Biography
After a series of very brief appearances in low-rent Hollywood films and studio products including
Junior (1986),
Short Circuit 2 (1988), and
Welcome Home (1989), Canadian character actor Jeremy Ratchford revealed a predilection for slightly dark, crime-themed material, even as he occasionally branched off into other genres. Career highlights include a portrayal of Deputy Andy Russell in
Clint Eastwood's 1992 Oscar winner
Unforgiven, Harvey Sanders in the made-for-television docudrama
Getting Gotti (1994), and Darryl Marquette in a guest appearance on
NYPD Blue. In 2006, Ratchford accepted the regular role of investigator Nick Vera on the detective series
Cold Case. ~ Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide