Vince Masuka
| Vince Masuka | |
|---|---|
| Dexter character | |
| First appearance | Novels: Darkly Dreaming Dexter (2004) Television: Dexter: "Dexter" (2006) |
| Last appearance | Novels: Dexter is Dead (2015) |
| Created by | Jeff Lindsay |
| Portrayed by | C. S. Lee Alex Shimizu (young; Original Sin) |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Forensics specialist |
| Children | Niki Walters (daughter) |
| Nationality | Japanese American |
Vincent "Vince" Masuka (Masuoka in the books) is a fictional character in the Showtime television series Dexter and the novels by Jeff Lindsay upon which the series is based. On television, he is portrayed by Korean-American actor C. S. Lee in Dexter and as a younger version by Japanese-American actor Alex Shimizu (Dexter: Original Sin).
Masuka is the Miami Metro Police lead forensic science investigator; he works alongside lead character Dexter Morgan in the lab and at crime scenes, and is known for cracking tasteless and inappropriate jokes, invoking his Japanese heritage only when convenient, and harboring unrequited desire for Dexter's foster sister Debra. Dexter, a serial killer, is concerned that Masuka will uncover his secret. He is also the master of sexual arts and anatomy.