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Jeremy Ratchford (born August 6, 1965) is a Canadian actor. He starred as Nick Vera on the TV series Cold Case.

Key Information

Early life

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Ratchford was born in Kitchener, Ontario, on August 6, 1965. He studied acting at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School, from which he graduated.[1]

Career

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While in Canada, Ratchford played Marvel Comic book character Banshee in the live action TV super hero film Generation X. Ratchford also starred in a series of Canadian Crispy Crunch candy bar commercials.[citation needed]

When he relocated to Hollywood, California, he played a sexual predator on an episode of NYPD Blue and two episodes of The Practice, as well as the vampire Lyle Gorch in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episodes "Bad Eggs" and "Homecoming" before being cast on Cold Case. On Cold Case, he played detective Nick Vera.[2][3][4]

Personal life

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Ratchford has three sons from his marriage to Tori: Dexton, Revel and Wylder.

In 2017, he sold his then estate, a house that was built in the 1940s with 2,900 square feet of living space in Valley Village, Los Angeles, for $1.38 million.[4]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1985 Hot Water Junior film debut
1986 The Vindicator Lead Biker
1987 Hearts of Fire Jim "Jimbo"
1988 Short Circuit 2 Bill
1989 Prom Night III: The Last Kiss Leonard Welsh Direct-to-Video
1991 The Events Leading Up to My Death The Fireman
1992 Unforgiven Deputy Andy Russell
1993 Change of Heart Felix
1994 Small Gifts
1996 The Stupids Soldier
Fly Away Home Glen Seifert
2000 The Crew Young Mike "The Brick" Donatelli
2001 Angel Eyes Ray Micigliano
Century Hotel The Nightfly
2002 The Barber Sheriff Corgan
2008 Leatherheads Eddie
Immigrants (L.A. Dolce Vita) Additional Voices (voice role) English version
2009 Shipping and Receiving Glen Allen Short film
2011 Robbed Detective Flynn Short film
The New Republic Agent Livingston
2013 Lost on Purpose Phill Noff
2014 Jersey Boys Police Officer
2015 Death Valley Lucas Kern
2017 Small Town Crime "Orthopedic"
Radio 88 "Danger" Dickie Defozzio Short film
2018 Dead Women Walking Bill
First Timers T.J.
Give Till It Hurts Elvis
2020 The Way Back Matty

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1985 Check It Out Brandon television debut
Episode: "Skip to the Loo"
1986 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color Todd Episode: "Young Again"
1986 As Is Pickup #1 Television Movie
1986 Hangin' In Hit Man Episode: "Hit Man Kate"
1986 Easy Prey Billy Television Movie
1986 The Truth About Alex "Dutch" Television Movie
1986–1987 The Lawrenceville Stories Charley DeSoto Television Miniseries; 3 episodes
1986–1990 The Campbells "Ox" 8 episodes; recurring role
1987 American Playhouse Charley DeSoto Episode: "The Prodigious Hickey"
1987 CBS Schoolbreak Special Luke Episode: "The Day They Came to Arrest the Book"
1987 Night Heat Doyle 2 episodes
1988 T and T Bob Douglas Episode: "The Drop"
1988 Diamonds Unknown Episode: "Man with a Gun"
1988 Alfred Hitchcock Presents Tom Episode: "Fogbound"
1988 War of the Worlds Student Episode: "Goliath Is My Name"
1988 9B Frankie Mitchell 2 episodes
1989 Street Legal Mark Leeson Episode: "Brotherhoods"
1991 Counterstrike Jeremy Episode: "Hidden Assets"
1991 Rin Tin Tin: K-9 Cop Unknown Episode: "Light at the End of the Tunnel"

also known as "Katts and Dog"

1991 Top Cops Tom Kennedy Episode: "Tom Kennedy/Eddie Perez and Raul Alviso/Danny Miller"
1992 A Savage Christmas: The Fall of Hong Kong Fred Reich Television Documentary
1992 Top Cops Jim Gorry Episode: "Freddie Williams/Jim Gorry/Bruno Pezzulich"
1992 Beyond Reality Unknown Episode: "Master of Darkness"
1992 Secret Service DeMarco Episode: "Curiosity Killed the Cat/Murder, He Broke"
1992–1996 X-Men Additional voices 15 episodes;
1993 Secret Service Lombardi Episode: "Brothers in Arms"
1993 Matrix Eddie Mayberry Episode: "Death and Taxes"
1993 Street Legal Jeffrey Sinclair 2 episodes
1993 The Kids in the Hall Rookie Episode: "#4.10"
1994 Getting Gotti Harvey Sanders Television Movie
1994 RoboCop J.J. Biddle Episode: "When Justice Fails"
1994 Small Gifts Evan Television Movie
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Lead Actor in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries (1996)
1994–1995 The Busy World of Richard Scarry Unknown (voice role) 4 episodes; recurring role
1995 Lonesome Dove: The Series Travis Episode: "Blood Money"
1995 The Shamrock Conspiracy Johnny McQueen Television Movie
1995 TekWar Logan Episode: "Cyberhunt"
1995 Convict Cowboy Bob Television Movie
1995 Where's the Money, Noreen? Satterfield Television Movie
1996 Generation X Sean Cassidy Television Movie
1996 Moonshine Highway Dwayne Dayton Television Movie
1996 Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm Smoke (voice role) Episode: "Old Friends Never Die"
1997 Home Invasion Raymond Television Movie
1997 The Sentinel Artie Parkman Episode: "The Girl Next Door"
1997 Aaahh!!! Real Monsters Shadowy Figure (voice role) Episode: "Spy vs. Monster/Misery Date"
1997 Peacekeepers Sergeant Conrad Bitner Television Movie
1997 The Practice Gibbons Episode: "Hide and Seek"
1998 The Outer Limits Sergeant Adam Sears Episode: "Relativity Theory"
1998 Brooklyn South Robert Standley Episode: "Doggonit"
1998 Pensacola: Wings of Gold Seaton Palmer Episode: "Not in My Backyard"
1998 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Lyle Gorch 2 episodes
1999 JAG Lewis Beecham Episode: "Rivers' Run"
1999 Turks Tony Episode: "Lend My Your Ears"
1999 Walker, Texas Ranger Maxwell Episode: "Brothers in Arms"
1999 Poltergeist: The Legacy Jimmy Boyle Episode: "Brother's Keeper"
2000 The Magnificent Seven Jack "Handsome Jack" Averal Episode: "Obsession"
2000 The Wild Thornberrys Alligator (voice role) Episode: "Time Flies"
2000 Blacktop Mechanic Television Movie
2001 The Sports Pages Unknown Television Movie; segment "The Heidi Bowl"
2001–2003 Blue Murder Detective Jack Pogue series regular; 39 episodes
Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role (2001, 2003)
2002 The Practice Gavin Brown Episode: "The Test"
2002 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Tommy Sconzo Episode: "Primim Non Nocere"
2002 NYPD Blue Darryl Marquette Episode: "Low Blow"
2003–2010 Cold Case Nick Vera series regular; 156 episodes
2008 Comanche Moon Charlie Goodnight Television Miniseries; Episode: "#1.3"
2010 One Angry Juror Don Burston Television Movie
2011 Shameless Detective Bernero Episode: "Father Frank, Full of Grace"
2011 Hawaii Five-0 Chet Episode: "Alaheo Pau'ole"
2012 Perception Detective Hammond Episode: "Pilot"
2012 It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Detective Episode: "The Maureen Ponderosa Wedding Massacre"
2015 The Mentalist George Hoilday Episode: "Little Yellow House"
2015 Bones ATM Episode: "The Eye in the Sky"
2015 Longmire Rett Jacky Episode: "War Eagle"
2015 NCIS Detective Ramsey Malone Episode: "Day in Court"
2016 Workaholics Frank Episode: "Always Bet on Blake"
2016 Chicago P.D. Jim Episode: "300,000 Likes"
2017 NCIS: New Orleans Richard Marino Episode: "NOLA Confidential"
2017 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Boris Episode: "The Ripper of Riga"
2018 Taken Detective Lyons Episode: "Absalom"
2019 Hudson and Rex Rupert Mankiewicz Episode: "The Hunt"

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Jeremy Ratchford is a Canadian best known for portraying Detective Nick Vera in the crime drama series from 2003 to 2010. Born on August 6, 1965, in , Ratchford began his career in the early 1990s with roles in Canadian television and film, including a breakout performance in the 1992 Western . He gained further recognition for supporting roles in films such as (1996), directed by , and Angel Eyes (2001), starring . Ratchford has been nominated three times for , Canada's premier television honors: first in 1996 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Miniseries for the TV movie Small Gifts, and in 2001 and 2003 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for the series Blue Murder. In addition to live-action work, he has contributed to , including characters like in the Mortal Kombat video game franchise and in animated projects. Throughout his career, Ratchford has frequently portrayed figures, earning acclaim as a versatile in both Canadian and American productions. Ratchford continues to work in film and television, with recent roles including Dominic in the 2024 thriller and Sgt. Quint Boone in the 2025 series Saint-Pierre.

Early life

Childhood and family

Jeremy Ratchford was born on August 6, 1965, in , . His father is Doug Ratchford. He has a brother, Shannon Ratchford. Limited information is available regarding his childhood family environment, though he was raised in the Kitchener area, where his Canadian roots provided the foundation for his early years. No specific details on early interests in during his youth have been publicly documented in .

Education

Jeremy Ratchford attended Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational Institute (KCI) in the 1980s, where he pursued his in his hometown of . During high school, Ratchford participated in the school's and performed in musical productions, gaining initial experience in performance arts that sparked his interest in . These activities provided him with foundational skills in stage presence and collaboration, essential for his later transition to professional . His involvement in KCI's theater-oriented programs, influenced by his local roots, helped cultivate the confidence needed for an entertainment career.

Career

Early career

Ratchford made his film debut in 1985, portraying the title character in the low-budget horror thriller Junior, a role that showcased his ability to embody a disturbed, mentally challenged in a backwoods revenge story. His next feature appearance came the following year in The Vindicator, where he played the Lead Biker in a harassing the , marking an early venture into territory. Building experience through supporting parts, Ratchford appeared as Bill, a member of a criminal duo attempting to steal a robot, in the family-friendly comedy sequel Short Circuit 2 (1988). This role highlighted his versatility in lighter ensemble dynamics, contrasting the intensity of his prior work. A significant early milestone occurred in 1992 with his casting as Deputy Andy Russell, one of Sheriff Little Bill Daggett's enforcers, in Clint Eastwood's revisionist Western Unforgiven, filmed partly in Alberta, Canada. The production provided Ratchford an opportunity to work alongside Eastwood and Gene Hackman, contributing to his growing reputation in major Hollywood projects. Transitioning from school-based theater in to professional screen acting presented typical hurdles for a young Canadian performer, including limited opportunities and the risk of low-budget exploitation traps, yet Ratchford navigated these by securing diverse credits that kept him from . His foundational training at Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School equipped him with essential skills for these initial breakthroughs.

Television roles

Ratchford first garnered attention in television with his lead role as Evan, a struggling young husband facing financial hardship during the holidays, in the 1994 Canadian TV movie Small Gifts. His performance in the heartfelt drama, inspired by O. Henry's "," earned him a 1996 Gemini Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series. In addition to live-action roles, Ratchford provided voice work early in his career, including Banshee (Sean Cassidy) in three episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series in 1994 and in the 1996 episode "Old Friends Never Die" of Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm. In 1996, he portrayed Sean Cassidy, also known as , a instructor at a school for gifted young people, in the Fox TV movie . The role marked one of Ratchford's early forays into superhero genre television, where his character co-led the institution alongside amid threats from anti-mutant forces. Ratchford's versatility in genre roles was evident in 1998 when he guest-starred as the cowboy vampire Lyle Gorch in two episodes of : "Bad Eggs" and "Homecoming." As the brother of Tector Gorch, Lyle represented a rough, Southern archetype who clashed with Buffy and her allies, adding a touch of Western flair to the narrative. From 2001 to 2004, Ratchford starred as Detective Jack Pogue in the Canadian Blue Murder, playing a morally complex officer in the Police Service's Major Crimes Unit. His portrayal of the tough, sometimes ethically ambiguous detective spanned 39 episodes, earning him Gemini Award nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role in 2001 and 2003. Ratchford's breakthrough in American television came with his role as Detective Nick Vera on the CBS series Cold Case, where he appeared in all 156 episodes from 2003 to 2010. Vera, a no-nonsense Philadelphia homicide detective with a background in narcotics, served as the team's street-savvy investigator, often delivering sardonic one-liners and uncovering crucial leads through his network of informants. Over the series' seven seasons, the character's arc revealed layers beneath his gruff exterior, including personal vulnerabilities and unwavering loyalty to his colleagues, contributing significantly to the show's blend of and emotional depth in revisiting via nonlinear storytelling. Throughout his career, Ratchford made notable guest appearances in various series, including Darryl Marquette, a suspect in a murder investigation, on NYPD Blue in the 2002 episode "Low Blow." He also appeared as Baltimore Police Detective Ramsey Malone in the 2015 NCIS episode "Day in Court" (Season 13, Episode 9), assisting the NCIS team in a joint investigation. In Canadian television, he guest-starred on Hiccups in 2011 as Terry, a recurring friend in the comedy series centered on a celebrity author's mishaps. Post-2020, Ratchford continued with guest roles, such as Rupert Mankiewicz in episodes of Hudson & Rex (2019–2025), including "The Hunt" (2019), "The Graveyard Shift" (2020), and "Criminal Rex" (2025); Detective John Lettieri on FBI in the 2024 episode "Riptide" (Season 7, Episode 8); and Sgt. Quint Boone in the 2025 series Saint-Pierre. These roles demonstrate his ongoing presence in crime dramas.

Film roles

Following his early film appearances in the 1980s, Ratchford continued appearing in feature films during the and beyond, often in supporting roles that showcased his ability to portray authoritative or antagonistic figures. His breakthrough television role as Detective Nick Vera on (2003–2010) helped secure opportunities in later higher-profile movies. In the family adventure (1996), directed by , Ratchford played Glen Seifert, a strict Department of Natural Resources officer who serves as the story's primary by pursuing orphaned geese protected by the young . His performance as the by-the-book wildlife enforcer earned positive notices for adding tension to the film's environmental themes. Ratchford took on a supporting part in the romantic thriller Angel Eyes (2001), directed by Luis Mandoki, where he portrayed Ray Micigliano, a colleague to the lead character played by Jennifer Lopez. The role contributed to the film's ensemble of law enforcement figures navigating personal and professional conflicts alongside co-star Jim Caviezel. In Clint Eastwood's musical biopic Jersey Boys (2014), Ratchford appeared as a police officer, providing a brief but authoritative presence in scenes depicting the real-life Four Seasons' encounters with law enforcement during their rise to fame. His casting aligned with the film's period authenticity in portraying mid-20th-century New Jersey underworld elements. Ratchford delivered a standout villainous turn in the neo-noir thriller Small Town Crime (2017), directed by the Nelms brothers, as Orthopedic, a menacing hitman dispatched to eliminate witnesses in a rural investigation. The character's distinctive appearance—marked by a bushy , dark glasses, and a limp—made for a memorable, eccentric that heightened the film's gritty tension. Critics noted his portrayal as one of the movie's more vividly unhinged supporting figures. More recently, in Gavin O'Connor's sports drama The Way Back (2020), Ratchford played Matty, a who interacts with the , a troubled former star portrayed by . Though a smaller role, it underscored Ratchford's knack for grounded, blue-collar characters in stories of personal redemption. The film received praise for its ensemble dynamics, with Ratchford's contribution adding to the authentic depiction of everyday support figures. In 2024, he appeared as Dominic in the crime thriller . Across these films, Ratchford's characters often embody tough, no-nonsense archetypes—frequently in , regulatory positions, or as hardened criminals—reflecting his typecasting as a reliable portrayer of authoritative or rugged personalities in genre-driven narratives.

Filmography

Film

Jeremy Ratchford has appeared in numerous feature throughout his , often in supporting or character roles. Below is a chronological list of his film credits.
  • 1986: The Vindicator as Lead Biker
  • 1987: Hearts of Fire as Jimbo
  • 1988: Short Circuit 2 as Bill
  • 1989: Prom Night III: The Last Kiss as Leonard Welsh
  • 1992: Unforgiven as Deputy Andy Russell
  • 1996: The Stupids as Soldier
  • 1996: Fly Away Home as Glen Seifert
  • 2000: The Crew as Young Mike "The Brick" Donatelli
  • 2001: Angel Eyes as Ray Micigliano
  • 2001: Century Hotel as The Nightfly
  • 2001: The Barber as Sheriff Corgan
  • 2008: Immigrants (L.A. Dolce Vita) as Additional Voices (voice)
  • 2008: Leatherheads as Eddie
  • 2011: The New Republic as Agent Livingston
  • 2013: Lost on Purpose as Phill Noff
  • 2014: Jersey Boys as Police Officer
  • 2015: Death Valley as Lucas Shore
  • 2017: Small Town Crime as Orthopedic
  • 2018: Dead Women Walking as Bill
  • 2019: I Am That Man as Mike Spence
  • 2020: aTypical Wednesday as Det. Parlow
  • 2020: The Way Back as Matty (Bartender)
  • 2022: Give Till It Hurts as Elvis
  • 2024: Red Right Hand as Dominic

Television

Ratchford began his television career in the mid-1980s with guest appearances on Canadian series. In 1985, he appeared as Brandon in an episode of the sitcom Check It Out!. Two years later, in 1987, he portrayed Mark Leeson and Jeffrey Sinclair across multiple episodes of the legal drama Street Legal, appearing in at least two installments. From 1992 to 1997, Ratchford provided voice work for the animated series X-Men, voicing various characters including Banshee in 18 episodes overall. In 1994, he guest-starred as J. J. Biddle in the cyberpunk series RoboCop and played the lead role of Evan in the Christmas-themed TV movie Small Gifts. The following year, 1995, saw him as Sgt. Adam Sears in an episode of The Outer Limits anthology series. Ratchford reprised his voice role as Banshee in the 1996 TV movie Generation X, a live-action adaptation of the Marvel Comics team. In 1997, he appeared as the vampire Lyle Gorch in two episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as well as in guest roles on The Practice (as Gibbons and Gavin Brown) and Pensacola: Wings of Gold (as Seaton Palmer). In 2000, Ratchford guest-starred as Tommy Sconzo in an episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. He then took on a major recurring role from 2001 to 2004 as Jack Pogue in the Canadian police drama Blue Murder, appearing in 39 episodes and earning two Gemini Award nominations for Best Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role. In 2002, he played Darryl Marquette in the episode "Low Blow" of . Ratchford's most prominent television role came from 2003 to 2010 as Nick Vera in the procedural , where he appeared in all 156 episodes of the seven-season series. During this period, he also made guest appearances, including as a detective in an episode of (2005) and as ATM in Bones (2005). He further appeared as a guest in episodes of from 2004 to 2009. Post-, Ratchford continued with guest roles, including George Holiday in * (2008) and Chet in Hawaii Five-0 (2010). In 2011, he portrayed Detective Bernero in Shameless and appeared in the Canadian sitcom Hiccups. Subsequent credits include Rett Jacky in Longmire (2012), Detective Hammond in the pilot of * (2012), Jim Radovick in Chicago P.D. (2014), and Richard Marino in NCIS: New Orleans (2014). In 2015, Ratchford guest-starred as Detective Ramsey Malone in the NCIS episode "Day in Court". Later roles include Boris in Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (2016), Detective Lyons in Taken (2017), and another appearance as Detective John Lettieri in FBI (2018, with a reprise in 2024). He played Rupert Mankiewicz in episodes of (2019, 2020, 2025) and Frank Stewart in Everyone Is Doing Great (2021). As of 2025, Ratchford appeared as Quint Boone in an episode of the CBC series Saint-Pierre.

Personal life

Marriage and family

Jeremy Ratchford married Tori Ratchford, with whom he shares three sons: Dexton, Revel, and Wylder. In 2018, Ratchford was photographed in his hometown of , with two of his sons, Dexton (age 14) and Revel (age 8). By 2021, he described his three boys as being under 17 and reflected on shared experiences like school drop-offs, indicating an active role in their upbringing amid his professional life.

Residence and later life

In 2017, Ratchford sold his Valley Village, Los Angeles estate—a 1940s-built home spanning nearly 2,900 square feet—for $1.38 million. Throughout his career, Ratchford frequently relocated between his native Canada and the United States to accommodate filming commitments, initially moving from Ontario to Hollywood in the 1990s to pursue television and film opportunities. Following the sale of his Los Angeles property, he continued to reside in the Los Angeles area as of 2022, while maintaining close ties to Ontario through frequent visits. Details on his current residence remain private, though he maintains connections to both countries through past work-related travel. In his later life, post-2018, Ratchford continues to balance his acting career with family priorities.

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