| Wendell Pierce Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
| Weight | 90 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 8, 1963 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Hair Color | Black |
Wendell Pierce is an American businessman and actor who is best remembered for portraying popular characters like Detective Bunk Moreland in The Wire (2002-2008), James Greer in Jack Ryan (2018-Present), Robert Zane in Suits (2013-2019), etc. He has more than 300k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Wendell Edward Pierce
Nick Name
Saints Wendell
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nationality
Education
Wendell attended Benjamin Franklin High School and New Orleans Center for Creative Arts at the same time and graduated from both in 1981.
He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the illustrious Juilliard School in 1985.
Occupation
Actor, Businessman
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
90 kg or 198.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Wendell has dated –
- He was reportedly in a relationship in 2016.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has African-American ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
However, he has specks of ‘Gray’ due to his advancing age.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Gap between his front teeth
Wendell Pierce Favorite Things
- Restaurants In New Orleans – Li’l Dizzy’s Cafe, Sassafras Creole Kitchen, Bourrée at Boucherie, Plum Street Snoballs, Doris Metropolitan, Martin Wine Cellar
- TV Shows – The First 48, The Gregory Hines Show
- Season Of The Wire – Season 4
- Character On The Wire – Omar Little (Played by Michael K. Williams)
- Book – Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
Source – Nola.Eater.com, HBO, TV.AVClub.com, NME
Wendell Pierce Facts
- He is a lifelong supporter of the New Orleans Saints and the Irish football club, St Patrick’s Athletic.
- He was one of the partners behind Sterling Farms, a chain of grocery stores that opened in his hometown of New Orleans.
- Wendell got involved in a physical altercation with a female supporter of Bernie Sanders which resulted in his arrest in May 2016. He was subsequently released on a $1,000 bond after completing mandatory community service.
- He lost his childhood home in the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
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