Who played the role of detective Adrian Monk in the American TV series "Monk"?
Tony Shalhoub is an American actor of Lebanese descent. He is best known for his comedic roles, most notably the defective Adrian Monk who sufferers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. During Monk’s eight-season run, Shalhoub earned numerous honours, including three Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and Golden Globe Award in 2003.