Michael Clinton Irby (born November 16, 1972) is an American actor known for portraying Sergeant First Class Charles Grey in the CBS series The Unit (2006–2009), and more recently, for his work as Obispo 'Bishop' Losa in Mayans M.C. (2018–2023) and Cristobal Sifuentes on the HBO series Barry (2018–2023).
Early life and education Irby was born in Palm Springs, California, the son of Ernie and Cynthia Ann Irby. He is of mixed Mexican-American and African-American heritage and has two brothers, Jason and Ernest III.
With a lifelong love for association football, he played in Europe as part of Team USA before he was forced to give it up due to injury.
Following the end of his football career, he attended College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California and Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California. His drama professor encouraged him to pursue a career in theater at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York City.
Personal life Irby is married to Susan Matus, whom he met while studying in New York. They have one son.
Selected filmography
Silent Prey (1997) as Assistant D.A. Oniz Law & Order (1999–2000, TV Series) as John Acosta / Diego Garza / Boca Mourning Glory (2001) as Luis Piñero (2001) as Reinaldo Povod The Last Castle (2001) as Enriquez MDs (2002, TV Series) as Jaime Lopez Haunted (2002, TV Series) as Dante CSI: Miami (2002, TV Series) as Ignatio Paez Final Draft (2003) as Elijah Klepto (2003) as Marco Line of Fire (2003–2005, TV Series) as Amiel Macarthur CSI: NY (2004–2011, TV Series) as Kenny Hexton / Eduardo Flightplan (2005) as Obaid Once Upon a Wedding (2005) as Luis The Unit (2006–2009, TV Series) as Charles Grey Law Abiding Citizen (2009) as Detective Garza NCIS: Los Angeles (2010, TV Series) as Montrell Perez 24 (2010, TV Series) as Adrion Bishop Lie to Me (2010, TV Series) as Ronnie Bacca Louis (2010) as Robichaux Faster (2010) as Vaquero Fast Five (2011) as Zizi Bones (2011, TV Series) as Bowling alley employee The Protector (2011, TV Series) as Roberto Casas Dirty People (2012) as Robert Common Law (2012, TV Series) as Jason The Mentalist (2012, Season 5, Episode 4: "Blood Feud") as Beltran K-11 (2012) as Lieutenant Hernandez Person of Interest (2012, TV Series) as Fermin Ordoñez Elementary (2013, Season 1, Episode 15: "A Giant Gun, Filled with Drugs") as Xande Diaz Vegas (2013, Season 1, Episode 17: "Hollywood Ending") as Eddie Bade Hawaii Five-0 (2013, Season 3, Episode 24: "Aloha, Malama Pono") as Rafael Salgado Almost Human (2013–2014, TV Series) as Detective Richard Paul Crisis (2014, TV Series) as Khani The Following (2015, TV Series) as Andrew Sharp CSI: Cyber (2015, TV Series) as Navy Cap. David Ortega M.D. True Detective (2015, TV Series) as Detective Elvis Ilinca Rosewood (2015, TV Series) as Agent Giordano Taken (2017, TV Series) as Scott SEAL Team (2017-2018, TV Series) as Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Adam Seaver Mayans M.C. (2018–2023, TV Series) as Obispo 'Bishop' Losa Barry (2018–2023, TV Series) as Cristobal Sifuentes Duke (2019) as Evelio Bolden! (2019) The Expanse (2020, TV Series) as Admiral Delgado Last Seen Alive (2022) as Oscar Lopez vs Lopez (2024) as Father Ramirez The Lincoln Lawyer (TV series) (2024) as Agent James de Marco Osiris (2025) as Reyes The Night Agent (2026) as Michael
References
External links
Michael Irby Bio at CBS—The Unit "Michael Irby - The Invisible Artist"