Blue Bloods cast and character guide
Blue Bloods is a popular, fan-favorite police procedural television series centered around the famous New York City law enforcement family, the Reagans.
Blue Bloods is a popular, fan-favorite police procedural television series centered around the famous New York City law enforcement family, the Reagans. Tom Selleck famously plays patriarch Frank Reagan, the NYPD Police Commissioner, who provides guidance and support to his three stubborn children Danny, Erin and Jamie as well as their respective children.
The series debuted in 2010 and to date consists of 13 seasons and 275 episodes, CBS renewed the show for a fourteenth season. With a decorated cast that includes Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan and Will Estes, fans can’t get enough of the loyal and opinionated Reagan clan and the many triumphs and heartbreaks they experienced throughout the show . Here’s a handy guide to the cast and characters for Blue Bloods.
Tom Selleck as Commissioner Frank Reagan
Family patriarch Frank Reagan is the respected and honorary Police Commissioner of the NYPD, and father of Danny, Erin, Jamie and Joe (who were killed in the line of duty before the start of the series), often providing insights and guidance about his world to his colorful brood. A widower and admired member of the community, Frank served in the Vietnam War and spent time at Ground Zero after the September 11 attacks, and is revered for his stoic approach and steadfastness in work and in dealing with personal and professional crises. He gets advice (even when he doesn’t always want it) by his trusted employees and confidants Garret, Sidney, and chief assistant Abigail.
Television legend Tom Selleck portrays the noble and devoted Commissioner, who first rose to fame appearing as Hawaiian-shirt-wearing, sports-car-driving private detective Thomas Magnum in the series ’80s hit Magnum, P.I. (for which he won an Emmy). He then starred in films such as Three Men and a Baby and Quigley Down Under as well as the shows Friends, Las Vegas and The Rockford Files before joining the cast of Blue Bloods in 2010.
Donnie Wahlberg as Detective Danny Reagan
Donnie Wahlberg appears as Danny, Reagan’s eldest child, an Iraq War vet and decorated detective who follows in his father’s footsteps and joins the NYPD, proving himself to be a skilled lawman. Highly professional and sensitive. Danny is never afraid to take a more classic approach to solving crime, using force and often controversial methods to catch bad guys and keep the streets safe. He is hot-tempered and opinionated, and will stand up to anyone regardless of their position and career rank. Danny was married to his beloved wife Linda from 1996 to 2017 until her tragic death, and together they had two sons Jack and Sean.
Wahlberg became a huge sensation when he became a founding member of the famous boy band New Kids on the Block in 1984, taking the world and entertainment industry by storm with the hugely successful group. They would go on to sell more than 80 million records worldwide and continue to tour after an absence of more than a decade. He has also appeared in films such as Zookeeper, The Sixth Sense and the Saw franchise.
Bridget Moynahan as ADA Erin Reagan
Resilient and hard-working Assistant District Attorney Erin (Bridget Moynahan) is the only daughter of Frank and his deceased wife Mary, and she’s not afraid to confront her brothers and family for both justice and the greater good. Erin is unabashed in upholding her own laws and ethics, often disappointing her siblings even though they fight for the same cause. She is a devoted mother to her daughter Nicole, frequently acts as a mediator in disputes with her brothers, and puts her heart and soul into every case she takes on.
Moynahan made her television debut in 1999 when she landed the recurring role of Natasha Naginsky on the popular comedy series Sex and the City, before landing prominent roles in Coyote Ugly, The Sum of All Fear, I , Robot, and most recently in the John Wick franchise. In 2021, the actress guest starred in an episode of And Just Like That…, taking on the role of Natasha.
Will Estes as Sergeant Jamie Reagan
Will Estes appears as Jamie, Reagan’s youngest brother, who began his career in the NYPD as a police officer before rising through the ranks and becoming a field intelligence sergeant after previously going to school to become a police officer. become a lawyer. Known as the “Golden Boy” of the rowdy clan, Jamie has a kind heart and cares deeply about the cases he takes on, often going above and beyond the call of duty. He falls in love with his ex-partner Eddie Janko, and the two get married after seasons of dancing with their romantic feelings.
Estes had previously racked up an impressive list of television roles before joining Blue Bloods, starring in shows such as The New Lassie, Kirk, The Secret World of Alex Mack and Seventh Heaven, before while playing J.J. Pryor on the television series American Dream from 2003 to 2005. His role as easygoing Jamie earned him a Prism Award in 2014.
Len Cariou as Henry Reagan
Former NYC Police Commissioner Henry Reagan (Len Cariou) is Frank’s wise and compassionate father and grandfather to his colorful children, having served nobly in both World War II and Korea before joining the NYPD in 1952. Henry is more socially conservative than his peers. family members (other than nephew Danny) and feels frustrated with the political correctness of the modern world and the justice system. Henry is old-fashioned and often gives wise advice to his children and will do anything for the people he loves.
Cariou was a decorated actor and stage director whose illustrious career spanned more than 60 years, having memorably starred in Broadway roles such as Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (for which he won Tony Award), Applause and A Little Night Music. He also had successful roles in films including The Four Seasons, About Schmidt, Flags of Our Fathers and Spotlight, as well as in television shows such as Murder, She Wrote, Brotherhood and Damages.
Amy Carlson as Linda Reagan
For seven seasons, Amy Carlson portrayed the doting and loving Linda Reagan, Danny’s wife and mother to Jack and Sean, who never hesitated to express her conflicting opinions to both her husband and his family, constantly controls Danny. A skilled nurse and confident Italian woman from Staten Island, Linda is always by her partner’s side and remains completely supportive and devoted to him despite his professional difficulties and problems. his.
Carlson first rose to fame when she played Josephine “Josie” Watts on the soap opera Another World, receiving a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for her role. The actress later appeared in Third Watch, Peacemakers, and Law & Order: Trial by Jury in addition to films such as Anamorph, Green Lantern and Natural Selection. Since leaving the series in 2017, Carlson has stuck with television and had roles in The Village, The Society, FBI: Most Wanted, and I Will I Lie To You? (WE).
Vanessa Ray as Officer Eddie Janko-Reagan
Officer Eddie Janko-Reagan (Vanessa Ray) is Jamie’s partner and eventual wife in the TV series, with a fierce and strong-minded woman who sticks to her guns and beliefs. both inside and outside the clock. Eddie is passionate about her beliefs and can often be a bit hot-tempered when arguing with her husband and has a complicated relationship with her equally stubborn mother Lena. She grew up privileged and sheltered until it was revealed that her father was behind the damaging Ponzi scheme, but she remained a loyal wife and daughter to her loved ones.
Before hitting the streets of New York as a cop in season four of Blue Bloods, Ray had a handful of big TV roles like Charlotte Drake on Pretty Little Liars (winning the Teen Choice Award for Most Popular TV Villain). selection), Teri Ciccone in As the World Turns and Jenny Griffith in a suit. Her other acting credits include appearances in Damages, White Collar, and The Mentalist.
Marisa Ramirez as Detective Maria Baez
Danny’s tough and deeply loyal partner, Detective Maria Baez, is calm and intelligent, always calling out Reagan for his antics if she feels it necessary. As a child, Baez was a witness to the brutal murder of a young boy by a drug dealer, which ultimately helped shape and inspire her to become a police officer. She eventually adopted a baby girl whom she named Elena (after her deceased mother) in 2022 but remained fully committed to her job and the NYPD.
Former soap opera star Marisa Ramirez entered the world of acting and rose to fame playing Gia Campbell in both Port Charles and the drama series General Hospital, before sticking to the melodrama genre and playing Carmen Mesta on The Young and the Restless. Ramirez would go on to reprise roles on Mental, Castle, Against the Wall and Body of Truth, before joining Blue Bloods in Season 3.
Sami Gayle as Nicky Reagan-Boyle
Erin’s highly intelligent and ambitious daughter Nicky is extremely mature, well-behaved, and very academically gifted, graduating from her mother’s alma mater Columbia University. She was raised by her single mother after her father Jack requested not to share custody and frequently challenged her family members about their conservative views. Nicky initially wanted to follow in the Reagans’ footsteps and become a police officer, before taking another job in San Francisco in Season 10.
Sami Gayle previously appeared in several episodes of As the World Turns in 2009 at age 13 before she was cast as the savvy Nicky in Blue Bloods. While working on the TV series, Gayle also starred in the films Vampire Academy, Noah and most recently the 2018 romantic comedy Candy Jar, opposite Jacob Latimore.
Steve Schirripa as Anthony Abetemarco
Erin’s confidant and closest colleague Anthony Abetemarco (Steve Schirripa) is a retired detective and current seasoned investigator for the District Attorney’s Office, who often helps the ADA with cases. her sentence. The proud Italian and self-proclaimed food lover is deeply protective of his friends and loved ones, and he will do anything to help Erin and often gives her a corner new look, full of contradictions. Anthony and Danny often insult each other, but ultimately respect what they do.
Until his role in Blue Bloods, Schirripa was perhaps best known for playing Bobby Baccalieri, the brother-in-law of mobster Tony Soprano in the critically acclaimed HBO masterpiece The Sopranos. Schirripa played the character for five seasons and went on to make numerous appearances on shows such as My Wife and Kids, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force.
