Drew Powell (actor) explained

Drew Powell
Birth Date:19 January 1976
Birth Place:Noblesville, Indiana
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2000–present
Spouse:Veronica Powell
Children:1

Andrew Powell (born January 19, 1976)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Hoss Cartwright on the PAX series Ponderosa, Cadet Drew on Malcolm in the Middle, and Butch Gilzean/Cyrus Gold/Solomon Grundy, a series regular, on FOX's Gotham.

Early life and education

Powell was born in Noblesville, Indiana and grew up in Lebanon, Indiana, graduating from Lebanon Senior High School. He graduated from DePauw University in 1998 and moved to Los Angeles where he soon began auditioning for acting roles.[2] [3]

Career

His first television role was as a cadet on Fox's Malcolm in the Middle. He appeared in thirteen episodes. Soon after, he portrayed Hoss Cartwright on the series The Ponderosa, a prequel to Bonanza which premiered in 2001 on PAX. Powell has had guest appearances on many television shows including Psych, House, Leverage, ER, Cold Case, and Without a Trace.[2] [3] On Fox's Gotham he plays the recurring role of Butch Gilzean, chief enforcer for Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith).

He portrayed Bic in the 2011 film Straw Dogs, a remake of the 1971 film of the same name. The remake was directed by Rod Lurie and starred James Marsden, Kate Bosworth, and Alexander Skarsgård. It was released September 16, 2011.[4]

Personal life

While shooting The Ponderosa in Australia, Powell met his wife, Veronica, who was a make-up artist on the show. They have one son, born in 2011. They live in Los Angeles.[5]

Filmography

Film
YearFilmRoleNotes
2006The WindowDetectiveShort film
The MarineJoe
2007FuglyDaleTV movie
Mexican SunriseTindol
1408Assistant Hotel Manager
2009The SystemJimmyShort film
2010Camp HellBob
2011The Pee-wee Herman ShowBear/Mr. Window (voice)TV movie
Straw DogsBic
TouchbackDwight Pearson
2012Guitar FacePaul WernerShort film
Widow DetectiveLee KesslerTV movie
ImpulsiveJoeyShort film
Safe RoomLeo
2015Sex, Death and BowlingTim Hollister
2016Message from the KingMerrick
2017GeostormChris Campbell
2018Terror in the WoodsNathanTV movie
2021Ted KTom
2025The Unbreakable Boy
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2000-2001Malcolm in the MiddleCadet Drew11 episodes
2001PopularBouncer"It's Greek To Me"
V.I.P.Jock"21 Val Street"
2001-2002PonderosaEric "Hoss" Cartwright20 episodes
2004Private Kipper TorTelevision film
2004Holding Cell Cop"Bloodlines"
2005Over ThereMarine Recruiter"Situation Normal"
2006MonkEddie Murdoch"Mr. Monk Can't See a Thing"
2007Cold CaseCasey Evans"Stand Up and Holler"
The OfficeThe Bartender"Local Ad"
Without a TraceSecurity Guard"Run"
2008Turbo DatesSilas"Dudes"
ERDennis Voltaire"Truth Will Out"
HouseAnthony"Adverse Events"
2009In Plain SightSandor Kane/Sandy"A Stand-Up Triple"
PsychFootball Player"Any Given Friday Night at 10PM, 9PM Central"
2009-2011LeverageJack Hurley2 episodes
2011Memphis BeatClay Williams"At the River"
RingerDetective Singer"It's Gonna Kill Me, But I'll Do It"
American Horror StoryDetective Collier"Home Invasion"
Grey's AnatomyCarl Shatler"Put Me In, Coach"
UnforgettableKevin McMillan"Lost Things"
2012SouthlandOfficer Merkel2 episodes
Raising HopeWarden
AwakeGeorge O'Dell"Game Day"
Necessary RoughnessRyan 'Rhino' Norton"What's Eating You?"
True BloodRyder"Somebody That I Used To Know"
BonesPaulo Romano"The Partners In The Divorce"
The MentalistReede Smith5 episodes
NCISFred Hadly"Gone"
Modern FamilyTerry"When a Tree Falls"
2013Ray DonovanGary O'Malley"New Birthday"
Major CrimesRon Browning"Rules of Engagement"
2014-2018GothamCyrus "Butch Gilzean" Gold/Solomon GrundySeason 1: Recurring Role; Seasons 2-4: Series Regular
20199-1-1David CohenSeason 2, ep 14 "Broken"
2015The LibrariansRay "And the Hollow Men"
Man JamBud6 episodes
2021LuciferCoach McVey"Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam"
Jack Hurley1 episode
2022Young SheldonRoy3 episodes
2024Curb Your EnthusiasmCyrus YorkSeason 12: Recurring Role
Video games
YearTitleRole
2012Wade Goon, Dexter Industries Guards, Hope Cops, Blackwater Penthouse Guards
2013Grand Theft Auto VVarious
2022Horizon Forbidden WestIzvad, Jomar, Additional Voices

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rose . Mike . January 19, 2023. Today’s famous birthdays list for January 19, 2023 includes celebrities Dolly Parton, Jodie Sweetin. January 19, 2023 . Cleveland.com.
  2. Allan, Marc D. "New 'Hoss' is Lebanon's Drew Powell", The Indianapolis Star, September 7, 2001. Retrieved July 14, 2011. Complete article here .
  3. Guyett, Susan. "Hoosier actor finds Hollywood success", The Indianapolis Star, December 7, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
  4. Douglas, Edward. "Rod Lurie's 'Straw Dogs', The Set Visit", comingsoon.net, May 13, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
  5. http://www.drewpowell.com/biography.html "Drew Powell Biography"