David rees snell biography definition

  • david rees snell biography definition

    • David Rees Snell

    American actor

    David Rees Snell

    Snell in 2011

    Born (1966-08-20) August 20, 1966 (age 58)

    Wichita, Kansas, U.S.

    OccupationActor
    Years active1993–present

    David Rees Snell (born August 20, 1966)[1] is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Detective Ronnie Gardocki on the crime drama The Shield, Detective John Burrows in S.W.A.T. (2018–present), and Paul in The Beacon (2009).

    Career

    Snell was born in Wichita, Kansas.[1] He attended the University of Kansas as a theater major. He performed mostly on stage before becoming involved in television work.[2]

    Television

    When The Shield was picked up by FX, Snell was initially hired as a non-speaking role. He was told the writers had no plans for developing his character, due to his being a last minute addition to an already large cast of actors. However, after several episodes, his character was made a permanent m