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BIO

Wendell Pierce is an Obie Award-winning actor best known for his portrayals on HBO’s groundbreaking series “The Wire” and “Treme,” and “Suits” on USA. He currently stars in Amazon Prime’s “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.” He reprises his Olivier-nominated portrayal of Willy Loman from the Death of a Salesman London production. Other Broadway credits: The Boys of Winter, The Piano Lesson, Serious Money and Clybourne Park (Tony Award for Best Play, Producer). Off-Broadway: Broke-ology (Lincoln Center); ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore, Cymbeline, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Tartuffe (The Public Theater); Waiting for Godot, The Cherry Orchard (Classical Theater of Harlem); Brothers From the Bottom (Billie Holiday Theatre); Cost of Living (Williamstown, 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama); The Oedipus Cycle (Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens). Film: Ray, Selma, Malcolm X, Waiting to Exhale, Get on the Bus, Clemency (Sundance Grand Jury Prize), Burning Cane (Best Actor, Tribeca Film Festival). He is the narrator of Stanley Nelson and Lynne Robinson’s “Becoming Frederick Douglass” on PBS. He was a 1981 Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Training: The Juilliard School. He is a founding member of Black Theatre United.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Willy Loman


[West End]
West End Revival, 2019


[West End]
Young VIc Revival, 2019


[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at 59E59 Theaters, 2018
Performer


[Motion Picture]
FOX Live Televised Production, 2016
Coach Calhoun


[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Production, 2009
William King


[Off-Broadway]
2006
Vladimir


[Off-Broadway]
2005
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
1999
Cleante


[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1998
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
1992
Friar Bonaventure


[Off-Broadway]
1991
Mr. Willis


[Off-Broadway]
1990
Boysie (Believing)/ Psychocompany (Phantasies)


[Off-Broadway]
1989
Cloten


[Broadway]
1988
T. K.

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Merrison


T. K.

Nigel Ajibala

[Off-Broadway]
1987
Outlaw 2


[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1986
Performer


[Broadway]
1985
Radio Voice


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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Fight Captain

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play

Wendell Pierce, Death of a Salesman

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Wendell Pierce, Death of a Salesman

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Play

Wendell Pierce, Radio Golf

Videos

News


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by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-woman play, Lara's Journey, completes casting and announces Ukrainian actress Yeva Sevriukova. Sevriukova, who stars in the title role, is a seasoned stage and TV actress in Kyiv, Ukraine. She came to the USA when her career was halted due to the Ukraine war.
Joanna Pickering's LARA'S JOURNEY to Have Benefit Reading at The Center for West Park
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2025

Joanna Pickering's one-act play, Lara's Journey, will be performed in a benefit staged reading on World Refugee Day. The reading will be held at the Center for West Park, June 20th at 8 p.m.
Shameik Moore Joins Cast of POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2025

STARZ has added Shameik Moore to the cast of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” introducing him in the Season Four finale as the highly anticipated “Branford ‘Breeze’ Frady.”
Video: POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN Season 4 Finale Sneak Peek Clip
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2025

Watch a sneak peek of the gripping season four finale of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” premiering Friday, May 16. In “Gimme The Weight,” a devastated Kanan furiously searches for answers and revenge.
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Interview: “Laughter is Healing”: Actor Matthew Seadon-Young on The Thrill of Playing Gordy in SHUCKED at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 13, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Matthew Seadon-Young, who is playing Gordy in Shucked. We discussed how he first found the muscial through working with Alex Newell, what it’s like to be part of an original cast for the show in London and even his favourite line - though you may need to see the show to fully understand it!
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STARZ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from episode nine of POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN season four, premiering Friday, May 9. In “It’s About That Time,” Kanan, suspicious of Raq’s involvement, investigates Krystal’s disappearance. Watch the clip!
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STARZ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from episode eight of POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN season four, premiering Friday, May 2. In “Street Struck,” Raq goes on the offensive as Marvin and Lou attempt to contain the escalating situations. Jukebox joins the search for O-Cee, while Kanan looks into his theory on what happened to Famous. Watch the clip now!
Photos: Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce Announce the 2025 Tony Award Nominations
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

This morning, live from Sofitel New York, Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce announced the nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards. Check out photos of the duo here!
2025 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2025

Tonys time is here at last! The nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
2025 Tony Award Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce and here they are... celebrating the best of the 2024-25 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here.
2025 Tony Awards Nominations- A Complete Guide
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards nominations will be announced soon and we are catching you up on the full season of shows, who is eligible for what, and so much more!
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Hollywood Records has released Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with music by Academy Award®-nominated composers Son Lux. Listen to it now!
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 30, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
How to Watch the 2025 Tony Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025

Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce will announce the nominations for The 78th Annual Tony Awards, which will be announced live from Sofitel New York. We have all of the details here!
Norm Lewis, J. Harrison Ghee and More to Perform at Black Theatre United 2025 Juneteenth Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

Black Theatre United will commemorate the rich history of Black American culture and music, across genres and eras, for a memorable Juneteenth Celebration as part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City Festival. Learn more!
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Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce Will Announce the 2025 Tony Awards Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

Tony Award winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce will announce the nominations for The 78th Annual Tony Awards, which will be announced live from Sofitel New York . We have all of the details here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Wendell Pierce been in?

Wendell Pierce has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Wendell Pierce been in?

Wendell Pierce has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Wendell Pierce's first West End show?

Wendell Pierce's first West End show was Death of a Salesman which opened in 2019

What awards has Wendell Pierce been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman and Best Play (Tony Awards) for Radio Golf.

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