Cathy Cahlin Ryan
Cathy Cahlin Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Cathy Cahlin Ryan is an American actress.[1] She played the role of Corrine Mackey on the police drama The Shield in all seven seasons, and was credited as part of the main cast during seasons 5-7.
Early years
Ryan is a native of Miami, Florida. She began acting when she was a high school student, and she was a theater major at Florida Atlantic University.[2]
Career
Ryan's early experience included acting with theater troupes in south Florida and making commercials. Products that she promoted included cruise lines and Honda. She also made training films for Burger King.[2]
She has also appeared in the television productions Numb3rs, Judging Amy, Family Matters, Monk, The Unit, Severence Pay, Roseanne: Portrait of a Domestic Goddess, Lie to Me (Season 2, Episode 19), The Chicago Code and a guest appearance as a woman taken hostage on Slaughterhouse, the Justified season 3 finale.
Ryan moved to Los Angeles in 1993. She acted on stage there and worked as a substitute teacher between stage roles.[2]
Personal life
She is married to Shawn Ryan, creator of The Shield and The Chicago Code.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Redbelt | Gini Collins[4] | |
| 2013 | The Trials of Cate McCall | Ms. Timmins |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Seinfeld | Hippie Girl[3] | Uncredited |
| 1994 | Roseanne: An Unauthorized Biography | Babysitter[4] | Uncredited |
| 2005 | Judging Amy | Unknown[4] | Guest Star |
| 2007 | The Unit | Karen[4] | Guest Star |
| 2008 | Monk | Gloria Morales[4] | Guest Star |
| 2002-2008 | The Shield | Corrine Mackey[3][4] | TV |
| 2009 | Project: Rant | Unknown | uncredited |
| 2009 | Numb3rs | Linda Parker (uncredited)[5][4] | Guest Star |
| 2009 | Family Guy | Fred Goldman's Wife[5] | Guest Voice |
| 2011 | Lie to Me | Beth Lansford[4][5][6] | Guest Star |
| 2011 | The Chicago Code | Anna Chase[6] | Guest Star |
| 2012 | Justified | Guest Star | TV |
| 2018 | Timeless | Mom (voice) | Voice |
| 2020 | Searching for Josh Brolin in the Apocalypse | ||
| 2017-22 | S.W.A.T | Dr. Wendy Hughes[3][5][6] | TV |
| 2022 | Get in Get Out | Shopper |
References
- ^ "Cathy Cahlin Ryan".
- ^ a b c Jicha, Tom (March 11, 2003). "Miami actress finds Shield role hits close to home". South Florida Sun Sentinel. p. 8 E. Retrieved May 18, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Who Is Dr. Wendy Hughes on 'S.W.A.T.'?". 2paragraphs.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Cathy Cahlin Ryan - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Harkness, Jane (July 22, 2020). "What The Cast Of The Shield Is Doing Today". Looper. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c Clarendon, Dan. "'The Shield' Turns 20: Where's the Cast Now?". TV Insider. Retrieved March 27, 2023.