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| Vic Mackey | |
|---|---|
| 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]
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