About The Wire
- Released on June 02, 2002
The Wire is an acclaimed HBO drama series that offers a raw and unfiltered look into the world of crime and law enforcement in Baltimore, Maryland. The show is unique in that it presents the story from multiple perspectives, giving viewers a well-rounded understanding of the complex issues at hand. The characters in this show include Dominic West as Jimmy McNulty, a homicide detective with a reputation for bending the rules, and Lance Reddick as Cedric Daniels, a police lieutenant trying to navigate the political waters of the force.
At its core, The Wire is a show about the war on drugs and the impact it has on the community. The series captures the reality of a national bureaucracy that has become self-sustaining, with the line between good and evil often becoming blurred. The show explores how the war on drugs has led to a system where the police and criminals are often intertwined, and where the pursuit of justice is complicated by the realities of the streets. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with their own motivations, flaws, and strengths.
One of the standout aspects of The Wire is its commitment to realism. The show is known for its gritty and authentic portrayal of life in the inner city, and for its refusal to shy away from the harsh realities of crime and poverty. The writing is sharp and intelligent, with each season focusing on a different aspect of the city and its struggles. From the docks to the schools, and from the politicians to the police, The Wire paints a picture of a city in crisis, and the people who are trying to make a difference. Whether you're a fan of crime dramas or just looking for a thought-provoking and engaging show, The Wire is a must-watch.
Main Cast of The Wire
Dominic West plays Jimmy McNulty (60 episodes)
Lance Reddick plays Cedric Daniels (60 episodes)
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Idris Elba plays Stringer Bell (37 episodes)
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Frankie Faison plays Ervin Burrell (50 episodes)
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J.D. Williams plays Bodie Broadus (35 episodes)
Domenick Lombardozzi plays Herc (35 episodes)
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Secondary Cast of The Wire
Jamie Hector plays Marlo Stanfield (27 episodes)
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. plays D'Angelo Barksdale (25 episodes)
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John Doman plays William Rawls (12 episodes)
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Neal Huff plays Michael Steintorf (10 episodes)
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Tristan Mack Wilds plays Michael Lee (14 episodes)
Michelle Paress plays Alma Gutierrez (10 episodes)
Chris Bauer plays Frank Sobotka (12 episodes)
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Robert Wisdom plays Major Howard 'Bunny' Colvin (1 episode) , Howard "Bunny" Colvin (25 episodes)
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Domenick Lombardozzi plays Detective Thomas 'Herc' Hauk (22 episodes)
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Gbenga Akinnagbe was born on December 12, 1978 and is currently 45 years old.
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Roscoe Orman plays Off. Oscar Requer (2 episodes)
Callie Thorne plays Elena McNulty (12 episodes)
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Rick Otto plays Off. Kenneth Dozerman (11 episodes)
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Ernest Waddell plays Dante (8 episodes)
Andrea Roth
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Alexandra Tydings
Delaney Williams plays Sergeant Jay Landsman (6 episodes)
Richard Belzer plays John Munch (1 episode)
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Clarence Clemons plays Roman (2 episodes)
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Charley Scalies plays Thomas 'Horseface' Pakusa (11 episodes)
Maestro Harrell plays Randy Wagstaff (13 episodes)
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Brandy Burre plays Theresa D'Agostino (12 episodes)
Melanie Nicholls-King plays Cheryl (15 episodes)
Lizz Robbins plays Pretty Lesbian (uncredited) (1 episode)
Wes Johnson plays Security Supervisor (uncredited) (1 episode)
Robert Neal Marshall plays Comstat Police Major (uncredited) (2 episodes)
Marty Lodge
Fredro Starr plays Marquis 'Bird' Hilton (2 episodes)
Peter Gerety
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Mike D. Anderson plays Ghost (uncredited) (6 episodes)
Benjamin Busch plays Off. Anthony Colicchio (13 episodes)
Cyrus Farmer
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Sam Freed plays Executive Editor James C. Whiting III (7 episodes)
Michael B. Jordan plays Wallace (12 episodes)
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Michael Hyatt plays Brianna Barksdale (12 episodes)
Poe plays Performer/Vocalist (1 episode)
Daniel Lee Robertson III plays Shaun Williams (2 episodes)
James Ransone plays Chester 'Ziggy' Sobotka (12 episodes)
Al Brown plays Maj. Stanislaus Valchek (13 episodes)
Bill Raymond plays The Greek (8 episodes)
Kristin Proctor plays Aimee (6 episodes)
Kristin Proctor was born on April 16, 1978 and is currently 46 years old.
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Robert F. Colesberry plays Det. Ray Cole (uncredited) (1 episode)
Taylor King plays Zenobia Dawson (1 episode)
Kevin Murray plays Special Agent Kleary (1 episode) , Special Agent Kleary (uncredited) (1 episode)
Ken Arnold plays Car Theft Reporting Lt. (uncredited) (1 episode)
James Lewis plays Marvin (uncredited) (3 episodes)
Reggie Alvin Green plays Arabber (als Reggie A. Green) (3 episodes)
Wendy Grantham plays Shardene Innes (10 episodes)
Hassan Johnson plays Roland 'Wee-Bey' Brice (14 episodes) , Maj. Stanislaus Valchek (1 episode)
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Doug Olear plays FBI Spec. Agent Terrance 'Fitz' Fitzhugh (7 episodes)
Larry Hull plays William Gant (1 episode)
Lucy Newman-Williams plays Asst. State's Atty. Taryn Hanson (1 episode)
Michael Stone Forrest plays Det. Frank Barlow (1 episode)
Michael Salconi plays Officer Michael 'Sanny' Santangelo (1 episode) , Off. Michael 'Sanny' Santangelo (3 episodes) , Detective Michael 'Sanny' Santangelo (11 episodes)
Tom Quinn plays Det. Patrick Mahon (3 episodes)
Nat Benchley plays Det. Augustus Polk (5 episodes)
Tray Chaney plays Malik 'Poot' Carr (18 episodes)
Erik Dellums plays Dr. Randall Frazier (5 episodes)
Brandon Price plays Anton 'Stinkum' Artis (7 episodes)
Dave Trovato plays Lt. Walter Cantrell (1 episode)
Tony D. Head plays Maj. Bobby Reed (4 episodes)
Tony D. Head is an actor.
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Robert F. Chew plays Joseph 'Proposition Joe' Stewart (9 episodes)
Chris Clanton plays Savino Bratton (3 episodes)
Neko Parham plays State Police Undercover Troy Wiggins (1 episode)
Micaiah Jones plays Wintell 'Little Man' Royce (2 episodes)
Jarvis W. George plays 'Ronnie Mo' Watkins (1 episode)
Jarvis W. George was born on December 8, 1976 and is currently 47 years old.
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Luray Cooper plays Nathaniel 'Nat' Coxson (9 episodes)
Teddy Cañez plays George 'Double G' Glekas (5 episodes)
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S. Robert Morgan plays Butchie (3 episodes)
Robert Hogan plays Louis Sobotka (4 episodes)
Lance Irwin plays Maui (5 episodes)
Antonio D. Charity plays CO Dwight Tilghman (1 episode)
Antonio D. Charity was born on June 17, 1972 and is currently 51 years old.
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Keith Flippen plays Bruce DiBiago (2 episodes)
Jeffrey Pratt Gordon plays John 'Johnny Fifty' Spamanto (2 episodes)
Tom Mardirosian plays Agent Kristos Koutris (3 episodes)
Tom Mardirosian was born on December 14, 1947 and is currently 76 years old.
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Joilet Harris plays Off. Caroline Massey (2 episodes)
Jay Landsman plays Lt. Dennis Mello (5 episodes)
Anwan Glover plays Slim Charles (5 episodes)
Edwina Findley plays Tosha Mitchell (2 episodes)
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Caroline G. Pleasant plays Bodie's Grandmother (2 episodes)
Gordana Rashovich plays Ilona Petrovich (1 episode)
Michael Kevin Darnall plays Brandon Wright (1 episode)
Antonio Cordova plays Michael McNulty (1 episode)
Edward T. Norris plays Det. Edward Norris (1 episode)
Eric G. Ryan plays Sean McNulty (1 episode)
Brian Anthony Wilson plays Det. Vernon Holley (1 episode)
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Crew of The Wire
Discover the backstage crew of The Wire →- Jamie Hector
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
- Michael Kostroff
- Reg E. Cathey
- John Doman
- Clark Johnson
- Tom McCarthy
- Neal Huff
- Jermaine Crawford
- Tristan Mack Wilds
- Michelle Paress
- Chris Bauer
- Clarke Peters
- Corey Parker Robinson
- Robert Wisdom
- J.D. Williams
- Domenick Lombardozzi
- Seth Gilliam
- Paul Ben-Victor
- Gbenga Akinnagbe
- Jim True-Frost
- Glynn Turman
- Chad L. Coleman
- Isiah Whitlock Jr.
- Amy Ryan
- Merritt Wever
- Robert X. Golphin
- Roscoe Orman
- Callie Thorne
- Donnell Rawlings
- Method Man
- Pablo Schreiber
- Clayton LeBouef
- Rick Otto
- Sam Coppola
- Ernest Waddell
- Andrea Roth
- Felicia Pearson
- Alexandra Tydings
- Delaney Williams
- Richard Belzer
- Chris Ashworth
- Clarence Clemons
- Brandon Fobbs
- Leo Fitzpatrick
- Charley Scalies
- Maestro Harrell
- Kahil Dotay
- Brandy Burre
- Melanie Nicholls-King
- Lizz Robbins
- Wes Johnson
- Robert Neal Marshall
- Marty Lodge
- Fredro Starr
- Peter Gerety
- Lev Gorn
- Boris McGiver
- Bruce Kirkpatrick
- Mike D. Anderson
- Benjamin Busch
- Cyrus Farmer
- Ramón Rodríguez
- Christine Lee
- Sam Freed
- Michael B. Jordan
- Keith Johnson
- Michael Hyatt
- Poe
- Daniel Lee Robertson III
- James Ransone
- Al Brown
- Bill Raymond
- Kristin Proctor
- Marlyne Barrett
- Robert F. Colesberry
- Taylor King
- Kevin Murray
- Ken Arnold
- James Lewis
- Reggie Alvin Green
- Wendy Grantham
- Hassan Johnson
- Maria Broom
- Doug Olear
- Larry Hull
- Lucy Newman-Williams
- Michael Stone Forrest
- Michael Salconi
- Tom Quinn
- Nat Benchley
- Tray Chaney
- Erik Dellums
- Brandon Price
- Dave Trovato
- Tony D. Head
- Steve Earle
- Robert F. Chew
- Chris Clanton
- Neko Parham
- Micaiah Jones
- Jarvis W. George
- Richard DeAngelis
- Luray Cooper
- Teddy Cañez
- Elisabeth Noone
- S. Robert Morgan
- Robert Hogan
- Lance Irwin
- Antonio D. Charity
- Susan Rome
- Keith Flippen
- Jeffrey Pratt Gordon
- Tom Mardirosian
- Michael Potts
- Brook Yeaton
- Joilet Harris
- Jay Landsman
- Anwan Glover
- Edwina Findley
- Benay Berger
- Caroline G. Pleasant
- Gordana Rashovich
- Michael Kevin Darnall
- Antonio Cordova
- Edward T. Norris
- Eric G. Ryan
- Brian Anthony Wilson
- Gil Deeble