Cast Of Crossing Jordan: Meet the Cast of the Crime Drama Series

Cast Of Crossing Jordan was an American crime drama series broadcast on NBC from 2001 to 2007. The show followed Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh as she solved crimes at the Boston Medical Examiner’s Office with help from her colleagues and detectives – the show was created by Tim Kring who later went on to create Heroes and Touch.

Crossing Jordan featured an ensemble cast of talented actors who brought each character to life on-screen. Below is a look at some of these actors and their roles on Crossing Jordan.

Jill Hennessy as Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh

Jill Hennessy plays the title role of Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh, an intellectual yet rebellious medical examiner with an aptitude for uncovering clues and solving mysteries. Her motivation comes from seeking answers about the murder of her mother when she was still young – an event which happened years before Jordan could remember it happening. Jordan often clashes with both Dr. Garret Macy and Max Cavanaugh (a former cop who now owns a bar). Additionally, there’s her volatile romance with Detective Woody Hoyt who becomes her love interest as well as partner in crime-solving efforts.

Hennessy, a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter, has appeared in various films and television shows such as Law & Order: RoboCop 3, The Paper, Wild Hogs, Lymelife Madam Secretary City on a Hill. Additionally she has released two albums: Ghost In My Head and I Do.

Miguel Ferrer as Dr. Garret Macy

Miguel Ferrer portrayed Dr. Garret Macy, Jordan’s boss. As an experienced forensic expert he manages his team while grappling with personal matters; such as being divorced from Maggie and having a daughter suffering from bipolar disorder named Abby; however he struggles to overcome alcoholism and gambling addiction issues in himself as well.

Ferrer, an American actor known for his roles in RoboCop, Twin Peaks, The Stand, Traffic, The Manchurian Candidate, NCIS: Los Angeles and Desperate Housewives was sadly taken away by throat cancer in 2017. Unfortunately he passed away soon afterwards.

Ravi Kapoor as Dr. Mahesh “Bug” Vijay

Ravi Kapoor plays Dr. Mahesh “Bug” Vijayaraghavensatyanaryanamurthy, more commonly known by his nickname of Bug, a forensic entomologist who specializes in insects associated with crime scenes and crimes themselves. A shy but passionate scientist, Bug often provides comic relief through his quirky personality and long name; he develops an attraction towards Lily Lebowski (Lily Lebowski is grief counselor at morgue), whom he eventually marries and they eventually have daughter together.

Kapoor is an Indian-born British actor and director/writer who has made appearances in films and TV shows like Flight, Gideon’s Crossing, Heroes, The Mentalist Crossing Lines iZombie The Good Doctor among many others. Additionally he has directed episodes for Crossing Jordan Gideon’s Crossing The Mentalist Crossing Lines iZombie The Good Doctor

Steve Valentine as Dr. Nigel Townsend

Steve Valentine played Dr. Nigel Townsend, an English forensic technician and criminologist. A charming expert with a keen sense of humor who often uses comedy to combat the grim nature of his job, he’s also passionate about pop culture and conspiracy theories – making close friends of Jordan and Bug while briefly romancing Dr. Kate Switzer (another medical examiner).

Valentine is an accomplished Scottish actor known for his roles in numerous movies and TV series such as Mars Attacks!, Will & Grace, House, Psych, Supernatural, Angie Tribeca and Legends of Tomorrow. Additionally he is an accomplished magician having performed both live stage performances as well as television broadcasts.

Kathryn Hahn as Lily Lebowski

Kathryn Hahn played Lily Lebowski, an intake secretary and later grief counselor at the morgue. She is kind and compassionate, providing comfort to grieving families as they mourn their losses while also performing administrative duties and occasionally aiding with investigations. Lily falls for Bug and becomes his wife as well as mother to his child.

Hahn is an American actress best known for her appearances in films and television shows such as How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Step Brothers, Parks and Recreation, Transparent, Bad Moms, I Love Dick Mrs Fletcher WandaVision among many others. Additionally she lends her voice acting talent for characters like BoJack Horseman Hotel Transylvania Spider-Man Infinite Verse The Mitchells Vs Machines etc.

Jerry O’Connell as Detective Woody Hoyt

Jerry O’Connell played Detective Woody Hoyt, a police detective working closely with the medical examiner’s office and eventually becoming Jordan’s main love interest. A friendly yet optimistic cop, Woody often clashed with Jordan’s cynicism and rebellious attitude but was loyal and courageous enough to risk his life for his friends and colleagues – eventually proposing and moving in together.

O’Connell is an American actor best known for his roles in films and television shows like Stand by Me, Sliders, Scream 2, Kangaroo Jack Crossing Jordan Las Vegas The Defenders Billions Star Trek Lower Decks. Additionally he is married to actress Rebecca Romijn and father to twin daughters.

Other Cast Members of Crossing Jordan

• Crossing Jordan featured additional cast members who played either recurring or guest roles on the show, such as:
• Ken Howard plays Max Cavanaugh, Jordan’s father and a former cop who owns a bar.
• Lorraine Toussaint plays Dr. Elaine Duchamps, an interim medical examiner who replaces Dr. Macy as chief for a period.
• Ivan Sergei plays Dr. Peter Winslow, a medical examiner who experiences an affair with Jordan.
• Leslie Bibb plays Detective Tallulah “Lu” Simmons, a police detective who works alongside Woody and secretly has an attraction towards him.
• David Monahan stars as Detective Matt Seely, an LAPD detective who works alongside Woody and has an intense rivalry with Jordan.
• Brooke Smith stars as Dr. Kate Switzer, a medical examiner who joins Nigel in Season 4. They develop romantic feelings for one another during this season of The Wire.
• Mahershala Ali stars as Dr. Trey Sanders, a medical examiner who works under contract and then leaves at the end of season one.

FAQ: The Ultimate Guide to Your Questions

Q: When did the Crossing Jordan release?

A: Crossing Jordan was broadcasted by NBC from September 24, 2001, to May 16, 2007. This series comprised six seasons and 117 episodes.

Q: What does Crossing Jordan mean?

A: Crossing Jordan follows Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh, a forensic pathologist working in Boston Medical Examiner’s Office who uses her team of colleagues and police detectives to solve crimes with her help.

Q: Who was behind Crossing Jordan?

A: Crossing Jordan was created by Tim Kring, who later went on to create Heroes and Touch.

Q: Where can I stream Crossing Jordan?

A: Crossing Jordan can be watched online via The Roku Channel with subscription or bought or rented on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu, and YouTube.

Q: Are we watching Crossing Jordan, an adaptation from real events?

A: No, Crossing Jordan is not a documentary or true crime series; rather it was inspired by real-life experiences of Dr. Marcella Fierro of Forensic Pathology Associates of Santa Rosa as its consultant for this show.

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