The Wire Színész- és szereplőlista - 1. évad
Jimmy McNulty szerepében:
Dominic West
1969-10-15 Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Dominic Gerard Francis Eagleton West is an English actor, director, and musician. He is best known for playing Jimmy McNulty in HBO's The Wire (2002–2008), Noah Solloway in Showtime's The Affair (2014–2019), the latter of which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama nomination, Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew Fred in A Christmas Carol (1999, with Patrick Stewart as Scrooge), and Charles, Prince of Wales, in the Netflix drama The Crown (2022–present). West was born in Sheffield, England, in 1969. He is the sixth of seven children born to Irish parents. He studied English literature at Trinity College Dublin and drama at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. West began his acting career in theater, appearing in productions of "Hamlet" and "Oedipus Rex." He made his film debut in 1995 with a small role in the film "The Boxer." West's breakthrough role came in 2002, when he was cast as Jimmy McNulty in the HBO series The Wire. The Wire is considered one of the greatest television shows of all time, and West's performance as McNulty was critically acclaimed. West has since starred in a number of other successful films and television shows, including "300," "The Hour," "The Affair," and "The Crown." He is a versatile actor who is equally comfortable in both dramatic and comedic roles. West is also a talented musician. He plays the guitar and piano, and he has released two albums of his own music.
Cedric Daniels szerepében:
Lance Reddick
✝ 1962-06-07 Baltimore, Maryland, USA - 2023-03-17
Lance Reddick (June 7, 1962 – March 17, 2023) was an American theater, film and TV actor and musician. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Reddick garnered recognition for his performances across television and film. He gained prominence for his role as Lieutenant Cedric Daniels in the acclaimed series "The Wire," where his portrayal showcased his range and depth as an actor. He also appeared in "Oz" as Detective Johnny Basil and appeared in the fourth and fifth seasons of "Lost." Reddick's talent extends to various genres, including roles in "Fringe," "Bosch," and "John Wick." His ability to embody multifaceted characters with intensity and gravitas has earned him acclaim in the entertainment industry, establishing him as a respected and versatile actor.
Kima Greggs szerepében:
Sonja Sohn
1964-01-01 Newport News, Virginia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sonja Sohn is an American actress and community activist. She is best known for her role as Detective Kima Greggs on the hit HBO drama The Wire, which has led to her current work as the leader of the Baltimore community initiative ReWired for Change. She is currently starring as Detective Samantha Baker on the ABC drama series Body of Proof. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sonja Sohn, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Avon Barksdale szerepében:
Wood Harris
1969-10-17 Chicago, Illinois, United States
An American actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as drug kingpin Avon Barksdale on the HBO television drama The Wire, and as high-school football player Julius Campbell in the 2000 motion picture Remember the Titans. Description above from the Wikipedia article Wood Harris, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Bunk Moreland szerepében:
Wendell Pierce
1963-12-08 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Wendell Edward Pierce (born December 8, 1962) is an American actor and businessman. Having trained at Juilliard School, Pierce rose to prominence as a character actor, portraying roles on both stage and screen. He first gained recognition for portraying the role of Detective Bunk Moreland in the acclaimed HBO drama series The Wire from 2002 to 2008. His other notable television roles include the trombonist Antoine Batiste in Treme (2010-2013), James Greer in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018-2023), the attorney Robert Zane in Suits (2013-2019), and Clarence Thomas in Confirmation (2016). He earned Independent Spirit Awards nominations for his film roles in Four (2012) and Burning Cane (2019), on which he also served as a producer. Other notable film roles include Malcolm X (1992), Waiting to Exhale (1995), Ray (2004), Selma (2014), The Gift (2015), and Clemency (2019). Pierce made his Broadway debut in John Pielmeier's 1985 play The Boys of Winter, followed by Caryl Churchill's Serious Money in 1988. As a theatrical producer, he earned a Tony Award for Best Play nomination for August Wilson's Radio Golf (2007), then won for Bruce Norris's Clybourne Park (2012). He performed the lead role of Willy Loman in the revival of Death of a Salesman on the West End in London in 2019 and on Broadway in New York in 2022, for which he earned Laurence Olivier Award and Tony Award nominations. Description above from the Wikipedia article Wendell Pierce, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Stringer Bell szerepében:
Idris Elba
1972-09-06 Hackney, London, England, UK
Idris Elba (born September 6, 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera Family Affairs. Since then he has worked in a variety of TV and movie projects including Ultraviolet, The Wire, No Good Deed and Zootopia.
Rhonda Pearlman szerepében:
Deirdre Lovejoy
1962-06-30 Abilene, Texas, USA
Deirdre Lovejoy was born on June 30, 1962 in Abilene, Texas, USA. She is an actress, known for Raising Dion (2019), The Blacklist (2013) and The Wire (2002).
Bubbles szerepében:
Andre Royo
1968-07-18 Bronx, New York, USA
Royo was born in the Bronx, New York of African American and Cuban heritage. He attended Mount Saint Michael Academy in The Bronx from 1982 - 1986 at the same time as Sean Combs. Royo is married and has a daughter, Stella.
Ervin Burrell szerepében:
Frankie Faison
1949-06-10 Newport News, Virginia, USA
Frankie Faison is an American stage and screen actor, best known for his role as Deputy Commissioner Ervin Burrell in HBO's television series "The Wire", and as Barney Matthews in the "Hannibal Lecter" franchise. He studied Drama at Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois, and graduated from New York Universities' Acting Program.
William Rawls szerepében:
John Doman
1945-01-09 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
John Doman is an American actor, and a former Marine Corps officer and Vietnam veteran. He's best known for playing Deputy Police Commissioner William Rawls on HBO series The Wire (2002-2008), Colonel Edward Galson on Oz (2001), Rodrigo Borgia in the international television series Borgia (2011–2014), Don Carmine Falcone in Fox's show Gotham (2014–2017), and Bruce Butler in The Affair (2014–2019). On television, he's had major recurring roles as Dr. Carl Deraad on Seasons 5 and 6 of ER, as CEO Walter Kendrick on Season 2 of Damages, as Senator Ross Garrison on Person of Interest, as Aidan Moran on Feed the Beast, as Jonah Vogelbaum on The Boys, and as Robert Silas on Law & Order: Organized Crime. He's guest starred multiple times on Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU. He's also had other guest roles on Dr Quinn Medicine Woman, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Practice, Judging Amy, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, CSI, Without a Trace, Law & Order: Trial by Jury, Burn Notice, Rizzoli & Isles, Elementary, House of Cards, Instinct, City on a Hill, and For Life. He had cameos in the films Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Cop Land (1997), Mystic River (2003), and Blue Valentine (2010). He's also had roles in other films including Mercury Rising, City by the Sea, You Were Never Really Here, Cold Pursuit, and The Trial of the Chicago 7. He provided the voice of Don Morello in the video game Mafia: City of Lost Heaven, the voice of Caesar in the video game Fallout New Vegas, and the voice of Dog with Bucket Hat in the cartoon series Birdgirl. Doman has also appeared in promotional advertisements for Versus television. The promotional videos' soundtrack is a rendition of Metallica's "One" from Apocalyptica's 1998 Inquisition Symphony album.
D'Angelo Barksdale szerepében:
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
1971-09-22 New York City, New York, USA
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. was born on September 22, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for The Waterboy (1998), Walk of Shame (2014) and One Night in Miami... (2020).
