Editing CSI: Miami (section)

== Cast and characters ==
{{Main|List of CSI: Miami characters}}

=== Main ===
* {{anchor|Horatio Caine}}[[David Caruso]] as [[Horatio Caine|Horatio "H" Caine]];<ref>{{cite web|author=Jeff Vrabel |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/22/csi-miami-grandparents-_n_5831848.html |title=9 Things You Can Learn About Grandparenting From 'CSI: Miami' |website=Huffingtonpost.com |date=2014-09-22 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> the "iconic" director of the Miami Dade Crime Lab<ref>{{cite web|last=Bryant |first=Adam |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/csi-miami-season9-preview-1023926/ |title=CSI: Miami Producer: "You're Going to Meet a New Horatio Caine" – Today's News: Our Take |website=TVGuide.com |date=2010-10-03 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> and a police lieutenant.<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |url=https://deadline.com/2012/01/david-caruso-signs-with-wme-210702/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214084119/http://deadline.com/2012/01/david-caruso-signs-with-wme-210702/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 14, 2015 |title='CSI: Miami's David Caruso Signs With WME |publisher=Deadline |date=2012-01-06 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Rising through the ranks as a bomb squad technician, Caine is an expert in explosive forensics<ref>{{Cite episode |title=Losing Face |episode-link=CSI: Miami (season 1) |series=CSI: Miami |series-link=CSI: Miami |network=[[CBS]] |date=30 September 2002 |season=1 |number=2}}</ref> and is incredibly protective of his team.<ref name="usatoday2004"/> He often goes to extraordinary lengths to save evidence or a potential victim. Throughout the course of the series, he becomes more jaded and less ethical, developing a far more serious, direct, and to-the-point attitude, though he maintains his ability to communicate well with children who have suffered traumatic ordeals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/05/hawaii-five-o-review-a-matter-of-trust/ |title=Hawaii Five-0 Review: A Matter of Trust |date=21 May 2013 |publisher=TV Fanatic |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> He is also a skilled marksman.
* {{anchor|Calleigh Duquesne}}[[Emily Procter]] as Calleigh Duquesne;<ref name="usatoday30.usatoday.com">{{cite web|last=Keveney |first=Bill |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2009-03-01-csi-miami-romance_N.htm |title='CSI: Miami' characters succumb to attraction - USATODAY.com |website=Usatoday30.usatoday.com |date=2009-03-02 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> a CSI Level 3 and Horatio's Assistant Supervisor. Duquesne is a veteran MDPD Detective and the longest serving member of the crime lab.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wheat |first=Alynda |url=https://www.ew.com/article/2009/09/25/alynda-wheats-beat-cop-in-which-wentworth-miller-cromartie-and-benjamin-button-crash-our-sets |title=Alynda Wheat's Beat Cop: In which Wentworth Miller, Cromartie, and Benjamin Button crash our sets |website=EW.com |date=2009-09-21 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> She is a ballistics specialist.<ref name="cbsnews1"/> Her slight build, blonde hair, and Southern belle accent often lead others to underestimate her, but she is a brilliant and a dedicated scientist.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ew.com/gallery/15-smartest-sexiest-crime-fighters-09-women/362780_emily-procter-calleigh-duquesne-csi-miami |title=EMILY PROCTER Calleigh Duquesne, CSI – Miami – 15 Smartest, Sexiest Crime-fighters of '09 – the Women |website=EW.com |date=2009-09-15 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> She develops a romantic relationship with fellow CSI Eric Delko,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zap2it.com/2012/03/emily-procter-compares-csi-miami-romance-to-downton-abbey/ |title=Emily Procter compares 'CSI: Miami' romance to 'Downton Abbey' – Zap2It |website=Zap2it |date=2012-03-25 |access-date=2016-07-23}}{{dead link|date=April 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> and, in the show's final season, adopts two children.<ref>{{cite web|last=Webb |first=Matt |url=http://tvline.com/2012/03/25/csi-miami-preview-emily-procter-adam-rodriguez/ |title=CSI: Miami Preview: Calleigh's Life-Changing Decision Prompts Delko to Make a Proposal |publisher=TVLine |date=2012-03-25 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref>
* {{anchor|Eric Delko}}[[Adam Rodriguez (actor)|Adam Rodriguez]] as Eric Delko;<ref name="usatoday30.usatoday.com"/> a fingerprint and drug expert of Cuban and Russian descent. Detective Delko first encountered the CSI team whilst working as a tow-truck driver. Caine persuaded him to join the MDPD, and the two became good friends. Eric has three sisters. One of them, Marisol, married Caine and was killed at the end of season 4. Because of this he builds strong bonds where he works, developing a strong friendship with Tim Speedle, and a romantic interest in Calleigh. (seasons 1–8, 9–10; recurring: season 8)
* {{anchor|Alexx Woods}}[[Khandi Alexander]] as Alexx Woods;<ref>{{cite web|last=Rorke |first=Robert |url=https://nypost.com/2015/05/17/mama-pope-from-scandal-brings-ruthlessness-to-bessie/ |title=Mama Pope from 'Scandal' brings ruthlessness to 'Bessie' &#124; New York Post |website=Nypost.com |date=2015-05-17 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> a medical examiner for Miami Dade County. Alexx began her medical career in New York as a physician and became a medical examiner with the CSI team after moving to Miami for personal reasons. She is a very emotional person, and is more of a "mother" figure for the CSI team, showing great concern for them. She also often talks to the dead bodies. Alexx eventually leaves CSI in order to spend more time with the living. (seasons 1–6; guest star: seasons 7–8)
* {{anchor|Tim Speedle}}[[Rory Cochrane]] as Tim Speedle,<ref>{{cite web|last=Thomas |first=Rochell D |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/cochrane-csi-miami-39536/ |title=CSI Star's Death Wish – Today's News: Our Take |website=TVGuide.com |date=2004-10-13 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> known affectionately as "Speed"; a trace evidence and impressions expert from Syracuse, New York. He worked for the [[St. Petersburg Police Department (Florida)|St. Petersburg PD]] in 1997, and had a degree in [[biology]] from [[Columbia University]]. Speed joined the team at the recommendation of Jesse Cardoza, and became an invaluable asset. Speed often failed to comply to departmental standards, however, and was killed as a result of his unclean weapon misfiring. (seasons 1–3; guest star: season 6)
* {{anchor|Megan Donner}}[[Kim Delaney]] as Megan Donner;<ref>{{cite web|last=Silverman |first=Stephen M. |url=https://people.com/celebrity/kim-delaney-pulling-out-of-csi-miami/ |title=Kim Delaney Pulling Out of 'CSI: Miami' – Kim Delaney |website=[[People (magazine)|People]] |date=2016-07-19 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Horatio's first partner and a respected MDPD Police Lieutenant. She was the director of the MDPD Crime Lab prior to taking indefinite leave due to the death of her husband, who was killed in the line of duty. She believes in following the evidence, and as such is often seen as adversarial to Horatio's go-with-the-gut detective style. As a result of this, Megan resigns, finding the pressure of the job to now be more than she could handle. (season 1)
* {{anchor|Yelina Salas}}[[Sofia Milos]] as Yelina Salas; a Colombian homicide detective frequently attached to CSI investigations, and the widow of Horatio's brother [[List of CSI: Miami characters#Raymond Caine|Raymond Caine]]. She later starts a relationship with [[Internal affairs (law enforcement)|IAB]] Sergeant Rick Stetler. Yelina leaves the team and moves to Rio with her family, although she later returns to Miami as a private investigator. (recurring: seasons 1–2; season 3; guest star: seasons 5–7)
* {{anchor|Ryan Wolfe}}[[Jonathan Togo]] as Ryan Wolfe; a Detective attached to Horatio's team. Ryan was working as a police officer at the time he was hired for the lab by Caine, who noted Ryan's immaculate care of his gun, likely due to Wolfe having [[Obsessive-compulsive disorder|OCD]]. Ryan was replacing fallen CSI [[Tim Speedle]], who died in the line of duty as a direct result of his poor gun maintenance. The team, and Eric in particular, are hostile to Ryan at first, though they later warm to him. (seasons 3–10; recurring: season 3)
* {{anchor|Frank Tripp}}[[Rex Linn]] as Frank Tripp; a Texas-born homicide detective who accompanies the team to the crime scenes. He is known for interrogating suspects in his typical sarcastic manner and has a good working relationship with all the CSIs. He is divorced with three kids, and has known Horatio since at least 1997. Over the course of the series, he is promoted to sergeant, taking on a more prominent role within the MDPD, and spending a short time in uniform. (recurring: seasons 1–4; seasons 5–10)
* {{anchor|Natalia Boa Vista}}[[Eva LaRue]] as Natalia Boa Vista;<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com">{{cite news|author=Lesley Goldberg |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/csi-miami-eva-larue-mandy-moore-abc-pilot-303806 |title='CSI: Miami's' Eva LaRue Joins ABC's Mandy Moore Pilot (Exclusive) |newspaper=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=2012-03-23 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> an MDPD Detective<ref name="hollywoodreporter.com"/> and DNA specialist hired by Caine. Upon her arrival, she was only allowed to work on [[Cold case (criminology)|cold or unsolved cases]] due to the restrictions of her federal grant, although it is later revealed she is in fact an FBI Special Agent working undercover. She later applies to join the team permanently, much to the initial chagrin of Delko and Wolfe. She was a victim of domestic abuse during her marriage. (recurring: season 4; seasons 5–10)
* {{anchor|Tara Price}}[[Megalyn Echikunwoke]] as Tara Price;<ref name="tvguide2"/> the day-shift [[medical examiner]] who replaces Alexx following her departure. She is initially well received by the team, until she is shown to steal a bottle of [[Oxycodone]] (an opioid analgesic medication) from a victim in the morgue. Ryan Wolfe confronts Tara about the stolen pills in her locker, and she is later arrested and dismissed from the team. Tara is replaced shortly thereafter by Dr. Tom Loman. (season 7; recurring: season 7)
* {{anchor|Jesse Cardoza}}[[Eddie Cibrian]] as Jesse Cardoza;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sela-ward-to-replace-melina-kanakaredes-on-csiny/ |title=Sela Ward To Replace Melina Kanakaredes on "CSI:NY"? |work=[[CBS News]] |date=2010-07-13 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> an MDPD Detective who worked with Horatio and Megan prior to the formation of the CSI team. He returns to Miami following a stint as a [[Los Angeles Police Department|LAPD]] officer in order to track the man who murdered his wife. Cardoza builds strong friendships within the team but is killed in the line of duty during a halon attack on the lab. Walter is particularly hurt by his loss. (season 8; guest star: season 9)
* {{anchor|Walter Simmons}}[[Omar Benson Miller]] as Walter Simmons;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/csi-miami-season-finale-expect-a-major-twist-says-omar-miller/ |title="CSI: Miami" season finale: Expect a major twist, says Omar Miller |work=[[CBS News]] |date=2012-04-06 |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> "a Louisiana native and [[art theft]] specialist who transfers over from the night-shift to join Horatio's team".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2009/09/28/actor-omar-miller-joins-the-cast-of-csi-miami-32851/20090928cbs03/ |title=Breaking News – Actor Omar Miller Joins the Cast of "Csi: Miami" |publisher=TheFutonCritic.com |access-date=2016-07-23}}</ref> Simmons' large build is often intimidating to suspects. However, he is shown to be one of the most caring and compassionate members of the team. He is extremely close to both Ryan and Jesse, and develops a friendship with LVPD CSI [[Raymond Langston]]. (seasons 8–10; recurring: season 8)

=== Recurring ===
{{Main|List of minor CSI: Miami characters}}
* {{anchor|John Hagen}}[[Holt McCallany]] as John Hagen;<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.accesshollywood.com/articles/nbc-announces-new-heroes-cast-members-59868/ |title=NBC Announces New 'Heroes' Cast Members |publisher=Access Hollywood |date=2007-06-20 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref> a [[Miami Police Department|MPD]] Homicide Detective who had emotional and psychological problems. He was the partner of Caine's presumed-dead brother. Hagen kills himself in front of Calleigh. (seasons 1–3)
* {{anchor|Maxine Valera}}[[Boti Bliss]] as Maxine Valera;<ref>{{cite web|last=Husted |first=Bill |url=http://www.denverpost.com/2007/03/29/down-to-earthiness-is-in-the-dna-for-csi-miami-actor-boti-bliss/ |title=Down-to-earthiness is in the DNA for 'CSI: Miami' actor Boti Bliss |work=[[The Denver Post]] |date=29 March 2007 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref> a DNA technician who works on Caine's team. She is incredibly capable but has an unfortunate habit of taking shortcuts whilst processing evidence. (seasons 2–8)
* {{anchor|Jake Berkeley}}[[Johnny Whitworth]] as Jake Berkeley;<ref>{{cite web|last=Eisenberg |first=Eric |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Idris-Elba-Johnny-Whitworth-Talks-Ghost-Rider-2-21024.html |title=Idris Elba And Johnny Whitworth In Talks For Ghost Rider 2 |publisher=Cinemablend |date=2010-10-05 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref> originally an MDPD Narcotics Detective, Jake transfers to Homicide following a stint in undercover. He and Calleigh were in a relationship in the academy, and later rekindle this. (seasons 5–8)
* {{anchor|Tom Loman}}[[Christian Clemenson]] as Tom Loman:<ref>{{cite web|last=Eng |first=Joyce |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/christian-clemenson-joins-1009306/ |title=Christian Clemenson Joins CSI: Miami – Today's News: Our Take |publisher=TVGuide.com |date=2009-08-28 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref> Miami's newest medical examiner and the second replacement for Dr. Alexx Woods.<ref name="tvovermind1">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvovermind.com/csi-miami/csi-miami-season-eight-so-far |title=CSI: Miami – season Eight so far |work=TVovermind |publisher=Tvovermind.com |date=2010-01-01 |access-date=2016-07-30 |last1=Matutai |first1=Tony }}</ref> Loman is socially awkward but invaluable to the team, developing strong bonds throughout his tenure.<ref name="tvovermind1"/> (seasons 8–10)
* {{anchor|Samantha Owens}}[[Taylor Cole]] as Samantha Owens;<ref>{{cite web|last=Masters |first=Megan |url=http://tvline.com/2012/04/19/taylor-cole-season-3-the-glades/ |title=Taylor Cole Joins The Glades season 3 |publisher=TVLine |date=2012-04-19 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref> an MDPD Detective who is assigned to Horatio's CSI team.<ref name="zap2it1">{{cite web|last=Bobbin |first=Jay |url=http://zap2it.com/2012/05/csi-miami-and-the-event-endings-still-up-in-the-air-for-the-glades-taylor-cole/ |title='CSI: Miami' and 'The Event' endings still 'up in the air' for 'The Glades' Taylor Cole – Zap2It |publisher=Zap2it |date=2012-05-02 |access-date=2016-07-30}}{{dead link|date=April 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Formerly a lab technician,<ref name="zap2it1"/> Owens develops a flirtatious relationship with Wolfe.<ref>{{cite web|author=Shane Saunders |url=http://www.csifiles.com/content/2012/02/interview-jonathan-togo-2/ |title=Interview: Jonathan Togo – CSI Files |publisher=Csifiles.com |date=2012-02-17 |access-date=2016-07-30}}</ref> (season 10)