'Nurse Jackie' adds 'Monk' veteran Tony Shalhoub to cast

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 (UPI) —

Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub has joined the Season 7 cast of the comedy Nurse Jackie, Showtime announced Wednesday.




The cable network said he will play Dr. Bernard Prince, a new emergency room doctor who "has a great bedside manner, a special touch with his boss, Gloria Akalitus — played by Anna Deavere Smith — and who offers Jackie something she desperately needs — a friend."




Edie Falco plays the title character.




Shalhoub is best known for his work in the TV series Monk and Wings.




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