Cathy Cahlin Ryan

American actress

Cathy Cahlin Ryan is an American actress best known for her role as Corrine Mackey in the critically acclaimed crime drama series The Shield. She has also appeared in several other television series and films. Ryan is married to television producer and screenwriter Shawn Ryan, creator of The Shield.[1][2]

Cathy Cahlin Ryan
Born
Cathy Cahlin Ryan

OccupationActress
Years active1990–present
Known forThe Shield
Spouse
Shawn Ryan
(after 1998)
Children2

Early Life

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Cathy Cahlin Ryan was born and raised in the United States. Little is publicly known about her early life and education, as she has kept her personal background private.

Career

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Ryan began her acting career in the 1990s with small roles in television and film. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Corrine Mackey, the wife of lead character Vic Mackey, in FX's The Shield (2002–2008). Her performance in the series was praised for its emotional depth and complex portrayal of a character caught in morally ambiguous situations.

Though her role in The Shield remains her most notable, Ryan has continued to work in both television and film, often collaborating with her husband on projects.[4][5]

Personal Life

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Ryan married Shawn Ryan, a television producer and showrunner, in 1998. The couple has two children. She often supports her husband’s creative endeavors and has occasionally appeared in cameo roles in his productions.

Ryan is known for maintaining a low public profile, focusing on her family and select acting projects.[6]

Filmography

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Television

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  • The Shield (2002–2008) – Corrine Mackey
  • Judging Amy – Guest role
  • Monk – Guest role
  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation – Guest role
  • Independent films and minor roles in TV movies

Awards and Recognition

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While Ryan has not won major acting awards, her performance in The Shield has been acknowledged as an integral part of the show's success.

See Also

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References

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  1. Greene, Amanda (2023-03-02). "What Cathy Cahlin Ryan Has Learned From Playing a Mental Health Provider on TV". The Mighty. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
  2. "Jay Karnes Net Worth". Celebrity Net Worth. 2014-08-15. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
  3. Clarendon, Dan (2022-03-12). "'The Shield' Turns 20: Where's the Cast Now?". TV Insider. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
  4. "Cathy Cahlin Ryan - Actress". TV Insider. 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
  5. "Cathy Cahlin Ryan Net Worth". Celebrity Net Worth. 2014-08-15. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
  6. Pena, Jessica (2017-03-15). "The Shield: Would Shawn Ryan Like to Revisit the FX Series?". canceled + renewed TV shows, ratings - TV Series Finale. Retrieved 2024-11-16.

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