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My Take
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. earned a permanent spot in my memory the moment D'Angelo Barksdale walked onto The Wire. That role is one of the most quietly devastating performances in prestige television, and the critical acclaim he drew for it was completely deserved. Then he turned up as Bob Stookey on The Walking Dead, proving he could carry weight in a totally different register. Born in New York City in 1971, he's worked across stage, film and television, and even writes, which fits the versatility I see in him. To me he's the definition of an actor's actor, the dependable presence who elevates every ensemble he joins.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
- Name (Japanese)
- ラリー・ギリアード・Jr
- Reading
- らりー・ぎりあーど・Jr
- Born
- September 22, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor / screenwriter
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawrence Gilliard Jr. born?
Born September 22, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Lawrence Gilliard Jr. from?
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Lawrence Gilliard Jr. do?
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.