Robert Wisdom

Actor, Soundtrack

Birthdate: Sep 14, 1953

Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Robert Wisdom graces each of his diverse screen roles with a powerful, profound and cool presence-- from his commercial hits to his bold and proactive performances in a variety of new features. He starred on HBO's The Wire, generating wide critical praise. Wisdom appeared in The Hawk is Dying at the Sundance Film Festival, starring Paul Giamatti, Michelle Williams and Michael Pitt. In addition, Wisdom had a pivotal role in the Oscar-Award winning film Ray starring Jamie Foxx. Wisdom's versatility can be seen in films such as Storytelling opposite Selma Blair, Duplex opposite Drew Barrymore and Ben Stiller, Barbershop 2: Back in Business with Cedric the Entertainer and The Forgotten starring Julianne Moore. Wisdom has also appeared in the independent feature, Coastlines, directed by Victor Nunez. He also spent five months doing improvisation work to shape his character for director Michael Radford's Dancing at the Blue Iguana co-starring Daryl Hannah and Jennifer Tilly. Wisdom's success can also be seen on the television, including the critically acclaimed series Cracker, opposite Robert Pastorelli. His other credits include If These Walls Could Talk with Demi Moore and Sahara. His guest appearances include ER, NYPD Blue, Dharma and Greg, Judging Amy, and Boomtown.

Wisdom was raised in Washington, D.C., the middle of three children of Jamaican parents. He attended St. Alban's School in D.C., then graduated from Columbia University in New York with a degree in history and economics. Wisdom's passion is world music and he plays several percussion instruments, including Cuban drums, and has traveled the world following his passion.

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2021 |
A Journal for Jordan
A Journal for Jordan
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PG-13
2h 11m
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5.9
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2019 |
Motherless Brooklyn
Motherless Brooklyn
2019
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2h 24m
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6.8
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2018 |
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2017 |
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2017
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2016 |
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2014 |
The Loftas Detective Cohagan
2012 |
The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises
2012
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2h 44m
Action, Adventure
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Eight years after the Joker's reign of anarchy, Batman, with the help of the enigmatic Catwoman, is forced from his exile to save Gotham City from the brutal guerrilla terrorist Bane.
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2007 |
Sex and Death 101as Alpha
2004 |
Rayas Jack Lauderdale
2001 |
Rocky Roadas Michael Jones
2001 |
Storytellingas Mr. Scott (segment "Fiction")
1998 |
Three Businessmenas Leroy Jasper
1997 |
Face/Offas Tito Biondi
1997 |
Face/Off
Face/Off
1997
R
2h 18m
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