Ian Anthony Dale stars as Simon Lee, a government operative with mysterious ties to Sophia (Laura Innes) in NBC's new high-octane conspiracy thriller The Event.
The son of an Olympic hockey player, Dale once dreamed of a career in professional sports. After a debilitating injury in high school threatened that dream, he re-focused his energy from the baseball field to the stage. He graduated from high school with best actor honors and continued to perfect his craft at the University of Wisconsin, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in film. Upon graduation, Dale headed to Los Angeles, where he worked for two years as a set builder, and soon after began pursuing acting roles.
Dale's television credits include a series regular role on Surface, and recurring roles on Day Break, 24, and Criminal Minds. He has also appeared on Trauma, Cold Case, and all three shows in the CSI franchise. His feature film credits include The Hangover, Tekken, The Bucket List, and Mr. 3000.
When not acting, Dale enjoys golfing, hiking, and designing and building custom furniture. Dale currently resides in Los Angeles.
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