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21 Years Later: Prison Break Stars' Surprising Success
29 Aug
Summary
- Prison Break's 21st anniversary marks a look back at the cast's careers.
- Actors like Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell reunited for new projects.
- Many stars found success in diverse roles after the show's 2009 end.
Twenty-one years after its debut, the cast of the hit series Prison Break continues to make headlines. Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller, who portrayed brothers Lincoln Burrows and Michael Scofield, have seen their careers flourish. Miller received a Golden Globe nomination for his iconic role and has since written, produced, and acted in various projects, including DC's Legends of Tomorrow. Purcell has also starred in prominent DC shows and action films. The duo are slated to reunite for a new series, Snatchback, currently in development.
Other Prison Break alumni have also achieved notable success. Robin Tunney, who played Veronica Donovan, went on to star as Teresa Lisbon in The Mentalist. Amaury Nolasco, known as Fernando Sucre, has maintained a consistent presence in television with roles in Rizzoli & Isles and Hightown. Marshall Allman, who played L.J. Burrows, is recognized for his role in True Blood. Sarah Wayne Callies found significant fame as Lori Grimes in The Walking Dead.
Rockmond Dunbar, who portrayed C-Note, has had recurring roles on Sons of Anarchy and 9-1-1. Robert Knepper, unforgettable as T-Bag, has appeared in major franchises like The Hunger Games and DC films. Wade Williams, as Captain Bellick, has consistently worked in television and voiced characters in DC animated productions. Paul Adelstein, after playing Paul Kellerman, became widely known as Cooper Freedman in Private Practice. William Fichtner, the relentless Agent Mahone, has starred in shows like Mom and films such as The Dark Knight.
