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Wendell Pierce on playing a villain on ‘Raising Kanan,’ a good guy on ‘The Wire’ and being a diehard Saints fan

The actor recounts his favorite roles, from “Waiting to Exhale” to “Selma”

By Kelley L. Carter

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How ‘Death of a Salesman’ helped Wendell Pierce become fearless

Actor discusses his historic Broadway role and how pursuing his career affected his personal life

By Monique Judge

‘Another Act’: Wendell Pierce talks about his body of work and his staying power

Also, he discusses the legacy of his friend and former co-star, Michael K. Williams