Jeremy Ratchford was born on august 6, 1965 in Ontario, Canada. This Canadian actor has appeared in several films like Short Circuit 2, Unforgiven, The Stupids, Fly away Home, Generation X, The Barber and Angel Eyes. He is presently part of the television series Cold Case where he portrays Detective Nick Vera. Nick Vera is the tough detective of the Philadelphia homicide squad who is often turned to when there is a need for a confession.