Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Lawrence Gilliard Jr. (born September 22, 1971) is an American actor known for his diverse roles in films, television series, and theatre. He gained critical acclaim for his portrayal of D'Angelo Barksdale in the HBO drama series The Wire and as Bob Stookey in the AMC horror drama The Walking Dead. Gilliard Jr. was also a part of David Simon's HBO TV series The Deuce, which aired from 2017 to 2019. His notable film appearances include Straight Out of Brooklyn (1991), Next Stop Wonderland (1998), and Gangs of New York (2002). Born in New York City, Gilliard Jr. moved to Baltimore, Maryland, at a young age and studied classical music at the Baltimore School for the Arts. He attended the Juilliard School before embarking on a successful acting career.More