Jamie Hector was born on October 07, 1975 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, is Actor, Producer, Miscellaneous Crew. Jamie Hector (born October 7, 1975 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American actor of Haitian descent who is known for his portrayal of Marlo Stanfield on the critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire. Jamie Hector began acting immediately after high school when he auditioned for a community theater company. He then enrolled in college while he continued to audition and book roles on New York Undercover, Third Watch, Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and The Beat. His film work dates back to Spike Lee's Clockers. From there he went on to appear in He Got Game, Ghost Dog, Prison Song, and Everyday People. In 2002 Hector had a brief role in the movie Paid in Full. Hector attributes a defining moment in his career to the 2003 short film Five Deep Breaths 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. David Simon, the creator of The Wire, cited Five Deep Breaths as the movie that brought Hector to his attention, and led him to be cast as Marlo Stanfield. Hector starred in the 2007 film Blackout with Melvin Van Peebles and Jeffrey Wright, and was featured as recurring villain Benjamin "Knox" Washington in the third season of Heroes. In 2008, Hector also appeared in the film Max Payne, in which he plays the role of Lincoln DeNeuf, a Haitian crime boss. In 2009 Hector appeared in the movie Just Another Day, playing the up-and-coming rapper Young Eastie, who attempts to make it at all costs. In 2010 he had a role in Night Catches Us and began filming The Gift. He voiced Emile-A239 (Noble 4) in Halo: Reach. He had a minor role in Season 2 of Jericho episode 7 where he played a corporal for the Allied States of America. In 2011, Jamie made an appearance on CSI Miami as Jean Guiton in the episode "Hunting Ground". In 2012, Jamie made a brief appearance on Common Law in the episode "Hot for Teacher". Recently, he has been in the Show Person of Interest As Link of the gang Brotherhood. So far appearing in 2 episodes
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Popular As |
Jamie Hector |
Occupation |
Actor |
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47 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
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October 07, 1975 ( Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States) |
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October 07 |
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Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States |
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United States |
🌙 Zodiac
Jamie Hector’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs
Jamie Hector was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
Biography/Timeline
2002
In 2002 Hector appeared in the movie Paid in Full. He attributes a defining moment in his career to the 2003 short film Five Deep Breaths 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.
2004
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".
2007
Hector founded Moving Mountains Inc in 2007, a non-profit Theater based organization that provides youth with year-round classes in drama, dance, vocal & film classes.
2009
In 2009 Hector appeared in the television movie Just Another Day, playing the up-and-coming Rapper Young Eastie, who attempts to make it at all costs. In 2010, he had a role in the film Night Catches Us with Kerri Washington and Anthony Mackey. He voiced Emile-A239 (Noble 4) in Halo: Reach.
2010
Hector helped in raising money for survivors of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
2014
In 2014, Hector began co-starring in the series Bosch as Jerry Edgar, a detective and partner to the eponymous Harry Bosch played by Titus Welliver.
2017
In 2017, Hector appeared on the USA drama Queen of The South as Devon Finch, on 6 episodes of season 2.
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