Deidre Lovejoy is a seasoned actress with a varied career under her belt. She has been performing since 1990 and has featured in over seventy films and TV shows during that time. She is best known for her starring role in the police drama, The Wire.
Lovejoy began her career off with a TV mini-series, The Kennedys of Massechussets. She also had a few small roles in iconic shows such as Seinfeld and Law and Order. Between 2002 and 2008, however, she was committed to her leading role in The Wire, a show which has long received praise from critics and casual watchers alike. It was certainly the highlight of her career and a role not to be overlooked.
Lovejoy never found herself in a role as expansive as her one in The Wire again, but she did create some very memorable performances. She is still remembered for her role as a serial killer in the popular show, Bones, and she made small appearances in popular shows such as Orange is the New Black, American Horror Story and American Gothic.
In recent years, Lovejoy has joined the cast of The Blacklist, appearing in sixteen episodes over the span of five years. Once again, she plays a detective police officer, so she has certainly found a niche where her skills are best at use.