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Vic Mackey | |
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The Shield character | |
![]() Vic Mackey portrayed by Michael Chiklis | |
First appearance | "Pilot" (2002) |
Last appearance | "Family Meeting" (2008) |
Created by | Shawn Ryan |
Portrayed by | Michael Chiklis |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Victor Samuel Mackey |
Gender | Male |
Title | Analyst |
Occupation | Detective (Season 1 - Season 7) ICE Analyst (Season 7) |
Spouse | Corinne Mackey (ex-wife) |
Children | Cassidy Mackey (daughter) Matthew Mackey (son) Megan Mackey (daughter) Lee Sofer (son) |
Victor Samuel Mackey, played by Michael Chiklis, is a fictional character and the protagonist of the FX crime drama series The Shield, which ran for seven seasons.[1] Mackey is portrayed as a corrupt and brutal detective in the Los Angeles Police Department.[2] He leads a small anti-gang unit primarily tasked with curbing the rampant drug trade in the fictional Farmington district of Los Angeles.[3] He commits several crimes throughout the series including drug dealing, extortion, police brutality, and murder. He is often depicted justifying his crimes as a means to an end.[4] Despite his actions, Mackey considers himself a devoted father and family man.[5][6]