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  Published:  07 August 2025

 Updated:  03 January 2026

 

 

***Kohl Sudduth has the kind of vibe that says, “I’ll help solve the mystery, but only after I finish this sandwich.” As Suitcase Simpson, he made being the rookie cop somehow look like the best gig in town—especially if your boss is Tom Selleck and your town has more unsolved murders than stoplights. Honestly, if Kohl ever showed up at your door with a badge, you'd probably invite him in for coffee before asking what you did wrong.***

![Celebrating the birth of a Celebrity Boy](https://marktheday.info/images/production/birthdays/born-boy.webp "Mark The Day:  Celebrity Birthdays - Boy")August 8, 1974, in Granada HIlls, LA, California

![](https://marktheday.info/images/production/birthdays/ul-2.webp)

#### Trivia

- **Brotherly Ties:** Kohl’s older brother is actor Skipp Sudduth, best known for Third Watch and Ronin—clearly, talent runs in the family.
- **Musician, Too:** He’s also a musician and has played with several bands over the years—because of course the laid-back deputy is also in a band.
- **Bowfinger Fan Favorite:** His role as the cameraman-slash-skeptic in Bowfinger remains a cult favorite among fans of offbeat comedy.
- **Nickname Legacy:** The character name “Suitcase” comes from a miscommunication in the books—his nickname was supposed to be “Scooter,” but someone misheard it as “Suitcase.” The rest is TV movie history.
 
 

 

  ![Happy Birthday to our favorite "Suitcase," Kohl Sudduth](https://marktheday.info/images/mark-the-days/august/birthdays/kohl-sudduth-page.webp)  

 

 

Kohl Sudduth is best known for playing Officer Luther “Suitcase” Simpson in the Jesse Stone TV movie series alongside Tom Selleck. Over nine installments, he became a reliable fan favorite—part trusted sidekick, part comic relief, and all-around good guy with a badge and a big heart.

A native of Granville, Ohio, Sudduth studied at Ohio University before moving to New York City to pursue acting. He started on the stage and paid his dues in smaller roles before landing a breakout part in Bowfinger (1999), the Steve Martin-Eddie Murphy satire about low-budget filmmaking. His deadpan delivery and solid timing stood out, earning him more roles in both TV and film.

But it was the Jesse Stone franchise that gave Sudduth a place in living rooms across America. As “Suitcase,” the wide-eyed, eager, and sometimes adorably naïve deputy to Selleck’s grizzled, world-weary police chief, Sudduth brought warmth and levity to the series’ darker themes. Over time, his character grew in confidence and depth, and his on-screen chemistry with Selleck became one of the franchise’s emotional anchors.

Outside of Jesse Stone, Sudduth has appeared in episodes of CSI: Miami, Law & Order, Grosse Pointe, and The Sopranos, showcasing his range across crime dramas and comedies alike.

Kohl Sudduth may not seek the spotlight, but when he’s on screen, he makes you feel like you’re in good hands. As he celebrates another trip around the sun, we salute a career built on sincerity, subtlety, and just enough sarcasm.

Happy Birthday to Kohl Sudduth—dependable, underrated, and forever our favorite small-town deputy.

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