Gordon ClappNationality:
American Birthdate:
09/24/1948 Birthplace:
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biography
Solid, ordinary-looking character actor with a firm gaze and a somewhat tough, rueful expression, Clapp enjoyed his most well know role on the acclaimed if controversial ABC police series "NYPD Blue" (1993-2005) as the insecure detective Greg Medavoy, the only character aside from Dennis Franz's Sipowicz to last throughout the series' entire run. Although born in New Hampshire, Clapp studied drama in Canada and first gained experience as an actor in regional Canadian productions of Shakespeare plays and other works. He made an impressive feature debut as Chip, a senator's aide, in John Sayles'
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milestones
Year
Milestone
First appeared in an Equity theater production at age 12
Studied drama in Canada; later acted in Canadian stage productions including "Henry V", "The Tempest" and "True West"
1978
Made feature film debut in the Canadian production, "Running"
1980
First feature in a leading role, "The Return of the Secaucus Seven"; also marked first collaboration with writer-director John Sayles
1985
US TV-movie debut, "Letting Go"
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