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Encyclopedia > The District
The District
Genre Serial drama
Running time 60 minutes
Creator(s) Terry George
Jack Maple
Starring Craig T. Nelson
Lynne Thigpen
Jayne Brook
Roger A. Brown
Sean Patrick Thomas
Justin Theroux
David O'Hara
Elizabeth Marvel
Jonathan LaPaglia
Country of origin USA
Original network/channel CBS
Original run October 7, 2000May 1, 2004
No. of episodes 68
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

The television crime drama The District aired on CBS from October 7, 2000 to May 1, 2004. The show follows the work and personal life of the chief of Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department, better known internationally as the MPD. Serial is a term, originating in literature, for a format by which a story is told in contiguous installments in sequential issues of a single periodical publication. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into theatre. ... Terry George was born in 1952 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, He is a screenwriter, director, and (executive) producer. ... Craig T. Nelson Craig Richard Nelson (born April 4, 1946 in Spokane, Washington) is an American actor who has starred in television shows such as Coach and The District. ... Lynne Thigpen (December 22, 1948 – March 12, 2003) was an American actress. ... Jayne Brook (born Jane Anderson on September 16, 1962 in Northbrook, Illinois) is an American actress, best known for her role as Dr. Diane Grad on the medical drama Chicago Hope. ... Roger Aaron Brown is an African-American character actor,born on June 12 in Washington, DC.He is well known for his roll as Deputy Chief Joe Noland on the hit CBS drama series The District from 2000 to 2004,and is well known for his roll in the 1988... Thomas in Barbershop (2002) Sean Patrick Thomas (born December 17, 1970) is an American actor. ... Justin Theroux is an American actor. ... David OHara (born on 9 July 1965 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish-born actor of Irish Catholic descent. ... Jonathan LaPaglia (born 31 August 1969) is best known for his role as Frank Parker in the television series Seven Days. ... CBS (formerly an acronym for Columbia Broadcasting System, the former legal name of the network) is one of the largest television networks, and formerly one of the largest radio networks, in the United States. ... October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ... This article is about the year 2000. ... May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... CBS (formerly an acronym for Columbia Broadcasting System, the former legal name of the network) is one of the largest television networks, and formerly one of the largest radio networks, in the United States. ... October 7 is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years). ... This article is about the year 2000. ... May 1 is the 121st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (122nd in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Flag Seal Nickname: the District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location Location of Washington, D.C., with regard to the surrounding states of Maryland and Virginia. ... The Metropolitan Police Department, also known as the Metro Police, is the municipal police force for Washington, DC. Headed by a Chief of Police it was formed in 1861 in accordance with the personal wishes of President of the United States Abraham Lincoln, who took a personal interest in the... MPD may refer to: Multiple personality disorder, presently known as dissociative identity disorder. ...


The District was inspired by real-life experience of former deputy New York Deputy Police Commissioner Jack Maple who also created the show along with Terry George. Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Terry George was born in 1952 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, He is a screenwriter, director, and (executive) producer. ...


In 2001, Jean Smart was nominated for an Emmy Award for "Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series" for her role as "Sherry Regan". 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Jean Smart as Martha Logan in the television series, 24 Jean Smart (born September 13, 1951 [1][2] in Seattle, Washington) is an American film and television actress. ... An Emmy Award. ...


Primary filming was in Los Angeles, with some location shooting in Washington. This article is about the largest city in California. ...


In March 2003, original cast member Lynne Thigpen died at her Marina del Rey, California home at age 54 of a cerebral hemorrhage. The show paid tribute to her character in the third season finale. 2003 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December - → A timeline of events in the news for March, 2003. ... Lynne Thigpen (December 22, 1948 – March 12, 2003) was an American actress. ... Marina del Rey boat harbor Marina del Rey is a census-designated place and seaside town located in an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, California. ...


Cast members

Craig T. Nelson Craig Richard Nelson (born April 4, 1946 in Spokane, Washington) is an American actor who has starred in television shows such as Coach and The District. ... Lynne Thigpen (December 22, 1948 – March 12, 2003) was an American actress. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Roger Aaron Brown is an African-American character actor,born on June 12 in Washington, DC.He is well known for his roll as Deputy Chief Joe Noland on the hit CBS drama series The District from 2000 to 2004,and is well known for his roll in the 1988... Thomas in Barbershop (2002) Sean Patrick Thomas (born December 17, 1970) is an American actor. ... Jonathan LaPaglia (born 31 August 1969) is best known for his role as Frank Parker in the television series Seven Days. ... Justin Theroux is an American actor. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Jayne Brook (born Jane Anderson on September 16, 1962 in Northbrook, Illinois) is an American actress, best known for her role as Dr. Diane Grad on the medical drama Chicago Hope. ... David OHara (born on 9 July 1965 in Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish-born actor of Irish Catholic descent. ... John Amos as The West Wings Percy Fitzwallace John Amos (born December 27, 1939 in Newark, New Jersey, USA) is an American actor, perhaps best known for playing the character James Evans, Sr. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Wayne Duvall is an actor, best known for playing Homer Stokes on O Brother Where Art Thou?, and also playing Sgt. ...

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