The District
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| The District | |
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 Main Cast of The District |
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| Genre | Serial drama |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Creator(s) | Terry George Jack Maple |
| Starring | Craig T. Nelson Lynne Thigpen Jayne Brook Roger A. Brown Sean Patrick Thomas Justin Theroux David O'Hara Elizabeth Marvel Jonathan LaPaglia |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Original channel | CBS |
| Original run | October 7, 2000–May 1, 2004 |
| No. of episodes | 68 |
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The District was a television crime drama which aired on CBS from October 7, 2000 to May 1, 2004. The show follows the work and personal life of the chief of Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department, better known internationally as the MPD. The show marked Coach star Craig T. Nelson's return to TV, as well as future Save the Last Dance star Sean Patrick Thomas's first major role.
The District was inspired by real-life experience of former New York Deputy Police Commissioner Jack Maple who also created the show along with Terry George.
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[edit] Cast members
- Craig T. Nelson - Chief Jack Mannion
- Lynne Thigpen - Ella Mae Farmer (2000-2003)
- Roger Aaron Brown - Deputy Chief Joe Noland
- Sean Patrick Thomas - Officer/Detective Temple Page
- Elizabeth Marvel - Officer Nancy Parras
- Jonathan LaPaglia - Detective Kevin Debreno
- Justin Theroux - Nick Pierce (2000-2002)
- Jayne Brook - Deputy Mayor Mary Ann Mitchell (2000-2001)
- David O'Hara - Detective Danny McGregor (2000-2001)
- John Amos - Mayor Ethan Baker (2000-2001)
- Wayne Duvall - Sgt. Phil Brander
[edit] Episodes
The District had 89 episodes and a total of 4 seasons.
[edit] Trivia
In 2001, Jean Smart was nominated for an Emmy Award for "Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series" for her role as "Sherry Regan".
Primary filming was in Los Angeles, with some location shooting in Washington.
In March 2003, original cast member Lynne Thigpen died at her Marina del Rey, California home at age 54 of a cerebral hemorrhage. The show paid tribute to her character in the third season finale.
