Robert Wisdom profile
Actor profile

Robert Wisdom

14th September 1953 Washington, District of Columbia, USA Acting

Robert Ray Wisdom is an American actor, best known for his roles as Howard "Bunny" Colvin in the HBO drama series The Wire, Norman "Lechero" St. John in the Fox drama series Prison Break, and Harold Conway in the 2021 Hulu comedy film Vacation Friends. Wisdom was born in Washington, D.C., to Jamaican parents. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in history and economics. He worked as a producer for NPR's All Things Considered before pursuing a career in acting. Wisdom has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including That Thing You Do!, Face/Off, Ray, The Manchurian Candidate, and The Good Wife. He has also had recurring roles on the television series The Practice, NYPD Blue, and The Shield. In 2012, Wisdom was cast as a series regular in the ABC drama series Nashville. He played the role of Coleman Carlisle, a music producer. The show ran for four seasons. In 2021, Wisdom starred in the Hulu comedy film Vacation Friends. He played the role of Harold Conway, a couple's therapist who becomes involved in a wild weekend with two other couples. The film was a critical and commercial success. Wisdom is a versatile actor who has played a wide range of roles. He is a respected member of the acting community and has won numerous awards for his work, including a NAACP Image Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.

45 Movies 39 TV Shows 84 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

The Loft poster
The Loft 14th October 2014 as Detective Cohagan
Ray poster
Ray 29th October 2004 as Jack Lauderdale
Haven poster
Haven 10th September 2004 as Mr. Sterling
Duplex poster
Duplex 26th September 2003 as Officer Dan
Stir poster
Stir 1st July 1997 as Detective Williams
Volcano poster
Volcano 25th April 1997 as O.E.M. Staffer #2
Lifeform poster
Lifeform 24th September 1996 as Colonel Jessie Pratt
Cosmic Slop poster
Cosmic Slop 8th November 1994 as Captain Jackson (segment 'The First Commandment')
Accused poster
Accused 22nd January 2023 as Mitch Becker
Helstrom poster
Helstrom 16th October 2020 as Henry / Caretaker
Barry poster
Barry 25th March 2018 as Jim Moss
Rosewood poster
Rosewood 23rd September 2015 as Gerald Kelly
Legends poster
Legends 13th August 2014 as Conrad Tomlin
NCIS poster
NCIS 23rd September 2003 as Warden Gene Halsey
Boomtown poster
Boomtown 29th September 2002 as Chronic (Daryl C. Norcott)
The Wire poster
The Wire 2nd June 2002 as Howard 'Bunny' Colvin
Cracker poster
Cracker 18th September 1997 as Detective Danny Watlington
Arli$$ poster
Arli$$ 10th August 1996 as Donny Thurman
ER poster
ER 19th September 1994 as Dr. Hammond