Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1956-07-05
- Born Place: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Also Known As:
لوئیس هرتوم
Louis Herthum
Louis Herthum, born on July 5, 1956, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a versatile American actor and producer with a career spanning several decades in film and television. He began his acting journey in local theater and commercials before making his way to Los Angeles in 1982. While he had earlier roles, his breakthrough came in 1991 when he secured a recurring role as Deputy Andy Broom in the popular CBS series "Murder, She Wrote," appearing in 25 episodes until the show's conclusion in 1996.Since then, Herthum has amassed an extensive list of credits in both television and film. He is known for his recurring roles as Omar in the Netflix series "Longmire" and as the werewolf pack leader JD in HBO's "True Blood." His television work also includes appearances in notable shows like "Westworld" as Peter Abernathy, "The Peripheral" as Corbell Pickett, "Home Before Dark" as Sheriff Frank Briggs, Sr., "The Night Agent" as Jacob Monroe, "True Detective," "CSI," "NCIS," and many others.In film, Louis Herthum has featured in a wide range of productions, including "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "The Last Exorcism" and its sequel, "I Love You Phillip Morris," "The Mist," "Tekken," "Seconds Apart," and, relevant to our earlier discussion, "The Possession of Hannah Grace," where he played the character Grainger.Beyond acting, Herthum is also an accomplished producer through his Louisiana-based company, Ransack Films. He has produced several narrative features, including the award-winning thriller "Red Ridge," and the documentary "The Season Before Spring," which documented post-Hurricane Katrina Mardi Gras. His multifaceted career and consistent work have made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
