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1. After starring on "The Wire" as Avon Barksdale's number two, he later played in blockbusters as "Thor" and "Pacific Rim". Who is he?
2. He played a by-the-book police officer during the entire run of "The Wire", rising rapidly in the ranks of the Baltimore PD. Later he played in the blockbuster "White House Down" and as Phillip Broyles in "Fringe". Who is he?
3. He played a Baltimore City council-member in season three of "The Wire". After his successful bid as mayor of Baltimore, he ended up with a decaying police department due to his pledge to improve the city's educational system. He later played Petyr Baelish in "Game of Thrones" and a CIA-agent in "The Dark Knight Rises". Who is he?
4. The perhaps biggest fan favorite on "The Wire" was played by Michael K. Williams. He more recently played in "12 Years a Slave" and the re-boot of "RoboCop". Who did he play on "The Wire"?
5. Many actors on "The Wire" had previously appeared in "Oz", HBO's first attempt at one-hour drama television. Reg E. Cathey played the warden at Oz for a little while before being fired. He has more recently been Frank Underwood's trusted spareribs provider on "House of Cards". Who did he play in "The Wire"?
6. "In Plain Sight" was a TV show that ran from 2008 to 2012, with Paul Ben-Victor among the main cast members. Ben-Victor had a major role on "The Wire" during its second season, playing number two to a mafioso-like character known as "The Greek". What was his character's name?
7. A couple of actors from "The Walking Dead" have previously appeared on "The Wire". One of them, Chad Coleman (who played Tyreese on "The Walking Dead") had a major role as a retired drug dealer during season 3. His character was named Dennis Wise, but what has his street-name?
8. Another actor who appeared on "The Walking Dead" played a lieutenant on Avon Barksdale's crew during season 1 of "The Wire". He was strangled in prison during season two after Stringer Bell becomes worried that he may inform on their drug organization. What's the actor's name?
9. After being an extra during the pilot episode, he was later given a recurring role in season three as hitman for Marlo Stanfield. He has since appeared in "The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3", "Damages" and "Nurse Jackie". He starred on "24: Live Another Day" as Erik Ritter. Who is he?
10. Our favorite television detective, the drunkard named Jimmy McNulty, was the closest we came to a main character on "The Wire". Despite his attempt at a sober family life in season 4, he was at his most entertaining when on a destructive and drunken path of women and whisky. The actor playing him has appeared in many films in later years, including "300", "John Carter" and "Hannibal Rising". What's his name?
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