Wendell Pierce Biography and Wiki
Wendell Pierce ( born as Wendell Edward Pierce) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in HBO dramas such as Detective Bunk Moreland in The Wire and trombonist Antoine Batiste in Treme, as well as portraying James Greer in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. He is also known as high-powered attorney Robert Zane in Suits, and as Michael Davenport in Waiting to Exhale.
Pierce also had roles in the films Malcolm X, Ray, and Selma. Pierce performed the lead role of Willy Loman in the 2019 production of Death of a Salesman on the West End in London at the Piccadilly Theatre.
Wendell Pierce Age and Birthday
Wendell is 56 years as of 2019, he was born on December 8, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the U.S. He celebrates his birthday on December 8 every year. Wendell will be turning 57 years as of December 8, 2020.
Wendell Pierce Height And Weight
Wendell is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. Wendell stands at a height of 1.73 m. He also weighs 98kg.
Wendell Pierce Wife
Wendell likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is under research. It is not known whether he is married, dating, or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Wendell Pierce Net Worth
Wendell has a net worth of $7 million. Wendell Pierce first became widely recognized thanks to his work on the HBO dramas “The Wire”, portraying Detective Bunk Moreland, and “Treme”, where he portrayed Antoine Batiste.
Wendell Pierce Actor
Wendell has been in over 30 films, appeared in nearly 50 television shows, and has performed in dozens of stage productions. He worked on the HBO dramas The Wire and Treme. He appeared in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 as “J. Jenks”.
For his role in Treme, Pierce learned to play the trombone, though he relied on “sound double” Stafford Agee of the Rebirth Brass Band. Agee played off-camera for Pierce, syncing his trombone with Wendell’s motions for authenticity.
Pierce was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead for his portrayal of “Joe” in Four, playing a married, closeted gay man who steps out on his family with a young white man he met online. The film was released on September 13, 2013, around the same time that The Michael J. Fox Show debuted on NBC, in which Pierce played Michael J. Fox’s character’s boss until the show’s cancellation some five months later.
From 2015 to 2017, Pierce starred, alongside Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon, in a revival of the sitcom The Odd Couple on CBS, playing the role of Teddy.
Wendell Pierce The Wire
Pierce worked on the HBO dramas The Wire and Treme. The wire is an American crime drama television series created and primarily written by author and former police reporter David Simon. It was broadcasted by the cable network HBO in the United States.
Wendell Pierce Movies
- 2016: Confirmation
- 2017: One Last Thing
- 2019: Clemency
- 2019: Burning Cane
- 2015: The Runner
- 2015: The Gift
- 2014: Selma
- 2013: Parker
- 2012: Four
- 2011: Horrible Bosses
- 2007: Life Support
- 2007: I Think I Love My Wife
- 2006: Stay Alive
- 2003: The Fighting Temptations
- 1998: Bulworth
- 1996: Get on The Bus
- 1996: Sleepers
- 1995: Waiting to Exhale
Wendell Pierce Tv Shows
2011 – 2019: Suits
2018: Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan
2015 – 2017: The Odd Couple
2013 – 2014: The Michael J. Fox Show
2014: Chicago P.D
1990 – 2010: Law & Order
2005 – 2010: Numbers
2010 – 2013: Treme
2002- 2008: The Wire
Frequently Asked Questions About Wendell Pierce
Who is Wendell Pierce?
Wendell is an American actor. He is known for his roles in HBO dramas such as Detective Bunk Moreland in The Wire and trombonist Antoine Batiste in Treme, as well as portraying James Greer in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. He is also known as high-powered attorney Robert Zane in Suits, and as Michael Davenport in Waiting to Exhale.
How old is Wendell Pierce?
Wendell is 56 years as of 2019, he was born on December 8, 1963, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the U.S. He celebrates his birthday on December 8 every year. Wendell will be turning 57 years as of December 8, 2020.
How tall is Wendell Pierce?
Wendell is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. Wendell stands at a height of 1.73 m.
Is Wendell Pierce married?
Wendell likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is under research. It is not known whether he is married, dating, or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
How much is Wendell Pierce worth?
Wendell has a net worth of $7 million. Wendell first became widely recognized thanks to his work on the HBO dramas “The Wire”, portraying Detective Bunk Moreland, and “Treme”, where he portrayed Antoine Batiste.
Where does Wendell live?
Because of security reasons, Wendell has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Wendell dead or alive?
Wendell is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Wendell Pierce now?
Wendell is working as an actor.
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