Jesse Martin, an actor known for his role as Detective Ed Green on “Law & Order,” was injured in a real-life incident where he was assaulted. He sustained injuries to his face, which required medical attention and a temporary break from filming the show.
In October 1999, Jesse L. Martin was involved in an altercation near his home in New York City’s East Village. According to reports, he was walking home when he was attacked by a group of people. The incident left him with a broken jaw and other facial injuries. As a result of the attack, Martin had to take a hiatus from “Law & Order” to recover from his injuries.
The production of the show was affected by Martin’s absence. The writers temporarily wrote his character out of the series, explaining that Detective Green was recovering from gunshot wounds, which coincidentally aligned with the injuries Martin had sustained in real life. This allowed the actor to take the necessary time off to heal without disrupting the continuity of the show.
Martin eventually made a full recovery and returned to his role on “Law & Order.” The incident was widely reported in the media at the time, and fans of the show were relieved to see him back on screen. Despite the unfortunate event, Jesse L. Martin continued to have a successful career in television, film, and theater.