Sean Whitesell | |
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| Born | (1963-03-11)March 11, 1963 Iowa Falls, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | December 28, 2015(2015-12-28) (aged 52) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[1] |
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| Spouse | Maria Quiban |
| Children | 1 |
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Sean Whitesell (March 11, 1963 – December 28, 2015) was an American film and television actor, writer and producer.
Whitesell was born inIowa Falls, Iowa,[2][3][4] the son of Patricia and John Patrick "Jack" Whitesell.[5][6] He had five brothers:John II,Christopher, Thomas,Patrick, andJames.[4][2][7] He graduated from theUniversity of Northern Iowa[2] and then studied acting at theUniversity of California, San Diego, where he received anMFA in acting.
Whitesell is best known for his portrayal of cannibalistic inmateDonald Groves, the initial cellmate ofMiguel Alvarez (Kirk Acevedo), in season one ofHBO'sOz, on which he was a regular until his character's execution.
In 2002, Whitesell returned to the show, but not to act; he wrote and produced several episodes in the show's later seasons. Whitesell acted almost exclusively in television, aside from some early minor film roles, such as inCalendar Girl oppositeJason Priestley. He also served as both a writer and a recurring guest actor onHomicide: Life on the Street, in addition to appearing in the television movie that concluded the series in 2000. Although Whitesell did no further acting after the end ofHomicide ended, he was a producer for most of the fourth season ofHouse, and also wrote one episode,"Ugly". He also produced and wrote for several other successful series, includingThe Black Donnellys,Boston Public andCold Case.
Whitesell was married to KTTV weather anchor and morning meteorologistMaria Quiban Whitesell; they had one son, Gus.[2] Whitesell died on December 28, 2015, in Los Angeles fromglioblastoma multiforme, aged 52.[2] Services were held at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church inLos Angeles.[2]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Ghost Brigade | Raider | |
| 1993 | Calendar Girl | Officer |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1990 | Law & Order | Intern | Episode: "Prescription for Death" |
| 1991 | N.Y.P.D. Mounted | 2nd Jogger | Television film |
| 1992 | Silk Stalkings | James Vannoker | Episode: "Curtain Call" |
| 1992 | Flying Blind | Waiter | Episode: "Crazy for You... and You" |
| 1993 | Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | Mountie | Episode: "Boyz in the Woodz" |
| 1993 | Johnny Bago | Officer #1 | Episode: "Johnny Saves the World" |
| 1993 | And the Band Played On | Country Club Attendant | Television film |
| 1993–1997 | Homicide: Life on the Street | Dr. Eli Devilbiss | 8 episodes; also producer and writer |
| 1994 | The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. | Squad Sgt. | Episode: "High Treason: Part 1" |
| 1994 | The John Larroquette Show | Man | Episode: "A Bird in the Hand" |
| 1997 | Oz | Donald Groves | 8 episodes; also producer and writer |
| 2000 | Homicide: The Movie | Dr. Eli Devilbliss | Television film |