Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder, known as CCH Pounder, is a Guyanese-American actress celebrated for her prolific career in film and television. She first gained international recognition with the film *Bagdad Cafe* (1987), but it was on the small screen that she solidified her fame by portraying authoritative and complex characters. Her most iconic television roles include Detective Claudette Wyms in the critically acclaimed series *The Shield*, Dr. Angela Hicks in *ER*, and Dr. Loretta Wade in *NCIS: New Orleans*. On the big screen, she is known to global audiences for her role as Mo'at, the spiritual leader of the Na'vi, in James Cameron's *Avatar* saga. Her deep voice has also made her a sought-after voice actress, lending it to the character of Amanda Waller in the DC Animated Universe. For her work, she has received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations, a testament to her talent and great versatility.