 | This article describes a work or element of fiction in a primarily in-universe style. (October 2011) |
| Vince Masuka | |
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| Dexter character | |
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| 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 | Master of Sex |
| 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,[1] 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 sex