Wendell Pierce

Wendell Pierce

Born:December 8, 1963

Place of Birth:New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Wendell Pierce, born on December 8, 1962, is a multifaceted American actor and successful businessman. Trained at the prestigious Juilliard School, Pierce has become a distinguished figure in the entertainment industry for his remarkable work both on stage and screen. One of his most iconic roles that brought him widespread recognition was portraying the sharp-witted Detective Bunk Moreland in the critically acclaimed HBO series, The Wire, from 2002 to 2008.

Beyond The Wire, Pierce has showcased his versatility in various television roles, such as the charismatic trombonist Antoine Batiste in Treme, the astute attorney Robert Zane in Suits, and the complex portrayal of Clarence Thomas in Confirmation. His talent has not been limited to television, as he has also left a lasting impact on the film industry with standout performances in movies like Malcolm X, Selma, and Ray.

In addition to his on-screen accomplishments, Wendell Pierce has made significant contributions to Broadway, making his debut in The Boys of Winter and later earning a Tony Award nomination for his role in August Wilson's Radio Golf. His theatrical prowess was further recognized when he won a Tony Award for his work in Bruce Norris's Clybourne Park. Pierce's dedication to the stage was evident when he took on the challenging lead role of Willy Loman in Death of a Salesman, garnering nominations for both the Laurence Olivier Award and Tony Award.

As a producer, Pierce has not only showcased his acting skills but also his keen eye for talent, earning Independent Spirit Awards nominations for his film roles in Four and Burning Cane, where he also served as a producer. His commitment to storytelling and bringing diverse narratives to life has solidified his reputation as a respected figure in the entertainment world. Wendell Pierce continues to captivate audiences with his compelling performances and remains a prominent figure in both the theater and film industries.

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Filmography

Acting

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

J. Jenks

2012

After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi.
Sleepers

Sleepers

Little Caesar

1996

Two gangsters seek revenge on the state jail worker who during their stay at a youth prison sexually abused them. A sensational court hearing takes place to charge him for the crimes.
Malcolm X

Malcolm X

Ben Thomas

1992

A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.
Parker

Parker

Carlson

2013

A thief with a unique code of professional ethics is double-crossed by his crew and left for dead. Assuming a new disguise and forming an unlikely alliance with a woman on the inside, he looks to hijack the score of the crew's latest heist.
Hackers

Hackers

S.S. Agent Richard Gill

1995

Along with his new friends, a teenager who was arrested by the US Secret Service and banned from using a computer for writing a computer virus discovers a plot by a nefarious hacker, but they must use their computer skills to find the evidence while being pursued by the Secret Service and the evil computer genius behind the virus.
Horrible Bosses

Horrible Bosses

Detective Hagan

2011

For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers... permanently.
Casualties of War

Casualties of War

MacIntire

1989

During the Vietnam War, a soldier finds himself the outsider of his own squad when they unnecessarily kidnap a female villager.
Bad Moms

Bad Moms

Principal Daryl Burr

2016

When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence.
It Could Happen to You

It Could Happen to You

Bo Williams

1994

Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.
Ray

Ray

Wilbur Brassfield

2004

Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.
Selma

Selma

Rev. Hosea Williams

2014

"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
The Money Pit

The Money Pit

Paramedic

1986

After being evicted from their Manhattan apartment, a couple buy what looks like the home of their dreams—only to find themselves saddled with a bank-account-draining nightmare. Struggling to keep their relationship together as their rambling mansion falls to pieces around them, the two watch in hilarious horror as everything—including the kitchen sink—disappears into the Money Pit.
Stay Alive

Stay Alive

Detective Thibodeaux

2006

After the brutal death of a friend, a group of friends find themselves in possession of a video-game called "Stay Alive," a blood-curdling true story of a 17th century noblewoman known as the Blood Countess. After playing the game when they know they shouldn't, however, the friends realize that once they die in the game — they die for real!
Family Business

Family Business

Prosecutor

1989

Jessie is an aging career criminal who has been in more jails, fights, schemes, and lineups than just about anyone else. His son Vito, while currently on the straight and narrow, has had a fairly shady past and is indeed no stranger to illegal activity. They both have great hope for Adam, Vito's son and Jessie's grandson, who is bright, good-looking, and without a criminal past.
Brown Sugar

Brown Sugar

Simon

2002

Sidney and Dre can attribute their lifelong friendship and the launch of their careers to one single childhood instant... witnessing the birth of hip-hop on a New York street corner. Now some 15 years later, she is a revered music critic at a national magazine and he is a successful, though unfulfilled, hip-hop record company executive. Both come to realize that their true life passions will only be fulfilled by remembering what they learned that day on the corner.
Bulworth

Bulworth

Fred

1998

A suicidally disillusioned liberal politician puts a contract out on himself and takes the opportunity to be bluntly honest with his voters by affecting the rhythms and speech of hip-hop music and culture.
Waiting to Exhale

Waiting to Exhale

Michael

1995

Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.
Manhattan Murder Mystery

Manhattan Murder Mystery

Policeman

1993

A middle-aged couple suspects foul play when their neighbor's wife suddenly drops dead.

Production