“Blue Bloods” follows an Irish Catholic family of law enforcement officers and stars Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou, and Tom Selleck. Now in its twelfth season, the show employs a procedural format that features self-contained episodes focused on a particular crime or victim, often resolved by the end of the episode. The Reagan family, known for their Sunday dinners, discusses relationships and current events, adding depth to their police work.
While many episodes feature standalone stories, there are also overarching plotlines, such as the current tension involving potentially corrupt district attorneys. This format allows for a range of guest appearances from actors across various shows. In Season 12 alone, viewers have seen notable guest stars like Jimmy Buffett, Lyle Lovett, and Callie Thorne portray a con artist, a Texas Ranger, and a psychic medium, respectively. But did you know that a star from “Chicago Med” also had a cameo in “Blue Bloods”?
Nick Gehlfuss Made an Uncredited Appearance
Nick Gehlfuss, known for his role as Dr. Will Halstead on “Chicago Med,” had an uncredited part in a 2011 episode of “Blue Bloods” titled “Thanksgiving.” In this episode, he plays Jimmy the Bookie, a character entangled in the world of debts and gambling. The storyline is packed with emotion, featuring a tragic fall, Henry Reagan (Len Cariou) suffering a stroke, and Anthony Renzulli (Nicholas Turturro) grappling with his gambling addiction.
Before his breakout role on “Chicago Med,” Gehlfuss appeared in various procedural shows, including “Person of Interest,” “The Glades,” and “Rizzoli & Isles.” His big break came with Showtime’s “Shameless,” which paved the way for his role in “Chicago Med.” Fans of the “One Chicago” franchise may recognize the Halstead name, as he is the brother of a key character on “Chicago P.D.” and has crossed over to “Chicago Fire” as well. Clearly, Gehlfuss has been making waves long before he became a household name on “Chicago Med.”
