Detective Louis Gardino

AGE:
Mid-to-late 30's

HEIGHT:
6'

WEIGHT:
180 lbs.

HAIR:
Brown

EYES:
Blue

YEARS ON FORCE:
Not mentioned, but we can safely assume over a decade.

PERSONAL PROFILE:
Louis was a brash detective with a lousy sense of dress, who was partnered with Det. Jack Huey. He was referred as "Louie" much of the time, much to his dislike. He got along with Ray Vecchio most of the time, but there were times when animosity arose between the two men. He died in a car bomb which was meant for Ray. (Juliet is Bleeding)

FAMILY:
As evidenced from his funeral (Juliet is Bleeding), his mother is still alive. He also mentioned a sister (The Deal). As there were several people clustered around Louis' mother at the funeral, we can assume there are more family members.

LOVE LIFE:
Divorced from wife Janice (she left him after five years of marriage). Had failed relationships with two women, Phyllis and Vanessa. (You Must Remember This)

FRIENDS:
Detective Jack Huey seemed to be his best friend. He was on antagonistic terms with Ray Vecchio at least half of the time, but that didn't stop either him or Huey from occasionally going out to meals with Ray.

RELIGION:
None mentioned.

HOME:
None mentioned.

INJURIES:

• Got whacked in the shin by a Christmas elf. (Gift of the Wheelman)
• Was killed immediately when car bomb in the Riviera blew up. (Juliet is Bleeding)

ATTIRE:
Alas, the man had poor taste in clothing; garish. (Chicago Holiday, pt. 2)

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Wore reading glasses. (You Must Remember This)
• Smoked cigarettes. (Chicago Holiday, pt. 1)
• Had a goatee in the second season, before he was blown up.
• Was mentioned briefly in the third season episode. (Asylum)

For information on the actor who portrays this character, please see the Daniel Kash page.