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The Closer

TV series · 109 episodes · 2005

Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson transfers from Atlanta to LA to head up a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Johnson's quirky personality and hard-nosed approach often rubs her colleagues the wrong way, but her reputation as one of the world's best interrogator eventually wins over even her toughest critics.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. James Duffcreator · executive producer · writer · director
  2. Michael M. Robincreator · executive producer · director
  3. Rick Wallaceexecutive producer · director
  4. Greer Shephardexecutive producer · director
  5. Kyra Sedgwickexecutive producer · producer
  6. Wendy Westexecutive producer · writer · producer
  7. Adam Belanoffwriter · producer · executive producer
  8. Hunt Baldwinwriter · producer · executive producer
  9. John Covenywriter · producer · executive producer
  10. Mike Berchemwriter · producer
  11. Steven Kanewriter
  12. Michael Alaimowriter
  13. Duppy Demetriuswriter
  14. James S. Levinecomposer
  15. Sheelin Chokseyproducer · director
  16. Bruce H. Newbergcasting director
  17. Brian J. Reynoldscinematographer
  18. Leo Geterwriter
  19. Rick Kellardproducer · writer
  20. Arvin Browndirector
  21. Ken Martinwriter
  22. Steve Robindirector
  23. Nelson McCormickdirector
  24. Elodie Keenedirector

On screen

  1. Phillip P. Keenesupporting actor
  2. Kyra Sedgwicklead actor
  3. Corey Reynoldslead actor
  4. Robert Gossettlead actor
  5. Tony Denisonlead actor
  6. G.W. Baileylead actor
  7. Jon Tenneylead actor
  8. Raymond Cruzsupporting actor
  9. Michael Paul Chanlead actor
  10. J.K. Simmonslead actor
  11. Gina Raverasupporting actor
  12. Mary McDonnellsupporting actor
  13. Jonathan Del Arcosupporting actor
  14. Ryan Van de Kamp Buchanansupporting actor
  15. Matt McCoysupporting actor
  16. Scott Michael Fosterguest actor
  17. Ransford Dohertyguest actor
  18. Frances Sternhagenguest actor
  19. Barry Corbinguest actor
  20. James Averyguest actor
  21. Stephen Martinesguest actor
  22. Conan McCartyguest actor
  23. Steve Roussellguest actor
  24. Bob Clendeninguest actor
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Across the whole team

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  4. ER1994 · TV seriesNotable· 205 shared
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  9. Lie to Me2009 · TV seriesFaint· 76 shared
  10. The Mentalist2008 · TV seriesFaint· 170 shared
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  13. Castle2009 · TV seriesFaint· 158 shared
  14. NCIS: Los Angeles2009 · TV seriesFaint· 146 shared
  15. Bones2005 · TV seriesFaint· 191 shared
  16. The Practice1997 · TV seriesFaint· 98 shared
  17. Criminal Minds2005 · TV seriesFaint· 147 shared
  18. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2000 · TV seriesFaint· 228 shared
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  20. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · TV seriesFaint· 114 shared
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  72. My Name Is Earl2005 · TV seriesFaint· 29 shared
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From the people who made The Closer

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  7. The Last Ship2014 · TV seriesStrong· 24 shared
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  14. Born on the Fourth of July1989 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Opposite CornersTony Denison1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  2. Robbery Homicide DivisionMichael Paul Chan2002 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  3. RunawayG.W. BaileyMichael Paul Chan1984 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  4. Fools Rush InJon Tenney1997 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  5. BurglarG.W. Bailey1987 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  6. Wild Things 2Tony Denison2004 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  7. Cleveland AbductionRaymond Cruz2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  8. LassieJon Tenney1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  9. Police AcademyG.W. Bailey1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  10. You Can Count on MeJon Tenney2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  11. The MeddlerJ.K. SimmonsCorey Reynolds2016 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  12. Day BreakRaymond CruzElodie Keene2006 · TV seriesFaint· 12 shared
  13. Resident AlienCorey Reynolds2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  14. Police Academy 6: City Under SiegeG.W. BaileyMatt McCoy1989 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  15. Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami BeachG.W. BaileyMatt McCoy1988 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  16. Grand CanyonMary McDonnell1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. BarefootJ.K. Simmons2014 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  18. The Curse of La LloronaRaymond Cruz2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. Independence DayMary McDonnell1996 · FilmFaint· 5 shared
  20. The SubstituteRaymond Cruz1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. DeliriumCorey Reynolds2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. I See YouJon Tenney2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. The BachelorsJ.K. Simmons2017 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  24. OzJ.K. Simmons1997 · TV seriesFaint· 9 shared
  25. The RewriteJ.K. Simmons2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Blue ChipsMary McDonnell1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Marvel's Ultimate Spider-ManJ.K. Simmons2012 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  28. OutlandFrances Sternhagen1981 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  29. The UnionJ.K. Simmons2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Hostile TerritoryMatt McCoy2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. WhiplashJ.K. Simmons2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. You Can't Run ForeverJ.K. Simmons2024 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  33. MatewanMary McDonnell1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Battlestar GalacticaMary McDonnell2003 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  35. Dances with WolvesMary McDonnell1990 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  36. Dark SkiesJ.K. Simmons2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. The NetRobert Gossett1995 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  38. The Witcher: Nightmare of the WolfMary McDonnell2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Juror #2J.K. Simmons2024 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  40. The Legend of KorraJ.K. Simmons2012 · TV seriesFaint· 10 shared
  41. GreekScott Michael Foster2007 · TV seriesFaint· 12 shared
  42. The MexicanJ.K. Simmons2001 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  43. Patriots DayJ.K. SimmonsKevin Bacon2016 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  44. The LadykillersJ.K. Simmons2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. The AccountantJ.K. Simmons2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. WhiplashJ.K. Simmons2014 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  47. Arlington RoadRobert Gossett1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  48. An Invisible SignJ.K. Simmons2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. Falling DownMichael Paul Chan1993 · FilmFaint· 5 shared
  50. RenegadesJ.K. Simmons2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. First SnowJ.K. Simmons2006 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  52. Being the RicardosJ.K. Simmons2021 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  53. The PJsMichael Paul Chan1999 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  54. Crazy on the OutsideJ.K. Simmons2010 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  55. The TerminalCorey Reynolds2004 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  56. Police Academy 4: Citizens on PatrolG.W. Bailey1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. The Tomorrow WarJ.K. Simmons2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. One Day as a LionJ.K. Simmons2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. Atlas Shrugged: Part IIITony Denison2014 · FilmFaint· 9 shared
  60. The Enemy WithinRobert Gossett2019 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  61. New in TownJ.K. Simmons2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Harsh RealmRaymond Cruz1999 · TV seriesFaint· 5 shared
  63. The Music Never StoppedJ.K. Simmons2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. VisionQuestMary McDonnell2026 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  65. The PhantomJon Tenney1996 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  66. Choose LoveScott Michael Foster2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. Blue MiracleRaymond Cruz2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared