Sean Whitesell

Sean Whitesell
Sean Whitesell
Born	March 11, 1963; Iowa Falls, Iowa,U.S.
Died	December 28, 2015(aged 52); Los Angeles, California,U.S.
Resting place	Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Education	University of Northern Iowa(BA); University of California, San Diego(MFA);
Occupations	Actor; writer; producer;
Spouse	Maria Quiban
Children	1
Family	John Whitesell(brother); Chris Whitesell(brother); Patrick Whitesell(brother); Jim Whitesell(brother);

Sean Whitesell(March 11, 1963 – December 28, 2015) was an American film and television actor, writer and producer.

Early life and education

Whitesell was born inIowa Falls,Iowa,^[2]^[3]^[4]the son of Patricia and John Patrick "Jack" Whitesell.^[5]^[6]He had five brothers:John II,Christopher,Thomas,Patrick,andJames.^[4]^[2]^[7]He graduated from theUniversity of Northern Iowa^[2]and then studied acting at theUniversity of California, San Diego,where he received anMFAin acting.

Career

Whitesell is best known for his portrayal of cannibalistic inmateDonald Groves,the initial cellmate ofMiguel Alvarez(Kirk Acevedo), in season one ofHBO'sOz,on which he was a regular until his character's execution.

In 2002, Whitesell returned to the show, but not to act; he wrote and produced several episodes in the show's later seasons. Whitesell acted almost exclusively in television, aside from some early minor film roles, such as inCalendar GirloppositeJason Priestley.He also served as both a writer and a recurring guest actor onHomicide: Life on the Street,in addition to appearing in the television movie that concluded the series in 2000. Although Whitesell did no further acting after the end ofHomicideended, he was a producer for most of the fourth season ofHouse,and also wrote one episode,"Ugly".He also produced and wrote for several other successful series, includingThe Black Donnellys,Boston PublicandCold Case.

Personal life

Whitesell was married to KTTV weather anchor and morning meteorologistMaria Quiban Whitesell;they had one son, Gus.^[2]Whitesell died on December 28, 2015, in Los Angeles fromglioblastoma multiforme,aged 52.^[2]Services were held at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church inLos Angeles.^[2]

Filmography

Film


Year	Title	Role	Notes
1993	Ghost Brigade	Raider
1993	Calendar Girl	Officer

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1990	Law & Order	Intern	Episode: "Prescription for Death"
1991	N.Y.P.D. Mounted	2nd Jogger	Television film
1992	Silk Stalkings	James Vannoker	Episode: "Curtain Call"
1992	Flying Blind	Waiter	Episode: "Crazy for You... and You"
1993	Hangin' with Mr. Cooper	Mountie	Episode: "Boyz in the Woodz"
1993	Johnny Bago	Officer #1	Episode: "Johnny Saves the World"
1993	And the Band Played On	Country Club Attendant	Television film
1993–1997	Homicide: Life on the Street	Dr. Eli Devilbiss	8 episodes; also producer and writer
1994	The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.	Squad Sgt.	Episode: "High Treason: Part 1"
1994	The John Larroquette Show	Man	Episode: "A Bird in the Hand"
1997	Oz	Donald Groves	8 episodes; also producer and writer
2000	Homicide: The Movie	Dr. Eli Devilbliss	Television film

References

External links

Sean WhitesellatIMDb

[1] "Sean Whitesell (1963-2015) - Find A Grave..."findagrave.

[VarietyObit-2] Variety Magazine: "Sean Whitesell, Producer for ‘Oz,’ ‘House,’ ‘The Killing,’ Dies at 52" by Carmel DaganDecember 31, 2015

[India-3] Times of India: "'Oz' producer Sean Whitesell dead at 52"January 1, 2016

[Deadline-4] Deadline: "Sean Whitesell Dies: Television Writer-Producer And Brother Of WME’s Patrick Whitesell Was 52" by Ross A. LincolnDecember 31, 2015

[5] Chicago Sun-Times: "Celebrity Status: Like Rest of Family, Whitesell at Home on Stage -- Only His Is Gentile Center" by Toni GinnettiJanuary 30, 2006

[CourierShow-6] The Courier: "Iowa Falls family finds ties to show business" by Jessica MillerMar 12, 2001

[7] The Wrap: "Sean Whitesell, TV Writer and Brother of WME’s Patrick Whitesell, Dead at 52" by Jeff SneiderDecember 31, 2015

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