He played a cop on TV. Now he’s training to become one
- Posted on November 30, 2025
- By CNN
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He played a cop on TV. Now he’s training to become one

When he first put on a police badge, Jerry O’Donnell did it for the cameras. Over a 40-year career, he often played law enforcement officers in shows like “Dexter,” “Alias,” and “NYPD Blue,” among others. Now, the actor is training to become a real police officer.