Greggs was shot and wounded in an undercover buy bust operation ordered by Deputy Commissioner Ervin Burrell. Orlando was killed in the failed sting and Greggs' was shot before she could retrieve the weapon she had hidden in the vehicle they were using. She quickly outshone her Carver and Herc, much to thei… Considering the ratings hole The Wire … Their hard work resulted in the arrest of the madam and other members of the detail solved the deaths of the other girls. They are also responsible for investigating all police-related shootings, and, because the homicide unit is generally regarded as containing the best detectives on the police force, they are often given high-profile cases which are not necessarily homicides. 10 Michael K. Williams (The Wire) The Wire (TV Series 2002–2008) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. She has two daughters born 1986 and 1990. With Proposition Joe aware of the wiretaps Daniels decided the unit had to move on. She cultivated a relationship with Bubbles, a West Baltimore heroin addict, who became a Confidential Informant. By the time her backup arrived on the scene the shooters had fled. The Wire has female characters who are important to the show and whose depth extends beyond cookie-cutter cliché. Orlando was arrested by narcotics police and turned over to the Barksdale detail when they diligently checked to see if any of the names Orlando gave them were under investigation. Esther Mikaelson. She faces merciless teasing from her colleagues. He was called back twice and the auditions went well, but he was turned down for the part because Fogel thought he was too young. The Homicide Unit of the Baltimore City Police Department is responsible for the investigation of all unexplained deaths that take place within Baltimore City. They quickly gathered probable cause for wiretaps on key Stanfield lieutenants Fruit and Monk Metcalf. Wire’s black queer women characters.8 I contend that The Wire both complicates and exploits black queer sexuality in order to produce provocative quality television. ("Boys of Summer") Greggs worked in the Eastern District Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) before transferring to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Narcotics Unit. It went on to win the Grand Jury Prize for Dramatic Film at the Sundance Film Festival. [13] In 2011, she was presented with the Woman of the Year award from the Harvard Black Men's Forum. Cheryl insisted on accompanying Kima to the strip clubs, showing a jealous streak. Greggs continued working with Lieutenant Daniels when the Major Case Unit was formed. She went to Major Daniels to ask for a position in his district. 2. Greggs, Herc, and Carver performed a street bust of Ghost. Greggs and McNulty soon acquired photos of the two meeting together. She also wrote lyrics and co-wrote the script for the film. Marimow ordered the unit to stop investigating the Barksdale money trail and to close down their investigation of Stanfield. She is also known for having starred in the independent film Slam, which she co-wrote. Greggs was responsible for delivering the subpoena to campaign fundraiser Andy Krawczyk. They persuaded D'Angelo's new girlfriend Shardene Innes to turn against him by providing her with evidence that the Barksdale crew were responsible for the death of a friend of hers. Both Savino and Wee-Bey were arrested and Little Man was murdered before the police could reach him. The NFL has hired its first Black female official, it was announced Friday. As elections approached Freamon picked up the investigation of the Barksdale money trail and served subpoenas for financial records on many political figures. Greggs also became dissatisfied with her personal life now that Cheryl had her baby and began to cheat on her. Greggs' contact Shardene Innes was useful in providing links to the exotic dancing world that pointed them towards the whorehouse. Cheryl also makes a decision to become pregnant through artificial insemination and asks for Kima's support in raising the child. She is the founder and CEO of the Baltimore-based reWIRED for Change, an outreach program intended to communicate with (and ultimately rehabilitate) at-risk youth involved in criminal activity. Detective McNulty and Kima worked closely together during the Barksdale case. Greggs joined the Baltimore Police Department in 1997. Greggs is a determined and capable police detective in the Baltimore Police Department. McNulty jokingly added from there that they could both have fun talking about "pussy." Mahershala Ali Was Directly Involved in Hiring Marvel’s First Black Female Writer for ‘Blade’ "Watchmen" scribe Stacy Osei-Kuffour will pen the … They managed to get Omar's attention after he got into a war with the Barksdale organization and persuaded him to testify against Barksdale soldier Bird for the murder of William Gant. She joined the investigation of Frank Sobotka under Lieutenant Daniels at his request. Her role on The Wire led to her work as the leader of a Baltimore community initiative called ReWired for Change. 1. In 2008-09, she was a guest star in the ABC series Brothers & Sisters, and in 2010 she appeared in an episode of CBS series The Good Wife. Greggs recovered fully from her injuries and took a desk job in the narcotics unit, at the request of her girlfriend Cheryl, who feared her getting injured again and hoped to start a family. Her return to street duty caused major friction between herself and Cheryl, now pregnant. [12] Other actors and writers involved with The Wire serve as board members. In 2011, she was a guest star on the show Bar Karma. The detail felt they were making progress when they recorded Marlo talking to Andre on Monk's phone. Lt. Daniels assigned her to the Barksdale detail and made her lead narcotics detective. Sonja Sohn is an American actress and director best known for her roles as Detective Kima Greggs on the HBO drama The Wire and Detective Samantha Baker on the ABC series Body of Proof. Greggs transfers into Jay Landsman's squad and is joined by Freamon. Daniels insisted that Greggs was too skilled an investigator for district work but offered to help her move laterally. Her parents met when her father was stationed in South Korea after the Korean War. The Barksdales became involved in a turf war with Marlo Stanfield and the unit shifted their focus back to them. [10], Previously involved in political activism (she campaigned in North Carolina in support of Barack Obama's 2008 presidential bid), Sohn took a break from acting in 2009 to concentrate on social issues. The two pursued the Barksdale organization even when the unit was supposed to be focused on Park Heights drug dealer Kintel Williamson. Sonja Sohn Born Sonja … ("The Target") After a couple of conversations, Shardene agrees to go on a date with D'Angelo. We're not sure there's any one way to pin-down the perfect television detective, but whether their legacies endure through their pun-tastic one-liners-made-memes or through iconic mustaches that have since taken on lives of their own, it's no secret, Sherlock, that some of the greatest male sleuths of the small screen are also some of its most memorable. They found that they made little progress through their wiretaps because the key members of Joe's organization did not talk on the phone. Before she was an actress, Sohn was a slam poet. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/g28597869/the-wire-cast-then-now [4] She attended and graduated from Warwick High School in Newport News.[5]. Seasons In a statement released by the league, Chaka said: “I … -- The West Baltimore depicted in “The Wire” was a network of neighborhoods plagued by drugs, poverty and violent crime as police and young blacks clashed on the streets. These sleuths can crack any case – and bust any punk – in their wake. She quickly outshone her Carver and Herc, much to their chagrin. Greggs is further embarrassed when she is ordered to take over the investigation of a murdered witness because of pressure to slow the investigation. Also known as She has also guest-starred on many episodes of Cold Case as "Toni Halstead". 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Daniels was promoted to Major and left the unit. She also starred in independent films Perfume, G and The Killing Zone. She determined that his re-supply was delivered to a convenience store that he ran. The Wire premiered on June 2, 2002 and ended on March 9, 2008, comprising 60 episodes over five seasons. And I’m thinking that the woman about to be arrested, but come to find out, she was a Black woman detective.” The detective’s name was Gail Miller, but on Central City’s streets she was known as “Christy Love.” “I just became, not obsessed, but every time I … Previous Occupations Shakima "Kima" Greggs is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, played by actress Sonja Sohn. ("Boys of Summer") Greggs worked in the Eastern District Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) before transferring to the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Narcotics Unit. Maia Chaka is a teacher in Virginia, but her weekends are devoted to refereeing football. Greggs even recognised the sound of gunshots in the background and wondered why Marlo was taking shooting practice when they had been unable to tie him to any drug murders. [7] She played Detective Samantha Baker in the first two seasons of the medical drama television series Body of Proof with Dana Delany and Jeri Ryan, which premiered on ABC on March 29, 2011. Freamon became exasperated with Greggs' lack of respect for Daniels. Episode 1 77m. Browse the full The Wire cast and crew credits for actors by character names from the HBO original program. Last seen DAVID SIMON HAD AN IDEA FOR THE WIRE'S SIXTH SEASON. Through the five seasons of the HBO series The Wire, she held a starring role as Detective Kima Greggs. Her mother was Korean and her father was Black. She had a supporting role in the Hollywood film Step Up 2: The Streets. Here is a montage of him saying "Sheeeeeeit" and other funny things. Avon was arrested, but on the basis of a tip from Bell before his death rather than the units casework. As a teen, prosecutor Hwang Si-mok received surgical treatment for his abnormally developed brain, but the procedure left behind serious side effects. [17], Life Servers Sohn Well; Actress Graduated from Newport News School, Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 7, 1998, B4, by Mike Holtzclaw, University of Maryland School of Social Work, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, "Local Actress Now Working With Big Stars", "After 'The Wire', Sonja Sohn couldn’t leave Baltimore’s troubled streets behind", "Sonja Sohn: Changing Baltimore Long After 'The Wire, "Character profile - Detective Shakima "Kima" Greggs", "Episode 103: "An Open Mind" with Sonja Sohn! Michael B. Jordan auditioned before casting director Alexa L. Fogel in New York City for the role of Bodie. The sting relied on Wendell "Orlando" Blocker, a front man for the Barksdale organization and licence holder for Orlando's. Greggs however is not interested in parenting and only goes through reluctantly. Even with the success of black actors, it was never easy. Cheryl - Ex-PartnerElijah - Cheryl's Son This fall it will be during NFL games. Shardene met D'Angelo Barksdale at Orlando's. Greggs, Norris and Landsman attend a press conference intended to diffuse the story with the facade that Greggs and Norris were working together all along. The two begin to date and eventually move in together. Greggs told him being open about her sexuality kept attention from male colleagues away. Greggs provided a second useful confidential informant while working with Lester Freamon. https://thewire.fandom.com/wiki/Shakima_Greggs?oldid=14593. 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A clearance rate of 50% or more for the year is aimed for and the Unit is among the most de… They located a prostitution ring operating out of a high class apartment building using women illegally brought into the country and held like prisoners. [6] She struggled during the first season of The Wire and considered quitting as she had trouble recalling her lines. Portrayed by At Daniels's request, Greggs compiled a four-page file on Avon Barksdale. Occupation They spent hours together in surveillance and put in still more time trying to track down the legendary stick-up man Omar Little. By 2002, Greggs worked under shift lieutenant Cedric Daniels and alongside detectives Ellis Carver and Thomas "Herc" Hauk in Narcotics Unit for four months. The case broke down when the unit arrested Melvin "Cheese" Wagstaff on suspicion of murder when in reality he was taking about shooting his pet dog over the wiretap. 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