C.J. Parson
| C.J. Parson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Corey-Jamaine Parson September 22, 1983 (age 41) Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| 🏫 Education | Snyder High School of the Arts |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor, Writer, Producer, Retired Law Enforcement Officer |
| 📆 Years active | 2014-Present |
| 👶 Children | 3 |
| 👴 👵 Parents |
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| 🌐 Website | www.cjparson.com |
C.J. Parson (born September 22, 1983) is an American actor, writer, and former police commander known for his appearances in television dramas such as Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again, Prodigal Son, and Power Book III: Raising Kanan.[1] Before beginning his acting career, Parson served as a decorated police officer in Jersey City, New Jersey, eventually becoming a detective commander and special assistant to the chief of police.[1][3]
Early Life and Education
Parson was born Corey-Jamaine Parson in Jersey City, New Jersey. He attended Snyder High School of Performing Arts where he studied music, television production, and performing arts.[1]
Law Enforcement Career
Parson joined the Jersey City Police Department in 2004, and was the South District.[1] During his tenure he served as a homicide detective, police academy instructor and police sergeant.[3] Parson also served as the city's ABC bureau commander,[6][3] and second special assistant to the Chief of Police.[1] Parson was the recipiant of several awards, including the highest given to cop, police officer of the Year and an honorable mention.[1][5]
In 2009, an investigation and arrest made by Parson of a suspected, and later convicted drug dealer inspired the court decision State of New Jersey vs. Nasir Shakur.[9] Also in 2009, Parson made headlines again when he observed a U.S. postal carrier being robbed in progress, while he was off-duty. Parson chased down the suspect and placed him under arrest.[5]
In 2012, Parson, along with several other officers rescued a mother and her children from a burning building during Hurricane Sandy.[4] In 2015, as the city's ABC bureau commander, Parson refused to approve a controversial application to open a liquor store, next to a daycare center, a move praised by city officials, community activists and residents.[6] Parson retired from the police force at the end of 2017.[1]
Acting Career
After retiring from law enforcement, Parson relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a full-time acting career.[1] His early roles included appearances on NBC’s The Blacklist and CBS’s FBI.[10] He also had co-star and guest roles on ABC’s The Rookie and FOX’s Prodigal Son and Power.[10] In 2025, Parson appeared in the twelfth season of NBC’s Chicago P.D.[10] as well as the Marvel Studios series Daredevil: Born Again.[12] He also made a promotional appearance on the Latin late-night talk show Noches Con Platanito for NBC’s Blindspot.[13]
Personal Life
Parson currently resides in Los Angeles, California.[1]
External Links
NJ.com Feature on Career Transition
References
1.Former Jersey City police sergeant CJ Parson walking the beat in Hollywood (NJ.com, December 30, 2021)
2.https://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/2011/07/jersey_city_police_deem_gun_bu.html (NJ.com, July 20, 2011)
3.https://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/2012/12/jersey_city_police_have_42_pro.html (NJ.com, December 28, 2012)
4.https://www.nj.com/hudson/2012/11/jersey_city_cops_firefighters.html (NJ.com, November 29, 2012)
5.https://www.nj.com/hudson/2009/01/hes_charged_with_robbing_mail.html (NJ.com, January 29, 2009)
6.https://www.nj.com/hudson/2017/01/controversial_jersey_city_liquor_store_plan_blocke.html (NJ.com, January 13, 2017)
7.https://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/2014/11/testimony_concludes_in_2012_jersey_city_armed_robbery_trial.html (NJ.com, November 18, 2014)
8.https://law.justia.com/cases/new-jersey/appellate-division-unpublished/2009/a3871-07-opn.html (Justia, June 3, 2009)
9.https://www.nj.com/hudson/2014/11/testimony_concludes_in_2012_je.html (NJ.com, November 19, 2014)
10.https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/cj-parson/credits/3000883884/ (TV Guide, accessed June 30, 2025)
11.https://www.amazon.co.uk/prime-video/actor/CJ-Parson/amzn1.dv.gti.7c0753e1-0882-42f7-9276-fd0048b9cbba/ (Amazon UK, original release date March 2025, accessed June 30, 2025)
12.https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/03/03/daredevil-born-again-release-time-cast-rating-details/81173893007/ (El Paso Times, March 3, 2025)
13.https://www.yidio.com/show/noches-con-platanito/season-12/episode-332/links.html (Yidio, original air date unknown, accessed June 30, 2025)
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