Who is actress C. C. H. Pounder from “The Shield”? Her Wiki: Net Worth, Family, Real Name, Divorce, Facts

• CCH Pounder is an actress known for her roles in films such as "All That Jazz," "Prizzi's Honor," and "Avatar."
• She was born in Georgetown, Guyana and moved to the United States in 1970.
• She has been nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards and won two Golden Satellite Awards for her work on “The Shield”.
• She was married to Senegalese anthropologist Boubacar Kone from 1991 until 2016 when he passed away and they had five children together.
• She is active on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, where she has over 30,000 followers.

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Date Of BirthDecember 25, 1952SpouseBoubacar Kone, Boubacar KoneMarkOften plays strong but calm authority figuresFactCarol, Christine, and Hilaria (CCH) are all names of female relatives.

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Who is CCH Pounder?

Born Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder on the 25th December in 1952 in Georgetown, Guyana (then British Guiana), she is a prominent stage, television, film and voice actress, known to the world as Dr. Angela Hicks in the medical drama series “ER”, a role she played from 1994 until 1997, then as Loretta Wade in the police procedural drama series “NCIS: New Orleans” (2014-2018), and as Detective Claudette Wyms in the police drama “The Shield” (2002-2008), among many other differing roles she has secured so far in her career.

Early Life, Family, and Education

She is the daughter of Ronald Urlington Pounder and of Betsy Enid Arnella.; her birth name is comprised of the names of her female relatives, Carol, Christine and Hilaria. Although born in Guyana, she moved to England with her parents where she attended high school, but then in 1970 the Pounder family moved to the USA, where she enrolled at Ithaca College.

Career Beginnings

CCH started her career on stage, appearing in New York City theater before pursuing a career on screen. She debuted on stage in the play “The Mighty Giants”, written by Richard Wesley, and continued on Broadway with a role in “Open Admissions”. Her screen debut was in 1979 in the extremely successful comedy-drama film “All That Jazz”, which won four Academy Awards, and starred Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange and Leland Palmer, which proved to be a rather successful start for CCH. During the ‘80s, CCH appeared in many films, primarily in supporting roles, such as in the Academy Award-winning comedy crime-drama “Prizzi’s Honor” (1985), starring Jack Nickolson, Kathleen Turner and Robert Loggia, before she was cast as the lead in the drama film “Bagdad Café” in 1987, co-starring Marianne Sägebrecht and Jack Palance. The film became a complete success, making CCH quite popular within Hollywood.

Flashback. Yinka Shonibare in Dakar

— CCH POUNDER (@CCHPounder)

Rise to Prominence

CCH now became rather sought after, and offers came her way. Before the ‘80s were over, she had appeared in several television films, in 1994 reaching prominence with the part of Dr. Angela Hicks in the medical drama series “ER”, through 1997, during which time she became a highly praised actress. She enjoyed success in the ‘90s too, with roles in such films as the sci-fi “Face/Off” (1997), starring Nicolas Cage and John Travolta, while she also appeared in the horror-mystery series “Millennium” (1996-1998), while in 1999 she was Detective Marge Francis in the action film “End of Days”, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gabriel Byrne. With the start of the ‘2000s, her popularity started declining, but in 2002 she bounced back with one of the most successful roles in her career, as Claudette Wyms in the TV thriller crime-drama series “The Shield”, which she played until 2008.

Continual Success

Concurrently, CCH secured several other roles, as she wanted to make an impact on the big screen, but despite the independent film “Rain” released in 2008, she didn’t have much success. Television was where she also pursued success though, and it paid off once again when in 2009 she was chosen for the part of Mrs Irene Frederic in the sci-fi mystery drama series “Warehouse 13” 2009, until 2014. Nevertheless, she didn’t quit from auditioning for a prominent film role, and in 2009 she played Moat in the fantasy action-adventure film “Avatar”, and is to repeat her role in the eagerly-awaited sequel, scheduled for release in 2026. After her role in “Avatar”, CCH , while two years later she portrayed Dorothea in the fantasy action-horror film “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones”. In 2014 CCH returned to the small screen with the role of Loretta Wade in the popular drama series “NCIS: New Orleans” (2014-2018), since when she has been solely focused on the role.

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An Accomplished Voice Actress

CCH is recognized for her deep strong voice, which she has used to good effect in securing a few notable roles as a voice actress. As early as 1993 she voiced a character for the first time in her career, that of Stonecutter in the TV series “Biker Mice from Mars”, however, her most prominent voice roles have included Amanda Waller in the animated TV series “Justice League Unlimited” (2004-2006), and the Golden Queen in the video game “Skylanders: SuperChargers” in 2015, plus its sequel “Skylanders: Imaginations” in 2016, among many other projects.

CCH Pounder Awards

CCH has made a number of successful appearances on the screen, which haven’t gone without being noticed, and rewarded accordingly. So far, she has featured in more than 130 acting projects, and has received several prestigious nominations and awards; she has four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, while she is the holder of two Golden Satellite Awards in the category for Best Actress in a Series, Drama, for her work on “The Shield”.

Do You Know How Rich CCH Pounder Is?

Have you ever wondered how rich CCH Pounder is, as of mid- 2018? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Pounder’s net worth is as high as $6 million. Some of the most profitable projects on which she worked include the “NCIS: New Orleans”, and “The Shield”, for which has received more than $30,000 per episode.

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Do You Know About CCH Pounder’s Personal Life, Marriage, Husband, Children?

CCH has been quite open with the public about her personal life. In interviews, she has spoken of her marriage to Senegalese anthropologist Boubacar Kone from 1991 until 2016, when he sadly passed away – the couple decided to tie the knot just 17 days after their first meeting. They shared a love for art, and co-founded a museum of contemporary art, Musee Boribana in Dakar, Senegal in 1993. She and Kone had five children together.

Ancient History at the old Musee Boribana former owners CCH and Boubacar Kone

— CCH POUNDER (@CCHPounder)

National Spokeswoman

CCH is recognized for her fight against HIV/AIDS, and post-apartheid issues. She is one of the founders of the Artists for a New South Africa, and has joined other actors and artists with African ancestry who are involved in spreading awareness of these two issues.

Internet Popularity

CCH has built a respectable fan base on social media platforms Twitter and Instagram. Her has over 30,000 followers, with whom she has shared her personal opinions, ideas, and details from her career as well. She’s also active on with just over 7,000 followers. She has a couple of on Instagram, which have attracted attention. CCH isn’t active on Facebook. So, if you aren’t already a fan of this prominent actress, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you to become one, just skip over to her official pages.

General Info

Full NameC. C. H. PounderDate Of BirthDecember 25, 1952Height1.69 m, 1.69 mProfessionVoice Actor, Businessperson, Businessperson, Voice ActorEducationIthaca College, Ithaca College

Family

SpouseBoubacar Kone, Boubacar KoneChildrenMatthew Kone, Libya Kone, Nicole Kone, Matthew Kone, Nicole Kone, Libya KoneParentsBetsy Enid James Arnella, Ronald Urlington Pounder, Ronald Urlington Pounder, Betsy Enid James Arnella

Accomplishments

AwardsSatellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series DramaNominationsPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, NAACP Image Award for ...MoviesAvatar, Orphan, Bagdad Cafe, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, Face/Off, End of Days, RoboCop 3, Benny & Joon, Sliver, Prizzi's Honor, All That Jazz, Postcards from the Edge, Demon Knight, Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, Things Behind the Sun, Murder in Mississippi, Psycho IV: The Beginning, I...TV ShowsWarehouse 13, Brothers, ER, The Shield, Race: The Power of an Illusion, Women in Prison, NCIS: New Orleans, Return to Lonesome Dove, Birdland, NCIS: New Orleans, The Shield, Warehouse 13, ER, House of Frankenstein, Return to Lonesome Dove, To Serve and Protect, Race: The Power of an Illusion, Women ...

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Marks

#Marks / Signs1Often plays strong but calm authority figures

Quotes

#Quote1With acting, I started very young, and I'd performed for a lot of children in boarding schools, late at night after the dormitory lights were out. I'd have a flashlight, and I'd be Count Dracula, or Shakespeare, or Yogi Bear, and leap from bunk to bunk. I loved the laughter; I liked the way it made people feel.2Applause is the most powerful thing... people talk about the sound of it, but what I hear is glee.

Facts

#Fact1Frequently cast as law enforcement officers or special government agents.2Has 6 grandchildren: Elisa (born 1994), Michelle (born 1999), Kelly (born 2002), Libya (born 2005), Enid (born 2007), and Matthew (born 2010).3Has three children with her husband Boubacar Kone, two daughters and a son - Nicole Kone (b.1971), Libya Kone (b.1973) and Matthew Kone (b.1982).4Lives in Los Angeles, California.5 wrote the part of Sister Abigail in (2009) with her in mind.6Was almost cast in the role of "C.J. Cregg" on The West Wing, until the part was finally given to .7 thanked her in his Oscar acceptance speech when he won Best Actor in a Leading Role for (2004).8She appeared in the TV series (1994), which is set in Chicago's Cook County Hospital - a name that's always shortened to CCH.9Carol, Christine, and Hilaria (CCH) are all names of female relatives.

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Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacterBagdad Cafe1987BrendaThe Line1987TV MovieAnna Mae DemseyOn the Edge1987TV MovieHill Street Blues1981-1986TV SeriesMs. Jones / Wilna Tucker / JasmineCagney & Lacey1986TV SeriesTimmonsValerie's Family: The Hogans1986TV SeriesMrs. DavisAs Summers Die1986TV MoviePriscilla (as C.C.H. Pounder)Resting Place1986TV MovieAda JohnsonIf Tomorrow Comes1986TV Mini-SeriesErnestine LittlechapPrizzi's Honor1985Peaches Altamont (as C.C.H. Pounder)The Atlanta Child Murders1985TV Mini-SeriesVenus TaylorAmerican Playhouse1985TV SeriesDeborahBooker1984TV ShortJaneGo Tell It on the Mountain1984DeborahI'm Dancing as Fast as I Can1982Anne (as C.C.H. Pounder)Union City1980Mrs. Lewis (as C.C.H. Pounder)Coriolanus1979VideoValeriaAll That Jazz1979Nurse Blake (as C.C.H. Pounder)Skylanders: Imaginators2016Video GameGolden Queen (voice)NCIS: New Orleans2014-2016TV SeriesLoretta WadeSkylanders: SuperChargers2015Video GameGolden Queen (voice, uncredited)Archer2015TV SeriesClaudette KaneSons of Anarchy2013-2014TV SeriesTyne PattersonSkylanders: Trap Team2014Video GameGolden Queen (voice)Batman: Assault on Arkham2014VideoAmanda Waller (voice)Warehouse 132009-2014TV SeriesMrs. Irene FredericBeware the Batman2014TV SeriesMayor Marion GrangeNCIS2014TV SeriesLoretta WadeBatman: Arkham Origins2013Video GameAmanda Waller (voice)Batman: Arkham Origins - Blackgate2013Video GameAmanda Waller (voice)Perception2013TV SeriesFBI PsychiatristThe Mortal Instruments: City of Bones2013DorotheaHome Again2012Dulsay MoorelandRevenge2011TV SeriesWarden Sharon StilesLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit2001-2010TV SeriesCarolyn MaddoxMy Girlfriend's Back2010ConstanceBrothers2009TV SeriesMrs. TrainorAvatar2009MoatSuperman/Batman: Public Enemies2009VideoAmanda Waller (voice)Orphan2009Sister AbigailThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency2009TV SeriesAndrea CurtinThe Tower2008TV MovieEvieThe Shield2002-2008TV SeriesClaudette WymsRain2008/IMs. AdamsAmerican Masters2007TV Series documentaryNarratorW.I.T.C.H.2006TV SeriesKadmaJustice League2004-2006TV SeriesAmanda Waller Elderly Woman Queen ...Storyline Online2006TV SeriesNumb3rs2005TV SeriesLt. HavercampRedemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story2004TV MovieWinnie MandelaGirlfriends2004TV SeriesDr. MyersJackie Chan Adventures2003TV SeriesMiss KimberTrue Crime: Streets of LA2003Video GameChief Wanda Parks (voice)Baby of the Family2002Nurse BloomFor the People2002TV SeriesMillie TownsTèt Grenné2002SallyThe District2001TV SeriesEilen CarmichealStrong Medicine2001TV SeriesLibby BellBoycott2001TV MovieJo Ann RobinsonThe Practice2001TV SeriesHelene WashingtonStatic Shock2000-2001TV SeriesMayorThings Behind the Sun2001JudgeDisappearing Acts2000TV MovieMrs. SwiftCora Unashamed2000TV MovieMa JenkinsThe Outer Limits2000TV SeriesThe StrangerRude Awakening2000TV SeriesStaceyRocket Power1999-2000TV SeriesOfficer Shirley / MimeThe West Wing2000TV SeriesDeborah O'Leary, Secretary of Housing & Urban DevelopmentEnd of Days1999Detective Margie FrancisThe Big Day1999Pearl (as C.C.H. Pounder)A Touch of Hope1999TV MovieLily KeyesDetention1999TV SeriesMiss PowersFunny Valentines1999Ethel B.To Serve and Protect1999TV Mini-SeriesNetForce1999TV MovieSandra KnightBatman Beyond1999TV SeriesAnchor Woman / PassengerBatman Beyond: The Movie1999TV MovieVirtual News Anchor #1 (voice)Millennium1996-1998TV SeriesCheryl AndrewsHisteria!1998TV SeriesHarriet TubmanLittle Girl Fly Away1998TV MovieDr. GeddesBlossoms and Veils1998ShortRace1998Lucinda DavisFinal Justice1998TV MovieDanielle KlineGhost Cop1998TV SeriesDetectiveFallout: A Post-Nuclear Role-Playing Game1997Video GameVree (voice)House of Frankenstein1997TV Mini-SeriesDr. Shauna KendallER1994-1997TV SeriesDr. Angela HicksFace/Off1997Hollis MillerThings That Go Bump1997TV MovieHarriet NapoleanIf These Walls Could Talk1996TV MovieNurse Jenny Ford (segment "1952")Aladdin and the King of Thieves1996VideoThe Oracle (voice)Gargoyles1995-1996TV SeriesDesdemona ColdfireAll She Ever Wanted1996TV MovieDr. Marilyn TowerLiving Single1995TV SeriesNina ShawJack Reed: One of Our Own1995TV MovieMrs. HarrisWhite Dwarf1995TV MovieNurse Shabana, Light Side ClinicZooman1995TV MovieAshTales from the Crypt: Demon Knight1995IreneSweet Justice1994-1995TV SeriesJudge AddisonRobin's Hoods1994TV SeriesVivian CastroThe X-Files1994TV SeriesAgent Lucy KazdinSouth Central1994TV SeriesDr. LeBrockBirdland1994TV SeriesNurse LucyReturn to Lonesome Dove1993TV Mini-SeriesSara PickettThe Disappearance of Christina1993TV MovieDetective DavisSisters1993TV SeriesNora Neil MarshallBiker Mice from Mars1993TV SeriesStonecutter (voice)Lifepod1993TV MovieMayveneSliver1993Lt. Victoria HendrixRoboCop 31993BerthaBenny & Joon1993Dr. Garvey (as C.C.H. Pounder)For Their Own Good1993TV MovieNaomi BrinkerThe Ernest Green Story1993TV MovieDaisy BatesNew Year1993TV MovieEudora KelloggThe Importance of Being Earnest1992Miss PrismThe Cosby Show1992TV SeriesClair's friendHome Improvement1992TV SeriesAssitantL.A. Law1986-1992TV SeriesJudge Roseann RobinTrue Colors1991TV SeriesJudge FallowsLifestories1991TV SeriesRoxanne TevisCop Rock1990TV SeriesPsycho IV: The Beginning1990TV MovieFran AmbroseQuantum Leap1990TV SeriesMama HarperPostcards from the Edge1990Julie Marsden (as C.C.H. Pounder)Common Ground1990TV MovieRachel TwymonMurder in Mississippi1990TV MovieFannie Lee ChaneyMiami Vice1990TV SeriesYvonneNo Place Like Home1989TV MoviePrue (as C.C.H. Pounder)Third Degree Burn1989TV MovieJulie Cartwright (as C.C.H. Pounder)2271989TV SeriesLucinda MerkleCBS Schoolbreak Special1989TV SeriesRenee CookLeap of Faith1988TV MovieRobertaRun Till You Fall1988TV MovieJaniceWomen in Prison1987-1988TV SeriesDawn Murphy

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacterLove2015/IDocumentary short grateful thanksAvailable Men2006Short thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacterNCIS: New Orleans - Season 2: All the World's a Stage2016Video shortHerselfNCIS: New Orleans - Season 2: Bullets and Beignets: Exploring Season Two2016Video shortHerselfNCIS: New Orleans - Season 2: Percy and Plame2016Video shortHerselfNCIS: New Orleans - Season 2: Who Wore It Best?2016Video shortHerselfJewel's Catch One2016DocumentaryNarratorHome & Family2016TV SeriesHerselfHollywood Today Live2016TV SeriesHerselfThe 2015 Carney Awards2015HerselfNCIS: New Orleans - Season 1: A Big Easy Success2015Video shortHerselfNCIS: New Orleans - Season 1: Starting Up in New Orleans2015ShortHerselfStrokes of Genius2015DocumentaryHerself - HostSteve Harvey2015TV SeriesHerselfThe Real2015TV SeriesHerselfWhen I Was Young I Said I Would Be Happy2014DocumentaryHerself (voice)The Insider2014TV SeriesHerself - NCIS: New OrleansEntertainment Tonight2014TV SeriesHerself - NCIS: New OrleansJeopardy!2003-2013TV SeriesHerself - Video Clue Presenter / Herself - Contestant / Herself - Celebrity ContestantThe Traveler's Guide to Life2011TV SeriesHerselfCapturing Avatar2010Video documentaryHerselfWarehouse 13: Artie-Facts2010Video documentary shortHerselfWarehouse 13: What's in the Shadows?2010Video documentary shortHerselfWarehouse 13: Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe2010Video documentary shortHerselfThe 82nd Annual Academy Awards2010TV SpecialHerself - Audience Member (uncredited)Avatar: Creating the World of Pandora2010TV Movie documentaryHerselfThe Wendy Williams Show2009TV SeriesHerselfMama's Little Devils: Bad Seeds and Evil Children2009Video documentary shortHerselfThe 40th NAACP Image Awards2009TV SpecialHerself11-04-08: The Day of Change2009TV MovieHerselfRoad to Ingwavuma2008Documentary shortBreaking the Maya Code2008DocumentaryNarrator39th NAACP Image Awards2008TV SpecialHerselfSpeechless2008TV Movie documentaryHerself10th Annual Ribbon of Hope Celebration2007TV MovieHerselfIn the Cutz2006TV SeriesHerself - GuestSquare Off2006TV SeriesHerself10th Annual Prism Awards2006TV SpecialHerself37th NAACP Image Awards2006TV SpecialHerself9th Annual Prism Awards2005TV SpecialHerselfThe Healing Passage: Voices from the Water2004DocumentaryHerselfThe Wayne Brady Show2004TV SeriesHerself35th NAACP Image Awards2004TV SpecialHerselfPyramid2003TV SeriesHerself34th NAACP Image Awards2003TV SpecialHerselfRace: The Power of an Illusion2003TV Series documentaryHerself - NarratorUnchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives2003DocumentaryReaderAcapulco Black Film Festival2000TV Movie documentaryHerselfThe 49th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1997TV SpecialHerselfCBS This Morning1990TV SeriesHerself21st NAACP Image Awards1989TV SpecialHerself - Presenter

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacterSecrets of the X Files, Part 11995TV Special documentaryAgent Lucy Kazdin (uncredited)

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2015BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Female Vocal Performance in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical ShortBatman: Assault on Arkham (2014)2015BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical ShortBatman: Assault on Arkham (2014)2005Black ReelBlack Reel AwardsBest Supporting Actress, Network/Cable TelevisionRedemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story (2004)2004Golden Satellite AwardSatellite AwardsBest Actress in a Series, DramaThe Shield (2002)2003Golden Satellite AwardSatellite AwardsBest Actress in a Series, DramaThe Shield (2002)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2015BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting AwardBehind the Voice Actors AwardsBest Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Theatrical ShortBatman: Assault on Arkham (2014)2014OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesSons of Anarchy (2008)2010Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Comedy SeriesBrothers (2009)2009Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesThe No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008)2009Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Shield (2002)2008Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Shield (2002)2007Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Shield (2002)2007Vision AwardNAMIC Vision AwardsBest Actress - DramaThe Shield (2002)2006Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Shield (2002)2005Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Shield (2002)2004Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Shield (2002)2003Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Shield (2002)2003OFTA Television AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Shield (2002)2002Black ReelBlack Reel AwardsNetwork/Cable - Best Supporting ActressBoycott (2001)2002Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)1998Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesER (1994)1997Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesER (1994)1996Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesER (1994)1996Image AwardImage AwardsOutstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-SeriesZooman (1995)1995Primetime EmmyPrimetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Guest Actress in a Drama SeriesThe X Files (1993)

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