'NYPD Blue's' Henry Simmons Joins 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'

Henry Simmons has joined the cast of "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." in the recurring role of Alphonso "Mack" Mackenzie, a mechanic in his 30s. Inspired by the character that first appeared in NICK FURY VS. S.H.I.E.L.D. #3, in the series Mackenzie will be a mechanic in his 30s allying himself with Coulson's team.

Known for his roles as Det.

Baldwin Jones in "NYPD Blue" and Isaac Wright in "Shark," Simmons joins a host of new characters coming to "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." when the new season premieres Tuesday, September 23 at 9:00 p.m.

ET on ABC, including Lucy Lawless (Isabelle Hartley), Reed Diamond (Daniel Whitehall), and Nick Blood (Lance Hunter).

The new cast members join the returning cast of Clark Gregg (Director Coulson), Ming-Na Wen (Agent May), Brett Dalton (Grant Ward), Elizabeth Henstridge (Agent Simmons), Iain De Caestecker (Agent Fitz), and Chloe Bennet (Skye).

"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." is Executive Produced by Joss Whedon ("Marvel's The Avengers," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"); Jed Whedon & Maurissa Tancharoen, ("Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." pilot co-writers ("Dollhouse," "Dr.Horrible's Sing-Along Blog"); Jeffrey Bell ("Angel," "Alias"); and Jeph Loeb ("Smallville," "Lost," "Heroes").

For more information on "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," and the other exciting Marvel Television series, visit Marvel.com.

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