There is definitely no doubt that The Wire is one of the best crime drama shows of the 2000s. It premiered in 2002 and ran for 5 seasons of which each gave the viewer a new perspective on Baltimore, Maryland. Besides having a binge-worthy plot, the show also introduced us to some incredible actors like Idris Elba and Michael B. Jordan.
Today, we're taking a look at just how wealthy the cast of The Wire is today. From Bubbles to Jimmy McNulty — keep on scrolling to see which The Wire actor is the richest!
10 Clarke Peters — Net Worth $1.5 Million
Kicking the list off is Clarke Peters who played Lester Freamon on The Wire. Besides this role, Clarke is best known for appearing in shows like Treme and Love Is, as well as movies such as Endgame, John Wick, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Harriet, and Da 5 Bloods. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Clarke Peters is currently estimated to have a net worth of $1.5 million.
9 Andre Royo — Net Worth $2 Million
Next on the list is Andre Royo who portrayed Reginald "Bubbles" Cousins on The Wire. Besides this role, Andre is best known for starring in movies like The Spectacular Now, Lila & Eve, and 21 and a Wake-Up — as well as shows such as Empire, Hand of God, and Happyish. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Andre Royo is currently estimated to have a net worth of $2 million.
8 Jamie Hector — Net Worth $2 Million
Let's move on to Jamie Hector who played drug kingpin Marlo Stanfield in the popular crime drama. Besides this role, Jamie is best known for appearing in movies like A Year and Change, The Start Up, and Night Catches Us, as well as shows such as Heroes, The Strain, and Bosch.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jamie Hector is currently estimated to also have a net worth of $2 million — meaning that he shares his spot with Andre Royo.
7 Wood Harris — Net Worth $3 Million
Wood Harris who played drug kingpin Avon Barksdale on The Wire is next on our list. Besides this role, Wood is best known for appearing in shows like Empire, The Breaks, and The New Edition Story — as well as movies such as Creed, Once Upon a Time in Venice, and Blade Runner 2049. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Wood Harris is currently estimated to have a net worth of $3 million.
6 Lance Reddick — Net Worth $3 Million
Next on the list is Lance Reddick who portrayed Cedric Daniels on The Wire. Besides this role, Lance is best known for starring in movies like John Wick, Monster Party, and Little Woods, as well as shows such as Lost, Oz, and Fringe. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lance Reddick is currently also estimated to have a net worth of $3 million — meaning that he shares his spot with Wood Harris.
5 Michael K. Williams — Net Worth $5 Million
Opening up the top five on today's list is Michael K. Williams who portrayed Omar Little on The Wire. Besides this role, Michael is best known for starring in movies like 12 Years a Slave, The Road, and Inherent Vice, as well as shows such as Boardwalk Empire, The Night Of, and When They See Us. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Michael K. Williams is currently estimated to have a net worth of $5 million.
4 Wendell Pierce — Net Worth $7 Million
Let's move on to Wendell Pierce who played Detective Bunk Moreland in the popular crime drama.
Besides this role, Wendell is best known for appearing in movies like Malcolm X, Ray, and Selma, as well as shows such as Treme, Suits, and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Wendell Pierce is currently estimated to have a net worth of $7 million.
3 Dominic West — Net Worth $20 Million
Opening up the top three on today's list is Dominic West who portrayed Jimmy McNulty on The Wire. Besides this role, Dominic is best known for starring in movies like Appropriate Adult, Chicago, and 300, as well as shows such as The Affair, Brassic, and The Hour. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Dominic West is currently estimated to have a net worth of $20 million.
2 Michael B. Jordan — Net Worth $25 Million
The runner-up on today's list is Michael B. Jordan who played Wallace in the popular crime drama. Besides this role, Michael is best known for appearing in movies like Fruitvale Station, Creed, and Black Panther — as well as shows such as Parenthood, Friday Night Lights, and All My Children. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Michael B. Jordan is currently estimated to have a net worth of $25 million.
1 Idris Elba — Net Worth $30 Million
And finally, wrapping the list up is Idris Elba who played Stringer Bell on The Wire. Besides this role, Idris is best known for appearing in shows like Luther, In the Long Run, and Dangerfield — as well as movies such as Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, American Gangster, and Prometheus. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Idris Elba is currently estimated to have a net worth of $30 million.