Richard William Burgi (/ˈbɜːrɡi/,[1] born July 30, 1958) is an American film and television actor best known for the roles of Det.

The show ran for three seasons; its cancellation left key plot issues unresolved, which led to a successful fan campaign for additional episodes to end the story.

Burgi went on to roles on The District, 24 and Judging Amy as well as bit parts in other television series and films, including Matlock.

He also starred in the big-screen thriller Cellular in 2004 as well as a remake of Fun with Dick and Jane and In Her Shoes as Toni Collette's love interest in 2005.

In 2011, Burgi landed a new recurring role as CIA hitman Clyde Decker, who is part of a government conspiracy targeting the title character in Chuck.

In 2012, he starred in cult classic "Christmas Twister" as TV Reporter 1, in which his character was killed trying to parry away a low flying shipping container.