Dennis "Cutty" Wise
Character from The Wire / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dennis "Cutty" Wise is a fictional character inspired by real-life boxing trainer Calvin Ford on the HBO drama The Wire, played by actor Chad Coleman. Wise is a reformed criminal who sets up a boxing gym for neighborhood children. The name "Dennis Wise" was taken from an actual Baltimore contract killer who is serving a life sentence in prison. The nickname "Cutty" originates from the character serving time in the Maryland State Penitentiary in Jessup, Maryland, which was nicknamed "The Cut."
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Dennis Wise | |
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The Wire character | |
First appearance | "Time After Time" (2004) |
Last appearance | "React Quotes" (2008) |
Created by | David Simon and George Pelecanos |
Portrayed by | Chad L. Coleman |
In-universe information | |
Alias | Cutty |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Day laborer and boxing trainer |
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