CCH Pounder

Born on December 25, 1952, Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder began her career as an actress in film and television. Her early work included roles such as Sister Abigail in Orphan, Detective Margie Francis in End of Days, and Miss Prism in The Importance of Being Earnest. In television, she portrayed Dr. Angela Hicks on the medical drama series ER from 1994 to 1997, and Captain Claudette Wyms on the FX series The Shield from 2002 to 2008. Her subsequent roles include Irene Frederic on Warehouse 13 and Dr. Loretta Wade on NCIS: New Orleans, among others.