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American drama television series

Oz


Director Adam Bernstein
Duration 55 minutes
Genre television drama, crime serial, black comedy television program, crime novel and LGBTI+ related TV series
Country of origin United States of America
Number of episodes 56
Number of seasons 6

About Oz

Oz, the groundbreaking HBO series that premiered in 1997, was a gritty and unflinching look at life inside a maximum-security prison. Created by Tom Fontana, the show was known for its raw and uncompromising portrayal of violence, sex, and power struggles among the inmates and staff of Oswald State Correctional Facility.

The show's ensemble cast included some of the most talented actors of their generation, including J.K. Simmons, Harold Perrineau, and Edie Falco. But it was the breakout performance of Christopher Meloni as the volatile and unpredictable inmate Chris Keller that truly made the show a must-watch.

Oz was not without controversy, with some critics accusing it of glorifying violence and perpetuating negative stereotypes of prisoners. But others praised the show for its unflinching realism and its willingness to tackle tough issues like race, sexuality, and the corrupting influence of power.

Despite its controversial reputation, Oz was a critical and commercial success, running for six seasons and earning numerous awards and nominations. Its influence can still be felt today in shows like Orange is the New Black and Prison Break.

References:

- "Oz: TV Review" by John Leonard, New York Magazine, July 7, 1997

- "Oz: A Prison Drama That's a Real Killer" by Caryn James, The New York Times, July 11, 1997

- "Oz: The Complete Series" DVD set, HBO Home Video, 2014.

Main cast and crew

Cast and crew listed below. See if you can find out who is who from the stats below.

Oldest

91 years, 4 months, 14 days

Youngest

51 years, 4 months, 18 days

Born first

11 December 1931

Died first

8 March 2019

Born last

27 November 1971

Died last

8 March 2019

Other cast and crew

Supporting cast and crew listed below. See if you can find out who is who from the stats below.

Oldest

90 years, 3 months, 23 days

Youngest

44 years, 3 months, 3 days

Born first

28 February 1931

Died first

1 September 2017

Born last

9 January 1979

Died last

17 March 2023

American actor  Lance Reddick

Lance Reddick

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American actress and singer Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone

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American rapper, actor, producer, and basketball player Master P

Master P

American rapper, actor, producer, and basketball player

American actor  Luke Perry

Luke Perry

American actor

American actor Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

American actor

American rapper Method Man

Method Man

American rapper

American actress Edie Falco

Edie Falco

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Canadian-Bahamian former basketball player Rick Fox

Rick Fox

Canadian-Bahamian former basketball player

Canadian film and television actress Katheryn Winnick

Katheryn Winnick

Canadian film and television actress

American actress Ally Sheedy

Ally Sheedy

American actress

American actor  Gavin MacLeod

Gavin MacLeod

American actor

American actor  Christopher Meloni

Christopher Meloni

American actor

American actress Dana Ivey

Dana Ivey

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American actress Mary Alice

Mary Alice

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American actor BD Wong

BD Wong

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American actress Becky Ann Baker

Becky Ann Baker

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American actor Chuck Zito

Chuck Zito

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American actor, dancer, and singer Ben Vereen

Ben Vereen

American actor, dancer, and singer

Canadian film director Mary Harron

Mary Harron

Canadian film director

American actress Katie Finneran

Katie Finneran

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American actor, singer, writer and director Clarke Peters

Clarke Peters

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American actress Melina Kanakaredes

Melina Kanakaredes

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Puerto Rican actor Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

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American actor, director and producer Charles S. Dutton

Charles S. Dutton

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American actor and comedian Aasif Mandvi

Aasif Mandvi

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American actress Kathryn Erbe

Kathryn Erbe

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American actress Lauren Vélez

Lauren Vélez

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American actor Brian Bloom

Brian Bloom

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Slovenian–American actor Željko Ivanek

Željko Ivanek

Slovenian–American actor

American actress Novella Nelson

Novella Nelson

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American actor and director Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

American actor and director

American actor Wood Harris

Wood Harris

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American actress Roxanne Hart

Roxanne Hart

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American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster Bryan Callen

Bryan Callen

American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and podcaster

American actress Kathleen Widdoes

Kathleen Widdoes

American actress

American actor Mark Margolis

Mark Margolis

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American actor Christopher Jackson

Christopher Jackson

American actor

American actor Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

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American actor  Jon Seda

Jon Seda

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American actor Reg E. Cathey

Reg E. Cathey

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actor Roy Thinnes

Roy Thinnes

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American actor Frankie Faison

Frankie Faison

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American actor John Doman

John Doman

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American actor Ken Leung

Ken Leung

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American actor Larry Pine

Larry Pine

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American actor Seth Gilliam

Seth Gilliam

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American rapper Treach

Treach

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American actor Robert John Burke

Robert John Burke

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American actor, film director and film producer Felix Solis

Felix Solis

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American actor Thomas G. Waites

Thomas G. Waites

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Puerto Rican actor David Zayas

David Zayas

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American actor Michael Gaston

Michael Gaston

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American actor Robert Clohessy

Robert Clohessy

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American actor Kevin Conway

Kevin Conway

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American actor Scott Cohen

Scott Cohen

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American actor Domenick Lombardozzi

Domenick Lombardozzi

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American film and television actor, born 1965 Peter Jacobson

Peter Jacobson

American film and television actor, born 1965

Irish actor Brían F. O'Byrne

Brían F. O'Byrne

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American actor Skipp Sudduth

Skipp Sudduth

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American actor J. D. Williams

J. D. Williams

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American actor Patrick Breen

Patrick Breen

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American actor Matt Ross

Matt Ross

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American actor Philip Casnoff

Philip Casnoff

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American actor Casey Siemaszko

Casey Siemaszko

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American screenwriter Tom Fontana

Tom Fontana

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American actor Paul Schulze

Paul Schulze

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Polish actor Aleksander Krupa

Aleksander Krupa

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American poet and actor muMs da Schemer

muMs da Schemer

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American actor Erik King

Erik King

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American actor  Bruce MacVittie

Bruce MacVittie

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American actor Robert Bogue

Robert Bogue

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American actor and writer Murphy Guyer

Murphy Guyer

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American actor Peter Francis James

Peter Francis James

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American actor Tom Mardirosian

Tom Mardirosian

American actor

American actor, television producer and writer Joshua Harto

Joshua Harto

American actor, television producer and writer

Taiwanese-Canadian actor Nelson Lee

Nelson Lee

Taiwanese-Canadian actor

American writer and director Brian Cox

Brian Cox

American writer and director

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