Following his acclaimed performance as G. Callen on NCIS: Los Angeles, Chris O’Donnell takes on a new leading role as Captain Don Sharpe in the upcoming ABC procedural 9-1-1: Nashville. The series, set to premiere in fall 2025, is the latest addition to the popular 9-1-1 franchise created by Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, and Rashad Raisani.
O’Donnell, born June 26, 1970, in Winnetka, Illinois, first made a name for himself in Hollywood during the early 1990s with roles in films like Scent of a Woman—which earned him a Golden Globe nomination—and the Batman franchise. He gained widespread recognition as Special Agent G. Callen on NCIS: Los Angeles, a role that solidified his status as a leading man in television drama.
Now, O’Donnell brings his talent and experience to 9-1-1: Nashville, portraying the steadfast Captain Don Sharpe as he leads a team of first responders facing the unique challenges and dangers of emergency services in Music City.
