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All Rise: Who is DJ Tailwind Turner?

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Actor Dorian Missick appeared as DJ Tailwind Turner on All Rise. Pic credit: Syfy

Actor Dorian Missick — husband of Simone Missick (Judge Lola Carmichael) — played DJ Tailwind Turner on last night’s season finale of the CBS legal drama All Rise.

The episode, titled Dancing at Los Angeles, followed a virtual bench trial presided over by Judge Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick). Judge Carmichael remotely oversaw the trial involving a dispute between two brothers over a stolen car.

Dorian Missick, an emcee and DJ, appeared as DJ Tailwind Turner, his real-life moniker.

Missick narrated Monday night’s coronavirus lockdown-themed episode of the show that explored the subject of social distancing. In the episode, Emily (Jessica Camacho) and Luke (J. Alex Brinson) have a virtual date and DJ Tailwind Turner hosts a virtual house party.

All Rise is first scripted series to return to production since COVID-19 shutdown

All Rise is the first scripted TV show to return to production since the coronavirus outbreak forced networks to halt production on TV shows.

The cast of the series, including Simone Missick, Marg Helgenberger, Wilson Bethel, Jessica Camacho, and J. Alex Brinson, came together to remotely create a virtual episode. A virtually produced episode allowed the cast to avoid breaking social distancing guidelines put in place to control the spread of coronavirus infection.

Who is Dorian Missick, aka DJ Tailwind Turner?

Dorian Missick is the husband of All Rise star Simone Missick (Judge Lola Carmichael). Dorian and Simone married in February 2012.

Missick is a dance party DJ and emcee who performs as DJ Tailwind Turner. You can find him here on Twitter and here on Instagram.

He was born in East Orange, New Jersey, in January 1976. He is 44 years old. He trained in acting at Michael Howard Studios in New York City.

Missick is also an actor and producer. If he looked familiar it could be because you’ve seen him before in various TV shows.

He played Jayden Prince on CSI: NY, Damian Henry on Six Degrees, Detective Ruben Robinson on Southland, Will Flemming on Lucifer, and Jamal Bishop on For Life.

He also appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Animal Kingdom, Luke Cage, and NYPD blue.

His movie credits include The Manchurian Candidate, Lucky Number Slevin, and Big Words.

His credits as a producer include the 2016 movie 9 Rides, directed by Matthew Cherry, in which he also played a part. He won the Bronze Lens Award for his role in the movie.

All Rise airs on Mondays at 9/8c on CBS.

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Kelly Vodanovich
Kelly Vodanovich
4 years ago

Loved it…great seeing the cast adjust to the times and having a great time at that. I’m hooked on All Rise! Love ya from NorCal…

Lover of the show
Lover of the show
4 years ago

GREAT SHOW, EXCELLENT CHOICE FOR THE DJ

Sharon
Sharon
4 years ago

This was a great episode! Great to see the cast together and making this show relevant to the unusual times we are in. Congrats to all—love this show already, but last night was just amazing!

Carol
Carol
4 years ago

They did such an amazing job! I was already a fan of the show but am still impressed by what they accomplished. Bravo.

Dianne
Dianne
4 years ago

What a fantastic episode! Original to say the least and actually very moving. ‘Watched it twice. Loved DJ Tailwind and the entire cast performance.

Melissa K
Melissa K
4 years ago

Loved it and great job with the zoom like production it worked really well! Loved DJ Tailwind too!

Anita Madrid
Anita Madrid
4 years ago

OUTSTANDING virtual episode !! I recorded finale so I can rewatch, it was soooo good ! Big fan from start and can’t wait for season 2. Bravo Bravo

Bernadette
Bernadette
4 years ago

Absolutely love DJ and Lola! A breath of fresh air. Kudos to the show.