Wendell Pierce

Actor

Born: December 8, 1963, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Age: 62 years old
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Total works: 76 movies, 41 TV shows
Latest work: They Fight (2026)
Genres: Drama,Action,Thriller

Wendell Pierce is an American actor known for his portrayal of Detective Bunk Moreland in the HBO series The Wire (2002-2008). He has appeared in notable films such as Malcolm X (1992), Ray (2004), and Clemency (2019). Pierce's television credits include Antoine Batiste in Treme (2010-2013) and James Greer in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018-2023). He made his Broadway debut in The Boys of Winter (1985) and received a Tony Award for Best Play for Clybourne Park (2012). He has produced films like Burning Cane (2019) and earned Independent Spirit Awards nominations for his performances in Four (2012) and Burning Cane (2019).