Corey Reynolds


Corey Reynolds is an American actor known for originating the role of Seaweed in the Broadway adaptation of Hairspray, as well as the roles of David Gabriel in the TNT crime series The Closer, and Sheriff Mike Thompson in the SyFy/USA Network TV series Resident Alien.

Early life and career

Reynolds was born in Richmond, Virginia, where he attended Monacan High School before moving to California to pursue his acting career. He got his start at Paramount Kings Dominion performing in various shows. While living in California, he was cast in a touring production of the revue Smokey Joe's Cafe, as well as the tour of Saturday Night Fever. After this run, he went to New York City and auditioned for various shows. He was originally cast in Hairspray's ensemble, but was offered the role of Seaweed after three readings. For this role, he was nominated for a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award, both for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.
Reynolds guest starred on Without a Trace and appeared in The Guardian prior to his role in The Closer. To research this role, Reynolds drew on his past career in security and law enforcement.
Reynolds has appeared in films such as The Terminal, Red Tails, and Straight Outta Compton. He plays Sheriff Mike Thompson in the SyFy comedy-drama Resident Alien.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Christmas in Rockefeller CenterHimselfTelevision Special
2003The 57th Annual Tony AwardsHimselfTelevision Special
2003The Early ShowHimself1 Episode
2003EveMalcolm 'Khalif' Davis1 Episode
2003The GuardianRobert Bridge2 Episodes
2005–2012The CloserDavid Gabriel109 episodes
2005Without a TraceDamon Ferris1 episode
2007CSI: MiamiSteve Gryson1 episode
2007Private PracticeRay Paget1 episode
2009NCISLieutenant Commander Aaban El-Sayad1 episode
2009Entertainment TonightHimself2 episodes
2010Curb: The DiscussionHimself2 episodes
201041st NAACP Image AwardsHimselfTelevision Special
2012The Closer Series Finale: Red CarpetHimselfTelevision Special
2014DeliriumTackTelevision Movie
2015Getting OnWaylon Ortley3 episodes
2015CastleMark West1 episode
2016Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving LifeFrank1 episode
2016Murder in the FirstAssistant District Attorney Martin Reardon10 episodes
2016Masters of SexJames Bell2 episodes
2017NCIS: Los AngelesATF Agent Duke Morgan2 episodes
2017–2018Criminal MindsPhil Brooks2 episodes
2017Chicago P.D.Steve Burns1 episode
2017SEAL TeamScott Patton1 episode
2019–2020All AmericanCliff Mosley5 episodes
2019The Red LineHarrison Brennan3 episodes
2021–2025Resident AlienSheriff Mike Thompson44 episodes