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Aug. 20, 2014 / 4:26 PM

Tony Shalhoub joins 'Nurse Jackie' ensemble

Shalhoub is best known for his work on the TV series "Monk" and "Wings."

Tony Shalhoub arrives on the red carpet at the 2013 CBS Upfront Presentation at Lincoln Center in New York City on May 15, 2013. UPI/John Angelillo

Tony Shalhoub arrives on the red carpet at the 2013 CBS Upfront Presentation at Lincoln Center in New York City on May 15, 2013. UPI/John Angelillo | License Photo

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Emmy Award-winning actor Tony Shalhoub has joined the Season 7 cast of the comedy Nurse Jackie, Showtime announced Wednesday.

The cable network said he will play Dr. Bernard Prince, a new emergency room doctor who "has a great bedside manner, a special touch with his boss, Gloria Akalitus -- played by Anna Deavere Smith -- and who offers Jackie something she desperately needs -- a friend."

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Edie Falco plays the title character.

Shalhoub is best known for his work in the TV series Monk and Wings.

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