Seth Gilliam (Ellis Carver) Now
American actor Seth Gilliam was best known for his portrayal of police officer Ellis Carver on The Wire, and he’s continued to have an active career. After the show ended, he had a number of guest roles including parts on The Good Wife, Nurse Jackie, Damages, and CSI: Miami.
He landed a major recurring role as Dr. Alan Deaton in the MTV series Teen Wolf in 2011, and a starring role as Gabriel Strokes in the AMC series The Walking Dead. Along with Chad Coleman and Lawrence Gilliard, Jr., Seth Gilliam is the third The Wire alum to join The Walking Dead.
