Lawrence Gilliard Jr., 1971
Writers · September 22, 1971
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
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Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is 54 years old, born September 22, 1971 in United States · Virgo.
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About
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is an American actor and screenwriter born in 1971. He gained critical acclaim portraying D'Angelo Barksdale on HBO's The Wire, then became known for playing Bob Stookey in AMC's The Walking Dead. He also appeared in David Simon's The Deuce (2017–2019) and films including Gangs of New York. As a Virgo, he embodies the sign's precision and analytical depth.
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Biography
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is an American actor and screenwriter born on September 22, 1971. His breakout role came as D'Angelo Barksdale on HBO's The Wire, a performance that earned critical acclaim and established him as a serious dramatic actor. He later became widely recognized for his role as Bob Stookey in AMC's The Walking Dead, demonstrating his range across prestige television. Gilliard Jr. also appeared in David Simon's HBO series The Deuce, which ran from September 2017 to October 2019, further solidifying his presence in high-profile drama. His film work spans genres and eras: he appeared in Straight Out of Brooklyn (1991), Next Stop Wonderland (1998), and Martin Scorsese's Gangs of New York (2002). Born under the sign of Virgo, Gilliard Jr. embodies the methodical and observant qualities typical of the sign. As an actor and screenwriter, he works across film, television, and theatre, bringing depth to character-driven narratives. His career reflects sustained engagement with complex, socially conscious storytelling.
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Trivia
- Appeared in three critically acclaimed HBO/AMC prestige dramas: The Wire, The Walking Dead, and The Deuce.
- His film debut was Spike Lee's Straight Out of Brooklyn in 1991.
- Worked with both David Simon (The Wire, The Deuce) and Martin Scorsese (Gangs of New York).
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Numerology
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The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Lawrence Gilliard Jr. succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
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CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
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Frequently asked
- How old is Lawrence Gilliard Jr.?
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is 54 years old (born September 22, 1971).
- When is Lawrence Gilliard Jr.'s birthday?
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr. was born on September 22, 1971.
- What is Lawrence Gilliard Jr.'s zodiac sign?
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is a Virgo, born September 22, 1971.
- What is Lawrence Gilliard Jr.'s Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr. was born in 1971, the year of the Metal Pig.
- Where is Lawrence Gilliard Jr. from?
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is from United States.
- What does Lawrence Gilliard Jr. do?
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr. is a writer.
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