Jamie Hector, from The WIRE to HEROES
Magnolia Pictures - Jamie Hector stars in Night Catches Us
CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 20, 2013 - Director Guillaume Canet and actors Clive Owen, Marion Cotillard and Jamie Hector attend the -Blood Ties- Premiere
Marlo Stanfield from 'The Wire' is arguably the toughest and most ruthless drug kingpin portrayed. He even executes those who undermine his name on the streets, although unwittingly. In the shadowy world of underground drug trade, Marlo violently commands unconditional respect at all costs.
Five Deep Breaths The turning point in Hector's career was his role in the 2003 short film 'Five Deep Breaths', directed by Seith Mann. His lead role received amazing critical appreciation, as the short was selected for screening at the Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca, and IFP film festivals. In fact, it accumulated 16 awards in total, also earning him the ruthlessly controlling role of Marlo on 'The Wire.' Before 'Five Deep Breaths' and 'The Wire', Hector worked on portraying typical tough Black man roles on different TV series.
Known for his gritty but humane roles He has worked on 'New York Undercover', 'Third Watch', 'Law & Order, Special Victims Unit', and 'The Beat'. He has also played great roles in quite a few movies such as 'Ghost Dog', 'Got Game', 'Everyday People', and 'Prison Song'. He also played a brief part in the movie 'Paid in Full'. He has also appeared in 'Night Catches Us', 'Blackout', and 'Just Another Day'. He is a busy actor with films lined up back to back. He worked in 'Blood Ties' and the 'Promise Keeper' in 2013, in 'Magic City' and 'Real New York City Muggings'
in 2014, and has at least two films in the pipeline for 2015. Audiences will see him in films 'Bone Tomahawk' and 'A Year and Change'. His TV portfolio includes roles in 'Cold Case', 'Mercy', 'CSI: Miami', 'Lie to Me', and 'Person of Interest'. He has also done voice over work for video Hollywood Hits NYC for the UrbanWorld Film Festival game GÇö Nia Long, Kerry Washington, Jamie Hector and More Attend the Festivities characters in 'The Warriors' and 'GTA Liberty City Stories'. Jamie Hector also runs a charitable organization for youth, known as 'Moving Mountains'. He was also active in raising funds for the relief of victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
Haitian Roots: Both parents are from Haiti Haitian Deeds: Through his Moving Mountains charitable organization, he helped in raising money for survivors of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Spring 2015 HAITI OPEN |
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