'House of Cards' Actor Reg E. Cathey Dies at 59 Cathey was an Emmy-award winning actor known for his roles on HBO' shows 'The Wire' and 'Oz' and Netflix's 'House of Cards.' No details about the cause of his death have been revealed. Cathey won an Emmy in 2015 for his portrayal of BBQ joint owner Freddy Hayes in 'House of Cards.' He played unit manager and warden Martin Querns on HBO's 'Oz' and Baltimore politician Norman Wilson on 'The Wire.' David Simon, who created 'The Wire,' tweeted about Cathey's death on Friday.
