Wendell Pierce

Wendell Pierce was on the verge of quitting acting after he
graduated from Juilliard - but decided to "give it a year". Four
decades on, he's one of the most celebrated character actors
working today. Wendell speaks to James about his childhood in New
Orleans, his big break in The Wire and the new series of his hit
thriller series, Jack Ryan.


Please be advised that this episode contains a highly offensive
term.