Reno Wilson

• Name — Reno Wilson • Birth Name — Roy Wilson • Born — 20 January 1969 • Birthplace — Brooklyn, New York, U.S. • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1988–present • Spouse — Coco Fausone • Children — 2

Wilson was born Roy Wilson in Brooklyn, New York City.

Wilson has appeared in a number of television programs and films. His first television role was on the NBC's The Cosby Show, where (on a recurring basis) he portrayed Theo Huxtable's college friend Howard during Seasons 5 and 6 of the series. His most recent film roles were that of Orlando in Crank and Crank: High Voltage. He was also a main cast member on the CBS sitcom Mike & Molly (Wilson frequently works with good friend and fellow actor Billy Gardell), and has also acted in Prison Break. Wilson is known as the voices of Frenzy, Mudflap and Brains in the Transformers film series. He is also the voice of Sazh Katzroy in Final Fantasy XIII and its sequels, Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.

He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife Coco and their two children.

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1988–1989 — The Cosby Show — Howard — 10 episodes • 1993–1996 — Martin — Sonny — Episodes: "Thanks for Nothing" "Wedding Bell Blues" • 1994 — The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air — Steve (Will's old friend) — Episode: "The Philadelphia Story" • 1994 — Coach — Chip — Episode: "It Should Happen to You" "Out of Control" • 1995 — If Not for You — Bobby Beaumont — 7 episodes • 1995 — Under One Roof — Nate — Episode: "Ronnie's Got a Gun" • 1998 — NYPD Blue — Episode: "Box of Wendy" • 1999 — Sliders — James — Episode: "Please Press One" • 2001–2002 — The Chronicle — Wes Freewald — 22 episodes • 2003 — Las Vegas — Frank Kulchak Willy Hammond — Episodes: "Semper Spy" "Delinda's Box: Part 1" • 2005 — Blind Justice — Detective Tom Selway — 13 episodes • 2006 — Heist — Tyrese Evans — Episodes: "Pilot" "Sex, Lies and Vinny Momo" "How Billy Got His Groove Back" "Strife" "Bury the Lead" "Ladies and Gentlemen... Sweaty Dynamite" • 2006 — American Dad! — Singing Sergeant (voice) — Episode: "With Friends Like Steve's" • 2007 — Lincoln Heights — Ricky Taylor — Episode: "Manchild" • 2007 — Friday: The Animated Series — Ezal, Additional voices — 4 episodes • 2009 — The Philanthropist — Haitian — Episode: "Haiti" • 2010 — Scrubs — Dr. Russell Vaughn — Episode: "Our Dear Leaders" • 2010–2016 — Mike & Molly — Officer Carl McMillan — Series regular, 127 episodes • 2018–2021 — Good Girls — Stan Hill — Series regular • 2023 — Bel-Air — James Lewis — 5 episodes • 2023 — Fatal Attraction — Detective Earl Booker — Miniseries • 2024–2025 — Dexter: Original Sin — Detective Bobby Watt — Main role

• Year — Title — Role — Source • 2009 — MadWorld — The Black Baron, Male Reporter • 2009 — Final Fantasy XIII — Sazh Katzroy • 2010 — Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 — Killer B • 2011 — Final Fantasy XIII-2 — Sazh Katzroy • 2011 — Operation Flashpoint: Red River — S/Sgt Damien Knox • 2011 — Star Wars: The Old Republic — Lieutenant Coria, Private Dromol, Private Ozer • 2014 — Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII — Sazh Katzroy