Michael Jace

Michael Jace
Born (1962-07-13) July 13, 1962 (age 62)[3]
Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1992–2014
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[1]
Criminal statusIncarcerated[1]
Spouses
Jennifer Bitterman
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(m. 1996; div. 2002)​
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(m. 2003; died 2014)​
Children3
MotiveMarital problems, financial difficulties
Conviction(s)Second-degree murder
Criminal chargeMurder[1]
Penalty40 years to life in prison[2]
Details
VictimsApril Jace
CountryUnited States
State(s)California
WeaponGun
Date apprehended
May 20, 2014[1]
Imprisoned atCorcoran State Prison
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Michael Andrew Jace (born July 13, 1962) is an American convicted murderer and former character actor, best known for his role as Los Angeles Police Officer Julien Lowe in the FX drama The Shield. He also played Andre Tibbs, an ex-convict mover accused of murder, in an episode of Cold Case.

On May 20, 2014, Jace was arrested after he fatally shot his wife, April Jace. A jury convicted him of second-degree murder on May 31, 2016, and on June 10, 2016, sentenced him to 40 years to life in prison.[2]

  1. ^ a b c d "LASD Inmate Information Center – Inmate Search". Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). Archived from the original on May 29, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Digon, Sno-Ann (June 2, 2016). "Michael Jace Guilty Of Wife's Murder; Sentenced To 40 Years". Parent Herald. IQADNET LLC. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  3. ^ "Biographical facts on arrested actor Michael Jace". The Associated Press. May 20, 2014. Retrieved September 25, 2022.