Robert Wisdom facts for kids
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Robert Wisdom
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Robert Ray Wisdom
September 14, 1953 Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| Education | St. Albans School |
| Alma mater | Columbia University (BA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
Robert Ray Wisdom (born September 14, 1953) is an American actor. He is famous for playing Howard "Bunny" Colvin in the TV show The Wire. He also played Norman "Lechero" St. John in Prison Break and Harold Conway in the 2021 Hulu movie Vacation Friends.
Early Life and Education
Robert Wisdom was born on September 14, 1953, in Washington, D.C.. His parents were from Jamaica. He went to St. Albans School and then to Columbia University. While at Columbia, he was a great sprinter on the school's track team.
Acting Career Highlights
Robert Wisdom has had a long and successful career in movies and television. He is known for his strong and memorable characters.
Famous TV Roles
One of his most well-known roles was as Howard "Bunny" Colvin in the HBO series The Wire. He appeared in four of the five seasons, mainly in seasons three and four. He also had a main role in season three of Prison Break as Norman "Lechero" St. John.
He has also appeared in other popular TV shows. These include recurring roles in Supernatural, Happy Town, and Burn Notice. From 2012 to 2013, he was a regular on the ABC drama Nashville, playing Coleman Carlisle. More recently, from 2022 to 2023, he starred as Jim Moss in the HBO comedy series Barry. For this role, he was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Notable Film Appearances
Robert Wisdom has also been in many movies. Some of his film roles include:
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)
- Ray (2004)
- Freedom Writers (2007)
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012), where he played Army Captain Parker.
- Vacation Friends (2021)
Before becoming a full-time actor, Robert Wisdom worked as a producer for NPR's All Things Considered, a well-known radio program.
Where Else You Might Have Seen Him
Robert Wisdom has lent his voice to video games too! He voiced Luke Cage in Spider-Man: Web of Shadows (2008) and Jonas Savimbi in Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012).
See also
In Spanish: Robert Wisdom para niños
