Cathy Cahlin Ryan

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Cathy Cahlin Ryan
Born
Miami, Florida
OccupationActress
Years active1992–present
Spouse
  • ​
    (m. 1998)​
Children1

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

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Ryan is a native of Miami, Florida.[citation needed] She began acting when she was a high school student, and she was a theater major at Florida Atlantic University.[2]

Career

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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

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She is married to Shawn Ryan, creator of The Shield and The Chicago Code.[3]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2008 Redbelt Gini Collins[4]
2013 The Trials of Cate McCall Ms. Timmins

Television

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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

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  1. ^ "Cathy Cahlin Ryan".
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ a b c d "Who Is Dr. Wendy Hughes on 'S.W.A.T.'?". 2paragraphs.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "Cathy Cahlin Ryan - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d Harkness, Jane (July 22, 2020). "What The Cast Of The Shield Is Doing Today". Looper. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c Clarendon, Dan (March 12, 2022). "'The Shield' Turns 20: Where's the Cast Now?". TV Insider. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
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