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Robert Wisdom, born on September 14, 1953 in Washington, D.C., United States, is a television actor and film actor. Robert Wisdom is 72 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Columbia University.
My Take
Robert Wisdom is the kind of actor who makes everyone around him better. A Columbia-educated performer from Washington, D.C., he specialized in characters of moral complexity, Bunny Colvin in The Wire and Lechero in Prison Break among them, roles that demand authority without showboating. His NAACP Image Award feels earned by accumulation rather than a single splashy turn. I admire actors who tighten a scene the instant they walk on, and Wisdom does exactly that. He is proof that the supporting bench often holds the most interesting careers in the business.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Robert Wisdom
- Name (Japanese)
- ロバート・ウィスダム
- Reading
- ろばーと・うぃすだむ
- Born
- September 14, 1953 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- Columbia University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Robert Wisdom born?
Born September 14, 1953 (age 72).
Where is Robert Wisdom from?
Robert Wisdom is from Washington, D.C., United States.
What does Robert Wisdom do?
Robert Wisdom works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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