The Wire Cast List
- Game of Thrones, The Wire, Queer as FolkAidan Gillen (; born Aidan Murphy; 24 April 1968) is an Irish actor. He is known for his portrayal of Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish in the HBO series Game of Thrones (2011–2017), Dr. J. Allen Hynek in The History Channel's Project Blue Book (2019–present), Tommy Carcetti in the HBO series The Wire (2004–2008), Stuart Alan Jones in the Channel 4 series Queer as Folk (1999–2000), John Boy in the RTÉ series Love/Hate (2010–2011) and CIA operative Bill Wilson in The Dark Knight Rises (2012). He also hosted seasons 10 through 13 of Other Voices. Gillen has won three Irish Film & Television Awards and has been nominated for a British Academy Television Award, a British Independent Film Award, and a Tony Award.
- The Office, The Wire, In TreatmentAmy Beth Dziewiontkowski (born May 3, 1969), known professionally as Amy Ryan, is an American actress of stage and screen. A graduate of New York's High School of Performing Arts, she is an Academy Award nominee and two-time Tony Award nominee. Ryan began her professional stage career in 1987 and made her Broadway debut in 1993 as a replacement in the original production of The Sisters Rosensweig. She went on to receive Tony Award nominations for Best Featured Actress in a Play for the 2000 revival of Uncle Vanya and the 2005 revival of A Streetcar Named Desire. She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Helene McCready in the 2007 film Gone Baby Gone. The role also earned her a Golden Globe nomination and won her a Critics' Choice Award. Her other films include Changeling (2008), Win Win (2011) and Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014). On television, she played Beadie Russell in HBO's The Wire (2002–08), Holly Flax in NBC's The Office (2008–11) and Adele Brousse in HBO's In Treatment (2010).
- The WireAndre Royo (born July 18, 1968) is an American actor, producer, and writer. He is best known for his role as Reginald "Bubbles" Cousins on the HBO crime drama series The Wire, and his appearances on Fringe, Party Down, How to Make It in America, and the 2013 film The Spectacular Now. Royo currently appears as Lucious Lyon's (Terrence Howard) defense attorney Thirsty Rawlings on the FOX hit drama series Empire.
- The WireAnwan Glover (born Ralph Anwan Glover on May 5, 1975 in Washington, D.C.) is an American musician and founding member of the D.C.-based go-go band "BackYard Band" (also abbreviated as "BYB"). Glover is also an actor, known for his portrayal of "Slim Charles" in the HBO crime-drama television series The Wire.
- The Wire, Being Bobby Brown, Gone CountryBobby Brown, a name synonymous with the world of R&B music, was born on February 5, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts. His journey into the music industry began at a young age when he co-founded the boy band New Edition in 1978. Known for his distinctive vocal style and energetic performances, Brown quickly became a standout member of the group. With hits like "Candy Girl" and "Mr. Telephone Man", New Edition gained considerable popularity. However, after five years with the band, Brown decided to venture out as a solo artist. Brown's solo career skyrocketed with the release of his second album, Don't Be Cruel, in 1988. The album spawned several hit singles including the title track, "My Prerogative", and "Every Little Step", which won him a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. His unique blend of R&B with hip-hop elements, often referred to as "new jack swing", significantly influenced the sound of popular music in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Despite facing numerous personal and professional challenges, Brown continued to make music and perform, solidifying his place as one of the most influential artists of his generation. Beyond music, Brown's life has been marked by an array of experiences. He was married to the legendary singer Whitney Houston from 1992 until 2007, a relationship that was often under public scrutiny. Their tumultuous marriage was featured in the reality television show Being Bobby Brown. Brown's life took a tragic turn with the premature deaths of Houston and their daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown. His autobiography, Every Little Step, provides an intimate look into his journey, offering fans a deeper understanding of the man behind the music.
- The Walking Dead, The Wire, I Hate My Teenage DaughterChad L. Coleman (born September 6, 1974) is an American actor. He became known by portraying Dennis "Cutty" Wise on the HBO crime drama series The Wire (2004–2008), voicing Coach in the video game Left 4 Dead 2, and portraying Tyreese Williams on the AMC post-apocalyptic horror series The Walking Dead (2012–2015). He currently stars in the Syfy series The Expanse as Fred Johnson, a.k.a. "The Butcher of Anderson Station", and starred in the History Channel's 2016 re-imagining of the miniseries Roots. He currently plays a recurring role as the alien Klyden, on the hit FOX series The Orville.
- True Blood, The Wire, Third WatchMark Christopher Bauer (born October 28, 1966) is an American film, television, and theater actor best known for his television work in The Wire, Third Watch, True Blood, Survivor's Remorse and The Deuce. He has also appeared on Broadway, in A Streetcar Named Desire, and has originated roles in plays by David Mamet, John Patrick Shanley and Jez Butterworth.
- Bruce Kirkpatrick is an actor.
- The Wire, Treme, The CornerPeter Clarke (born April 7, 1952), known professionally as Clarke Peters, is an American actor, singer, writer and director, best known for his roles as detective Lester Freamon and Albert "Big Chief" Lambreaux on the David Simon HBO dramas The Wire and Treme, respectively. More recently, Peters has portrayed Alonzo Quinn on the CBS crime drama Person of Interest and Isaiah Page on The Divide.
- The Wire, Homicide: Life on the Street, The Women of Brewster PlaceClark Johnson (born September 10, 1954), sometimes credited as Clark "Slappy" Jackson, Clarque Johnson, and J. Clark Johnson, is an American actor and director who has worked in both television and film.
Charley Scalies
Charlie Scalies is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Thomas "Horseface" Pakusa, one of the stevedores and union members on the second season of HBO's The Wire. He has also appeared in TV shows Homicide: Life on the Street, Law & Order, and The Sopranos. He lives with his wife in Pennsylvania. He is the father of five children and the grandfather of four.- The Wire, The CornerCorey Parker Robinson (born February 9, 1975) is an American actor. He has appeared on the HBO program The Wire as Detective Leander Sydnor. He also appeared in The Wire creator David Simon's earlier The Corner as R.C., a young drug dealer, in Homicide in episode 10 of season 7 as Yates, and in ER in episode 19 of season 5 as the student Antoine Bell. In the daytime soap opera Guiding Light, he played the role of Remy Boudreau.
- The WireDeirdre Lovejoy (born June 30, 1962) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Assistant State's Attorney Rhonda Pearlman on HBO’s The Wire. She also known for her roles as serial killer Heather Taffet (aka The Gravedigger) on the Fox series Bones, and United States Marshal Cynthia Panabaker on NBC series The Blacklist.
- The Wire, Breakout Kings, The ManDomenico "Domenick" Lombardozzi (, Italian: [lombarˈdɔttsi]; born March 25, 1976) is an American actor from the Bronx, New York.
- The Wire, The Affair, The HourDominic West, a renowned British actor, director, and musician, was born on October 15, 1969, in Sheffield, England. He developed an early interest in the performing arts, which led him to pursue studies at Trinity College, Dublin, followed by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. West's acting career took off in the late 1990s, but it was his role as Jimmy McNulty in HBO's acclaimed series The Wire that catapulted him to international fame. His compelling portrayal of the flawed detective earned him widespread recognition and solidified his position in the industry. West's acting prowess isn't confined to television alone. He has made significant contributions to the world of cinema, with notable performances in films such as 300, Chicago, and The Square. The breadth of his roles showcases his ability to transcend genres, from historical dramas to musicals, demonstrating his versatility as an actor. In addition to his film and television work, West has also graced the stage in various productions, including but not limited to works by William Shakespeare. Beyond his acting career, West has ventured into other areas of the entertainment industry. He directed and starred in a pop-up theatre production in London, proving his talent extends beyond the front of the camera. As a musician, he has performed with the UK-based band, "The Pogues," further illustrating his multifaceted nature. Despite his numerous professional achievements, West remains grounded. He is a dedicated family man, married to Catherine FitzGerald, with whom he shares four children.
Felicia Pearson
The WireFelicia Pearson (born May 18, 1980) is an American actress. She played Felicia "Snoop" Pearson on The Wire and wrote an autobiographical memoir titled Grace After Midnight (2007) detailing her troubled childhood and time spent in prison for second-degree murder.- The Wire, Banshee, The LangoliersFrankie Russel Faison (born June 10, 1949), often credited as Frankie R. Faison, is an American actor known for his role as Deputy Commissioner Ervin Burrell in the HBO series The Wire and as Barney Matthews in the Hannibal Lecter franchise.
- The Wire, 24: Live Another Day, BarbershopOlugbenga Enitan Temitope "Gbenga" Akinnagbe BENG-gÉ™ É™-KEEN-É™-bay (born December 12, 1978), is an American actor and writer, best known for his roles as Chris Partlow on the HBO series The Wire and as Larry Brown on the HBO series The Deuce.
- The Wire, A Different World, House of LiesGlynn Russell Turman (born January 31, 1947) is an American stage, television, and film actor as well as a writer, director, and producer. Turman is known for his roles as Lew Miles on the prime-time soap opera Peyton Place (1968–69), high school student Leroy "Preach" Jackson in the 1975 coming-of-age film Cooley High, math professor and retired Army colonel Bradford Taylor on the NBC sitcom A Different World (1988–93), and fictional Baltimore mayor Clarence Royce on the HBO drama series The Wire. He recently portrayed Jeremiah Kaan on the Showtime series House of Lies.
- Dan Deluca is an actor, screenwriter and film producer.
- The WireHassan "Iniko" Johnson (born October 3, 1977 in Staten Island, New York) is an American actor, model and film producer from Brooklyn, New York. His most notable performance was in the HBO program The Wire as Roland "Wee-Bey" Brice.
- Suits, Flight of the Conchords, DIGDavid Costabile (born January 9, 1967) is an American actor. He is best known for his television work, having appeared in supporting roles in several television series such as Billions, Breaking Bad, Damages, Flight of the Conchords, Suits, and The Wire. He has also acted on film and in Broadway theatre.
- The Wire, Luther, The Big CIdris Elba, a versatile and charismatic figure in the entertainment industry, is widely recognized for his acting prowess, but also boasts an impressive resume as a producer, musician, and DJ. Born on September 6, 1972, in Hackney, London, Elba was raised in East Ham and began his acting journey at the National Youth Music Theatre, thanks to a grant from the Prince's Trust. His early career included various roles in British television series, but it was his breakout role as Stringer Bell in the critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire that propelled him to international fame. Elba's performance in The Wire showcased his ability to portray complex characters with depth and nuance, which led to an array of diverse roles across film and television. He mesmerized audiences with his performances in Luther, for which he received multiple award nominations, and Beasts of No Nation, earning a SAG Award for the latter. His portrayal of Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom further cemented his reputation as a powerhouse actor. Despite his success in dramatic roles, Elba has also shown his versatility with memorable performances in blockbuster franchises such as Thor and Fast & Furious. In addition to his acting career, Elba has made significant contributions to the music industry. A man of many talents, he started his music career as a DJ under the moniker DJ Big Driis, producing and performing in various genres, including hip hop, soul, and reggae. His musical prowess extends to singing and rapping, often contributing vocals to his own tracks. Elba's passion for music and acting intersected when he created, produced, and starred in the comedy series In The Long Run, which drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in a multicultural London neighborhood. Idris Elba's remarkable journey from a young aspiring actor in East London to an internationally recognized multi-talented entertainer serves as an inspirational trajectory for young actors.
- The Wire, Lucky 7Isiah Whitlock Jr. (born September 13, 1954) is an American actor.
- The Wire, Generation KillJames Finley Ransone III (born June 2, 1979) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Ziggy Sobotka in the second season of HBO's crime drama series The Wire, United States Marine Corps Cpl. Josh Ray Person in the war drama miniseries Generation Kill, and The Deputy in the supernatural horror films Sinister (2012) and Sinister 2 (2015).
- The WireJamie Hector (born October 7, 1975) is an American actor of Haitian descent who is known for his portrayal of drug kingpin Marlo Stanfield on the HBO drama series The Wire and as Detective Jerry Edgar in the drama series Bosch.
Jay Landsman
The WireJay Landsman is an American retired homicide detective and actor. He was featured in David Simon's 1991 book about the Baltimore homicide unit Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets. According to the book, Landsman was the last of his family line on the Baltimore Police Department. His brother Jerry was a detective in the agency who left in the 1980s and their father was the department's first Jewish district commander.The book was later developed into the television series Homicide: Life on the Street. He was the inspiration for the fictional character John Munch (also Jewish) on that show as well as a character named Jay Landsman on the television series The Wire, created by Simon (although the Landsman character is not played by Landsman himself, but by Delaney Williams). Landsman portrayed himself in a brief appearance on the HBO miniseries The Corner and, later, appeared in The Wire, playing the character of Lieutenant Dennis Mello. He appeared in season five of the food and travel show No Reservations, when host Anthony Bourdain stopped in Baltimore on a tour of America's rust belt. In December 2015, Landsman was promoted to lieutenant in the Baltimore County Police Department. Landsman retired from the city's police force in 1994, when he joined the county. In 2004, he and his son Jay C. Landsman Jr. were simultaneously promoted from corporal to sergeant in the department. By 2015, Landsman Jr. was a captain.As of March 2016, all four of Landsman's children were serving with him in the Baltimore County Police Department, as was one granddaughter.- The WireJermaine Crawford (born October 28, 1992) is an actor best known for appearing on the HBO original series The Wire as Duquan "Dukie" Weems. He is a second cousin to fellow Wire castmember and actor Tristan Wilds.Crawford started performing at the age of three. His experience includes various professional projects. He has had prominent roles in the theatrical productions of Children of Eden at the Ford Theatre directed by David Bell; Carousel and The Miracle Worker at the Olney Theatre, as directed by Bill Pasquanti; and, A Midsummer Night's Dream at the historic Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, DC, as directed by Mark Lamos. Jermaine was a youth spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association. He has won many singing competitions throughout Maryland and Washington, DC. Recently, Jermaine attended Ernest Everett Just Middle School in Mitchellville, Maryland.Crawford appeared in the 2009 stage play A Mother's Prayer, which also stars Johnny Gill, Robin Givens and Shirley Murdock, and most recently in the 2010 Joel Schumacher film Twelve.
Donald Neal
Donald Neal is an actor.- The Wire, American OdysseyJim True-Frost (born July 31, 1966), born Jim True, is an American stage, television and screen actor. He is most known for his portrayal of Roland "Prez" Pryzbylewski on all five seasons of the HBO program The Wire.
