detective
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Michael, in “All Her Fault” you are playing someone who could be a much more conventional detective character, but reveals more layers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"The detective sergeant in the cyber-crime team called me up and said: 'Sit down, we've got him,'" McGuinness said.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Wales sometimes plays itself, like in British comedy “Gavin & Stacey,” which was filmed in Barry, or detective thriller “Under Salt Marsh,” which shot in Anglesey and Gwynedd.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
He played testimony on Grossman’s speed from an Orange County detective who is an expert in crash investigations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
I knew she was watching me closely—like a brain detective.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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