Lance Solomon Reddick is an American actor and musician, best known for roles in TV shows like The Wire, Fringe, and Bosch, as well as films like John Wick and Angel Has Fallen.
He has also provided voiceovers for popular games such as Quantum Break, Horizon Zero Dawn, and the Destiny franchise.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to parents Dorothy G. and Solomon Reddick. As a teenager, he attended the Peabody Preparatory Institute to study music.
He continued his studies in classical music composition at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, and later received a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama in 1994.
Despite his success in acting and music, Riddick remained humble and focused on improving his craft.
He is best known for his performances in shows like The Wire, Fringe, and Bosch, as well as his work on the John Wick and Angel Has Fallen franchises.
Lance Reddick has been a private person when it comes to discussing his personal beliefs, and not much is known about his religious background. He chose to keep his belief private to avoid controversy.
Despite this, some have speculated that Riddick may have been a Christian due to his attendance at a Quaker school during his childhood.
Others have also suggested that Reddick may have been a follower of the Rastafari faith, which is often associated with Jamaica, where his parents are from.
However, this is just speculation and there is no concrete evidence to support this claim.
His sudden death on March 17, 2023 came as a shock to both his fans and the entertainment industry.
He was found dead at his home in Los Angeles, and his publicist confirmed that Riddick died suddenly of natural causes.