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Clarke Peters

Bio: ​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Clarke Peters (born 7 April 1952) is an American actor, singer, writer and director best known for his role as Detective Lester Freamon on the HBO drama The Wire
Born: Mon, Apr 07 1952
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Clarke Peters is 72 years old
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Poster of Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin
Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin
Clarke Peters was 72 in Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin as 'Reverend Powell Sr.'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 20 2024
Poster of Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Clarke Peters was 70 in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody as 'John Houston'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 20 2022
Poster of BBC Proms - The Golden Age of Broadway
BBC Proms - The Golden Age of Broadway
Clarke Peters was 70 in BBC Proms - The Golden Age of Broadway as 'Singer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 02 2022
Poster of Cameron Mackintosh - The First 50 Years
Cameron Mackintosh - The First 50 Years
Clarke Peters was 69 in Cameron Mackintosh - The First 50 Years as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 27 2021
Poster of The Royale
The Royale
Clarke Peters was 69 in The Royale as 'Wynton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 2021
Poster of Letters Live from the Archive: Freemasons’ Hall
Letters Live from the Archive: Freemasons’ Hall
Clarke Peters was 68 in Letters Live from the Archive: Freemasons’ Hall
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 2021
Poster of Come Away
Come Away
Clarke Peters was 68 in Come Away as 'Mad Hatter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 2020
Poster of Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes
Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes
Clarke Peters was 68 in Count Basie: Through His Own Eyes as 'Voice of Count Basie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 2020
Poster of Da 5 Bloods
Da 5 Bloods
Clarke Peters was 68 in Da 5 Bloods as 'Otis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 2020
Poster of The Mandela Effect
The Mandela Effect
Clarke Peters was 67 in The Mandela Effect as 'Dr. Fuchs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2019
Poster of Christmas Under the Stars
Christmas Under the Stars
Clarke Peters was 67 in Christmas Under the Stars as 'Clem Marshwell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 2019
Poster of Harriet
Harriet
Clarke Peters was 67 in Harriet as 'Ben Ross'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2019
Poster of The Opera Game
The Opera Game
Clarke Peters was 66 in The Opera Game as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 2019
Poster of An Acceptable Loss
An Acceptable Loss
Clarke Peters was 66 in An Acceptable Loss as 'Phillip Lamm'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2019
Poster of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Clarke Peters was 65 in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri as 'Abercrombie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2017
Poster of Division 19
Division 19
Clarke Peters was 64 in Division 19 as 'Perelman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 2017
Poster of Rebirth in New Orleans
Rebirth in New Orleans
Clarke Peters was 64 in Rebirth in New Orleans as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Clarke Peters was 63 in Fats Domino and The Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 2016
Poster of Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones
Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones
Clarke Peters was 63 in Roy Orbison: One of the Lonely Ones as 'Roy Orbison (Voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 2015
Poster of The Benefactor
The Benefactor
Clarke Peters was 63 in The Benefactor as 'Dr. Romano'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 2015
Poster of The Bad Education Movie
The Bad Education Movie
Clarke Peters was 63 in The Bad Education Movie as 'Commander Andrews'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2015
Poster of Sean Connery: In His Own Words
Sean Connery: In His Own Words
Clarke Peters was 63 in Sean Connery: In His Own Words as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 2015
Poster of Grace
Grace
Clarke Peters was 62 in Grace as 'Father Michael'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 2014
Poster of John Wick
John Wick
Clarke Peters was 62 in John Wick as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 2014
Poster of The Best of Me
The Best of Me
Clarke Peters was 62 in The Best of Me as 'Morgan Dupree'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 2014
Poster of Red Hook Summer
Red Hook Summer
Clarke Peters was 60 in Red Hook Summer as 'Da Good Bishop Enoch Rouse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 2012
Poster of Searching for Sonny
Searching for Sonny
Clarke Peters was 59 in Searching for Sonny as 'The Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 2011
Poster of Legacy
Legacy
Clarke Peters was 58 in Legacy as 'Ola Adenuga'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 2010
Poster of Locked In
Locked In
Clarke Peters was 58 in Locked In as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2010
Poster of Nativity!
Nativity!
Clarke Peters was 57 in Nativity! as 'Studio Boss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2009
Poster of Turnipseed
Turnipseed
Clarke Peters was 57 in Turnipseed as 'A.B. Turnipseed'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 2009
Poster of Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Clarke Peters was 57 in Brief Interviews with Hideous Men as 'Subject #31'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 2009
Poster of Chess in Concert
Chess in Concert
Clarke Peters was 57 in Chess in Concert as 'Walter de Courcy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 2009
Poster of Endgame
Endgame
Clarke Peters was 56 in Endgame as 'Nelson Mandela'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 2009
Poster of Marley & Me
Marley & Me
Clarke Peters was 56 in Marley & Me as 'Editor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2008
Poster of Gigantic
Gigantic
Clarke Peters was 56 in Gigantic as 'Roger Stovall'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of The Poker House
The Poker House
Clarke Peters was 56 in The Poker House as 'Maurice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 2008
Poster of Sympathetic Details
Sympathetic Details
Clarke Peters was 55 in Sympathetic Details as 'Carson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 2008
Poster of The Wire: The Last Word
The Wire: The Last Word
Clarke Peters was 55 in The Wire: The Last Word as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 2007
Poster of The Wire Odyssey
The Wire Odyssey
Clarke Peters was 55 in The Wire Odyssey as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 2007
Poster of Tapping the Wire
Tapping the Wire
Clarke Peters was 55 in Tapping the Wire as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 2007
Poster of Freedomland
Freedomland
Clarke Peters was 53 in Freedomland as 'Reverend Longway'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 2006
Poster of James Brown: Soul Survivor
James Brown: Soul Survivor
Clarke Peters was 51 in James Brown: Soul Survivor
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 2003
Poster of Head of State
Head of State
Clarke Peters was 50 in Head of State as 'Fundraiser Demo-Tape Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of Notting Hill
Notting Hill
Clarke Peters was 47 in Notting Hill as ''Helix' Lead Actor'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1999
Poster of Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh
Clarke Peters was 46 in Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh as 'Moe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1998
Poster of Death Train
Death Train
Clarke Peters was 41 in Death Train as 'Whitlock'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1993
Poster of The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance
The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance
Clarke Peters was 40 in The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1992
Poster of A Masculine Ending
A Masculine Ending
Clarke Peters was 40 in A Masculine Ending as 'Theo Sykes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1992
Poster of A Casualty of War
A Casualty of War
Clarke Peters was 37 in A Casualty of War as 'Grover T. Fleming'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1989
Poster of Red King, White Knight
Red King, White Knight
Clarke Peters was 37 in Red King, White Knight as 'Jones'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1989
Poster of Up Line
Up Line
Clarke Peters was 34 in Up Line as 'Alex du Bois'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 1987
Poster of Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa
Clarke Peters was 34 in Mona Lisa as 'Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1986
Poster of Facelift
Facelift
Clarke Peters was 32 in Facelift as 'Bob Jangles'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1984
Poster of King
King
Clarke Peters was 31 in King as 'Stevie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 03 1984
Poster of Saigon: Year Of The Cat
Saigon: Year Of The Cat
Clarke Peters was 31 in Saigon: Year Of The Cat as 'Soldier'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1983
Poster of Outland
Outland
Clarke Peters was 29 in Outland as 'Sgt. Ballard'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1981
Poster of Silver Dream Racer
Silver Dream Racer
Clarke Peters was 28 in Silver Dream Racer as 'Cider Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1980
Poster of Number on End
Number on End
Clarke Peters was 27 in Number on End as 'Yankee Billy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of The Music Machine
The Music Machine
Clarke Peters was 27 in The Music Machine as 'Laurie'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1979
Poster of Sexual Healing
Sexual Healing
Clarke Peters will be 72+ in Sexual Healing as 'Harvey Fuqua'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Small Town, Big Story
Small Town, Big Story
Clarke Peters was 72+ in Small Town, Big Story as 'Chet Donald'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 27 2025
Poster of Eric
Eric
Clarke Peters was 72+ in Eric as 'George'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 30 2024
Poster of Testament: The Story of Moses
Testament: The Story of Moses
Clarke Peters was 71+ in Testament: The Story of Moses as 'God (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 27 2024
Poster of Truelove
Truelove
Clarke Peters was 71+ in Truelove as 'Ken'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 03 2024
Poster of Royal Crackers
Royal Crackers
Clarke Peters was 70+ in Royal Crackers as 'Deshaun (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 2023
Poster of The Man Who Fell to Earth
The Man Who Fell to Earth
Clarke Peters was 70+ in The Man Who Fell to Earth as 'Josiah Falls'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 24 2022
Poster of La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Clarke Peters was 69+ in La Fortuna as 'Jonas Pierce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 2021
Poster of Foundation
Foundation
Clarke Peters was 69+ in Foundation as 'Abbas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 2021
Poster of The Irregulars
The Irregulars
Clarke Peters was 68+ in The Irregulars as 'Linen Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 26 2021
Poster of His Dark Materials
His Dark Materials
Clarke Peters was 67+ in His Dark Materials as 'The Master'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 03 2019
Poster of The Big Narstie Show
The Big Narstie Show
Clarke Peters was 66+ in The Big Narstie Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 29 2018
Poster of Bulletproof
Bulletproof
Clarke Peters was 66+ in Bulletproof as 'Ronald Pike Snr'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 15 2018
Poster of The Blacklist: Redemption
The Blacklist: Redemption
Clarke Peters was 64+ in The Blacklist: Redemption as 'Richard Whitehall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 23 2017
Poster of Chance
Chance
Clarke Peters was 64+ in Chance as 'Carl, Carl Allan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 19 2016
Poster of Jericho
Jericho
Clarke Peters was 63+ in Jericho as 'Ralph Coates'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 2016
Poster of Marvel's Jessica Jones
Marvel's Jessica Jones
Clarke Peters was 63+ in Marvel's Jessica Jones as 'Det. Oscar Clemons'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 20 2015
Poster of London Spy
London Spy
Clarke Peters was 63+ in London Spy as 'The American'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 09 2015
Poster of Show Me a Hero
Show Me a Hero
Clarke Peters was 63+ in Show Me a Hero as 'Robert Mayhawk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 16 2015
Poster of Partners in Crime
Partners in Crime
Clarke Peters was 63+ in Partners in Crime as 'Julius Hersheimmer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 26 2015
Poster of Forever
Forever
Clarke Peters was 62+ in Forever as 'Jerry Charters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of The Divide
The Divide
Clarke Peters was 62+ in The Divide as 'Isaiah Page'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of True Detective
True Detective
Clarke Peters was 61+ in True Detective as 'Minister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 2014
Poster of Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
Clarke Peters was 59+ in Death in Paradise as 'Marlon Croft'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Person of Interest
Person of Interest
Clarke Peters was 59+ in Person of Interest as 'Alonzo Quinn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Clarke Peters was 58+ in Blue Bloods as 'Nathan Anderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of Treme
Treme
Clarke Peters was 58+ in Treme as 'Albert "Big Chief" Lambreaux'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 11 2010
Poster of Doctor Who: Dreamland
Doctor Who: Dreamland
Clarke Peters was 57+ in Doctor Who: Dreamland as 'Night Eagle (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 21 2009
Poster of Archer
Archer
Clarke Peters was 57+ in Archer as 'Popeye (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 2009
Poster of Life on Mars
Life on Mars
Clarke Peters was 56+ in Life on Mars as 'Captain Bellow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 2008
Poster of Damages
Damages
Clarke Peters was 55+ in Damages as 'Dave Pell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 24 2007
Poster of Meadowlands
Meadowlands
Clarke Peters was 55+ in Meadowlands
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 17 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Clarke Peters was 54+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Clarke Peters was 52+ in Law & Order: Trial by Jury as 'Rex da Silva'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of The Wire
The Wire
Clarke Peters was 50+ in The Wire as 'Lester Freamon, Detective Lester Freamon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Clarke Peters was 49+ in Waking the Dead as 'Howard Boorstin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of The Corner
The Corner
Clarke Peters was 48+ in The Corner as 'Fat Curt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 2000
Poster of Oz
Oz
Clarke Peters was 45+ in Oz as 'Afsana'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of Jonathan Creek
Jonathan Creek
Clarke Peters was 45+ in Jonathan Creek as 'Hewie Harper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 09 1997
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Clarke Peters was 44+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Frank Wainwright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Chandler & Co.
Chandler & Co.
Clarke Peters was 42+ in Chandler & Co.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 12 1994
Poster of Between the Lines
Between the Lines
Clarke Peters was 40+ in Between the Lines
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of Murder Most Horrid
Murder Most Horrid
Clarke Peters was 39+ in Murder Most Horrid as 'American'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of American Masters
American Masters
Clarke Peters was 34+ in American Masters as 'Self - Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 1986
Poster of The Professionals
The Professionals
Clarke Peters was 25+ in The Professionals as 'President Ojuka'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of The Boroughs
The Boroughs
Clarke Peters will be 72+ in The Boroughs as 'Art'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased