Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder (born December 25, 1952), known professionally as CCH Pounder, is a Guyanese-American film and television actress celebrated for her powerful and diverse performances across genres.
She is best known for her television roles, including Dr. Loretta Wade on NCIS: New Orleans (2014–2021), District Attorney Tyne Patterson on Sons of Anarchy (2013–2014), Irene Frederic on Warehouse 13 (2009–2014), Captain Claudette Wyms on the acclaimed FX series The Shield (2002–2008), and Dr. Angela Hicks on the medical drama ER (1994–1997).
In film, Pounder has appeared in major roles such as Mo’at in Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water, Dorothea in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, Sister Abigail in Orphan, Detective Margie Francis in End of Days, Hollis Miller in Face/Off, Victoria Hendrix in Sliver, Dr. Garvey in Benny & Joon, Miss Prism in The Importance of Being Earnest, and Peaches Altamont in Prizzi’s Honor.
She is also widely recognized for voicing Amanda Waller in the animated series Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006), a role she has reprised in numerous DC Comics animated projects.
Over her distinguished career, Pounder has received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her work on The X-Files, ER, The Shield, and The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.
