The Biography

Michael Showers (March 14, 1966 – August 22, 2011) was an American actor born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and raised in Chalmette, Louisiana. He studied psychology at the University of Cincinnati, served in the US Air Force, and was a licensed optician before pursuing acting. He was best known for his recurring role as Captain John Guidry on HBO's Treme (2010–2011, 4 episodes). He was found dead in the Mississippi River near New Orleans on August 24, 2011, having drowned at least two days prior; his death was at age 45. He had been battling depression. His filmography spans over 20 productions from 2000 to 2013. Notable film credits include Traffic (2000, as Meeting Leader), The Courier (2007, as Jake Paladin, nominated for Best Actor at the Action on Film International Film Festival), Blink (2007, as Philly Reynolds), Soul Men (2008, as Detective in Charge), I Love You Phillip Morris (2009, as Gary), The Collector (2009, as Deputy Sheriff), Tekken (2010, as Tekken Police Officer #1), The Tree of Life (2011, as Mr. Brown), Colombiana (2011, as Cop), The Resident (2011, as August ER Doctor), and The Pardon (2013, as Detective). On television he also appeared in Breaking Bad (2010, as Union Rep) and The Vampire Diaries (2010, as The Man).