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Wendell Pierce

Bio: Wendell Edward Pierce (born December 8, 1962) is an American actor and businessman. Having trained at Juilliard School, Pierce rose to prominence as a character actor portraying roles on both stage and screen
Born: Sun, Dec 08 1963
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Wendell Pierce is 61 years old
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Poster of Superman
Superman
Wendell Pierce will be 61 in Superman as 'Perry White'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 09 2025
Poster of Thunderbolts*
Thunderbolts*
Wendell Pierce will be 61 in Thunderbolts*
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 2025
Poster of Becoming Frederick Douglass
Becoming Frederick Douglass
Wendell Pierce was 58 in Becoming Frederick Douglass as 'Frederick Douglass (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 11 2022
Poster of Don't Hang Up
Don't Hang Up
Wendell Pierce was 58 in Don't Hang Up as 'Chris Daniels'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 2022
Poster of Some Old Black Man
Some Old Black Man
Wendell Pierce was 57 in Some Old Black Man as 'Calvin Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 2021
Poster of Between the World and Me
Between the World and Me
Wendell Pierce was 56 in Between the World and Me as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 2020
Poster of Clemency
Clemency
Wendell Pierce was 56 in Clemency as 'Jonathan Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 2019
Poster of Burning Cane
Burning Cane
Wendell Pierce was 55 in Burning Cane as 'Reverend Tillman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 2019
Poster of Piercing
Piercing
Wendell Pierce was 55 in Piercing as 'The Doctor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 2019
Poster of 27 Years: The Exoneration of Valentino Dixon
27 Years: The Exoneration of Valentino Dixon
Wendell Pierce was 55 in 27 Years: The Exoneration of Valentino Dixon as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 2018
Poster of One Last Thing
One Last Thing
Wendell Pierce was 54 in One Last Thing as 'Dylan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 2018
Poster of Rodents of Unusual Size
Rodents of Unusual Size
Wendell Pierce was 53 in Rodents of Unusual Size as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 2017
Poster of The Forever Tree
The Forever Tree
Wendell Pierce was 53 in The Forever Tree as 'Doctor Willow'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 2017
Poster of Bad Moms
Bad Moms
Wendell Pierce was 52 in Bad Moms as 'Principal Daryl Burr'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 28 2016
Poster of Confirmation
Confirmation
Wendell Pierce was 52 in Confirmation as 'Clarence Thomas'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 2016
Poster of Grease Live
Grease Live
Wendell Pierce was 52 in Grease Live as 'Coach Calhoun'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 31 2016
Poster of The Runner
The Runner
Wendell Pierce was 51 in The Runner as 'Frank Legrand'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 2015
Poster of The Gift
The Gift
Wendell Pierce was 51 in The Gift as 'Detective Mills'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 2015
Poster of Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band
Wendell Pierce was 51 in Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band as 'Andy Kirk (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 2015
Poster of Selma
Selma
Wendell Pierce was 51 in Selma as 'Rev. Hosea Williams'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2014
Poster of Elsa & Fred
Elsa & Fred
Wendell Pierce was 50 in Elsa & Fred as 'Armande'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 2014
Poster of Foreclosure
Foreclosure
Wendell Pierce was 50 in Foreclosure as 'Virgil'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 03 2014
Poster of Runaway Hearts
Runaway Hearts
Wendell Pierce was 50 in Runaway Hearts as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Four
Four
Wendell Pierce was 49 in Four as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2013
Poster of Möbius
Möbius
Wendell Pierce was 49 in Möbius as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 2013
Poster of Parker
Parker
Wendell Pierce was 49 in Parker as 'Carlson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 23 2013
Poster of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
Wendell Pierce was 48 in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 as 'J. Jenks'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 13 2012
Poster of Lay the Favorite
Lay the Favorite
Wendell Pierce was 48 in Lay the Favorite as 'Dave the Rave'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2012
Poster of Horrible Bosses
Horrible Bosses
Wendell Pierce was 47 in Horrible Bosses as 'Detective Hagan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of The Mortician
The Mortician
Wendell Pierce was 47 in The Mortician as 'Clinger'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 15 2011
Poster of A Plea for Modernism
A Plea for Modernism
Wendell Pierce was 47 in A Plea for Modernism as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of Night Catches Us
Night Catches Us
Wendell Pierce was 46 in Night Catches Us as 'David Gordon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 2010
Poster of Love Ranch
Love Ranch
Wendell Pierce was 46 in Love Ranch as 'Naasih Mohammed'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 2010
Poster of New Orleans: A Living Museum of Music
New Orleans: A Living Museum of Music
Wendell Pierce was 46 in New Orleans: A Living Museum of Music as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 2010
Poster of Beyond All Boundaries
Beyond All Boundaries
Wendell Pierce was 45 in Beyond All Boundaries as 'Sgt. Thomas McPhatter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 2009
Poster of The Wire: The Last Word
The Wire: The Last Word
Wendell Pierce was 44 in The Wire: The Last Word as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 2007
Poster of The Wire Odyssey
The Wire Odyssey
Wendell Pierce was 44 in The Wire Odyssey as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 2007
Poster of Tapping the Wire
Tapping the Wire
Wendell Pierce was 43 in Tapping the Wire as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 2007
Poster of Pariah
Pariah
Wendell Pierce was 43 in Pariah as 'Arthur'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 2007
Poster of Life Support
Life Support
Wendell Pierce was 43 in Life Support as 'Slick'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2007
Poster of I Think I Love My Wife
I Think I Love My Wife
Wendell Pierce was 43 in I Think I Love My Wife as 'Sean'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 2007
Poster of Stay Alive
Stay Alive
Wendell Pierce was 42 in Stay Alive as 'Detective Thibodeaux'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 2006
Poster of Ray
Ray
Wendell Pierce was 40 in Ray as 'Wilbur Brassfield'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 2004
Poster of Land of Plenty
Land of Plenty
Wendell Pierce was 40 in Land of Plenty as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2004
Poster of A Hole in One
A Hole in One
Wendell Pierce was 40 in A Hole in One as 'Dan'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 02 2004
Poster of The Fighting Temptations
The Fighting Temptations
Wendell Pierce was 39 in The Fighting Temptations as 'Reverend Lewis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2003
Poster of Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar
Wendell Pierce was 38 in Brown Sugar as 'Simon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 2002
Poster of The Gilded Six Bits
The Gilded Six Bits
Wendell Pierce was 37 in The Gilded Six Bits as 'Otis D. Slimmons'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 18 2001
Poster of Abilene
Abilene
Wendell Pierce was 35 in Abilene as 'Reverend Tillis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 1999
Poster of The 24 Hour Woman
The 24 Hour Woman
Wendell Pierce was 35 in The 24 Hour Woman as 'Roy Labelle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1999
Poster of Bulworth
Bulworth
Wendell Pierce was 34 in Bulworth as 'Fred'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1998
Poster of The Advocate's Devil
The Advocate's Devil
Wendell Pierce was 33 in The Advocate's Devil as 'Justin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1997
Poster of Sleepers
Sleepers
Wendell Pierce was 32 in Sleepers as 'Little Caesar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1996
Poster of Get on the Bus
Get on the Bus
Wendell Pierce was 32 in Get on the Bus as 'Wendell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1996
Poster of Never Give Up: The Jimmy V Story
Never Give Up: The Jimmy V Story
Wendell Pierce was 32 in Never Give Up: The Jimmy V Story as 'John Saunders'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1996
Poster of Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale
Wendell Pierce was 32 in Waiting to Exhale as 'Michael'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Hackers
Hackers
Wendell Pierce was 31 in Hackers as 'S.S. Agent Richard Gill'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 1995
Poster of Bye Bye Love
Bye Bye Love
Wendell Pierce was 31 in Bye Bye Love as 'Hector'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1995
Poster of It Could Happen to You
It Could Happen to You
Wendell Pierce was 30 in It Could Happen to You as 'Bo Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1994
Poster of Strapped
Strapped
Wendell Pierce was 29 in Strapped as 'District Attorney'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 21 1993
Poster of Manhattan Murder Mystery
Manhattan Murder Mystery
Wendell Pierce was 29 in Manhattan Murder Mystery as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 02 1993
Poster of Malcolm X
Malcolm X
Wendell Pierce was 28 in Malcolm X as 'Ben Thomas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 18 1992
Poster of Unnatural Pursuits
Unnatural Pursuits
Wendell Pierce was 28 in Unnatural Pursuits as 'Cabbie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of A Matter of Degrees
A Matter of Degrees
Wendell Pierce was 27 in A Matter of Degrees as 'Wells Dennard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1991
Poster of A Rage in Harlem
A Rage in Harlem
Wendell Pierce was 27 in A Rage in Harlem as 'Louis'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1991
Poster of The 10 Million Dollar Getaway
The 10 Million Dollar Getaway
Wendell Pierce was 27 in The 10 Million Dollar Getaway as 'Parnell "Stacks" Edwards'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1991
Poster of Family Business
Family Business
Wendell Pierce was 25 in Family Business as 'Prosecutor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 06 1989
Poster of Casualties of War
Casualties of War
Wendell Pierce was 25 in Casualties of War as 'MacIntire'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1989
Poster of The Money Pit
The Money Pit
Wendell Pierce was 22 in The Money Pit as 'Paramedic'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1986
Poster of King of the South
King of the South
Wendell Pierce will be 61+ in King of the South
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Thrill Is On
The Thrill Is On
Wendell Pierce will be 61+ in The Thrill Is On as 'B.B. King'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Untitled Jack Ryan Film
Untitled Jack Ryan Film
Wendell Pierce will be 61+ in Untitled Jack Ryan Film as 'James Greer'.
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 Elsbeth
Elsbeth
Wendell Pierce was 60+ in Elsbeth as 'Captain C.W. Wagner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 29 2024
Poster of Be My Guest with Ina Garten
Be My Guest with Ina Garten
Wendell Pierce was 58+ in Be My Guest with Ina Garten as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 26 2022
Poster of The Watch
The Watch
Wendell Pierce was 57+ in The Watch as 'Death (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 2021
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Wendell Pierce was 55+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
Wendell Pierce was 54+ in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan as 'James Greer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 30 2018
Poster of Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.
Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.
Wendell Pierce was 54+ in Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. as 'Detective Lee Tucker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 27 2018
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Wendell Pierce was 51+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Wendell Pierce was 51+ in The Odd Couple as 'Teddy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 19 2015
Poster of The Night Shift
The Night Shift
Wendell Pierce was 50+ in The Night Shift as 'Walt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 27 2014
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Wendell Pierce was 50+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D.
Wendell Pierce was 50+ in Chicago P.D. as 'Ray Price'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Poster of The Michael J. Fox Show
The Michael J. Fox Show
Wendell Pierce was 49+ in The Michael J. Fox Show as 'Harris Green'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2013
Poster of Ray Donovan
Ray Donovan
Wendell Pierce was 49+ in Ray Donovan as 'Ronald Keith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 30 2013
Poster of Suits
Suits
Wendell Pierce was 47+ in Suits as 'Robert Zane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 23 2011
Poster of Treme
Treme
Wendell Pierce was 46+ in Treme as 'Antoine Batiste'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 11 2010
Poster of Archer
Archer
Wendell Pierce was 45+ in Archer as 'Verl (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 2009
Poster of Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva
Wendell Pierce was 45+ in Drop Dead Diva as 'Neal David'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 12 2009
Poster of Hawthorne
Hawthorne
Wendell Pierce was 45+ in Hawthorne as 'Dr. Michael Schilling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 16 2009
Poster of Fear Itself
Fear Itself
Wendell Pierce was 44+ in Fear Itself as 'Wiilbur Orwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 05 2008
Poster of In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight
Wendell Pierce was 44+ in In Plain Sight
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 01 2008
Poster of Women's Murder Club
Women's Murder Club
Wendell Pierce was 43+ in Women's Murder Club
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 2007
Poster of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Wendell Pierce was 43+ in Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! as 'Detective'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 11 2007
Poster of When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts
Wendell Pierce was 42+ in When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 21 2006
Poster of Close to Home
Close to Home
Wendell Pierce was 41+ in Close to Home
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Wendell Pierce was 41+ in Law & Order: Trial by Jury as 'Richard Link'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of Numb3rs
Numb3rs
Wendell Pierce was 41+ in Numb3rs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Wendell Pierce was 39+ in Real Time with Bill Maher as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of The Wire
The Wire
Wendell Pierce was 38+ in The Wire as 'Bunk Moreland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002
Poster of My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
Wendell Pierce was 37+ in My Wife and Kids as 'Dr. Boucher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 28 2001
Poster of The Weber Show
The Weber Show
Wendell Pierce was 36+ in The Weber Show as 'Wendell Simms'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 26 2000
Poster of Girlfriends
Girlfriends
Wendell Pierce was 36+ in Girlfriends
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of God, the Devil and Bob
God, the Devil and Bob
Wendell Pierce was 36+ in God, the Devil and Bob as 'Mike (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 09 2000
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Wendell Pierce was 35+ in Third Watch as 'Officer Conrad 'Candyman' Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Wendell Pierce was 35+ in Judging Amy as 'Harry Benton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of The Brian Benben Show
The Brian Benben Show
Wendell Pierce was 34+ in The Brian Benben Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of The Gregory Hines Show
The Gregory Hines Show
Wendell Pierce was 33+ in The Gregory Hines Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1997
Poster of Moloney
Moloney
Wendell Pierce was 32+ in Moloney as 'Calvin Patterson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of New York News
New York News
Wendell Pierce was 31+ in New York News
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1995
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
Wendell Pierce was 30+ in New York Undercover
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Wendell Pierce was 26+ in Law & Order as 'Roger Porter, Civil Rights Attorney Jerome Bryant, Ola-Gimju Nwaka, Mr. Wade'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Capital News
Capital News
Wendell Pierce was 26+ in Capital News as 'Conrad White'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 09 1990
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Wendell Pierce was 21+ in The Equalizer as 'Dr. Wolff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Great Museums
Great Museums
Wendell Pierce will be 61+ in Great Museums
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased