Belying first impressions as a fragile and ultra-femme character through her convincing portrayal of a tough-skinned, street savvy cop on the gritty FX police drama “The Shield” (2002- ), Catherine Dent has proved her acting chops as a woman that can hang with the boys in the rough world of crime. And though she has garnered much street cred for her role as Officer Danielle “Danny” Sofer, Dent continues to surprise audiences with her diverse talents on both TV and film.

Dent first studied acting at the North Carolina School of the Arts, where she spent much time perfecting her craft.