Henry Ian Cusick

Henry Ian Cusick is an actor, writer, and producer, best known for his roles in "Lost," and "Scandal."

Cusick began his career as a classically trained theatre actor, starring on stage in "The Picture of Dorian Gray", and "The Country Wife." He later received a special commendation in the Ian Charleson award for the title role in "Torquato Tasso" at the Edinburgh International Festival and as Creon in "Oedipus" at the Citizens Theatre.

He starred in numerous British TV shows before moving to the U.S. to join the cast of the ABC TV series "LOST." In 2006 he was nominated for an Emmy for his role as Desmond Hume and continued as a series regular for 5 seasons. Cusick played a series regular in ABC’s "Scandal" and had recurring roles on "24," "SVU: Law and Order," "Fringe," "The Mentalist," "Body of Proof," The 100" and "MacGyver."

On the big screen Cusick appeared in "Hitman," and in independent film credits such as "HalfLight," "9/tenths," "Richard II," "Not Another Happy Ending," "Pali Road," "Rememory" and the short film "Visible." He aso held Leading movie roles in "The Gospel of John," "The Girl on The Train," "Frank vs God" and "Just Let Go."

He has also written, produced, directed and starred in his first short film “dress” which won Best Short at Honolulu International Film Festival, Peace on Earth Film Festival and was a finalist at USA Film Festival.