Jamie Hector
Jamie Hector (born October 7, 1975) is an American actor. He is known for his portrayal of drug kingpin Marlo Stanfield on the HBO drama series The Wire[1] and as Detective Jerry Edgar in the drama series Bosch.
Jamie Hector | |
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 Self-portrait photograph of Jamie Hector | |
| Born | October 7, 1975 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Spouse | Jennifer Amilia |
| Website | movingmountainsnyc |
Career
Hector began acting immediately after high school when he auditioned for a community theater company. While in college he had roles on television shows such as New York Undercover, Third Watch, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and The Beat. After graduation, he enrolled in the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City.[2]
Hector appeared in the movie Paid in Full (2002). He attributes a defining moment in his career to the short film Five Deep Breaths (2003) directed by Seith Mann. With Hector in the lead role, Five Deep Breaths was an Official Selection of the Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca, and IFP Film Festivals; it went on to accumulate 16 awards.
From 2004 to 2008, Hector played Marlo Stanfield on the HBO television drama The Wire, the young, ambitious, intelligent and extremely ruthless head of the eponymous Stanfield Organization in the Baltimore drug trade. In 2016, Rolling Stone ranked him #2 of their "40 Greatest TV Villains of All Time".[3]
Hector starred in the film Blackout (2007) with Melvin Van Peebles and Jeffrey Wright, and was featured as recurring villain Benjamin "Knox" Washington in the third season of Heroes. Hector appeared in the film Max Payne (2008), in which he plays the role of Lincoln DeNeuf, a Haitian crime boss. Hector also appeared in the television movie Just Another Day (2009), playing the up-and-coming rapper Young Eastie, who attempts to make it at all costs. His next film was Night Catches Us (2010), with Kerry Washington and Anthony Mackie.[4] He voiced Emile-A239 (Noble 4) in Halo: Reach.
In 2014, Hector began starring in the series Bosch as Jerry Edgar, a detective and partner to the titular character Harry Bosch, played by Titus Welliver. Hector remained a part of the series starring cast across its seven-season run.
In 2017, Hector appeared on the USA drama Queen of The South as Devon Finch in six episodes of season 2.
Activism
In 2007, Hector founded Moving Mountains, Inc., a non-profit theater-based organization that provides youth with year-round classes in drama, dance, vocal, and film.[5]
He helped in raising money for survivors of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | He Got Game | 'I Love You' Leech | |
| 1999 | Ghost Dog | Gangsta In Red | |
| 2000 | The Day the Ponies Come Back | Darryl Boyd | |
| 2001 | Prison Song | Phone Kid | |
| 2002 | Paid in Full | Dunn | |
| Central Park Jog | Jogger #2 | Short film | |
| 2003 | Five Deep Breaths | Banny | Short film |
| 2004 | Brooklyn Bound | Courtland | |
| Everyday People | Devon | ||
| Joy Road | Dante | ||
| 2007 | Blackout | Rasheed | |
| 2008 | Max Payne | Lincoln DeNeuf | |
| 2009 | Just Another Day | Young Eastie | |
| 2010 | The Gift | Darnell Powell | |
| Night Catches Us | 'DoRight' Miller | ||
| 2012 | 8090 | Felix | Short film |
| A Feeling from Within | Samuels | ||
| Life, Love, Soul | Mr. Roundtree | ||
| 2013 | Blood Ties | Detective Nick | |
| Habeas Corpus | Gary | Short film | |
| The Promise Keeper | Yves | ||
| 2014 | Taking Chance | Unknown | Executive producer Short film |
| The Start Up | Ken Blackstone | ||
| Secrets of the Magic City | 'Tru' | ||
| Real New York City Muggings | Unknown | Short film | |
| 2015 | A Year and Change | Todd | |
| 2017 | All Eyez on Me | Mutulu Shakur | |
| 2018 | Doubting Thomas | Ron | |
| Canal Street | Pastor Sam Billings | ||
| 2022 | The Listener | (voice) | |
| 2023 | Vacation Friends 2 | Warren |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Law & Order | Jean Marchier | Episode: "Burn Baby Burn" (#11.6) |
| The Beat | Rasta | Episode: "They Say It's Your Birthday" (#1.2) | |
| 2001 | Third Watch | Legros | Episode: "...And Zeus Wept" (#2.22) |
| 2002 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | 'Doc' | Episode: "Justice" (#3.19) |
| 2004–2008 | The Wire | Marlo Stanfield | 32 episodes (seasons 3-5) |
| 2008 | Heroes | Benjamin 'Knox' Washington | 10 episodes |
| The Game | Carnell | Episode: "Before the Parade Passes By" (#2.17) | |
| Jericho | Corporal Adams | Episode: "Patriots and Tyrants" (#2.7) | |
| 2009 | Cold Case | Ronde Brooks '70 | Episode: "Soul" (#7.4) |
| 2010 | Lie to Me | Henry Miller | Episode: "In the Red" (#3.1) |
| Frederick Douglass: Pathway from Slavery to Freedom | Frederick Douglass | TV movie | |
| Mercy | The Robber | 2 episodes | |
| 2011 | CSI: Miami | Jean Guiton | Episode: "Hunting Ground" (#9.16) |
| 2012 | TRON: Uprising | Moog (voice) | Episode: "Tagged" (#1.14) |
| Common Law | Bart, Security Guard | Episode: "Hot for Teacher" (#1.11) | |
| Are We There Yet? | Arlo | Episode: "The Thanksgiving Episode" (#3.43) | |
| 2014–2015 | Power | 'Drifty' | 5 episodes |
| Person of Interest | Lincoln 'Link' Cordell | 4 episodes | |
| 2014–2017 | The Strain | Alonso Creem | 10 episodes |
| 2014–2021 | Bosch | Jerry Edgar | 68 episodes |
| 2016 | Quarry | Arthur Solomon | 2 episodes[6] |
| 2017–2021 | Queen of The South | Devon Finch | 14 episodes |
| 2018 | Unsolved | Duane Keith David's Lawyer | Episode: "Wherever It Leads" |
| 2019 | Wu-Tang: An American Saga | Andre D'Andre | 4 episodes |
| 2020 | Prodigal Son | Oso | Episode: "Like Father..." |
| 2022 | Bosch: Legacy | Jerry Edgar | Episode: "Chain of Authenticity" |
| We Own This City | Sean Suiter | Main cast |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories | Pedestrian |
| The Warriors | Additional Soldier | |
| 2010 | Halo: Reach | Emile-A239 |
| 2016 | Dishonored 2 | Vice Overseer Liam Byrne |
| 2019 | Gears 5 | Emile-A239 |
References
- "Jamie Hector as Marlo on The Wire". HBO. Retrieved May 13, 2010.
- Oliver Burkeman (May 24, 2008). "When pretend is real: exclusive interview with stars of The Wire". The Guardian. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
- Collins, Sean T. (February 9, 2016). "40 Greatest TV Villains of All Time". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- "Jamie Hector Talks Acting to Activism; From Black Panthers to British Petroleum!". UrbLife.com. July 4, 2010.
- Dove (July 4, 2010). "Jamie Hector Talks Acting to Activism; From Black Panthers to British Petroleum [ULx Exclusive]". URB Life.
- Travers, Ben (September 8, 2016). "'Quarry' Review: Cinemax TV Series is Trapped Inside Its Vietnam Vet – IndieWire".
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