Michael Chiklis Shines On 'The Shield' Michael Chiklis stars as rogue detective Vic Mackey in the TV series The Shield; the Peabody Award-winning show is in its seventh season on the FX cable channel.

Michael Chiklis Shines On 'The Shield'

Michael Chiklis Shines On 'The Shield'

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Michael Chiklis stars as rogue detective Vic Mackey in the TV series The Shield; the Peabody Award-winning show is in its seventh season on the FX cable channel.

This interview was originally broadcast on May 15, 2007.

Michael Chiklis, Still Intense Six Seasons In

Michael Chiklis, Still Intense Six Seasons In

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Michael Chiklis stars as rogue detective Vic Mackey in the TV series The Shield; the Peabody Award-winning show is in its sixth season on the FX cable channel.

Previously, Chiklis starred in The Commish; over the years, he's also made guest appearances on Seinfeld, L.A. Law, Miami Vice, and Wiseguy.