From there, Bauer studied at the Yale School of Drama and then moved to New York, where he became a member of the Atlantic Theater Company which was founded by David Mamet and William H. Macy. After a while, he returned to Chicago’s stage community where he gained notice for his performance in Steppenwolf’s production of the disturbing “Clockwork Orange,” which Bauer credits as a watershed moment in his career.

Later, Bauer gained his first feature-film role in “Snow White” opposite Sigourney Weaver. His other film credits include “Face/Off,” “Devil’s Advocate,” “Flawless,” “8MM” and “Animal Factory” (directed by Steve Buscemi). Bauer also recently appeared in HBO’s series “The Wire” and acclaimed TV movie “61*” which addressed New York Yankee star Roger Maris’ torturous 1961 assault on Babe Ruth’s single-season home-run record.

On “Third Watch,” Bauer portrays a trouble-prone blue-collar worker who frequently verbally spars with his dissatisfied wife (fellow series star Molly Price) over his drinking and irresponsible habits. “Fred is a good man, but is the last to believe it,” says Bauer. “He cares deeply for his family but many times is blinded by his emotions.”

Even though the series is filmed in New York City, Bauer resides in the Los Angeles area with his wife and two children.

Coby Bell as Ty Davis, Jr.
A native of Orange County, California, Coby Bell came to the cast of “Third Watch, ” now in it’s fifth season, from his role as Patrick Owen on the drama series “L.A. Doctors.”

The son of Broadway veteran Michel Bell (“The Civil War”), the younger Bell always wanted to entertain people. “I got my acting debut as Baby Bear in my kindergarten class production of ‘Goldilocks and the Three Bears,’” says the actor.

Referring to his “Third Watch” character, Bell sees many similarities. “We’re both in the early stages of our careers and both very committed to our work.”

Bell’s first television role was on NBC’s “ER” (executive-produced by “Third Watch” creator John Wells). He also appeared on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Players,” “Smart Guy” and “The Parent ’Hood.”

Bell recently appeared in the play “Safe” directed and co-written by series co-star
Anthony Ruivivar.

During downtime, Bell enjoys playing basketball and tennis. He also sings and plays keyboard in a band. In addition, Bell likes to volunteer as a Big Brother.

The native California who is an honors graduate of San Jose State University, has relocated his residence to New York where “Third Watch” films, and lives there with his wife and twin daughters. His birthday is May 11.

Bonnie Dennison as Emily Yokas
Bonnie Dennison joins the cast of the multifaceted drama “Third Watch” now in its fifth season. She plays the trouble-prone teenaged daughter of Officer Yokas (series star Molly Price).

Dennison portrays Emily Yokas, who over the course of the season has seen her father (Chris Bauer) suffer a near-fatal heart attack. Her character also has survived a severe drug overdose while trapped in a snowdrift and a terrifying hostage experience during a bank holdup.

"I think Emily is a responsible and caring sister and daughter, and she's been forced to grow up too quickly resulting in some of her 'questionable' behavior. I've really enjoyed portraying her because she's a more multi-layered and interesting character and she continues to grow.”

Other television credits include NBC’s “Law and Order,” “Law and Order:SVU,” “The Education of Max Bickford” and “100 Centre Street. She has also appeared in two Columbia graduate films “Deros” and “Persona.”
Dennison is a native of New York City and resides there with her mother and sister. Her birthday is February 15.

Molly Price as Faith Yokas
Molly Price, who plays Faith Yokas, the long-suffering partner of grandstanding police officer Maurice “Bosco” Boscorelli (Jason Wiles) on “Third Watch,” sees many personal parallels with her character: “Faith cares greatly for her family and works very hard for what she believes in,” she says. Price herself is no stranger to a close family, being one of five children (two brothers and two sisters), and she is married to a New York City firefighter.

Price has appeared in such films as “Pushing Tin” with John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton and Cate Blanchett, Sydney Pollack’s “Random Hearts” with Harrison Ford and Kristin Scott Thomas, and Woody Allen’s “Sweet & Lowdown” with Sean Penn and Uma Thurman in which Price plays Penn’s love interest. Price also was in the films “Kiss Me, Guido,” “Jersey Girls,” “The Visitors” and “Chasing Sleep” (with Jeff Daniels).

In addition to her film work, Price has guest-starred on NBC’s “Law & Order” and “Sex in the City,” as well as in the Hallmark Hall of Fame TV movie “Saint Maybe.” She also appeared in the Andrew Dice Clay sitcom “Bless This House” and had a recurring role as Mel on the daytime drama “As the World Turns.”

Price’s New York stage credits include “Salome” at Circle-in-the-Square, “Servie ‘N’ Bernice 4-Ever” at Circle Repertory Theatre and “Scrapple” with the EST Marathon.

Regional theater credits include “Cover of Life” with Hartford Stage, “The Heidi Chronicles” with St. Louis Repertory and “The Crucible” at the Long Wharf Theatre.
In addition to acting, Price enjoys boxing and reading. She has also made another of her passions – cooking – a career, by opening a gourmet sandwich shop on Block Island called Three Sisters.

A graduate of Rutgers University, Price grew up in North Plainfield, New Jersey and currently lives in New York City with her husband, Derek Kelly. Her birthday is December 15.

Kim Raver as Kim Zambrano
Born and raised in New York City, Kim Raver had a regular role on the seminal children’s television series “Sesame Street” from the ages of 6 to 9. After “Sesame Street,” the young actress joined off-Broadway’s first all-children’s theater.

A fine arts graduate of Boston University, Raver continues to study theater in New York with teacher and mentor Wynn Handman. She is fluent in French and German, a language that she learned as a child from her German-born mother.

Raver is thrilled to be reunited with “Third Watch” creator John Wells (with whom she worked on “Trinity”) and loves the complexities of her character, “She is thrill-seeking and compassionate, a dedicated adrenaline junkie with a streak of self–destructiveness when it comes to men.”

In the beginning of her career, Raver paid her bills by acting in commercials that brought her to Venice, Italy, for a Visa ad and put her in a Jeep for “Blade Runner” director Ridley Scott.

Raver’s big break came with her Broadway debut in the play “Holiday” in which she co-starred with Laura Linney (“The Truman Show”) and Tony Goldwyn.

Among Raver’s other television credits are a lead role on the drama “Trinity” and guest-starring roles in such series as “The Practice,” “Spin City,” and NBC’s “Law & Order,” plus a recurring role on “Central Park West.” She also appeared in the feature film “City Hall” with Al Pacino.

Raver co-starred with David Schwimmer (NBC’s “Friends”) and John Spencer (NBC’s “The West Wing”) in the Williamstown production of “The Glimmer Brothers,” written by Warren Leight. Most recently, Raver finished shooting the independent film “Martin & Orloff” with Andy Richter and Janeane Garofalo.

Raver lives in New York with her husband and son. She spends her free time running, practicing yoga and being near her close-knit family. Her birthday is March 15.

Anthony Ruivivar as Carlos Nieto
Though born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Anthony Ruivivar received his bachelor of fine arts degree 6,000 miles away at Boston University.

Ruivivar describes his role as paramedic Carlos Nieto as, “an ethnically three-dimensional character you don’t often see on TV with a lot of room to explore. I am happy to portray who I am ethnically and not have to identify with only one part of my background. My father is Filipino, Chinese, and Spanish and my mother is Scottish and German. The writers have allowed [my unique diversity] to be who Carlos is on the show, and that’s brave.”

Ruivivar’s feature-film credits include the critically praised “High Art” as well as “In & Out,” “Starship Troopers,” “Simply Irresistible” (with Sarah Michelle Gellar), “Race the Sun” (with Halle Berry) and “White Fang II” (directed by Ken Olin). He’ll next star on the big screen in the independent features “Saturn” and “Swimming,” as well as the future DVD release of “Cash Crop” with James Van Der Beek.

The actor had a recurring role on the daytime drama “All My Children” and guest-starred on NBC’s “Law & Order.” Ruivivar maintains his roots in New York theater as a member of both the Imua! Theater company and Circle East (formerly known as the Circle Repertory Theatre).

In his free time, Ruivivar -- whose father is a musician -- enjoys writing and playing music. True to his Hawaiian upbringing, he loves boogie-boarding and surfing.

Ruivivar lives in New York City with his wife. His birthday is November 4.

Josh Stewart as Office Brendan Finney
West Virginia native Josh Stewart ("Jekyll") steps up to the big city as he joins the cast of NBC's “Third Watch” in its sixth season as rookie cop Brendan Finney. “Finney is a stand-up guy, though his family’s past puts him at odds with the rest of the division," says Stewart. "He is a hard charger that won’t take no for an answer, which usually ends up with him feeling like a diver on the platform who just noticed that all the judges are Russian -- and not really caring.”

Born and raised in the small town of Diana, West Virginia, Stewart attended West Virginia Wesleyan College then transferred after a year to West Virginia University where he graduated with a business degree in marketing.

Stewart got his start doing local theater at the Landmark Theatre in Sutton, West Virginia, and eventually moved to NewYork where he studied at the T. Schreiber Studios (and was a company member of the 13th Street Repertory Theatre). He then moved to Los Angeles and performed on stage in “Light Bulb”and “Beacon” (which also starred Robert Forster and Brooke Shields).

In addition, Stewart also had a part in the independent film “Jekyll,” and won a co-starring role in his first pilot, “Then Came Jones.” Other credits television include a guest-starring role on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.”

Skipp Sudduth as John “Sully” Sullivan
A stage and screen veteran, Skipp Sudduth came to “Third Watch,” now entering its fifth season, after appearing in the critically acclaimed Broadway production of “The Iceman Cometh” starring Oscar winner Kevin Spacey.

Sudduth plays a streetwise police officer named Sully who works along side his young, idealistic partner, Ty Davis (Coby Bell). “I love the combinations in Sully,” he says. “He’s a veteran with a good heart. He’s sarcastic without being cynical. He sees himself as the town sheriff.”

Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, Sudduth was an Air Force brat until he was 10, and his parents expected him to become a doctor (his mother, a nurse, worked on the first open-heart surgery team). He earned an undergraduate degree in biology, labored in hospitals and was headed toward medical school until he was diverted down a very unique career path that included stints in public relations and wine making. Eventually he found his calling when he landed in Chicago working with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

Sudduth’s film credits include “54,” Spike Lee’s “Clockers,” “A Cool Dry Place” and “Money Train.” He also starred alongside Robert De Niro and Jean Reno in the action-thriller “Ronin.” The film was praised for its amazing car chase sequences and Sudduth, a race-car enthusiast, did 90 percent of his own driving stunts. Sudduth later starred in Joel Schumacher’s “Flawless” (again with De Niro).

Among Sudduth’s guest-starring television appearances are NBC’s “Law & Order,” “Homicide: Life on the Street,” “Trinity,” “Mad About You” and “Cosby.” Sudduth also appeared in the cable movie “George Wallace” and the cable series “Oz.”

Broadway stage work includes Lincoln Center’s production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” with Helen Hunt, “On the Waterfront” and “The Grapes of Wrath.” Sudduth recently appeared in Woody Allen’s Off-Broadway production “Writer’s Block.” He has been seen at Joseph Papp’s prestigious Public Theatre in “Marisol” and “The Big Funk.” Sudduth is also a member of New York’s Rumble-in-the-Redroom sketch comedy ensemble.

Over the past 20 years, Sudduth has directed plays, comedy revues and short film projects while steadily working as an actor. In addition, Sudduth is a singer-songwriter and co-founder of the acoustic rock band Minus Ted. The band has just released their second album entitled “Really Really.”

Sudduth lives in New York City. His birthday is August 23.