Dylan McDermott says his experiences as a child and later as a waiter helped him reinvent the modern-day gangster on “Law & Order: Organized Crime.”.

Ive gotten emails and texts and calls from around the world and people really responded to it on such a deep level, McDermott says. Maybe someday well have that footage of Hollywood.David Corenswet as Jack and Dylan McDermott as Ernie. NetflixMeanwhile, Ernie is just the latest reincarnation for McDermott, who is all too aware of being typecast or known for one particular project. Thats what Ive always wanted to do.Dylan McDermott as Ernie. Anytime that anybody appreciates my work and on any level is always a great day because I work really hard at it.