of lack of opportunities at home".The Daily Record.Retrieved24 May2018.
- ^"ABC picks up 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Good Christian Belles' and ten more - From Inside the Box - Zap2it".Blog.zap2it.com. 13 May 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 5 May 2012.Retrieved21 May2012.
- ^abcdDamian Thompson."Henry Ian Cusick on Gospel of John".Jewish Theatre. Archived fromthe originalon 15 April 2008.Retrieved14 April2008.
- ^Strathclyde Theatre GroupArchived3 February 2010 at theWayback Machine
- ^Fowler, Rebecca. "Ribands in the cap of youth".Sunday Times.12 March 1995.
- ^abWilliam Keck (24 August 2006)."Cusick carries lone Emmy torch for 'Lost' cast".USA Today.Retrieved24 May2018.
- ^Morgan Jeffery (12 June 2012)."'Scandal' creator Shonda Rhimes explains Henry Ian Cusick exit ".Digital Spy.Retrieved24 May2018.
- ^Hale, Mike (18 March 2014)."Criminals, All Young, Let Loose Upon Earth: CW's 'The 100' Puts Teenagers in a Post-Apocalyptic World".The New York Times.Retrieved24 May2018.
- ^"Dress – A new film coming soon from DIRECTOR Henry Ian Cusick - Cusickgallery.net: Henry Ian Cusick".Cusickgallery.net: Henry Ian Cusick.23 April 2013.Retrieved24 May2018.
- ^"Actor Henry Ian Cusick on His Newest Project".26 September 2017.Retrieved24 May2018.
- ^"JamBios Memory Gallery Exhibition for November 2017".JamBios.YouTube. 17 October 2017.Archivedfrom the original on 22 December 2021.Retrieved24 May2018.
- ^"Henry Ian Cusick And His Wife Annie Cusick Wood Are Parents To 3 Sons".snapchatnowgg.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com.
- ^"Darwin's Darkest Hour".Nova.6 October 2009. PBS.
- ^William Keck (6 July 2010)."Keck's Exclusives:Law & Order: SVUSignsLostAlum ".TVGuide.com.Retrieved24 May2018.
- ^Michael Ausiello (10 February 2012)."Fringe Exclusive: Lost's Henry Ian Cusick Cast as [Spoiler] – But in Which Universe?".tvline.com.Archived fromthe originalon 12 February 2012.Retrieved24 May2018.
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