Adrian Monk, portrayed by Tony Shalhoub, is the title character and
protagonist of the USA Network television series Monk. He is a
renowned former homicide detective for the San Francisco Police
Department. Monk has obsessiveâ€"compulsive disorder (OCD) and
multiple phobias, all of which intensified after the murder of his
wife Trudy, resulting in his suspension from the department. He works
as a private police homicide consultant and undergoes therapy with the
ultimate goal of overcoming his grief, taking control of his phobias
and disorder, and being reinstated as a police detective.Adrian Monk,
portrayed by Tony Shalhoub, is the title character and protagonist of
the USA Network television series Monk. He is a renowned former
homicide detective for the San Francisco Police Department. Monk has
obsessiveâ€"compulsive disorder (OCD) and multiple phobias, all of
which intensified after the murder of his wife Trudy, resulting in his
suspension from the department. He works as a private police homicide
consultant and undergoes therapy with the ultimate goal of overcoming
his grief, taking control of his phobias and disorder, and being
reinstated as a police detective.Series co-creator David Hoberman says
that he based Monk partly on himself, and also on other fictional
detectives, such as Lt. Columbo, Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes.
Other actors considered for the role included Dave Foley, John Ritter,
Henry Winkler, Stanley Tucci, Alfred Molina and Michael Richards. The
network eventually chose Shalhoub because they felt he could "bring
the humor and passion of Monk to life". Stanley Tucci and Alfred
Molina had guest appearances on Monk, with Tucci appearing in season 5
episode "Mr. Monk and the Actor", and Molina appearing in season 6
episode "Mr. Monk and the Naked Man".Both Monk and Shalhoub have
garnered many accolades. Monk was included in Bravo's list of The 100
Greatest Television Characters of All Time, and Shalhoub has won
various awards for his portrayal, including a Golden Globe Award,
three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Adrian Monk Top Movies & Young Movies