Known for movies
NYPD Blue (1993-2005)
as Det. Greg Medavoy
Chicago Fire (2014-2016)
as Chaplain Orlovsky
Eight Men Out (1988)
as Ray Schalk
Damages (2007-2012)
as Gary Parsons
Short Info
| Spouse | Deborah Taylor |
| Fact | Worked at Neptune Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia from 1974-1976. |
Gordon Clapp is an American actor, best known for his role as Detective Greg Medavoy on the television series NYPD Blue.
Born in North Conway, New Hampshire, Clapp is the son of Phyllis (née Johnson) and Richard Clapp, a high school guidance counselor. He has two brothers, Bruce and Robert.
Clapp graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts in theatre. He began his acting career in regional theatre, before moving to New York City in 1974.
Clapp made his television debut in 1976, guest-starring on an episode of the CBS police drama Hawaii Five-O. He went on to guest-star on a number of other television shows, including Kojak, The Equalizer, and Miami Vice.
In 1993, Clapp was cast as Detective Greg Medavoy on NYPD Blue. He played the role for 12 years, until the show ended in 2005.
Clapp has also appeared in a number of films, including The Verdict (1982), The Natural (1984), and Hoffa (1992).
In addition to his work as an actor, Clapp is also a director and producer. He has directed episodes of NYPD Blue, The Shield, and The Mentalist. He has also produced episodes of The Shield and The Mentalist.
Clapp has been married to actress Linda Dano since 1985. The couple have two children together.
As of 2021, Clapp’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million.
General Info
| Full Name | Gordon Clapp |
| Height | 1.68 m |
| Profession | Film producer, Actor |
| Education | South Kent School, Williams College |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | Deborah Taylor |
| Children | William Clapp |
Accomplishments
| Awards | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble Performance |
| Nominations | Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play, Gemini Award for Best Guest Performance in a Series by an Actor or Actress |
| Movies | The Game Plan, Eight Men Out, Matewan, Sunshine State, Return of the Secaucus 7, Taking Chance, Moonlight Mile, Small Sacrifices, Termini Station, Rules of Engagement, Her Hidden Truth, Falling Up, Morrison Murders, Gross Anatomy, Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, Drive-Thru... |
| TV Shows | NYPD Blue, Check It Out! |
Social profile links
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Son William born 1987. |
| 2 | Worked at Neptune Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia from 1974-1976. |
| 3 | Has a son named William Clapp (b. 1988). |
| 4 | Once worked at Neptune Theatre in Halifax, Nova Scotia (in the early 1980s) one of Canada's leading regional theatres. |
Pictures
Movies
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 2016 | TV Series | Deputy Chief Prosky |
| Dead Billy | 2016 | Lucien | |
| Parmalee | 2016 | TV Series | Karl Parmalee |
| Chicago Fire | 2014-2016 | TV Series | Chaplain Orlovsky |
| The Perfect Guy | 2015/I | Bill Forsythe | |
| Peter and John | 2015 | Charles Roland | |
| Mob City | 2013 | TV Series | Carl Steckler / Carl |
| Grey's Anatomy | 2013 | TV Series | Victor Kaufman |
| Perception | 2013 | TV Series | Alan Kendricks |
| Damages | 2007-2012 | TV Series | Gary Parsons |
| The Water | 2011 | Short | George |
| In Plain Sight | 2011 | TV Series | Ben Kulpak |
| The Grind | 2010 | Galt | |
| Falling Up | 2009 | Colin O'Shea | |
| The Funk Parlor | 2009 | Detective Joseph Angeli | |
| Prototype | 2009 | Video Game | General Randall (voice) |
| Taking Chance | 2009 | TV Movie | Tom Garrett |
| The Ex List | 2008 | TV Series | Jimmy |
| Cold Case | 2008 | TV Series | Daniel O'Leary |
| Ghost Whisperer | 2007 | TV Series | Alan Silver |
| Private Practice | 2007 | TV Series | Coach Mike |
| Criminal Minds | 2007 | TV Series | Det. Vic Wolynski |
| The Game Plan | 2007 | Coach Mark Maddox | |
| Halfway Home | 2007 | TV Series | Sandy |
| Drive Thru | 2007 | Horny the Clown (voice) | |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | 2007 | TV Series | Salvatore Heinz |
| Flags of Our Fathers | 2006 | General "Howlin' Mad" Smith | |
| Trailer Talk | 2006 | Short | Jeff |
| Monk | 2006 | TV Series | Francis Merrigan |
| Deadwood | 2005-2006 | TV Series | Gustave - The Tailor |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 2006 | TV Series | Ted Carthage |
| Without a Trace | 2005 | TV Series | Bill Shields |
| Flatbush | 2005 | Short | Frank |
| NYPD Blue | 1993-2005 | TV Series | Det. Greg Medavoy |
| Bananas | 2004 | Short | Lieutenant |
| The Sure Hand of God | 2004 | Jefferson T. Stevens | |
| Less Than Perfect | 2003 | TV Series | Detective Martin |
| Fast Cars & Babies | 2003 | Short | Cowboy |
| Moonlight Mile | 2002 | Tanner | |
| Sunshine State | 2002 | Earl Pinkney | |
| Skeletons in the Closet | 2001 | Video | Dan |
| Rules of Engagement | 2000 | Harris | |
| Might as Well Live | 2000 | Short | Man Upstairs |
| Glacier Falls | 1999 | ||
| The Rage: Carrie 2 | 1999 | Eric's Father | |
| Sin City Spectacular | 1998 | TV Series | |
| Dead Man's Gun | 1997 | TV Series | Raymond Walter Jakes |
| Badge of Betrayal | 1997 | TV Movie | Thatcher |
| The Morrison Murders: Based on a True Story | 1996 | TV Movie | Sheriff Byron Calhoun |
| Her Hidden Truth | 1995 | TV Movie | Father Paul |
| The Outer Limits | 1995 | TV Series | Dr. Randall Strong |
| Abandoned and Deceived | 1995 | TV Movie | Donald Quinn |
| April One | 1994 | Gordon Davies | |
| Wings | 1993 | TV Series | Phil |
| In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco | 1993 | TV Movie | Glenn |
| FBI: The Untold Stories | 1993 | TV Series | Gavin |
| Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | 1993 | TV Series | Hadran |
| Cheers | 1993 | TV Series | Shriner |
| E.N.G. | 1990-1993 | TV Series | Charles Fleet / Brian Rickland |
| Family of Strangers | 1993 | TV Movie | Del |
| Civil Wars | 1993 | TV Series | Al Blynn |
| Kiss of a Killer | 1993 | TV Movie | |
| Bonds of Love | 1993 | TV Movie | Evaluator |
| Street Legal | 1992 | TV Series | James Brackit |
| The Wonder Years | 1992 | TV Series | Bruce Leegee |
| Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis | 1991 | TV Movie | Elias |
| Scene of the Crime | 1991 | TV Series | |
| Fever | 1991 | TV Movie | Meeks |
| Mom P.I. | 1991 | TV Series | |
| The Secret Life of Archie's Wife | 1990 | TV Movie | Stubbs |
| Cop Rock | 1990 | TV Series | Philip Beamer |
| Top Cops | 1990 | TV Series | Dennis Dutra |
| Night Court | 1990 | TV Series | Ralph Shannon |
| Dear John | 1990 | TV Series | Dave Travis |
| Blind Faith | 1990 | TV Mini-Series | Det. O'Brien |
| Family of Spies | 1990 | TV Mini-Series | Capt. Burnett |
| The Private Capital | 1989 | TV Movie | |
| Small Sacrifices | 1989 | TV Movie | Detective Doug Welch |
| Gross Anatomy | 1989 | Doctor | |
| Termini Station | 1989 | Harvey Dunshane | |
| Knightwatch | 1989 | TV Series | Daniels |
| Breaking All the Rules | 1988 | TV Movie | John Haney |
| Eight Men Out | 1988 | Ray Schalk | |
| Adderly | 1988 | TV Series | |
| Check It Out | 1985-1988 | TV Series | Viker Mr. Viker Mr. Michaels ... |
| Rin Tin Tin: K-9 Cop | 1988 | TV Series | Wayne |
| Matewan | 1987 | Tom Griggs | |
| Hands of a Stranger | 1987 | TV Movie | Sgt. Markey |
| The Right of the People | 1986 | TV Movie | Chris' Friend |
| ABC Weekend Specials | 1985 | TV Series | Cop |
| Letting Go | 1985 | TV Movie | Walter |
| Evergreen | 1985 | TV Mini-Series | Palm Court Waiter |
| Hangin' In | 1985 | TV Series | Mr. Hepburn |
| The Other Kingdom | 1984 | TV Movie | George |
| Running | 1979 | Kenny | |
| Return of the Secaucus Seven | 1979 | Chip |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailer Talk | 2006 | Short producer | |
| Bananas | 2004 | Short executive producer | |
| Fast Cars & Babies | 2003 | Short executive producer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'NYPD Blue': A Final Tribute | 2005 | TV Movie documentary special thanks | |
| Inside 'NYPD Blue': A Decade on the Job | 2002 | TV Short documentary special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 2008 Hero Awards | 2008 | TV Special | Himself |
| 10th Annual Prism Awards | 2006 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Tony Danza Show | 2006 | TV Series | Himself |
| TV Land Confidential | 2005 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| The View | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 59th Annual Tony Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself - Nominee: Best Featured Actor in a Play |
| 'NYPD Blue': A Final Tribute | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself / Det. Greg Medavoy |
| Just the Facts | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Host |
| Hollywood Squares | 1999-2004 | TV Series | Himself |
| ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration | 2003 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| Love on NYPD Blue | 2003 | Video short | Himself |
| Pyramid | 2003 | TV Series | Himself |
| Badge of Courage: Police Officer of the Year | 2002 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Inside 'NYPD Blue': A Decade on the Job | 2002 | TV Short documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
| Spéciale New York Police Blues | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| 5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 13th Annual Genesis Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter |
| The 50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Himself - Winner: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series |
| 3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | 1997 | TV Special | Himself |
| The 20th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Himself - Accepting Award for Favorite Television Dramatic Series / New Dramatic Television Series |
| The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Himself - Nominated: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Outer Limits | 1997 | TV Series | Dr. Randall Strong |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue (1993) |
| 1995 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue (1993) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue (1993) |
| 1999 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue (1993) |
| 1998 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue (1993) |
| 1997 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue (1993) |
| 1996 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue (1993) |
| 1994 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | NYPD Blue (1993) |
| 1994 | Gemini | Gemini Awards | Best Guest Performance in a Series by an Actor or Actress | Street Legal (1987) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
