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Malcolm Goodwin
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Malcolm Goodwin (born November 28, 1982) is an American actor, known for his role as Clive Babineaux in The CW supernatural comedy-drama series iZombie (2015–2019).[1]
Key Information
In 2022, Goodwin portrayed Oscar Finlay in the Amazon Prime Video series Reacher.
Life and career
[edit]His love for acting began during his time with the Julia Richman Talent Unlimited Program in New York City. He later trained at SUNY Purchase College Acting Conservatory, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts and Film.[2]
Goodwin has directed and produced independent commercials, sketches, short films, music videos and public service announcements. In 2011 he appeared in the music video for the song "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO.[3] He has been featured in articles for Interview, L.A. Confidential, King, Vibe, and Venice. Goodwin also had minor roles in various films and TV shows, such as American Gangster, Detroit 1-8-7, Leatherheads, The Longshots, Crazy on the Outside.[4]
In 2015, Goodwin was cast in the lead male role of Det. Clive Babineaux on The CW television series iZombie.[5]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Color of Justice | Shawn | TV movie |
| 2005 | Wake of the Fallen Sun | Jacob | Short |
| Backseat | Ricky | ||
| Get Rich or Die Tryin' | Shaarocks | ||
| 2006 | The Architect | Big Tim | |
| 2007 | Got Next | Drew | Short |
| Anamorph | Museum Guard | ||
| American Gangster | Jimmy Zee | ||
| 2008 | Leatherheads | Bakes | |
| Deception | Cabbie | ||
| The Longshots | Roy | ||
| Miracle at St. Anna | Higgins | ||
| The Lazarus Project | Robbie | ||
| 2009 | Mississippi Damned | Sammy Stone | |
| Brief Interviews with Hideous Men | Father of Subject #42 | ||
| Black Gloves | James | Short | |
| 2010 | Crazy on the Outside | Rick | |
| 2011 | Make a Movie Like Spike | Ronald | |
| The Tommy O Show Starring America | Mac Man | TV movie | |
| 2012 | Rhino | Hank | |
| Freelancers | A.D. | ||
| 2013 | A True Story | Jason | |
| Thank You Card | Jamaal | Short | |
| 2014 | Hot Fail | Matt | Short |
| 2015 | Run All Night | Officer Colston | |
| Lucky Number | Garrett 'G' Brown | ||
| 2017 | The Bigfoot Project | Junior | |
| 2019 | Skater | David Byrd | Short |
| Ring Ring | Will | ||
| 2020 | Be the Light | Marvin | |
| The Bellmen | Jeff Bridges | ||
| 2021 | Not Quite College | Taxi Tommy |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Law & Order | Lamont Tyler | Episode: "Patient Zero" |
| Hack | - | Episode: "Out of the Ashes" | |
| 2004 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Elvin Fergin | Episode: "Mad Hops" |
| 2007 | K-Ville | Troy Boulet | Episode: "Critical Mass" |
| 2009 | Raising the Bar | Wesley Wedderburn | Episode: "Is There a Doctor in the House?" |
| 2010 | Detroit 1-8-7 | KJ | Episode: "Nobody's Home/Unknown Soldier" |
| 2011–12 | Breakout Kings | Shea Daniels | Main cast |
| 2012 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Aaron Voss | Episode: "Fallen Angels" |
| 2013 | Elementary | Andre Bell | Episode: "Details" |
| Blue Bloods | Angelo Reid | Episode: "Unwritten Rules" | |
| Bones | CC Creach | Episode: "The Dude in the Dam" | |
| 2014 | House of Cards | Darnell Hayes | Episode: "Chapter 22" |
| True Blood | Joe Thornton | Episode: "Almost Home" | |
| 2015 | Wayward Pines | Dr. Bauer | Episode: "Where Paradise Is Home" |
| 2015–19 | iZombie | Clive Babineaux | Main cast |
| 2019 | Bull | Eddie Mitchell | Episode: "Rectify" |
| FBI | Agent Collins | Episode: "Codename: Ferdinand" | |
| 2020 | The Fugitive | Kevin Lawson | Recurring cast |
| 2022–23 | Reacher | Oscar Finlay | Main cast (season 1); guest (season 2) |
| 2023 | The Fall of the House of Usher | Young C. Auguste Dupin | Recurring cast |
| 2024–25 | Law & Order: Organized Crime | Moses Warren | Guest (seasons 4–5) |
References
[edit]- ^ iZombie stars Malcolm Goodwin (Breakout Kings), Rose McIver (Masters of Sex, Once Upon a Time)
- ^ A Trio of iZombie Interviews: Rahul Kohli, Malcolm Goodwin, and More with Rose McIver
- ^ "Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO". YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Q&A: Malcolm Goodwin—From Brooklyn to the Big Screen". Soul Train. December 9, 2013. Archived from the original on December 16, 2013. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ iZombie's Rose McIver and Malcolm Goodwin on Their Unconventional Partnership
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Early life
Malcolm Goodwin was born on November 28, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York City.[1] He was raised in New York City alongside three sisters and a brother, in a family disrupted by his parents' traumatic breakup during his childhood.[3] Following the divorce, Goodwin and his siblings moved with their mother to a new, economically challenged neighborhood described as a "ghetto area," where financial hardships prompted him to take on early responsibilities, including his first job bagging groceries at a supermarket at age 11 to help support the household.[3] As a child, Goodwin struggled with a severe speech impediment, stuttering and stammering to the point where he could not pronounce his own name until age five, which profoundly shaped his early experiences and self-expression.[11] He discovered a path to overcoming this challenge through acting; in elementary school, reciting memorized lines as Dr. Charles Drew brought him unexpected clarity and confidence in his voice.[11] Goodwin's passion for acting deepened during his high school years at the Julia Richman Talent Unlimited Program, a specialized performing arts initiative within Julia Richman High School in New York City.[1] There, at age 13, he immersed himself in theater, starring in productions like Mule Bone, which allowed him to find his artistic voice under the mentorship of drama teachers Mr. Ishan Abdul Rahiim and Mr. Karl Friedman.[3] In his senior year, inspired by the program's emphasis on creative development, he took initiative by converting a classroom into a makeshift theater and writing, producing, and performing in his own original play, solidifying his commitment to the craft.[11] This formative environment in the program's intimate, supportive setting ignited his lifelong dedication to acting.[11] These early experiences paved the way for his transition to formal acting education at SUNY Purchase.Education
Goodwin attended the Julia Richman Talent Unlimited Program, a theater-focused high school initiative in New York City, where he first developed his passion for acting.[11] The program provided a nurturing environment that helped him overcome a childhood speech impediment through memorization, recitation, and performance exercises, such as portraying historical figures like Dr. Charles Drew.[11] Under the guidance of drama teachers Mr. Ishan Abdul Rahiim and Mr. Karl Friedman, he honed skills in mimicking mannerisms and crafting an onstage persona, laying the groundwork for his classical training in acting.[3] He later pursued higher education at the State University of New York at Purchase (SUNY Purchase) Conservatory of Theatre Arts & Film, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre Arts and Film in 2003.[12]Career
Early career (1997–2009)
Goodwin began his professional acting career shortly after graduating from the SUNY Purchase Acting Conservatory, making his on-screen debut in the 1997 Showtime TV movie Color of Justice, where he portrayed Shawn, a supporting character in a drama exploring racial tensions in the criminal justice system.[10] In the early 2000s, while based in New York, Goodwin built his resume through guest appearances on procedural dramas, including a guest appearance in the 2003 episode "Out of the Ashes" of Hack and as Lamont Tyler in the 2003 episode "Patient Zero" of Law & Order.[10] He continued with another guest spot as Elvin Fergin in the 2004 Law & Order: Criminal Intent episode "Mad Hops," marking his growing presence in the city's competitive TV scene. These early television roles provided essential experience amid the challenges of breaking into the industry from a New York base, where opportunities often required persistent auditions and networking in theater and independent circles.[10] By the mid-2000s, Goodwin expanded into feature films, starting with supporting parts in independent and mainstream projects. He appeared as Ricky in the 2005 crime drama Get Rich or Die Tryin', directed by Jim Sheridan, and as Jacob in the short film Wake of the Fallen Sun. His profile rose with higher-visibility roles, including Jimmy Zee in Ridley Scott's American Gangster (2007), Troy Boulet in the K-Ville episode "Critical Mass" (2007), Bakes in George Clooney's Leatherheads (2008), Roy in The Longshots (2008), and Higgins in Spike Lee's Miracle at St. Anna (2008).[10] These credits reflected his transition toward Hollywood, where he balanced minor film parts with recurring television work, such as a guest role as Wesley Wedderburn in the 2009 episode "Is There a Doctor in the House?" of the TNT legal drama Raising the Bar.[10] During this period, Goodwin also contributed to independent shorts and sketches, honing his skills behind the camera as an emerging producer and director to supplement his acting pursuits.[10]Breakthrough and iZombie era (2010–2019)
Goodwin's breakthrough in television came with a guest appearance as KJ in the ABC police procedural Detroit 1-8-7 in 2010, where he portrayed a young informant in the episode "Nobody's Home/Unknown Soldier," providing an early showcase for his dramatic range in ensemble crime stories.[13] This role marked his transition from film supporting parts to network TV, building momentum toward more substantial opportunities in the genre.[4] He followed this with a starring role as Shea Daniels in the A&E series Breakout Kings (2011–2012), playing a street-smart former convict recruited to a U.S. Marshals task force hunting escaped prisoners, which highlighted his ability to blend action, humor, and vulnerability in a high-stakes ensemble.[14] The series, a spin-off concept from Prison Break producers, ran for two seasons and 23 episodes, allowing Goodwin to demonstrate versatility in action-drama as the team's reluctant profiler and strategist.[15] During this period, Goodwin expanded into film with supporting roles that complemented his TV work, including a brief appearance as the Sick Neighbor in Antoine Fuqua's action thriller The Equalizer (2014), where he contributed to the street-level tension alongside Denzel Washington.[16] He also played Officer Colston in Jaume Collet-Serra's Run All Night (2015), a Liam Neeson-led crime drama, portraying a determined NYPD officer amid a night of mob violence and family betrayal. These parts underscored his knack for authentic, grounded authority figures in fast-paced narratives. Goodwin's career reached a pinnacle with his lead role as Detective Clive Babineaux in The CW's supernatural procedural iZombie (2015–2019), where he portrayed Liv Moore's no-nonsense homicide partner at the Seattle PD, serving as the show's anchor of normalcy amid zombie lore and quirky visions.[17] Clive's arc evolved from a skeptical, ambitious vice cop haunted by a past undercover case involving child endangerment—revealed in season 2—to a fully accepting ally who grapples with the supernatural while pursuing personal stability, including romantic entanglements and family aspirations in later seasons.[18] Critics praised Goodwin's performance for its emotional depth and comedic timing, with outlets noting how Clive's grounded perspective and evolving trust in Liv humanized the series' fantastical elements, making him a fan-favorite for providing "heart and humor" in an otherwise eccentric ensemble.[11] The show's five-season run, blending procedural cases with character-driven arcs, significantly elevated Goodwin's visibility, establishing him as a reliable lead in genre television.[19] Parallel to his acting, Goodwin ventured into producing and directing independent projects, helming the short film Construction (2017) as writer, director, editor, and producer, a gritty drama exploring urban struggles that premiered at film festivals. He also served as executive producer on the action-comedy Killing Diaz (2018), further showcasing his multifaceted involvement in low-budget features.[19] A notable pop culture moment came in 2011 when Goodwin appeared uncredited as Louis in LMFAO's music video for "Party Rock Anthem," the infectious electro-house hit that topped charts worldwide and popularized shuffling dance trends, adding a lighthearted, viral footnote to his rising profile.Recent projects (2020–present)
In the 2020s, Malcolm Goodwin has transitioned toward prominent roles in high-profile streaming series, leveraging his established reputation as a detective figure to explore action, horror, and ensemble genres on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. This shift reflects a broader move from network television to serialized streaming content, where he has balanced lead and supporting parts across diverse narratives.[20] Goodwin gained significant visibility as Chief Detective Oscar Finlay in the Amazon Prime Video adaptation of Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels, starring in the first season (2022) as the analytical Boston detective partnering with Alan Ritchson's titular wanderer to uncover corruption in a small Georgia town, based on the novel Killing Floor. He reprised the role with a pivotal guest appearance in season 2 (2023), aiding the investigation into a vigilante conspiracy drawn from Bad Luck and Trouble, highlighting Finlay's evolution from skeptic to ally amid intense action sequences. The series' success, with season 1 drawing over 1.8 billion minutes viewed in its debut week, underscored Goodwin's contribution to its grounded, book-faithful tone. Expanding into horror, Goodwin portrayed the younger C. Auguste Dupin in Mike Flanagan's Netflix limited series The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), a recurring role as the determined district attorney probing the Usher family's pharmaceutical empire and its ties to Edgar Allan Poe-inspired tragedies. His performance captured Dupin's intellectual pursuit of justice against Roderick Usher (Bruce Greenwood), blending psychological tension with supernatural elements in Flanagan's signature atmospheric style. The eight-episode anthology earned a 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes for its inventive Poe adaptations.[21][22][23] Goodwin has also taken on guest and recurring television roles, including Det. Moses Warren in five episodes of Law & Order: Organized Crime (2024), where he assisted in missing persons cases amid the unit's fight against organized syndicates. This appearance reinforced his affinity for procedural drama while diversifying his streaming footprint on NBCUniversal platforms. Complementing his television work, Goodwin has appeared in several independent films emphasizing genre variety. In the thriller film Alone in the Dark (2022), he played Detective Joe Hall, investigating a stalker's siege on a woman under house arrest, contributing to the film's taut suspense. He starred as Nick in the holiday drama A Christmas in New Hope (2024), portraying a supportive neighbor in a story of family resilience and home renovation, and also served as a producer on the project. In the post-apocalyptic survival film Half Lives (2024), Goodwin depicted Vincent, a survivor navigating bunker isolation and moral dilemmas in a radiation-ravaged world. He further delved into supernatural horror as Joseph in They Whisper (2024), confronting malevolent entities haunting a family after a child's near-fatal accident. Looking ahead, Goodwin leads the Civil War-era action-thriller Resurrection Road (2025), as Barabbas, an ex-slave commanding a squad on a perilous mission to breach a Confederate fort. These projects illustrate Goodwin's growing emphasis on streaming-driven action and horror, alongside heartfelt holiday tales and indie productions.[6] Upcoming projects include the psychological horror Lake Vernon (2025), co-starring Vernon Davis and Tommy Wiseau, and the horror-comedy Dead Dawn (2025), alongside David Anders.[9][24]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Color of Justice (TV movie) | Shawn | Jeremy Kagan [25] |
| 2005 | Get Rich or Die Tryin' | Shaarocks (uncredited) | Jim Sheridan |
| 2005 | Backseat | Ricky | Bruce Van Dusen |
| 2006 | The Architect | Big Tim | Matt Tauber |
| 2007 | American Gangster | Jimmy Zee | Ridley Scott |
| 2008 | Leatherheads | Bakes | George Clooney |
| 2008 | Deception | Cabbie | Marcel Langenegger |
| 2008 | The Longshots | Roy | Fred Durst |
| 2008 | The Lazarus Project | Robbie | John Glenn |
| 2009 | Brief Interviews with Hideous Men | Subject #40 | John Krasinski |
| 2009 | Mississippi Damned | Donnie | Tina Mabry |
| 2010 | Crazy on the Outside | Rick | Tim Allen |
| 2011 | The American Dream | Ronald | David Bohorquez |
| 2012 | Rhino | Hank | Patrick Rea |
| 2013 | A True Story | Jason | |
| 2014 | Hot Fail | Matt | Lyman Creason |
| 2015 | Run All Night | Officer Colston | Jaume Collet-Serra |
| 2015 | Lucky Number | Garrett 'G' Brown | Brendan Gabriel Murphy |
| 2017 | The Bigfoot Project | Junior | Ricardo Herrera |
| 2019 | Ring Ring | Will | Adam Marino |
| 2020 | Be the Light | Marvin | Malcolm Goodwin |
| 2020 | The Bellmen | Jeff Bridges | |
| 2022 | Alone in the Dark (TV movie) | Detective Joe Hall | Brant Daugherty |
| 2024 | A Christmas in New Hope | Nick | Julia Barnett |
| 2024 | Half Lives | Vincent | David Bush |
| 2024 | They Whisper | Joseph | |
| 2025 | Resurrection Road | Barabbas | Ashley Cahill |
| 2026 | Lake Vernon | TBA | Aaron Jay Rome [9] |
Television
Malcolm Goodwin's television career spans guest appearances, recurring roles, and series regulars across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. His credits include procedural dramas, supernatural series, and thrillers, often portraying law enforcement officers or complex supporting characters.| Year(s) | Title | Role | Episodes | Network/Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Color of Justice (TV movie) | Shawn | TV movie | Showtime |
| 2003 | Law & Order | Lamont Tyler | 1 | NBC |
| 2003 | Hack | Toby | 1 | CBS |
| 2004 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Elvin Fergin | 1 | NBC |
| 2006 | American Gangster | Jimmy Zee | 1 | BET |
| 2007 | K-Ville | Troy Boulet | 1 | Fox |
| 2009 | Raising the Bar | Wesley Wedderburn | 1 | TNT |
| 2010–2011 | Detroit 1-8-7 | KJ | 18 | ABC |
| 2011–2012 | Breakout Kings | Shea Daniels | 23 | A&E |
| 2013 | Elementary | Andre Bell | 1 | CBS |
| 2013 | Blue Bloods | Angelo Reid | 1 | CBS |
| 2013 | Bones | CC Creach | 1 | Fox |
| 2014 | True Blood | Joe Thornton | 1 | HBO |
| 2014 | House of Cards | Darnell Hayes | 4 | Netflix |
| 2015 | Wayward Pines | Dr. Bauer | 1 | Fox |
| 2015–2019 | iZombie | Clive Babineaux | 71 | The CW |
| 2019 | Bull | Eddie Mitchell | 1 | CBS |
| 2019 | FBI | CIA Agent Collins | 1 | CBS |
| 2020 | The Fugitive (miniseries) | Kevin Lawson | 1 | Quibi |
| 2022 | Reacher | Oscar Finlay | 8 | Prime Video |
| 2023 | Reacher | Oscar Finlay | 8 | Prime Video |
| 2023 | The Fall of the House of Usher (miniseries) | Young C. Auguste Dupin | Recurring (3) | Netflix |
| 2024 | Law & Order: Organized Crime | Detective Moses Warren | 5 | NBC |
| 2024 | Alone in the Dark (TV movie) | Detective Joe Hall | TV movie | Tubi |
Awards and nominations
Wins
Malcolm Goodwin has accumulated approximately 25 awards over his career, with the majority recognizing his directorial and producing efforts in independent films at various festivals. These accolades underscore his transition from acting to multifaceted filmmaking, particularly in narrative and inspirational genres.[26] One of his earliest notable wins came in 2013 for Construction, his directorial debut feature film exploring themes of personal redemption and community. The project received the Audience Award for Best Narrative at the Kansas International Film Festival, shared with producers Victor Hawks and Angie Canuel.[27] Three years later, Construction earned the Award of Excellence in the Feature Film category at the Accolade Global Film Competition, affirming its technical and artistic merit.[28] Goodwin's 2015 directorial effort Pass the Light, a coming-of-age story centered on faith and political ambition, garnered multiple honors. In 2017, it won Best Director (Feature) at the Greater Lansing Christian Film Festival.[29] The film also secured Best Director and Best Feature Film awards at the Christian Film Festival in 2016, highlighting Goodwin's skill in blending inspirational narratives with accessible storytelling.[5] In the 2020s, Goodwin continued his festival success with Be the Light, a family-oriented drama he directed and produced. The film won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature Film and the Best of the Fest Award for Most Inspirational Movie at the Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival in 2020, shared with writer Victor Hawks and producer Vanessa Goodwin.[30] In 2021, Pass the Light won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Feature Film at the Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival, shared with Victor Hawks, Angie Canuel, and Vanessa Goodwin.[31] In 2023, Goodwin shared the Grand Jury Prize for Best Short Film for The Painting at an international film festival.[26] These recent victories reflect his ongoing impact in independent cinema, including potential recognitions tied to acting roles in projects like Reacher, though specific festival wins for those remain limited to ensemble or production credits.[5]| Year | Award | Category | Project | Festival/Organization |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Audience Award | Best Narrative | Construction | Kansas International Film Festival[27] |
| 2016 | Award of Excellence | Feature Film | Construction | Accolade Global Film Competition[28] |
| 2016 | Best Feature Film | Feature Film | Pass the Light | Christian Film Festival[5] |
| 2016 | Best Director | Director | Pass the Light | Christian Film Festival[5] |
| 2017 | Best Director (Feature) | Director | Pass the Light | Greater Lansing Christian Film Festival[29] |
| 2020 | Grand Jury Prize | Best Feature Film | Be the Light | Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival[30] |
| 2020 | Best of the Fest | Most Inspirational Movie | Be the Light | Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival[30] |
| 2021 | Grand Jury Prize | Best Feature Film | Pass the Light | Waco Family & Faith International Film Festival[31] |
| 2023 | Grand Jury Prize | Best Short Film | The Painting | International film festival[26] |
Nominations
Malcolm Goodwin has received 19 award nominations across his career, predominantly for his contributions as a producer and director on independent films screened at various film festivals. These recognitions highlight his early work in short films and later directorial efforts in feature-length projects, often shared with collaborators such as Victor Cruz, Lyndon McCray, and family members including Vanessa Goodwin.[26] Notable nominations include being nominated for the 2004 Jury Award at the Hollywood Black Film Festival for the short film Get Home Safe, where Goodwin served as producer alongside director Lyndon McCray.[26] In 2005, he was nominated for the Festival Prize in the Best Narrative Short Film category at the Urbanworld Film Festival for Flaw and Order, co-produced with Victor Cruz.[26] This project also earned a Best Short Film nomination at the 2006 New York Latino Film Festival, again shared with Cruz.[26] Goodwin's transition to feature directing brought further festival nods, such as being nominated for the 2012 Festival Award for Best Feature for A True Story at Vegas Cine Fest, shared with Cameron Fife.[26] The film received an additional Audience Award nomination for Best Narrative in 2013 at another festival, shared with Tyler McGee and Fife.[26] More recent recognitions encompass a 2019 Jury Prize nomination for Best Redemptive Feature for Be the Light.[26]| Year | Award/Festival | Category | Project | Role/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Hollywood Black Film Festival | Jury Award | Get Home Safe (Short) | Producer (shared with Lyndon McCray) |
| 2005 | Urbanworld Film Festival | Festival Prize - Best Narrative Short Film | Flaw and Order (Short) | Producer (shared with Victor Cruz) |
| 2006 | New York Latino Film Festival | Best Short Film | Flaw and Order (Short) | Producer (shared with Victor Cruz) |
| 2012 | Vegas Cine Fest | Festival Award - Best Feature | A True Story | Director/Producer (shared with Cameron Fife) |
| 2013 | Audience Award | Best Narrative | A True Story | Director/Producer (shared with Tyler McGee, Cameron Fife) |
| 2019 | Jury Prize | Best Redemptive Feature | Be the Light | Director/Producer (shared collaborators) |
