Playing Omar On "The Wire" Changed Michael K. Williams' Life

[@evacuatedheaven1062]

Rest in peace, Michael K. Williams. OMAR FOREVER!

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm3153]

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[@lauralouwhooo]

I was so upset when he died. He was a treasure. The series Black Market that Colbert mentions was so good. A passion project

[@lduranceau8046]

I saw him in the Gambler, and he was very good as one of the gangsters. I could not believe he was sold heroin laced with Fentanyl. Knowing what we know about Fentanyl today, it's not hard to see that Michael was playing with fire. RIP Mr Williams.

[@TerminallyBored]

RIP Michael K Williams. You were an inspiration for many and totally captivating on the screen.

[@johnm3066]

What?!??!

[@cd8086]

Rip 🙏🏻

[@froot6086]

@@johnm3066 he died

[@LittleGreyBag]

* Whistles * Omar's Coming Yo!

[@Wavemaninawe]

That would have cleared out the room.

[@pso89]

*bag of drugs drop out the window* lol

[@kj5394]

pso89 😂😂😂

[@marclong7780]

😂😂😂

[@jacquir8331]

Omar is the man!

[@zackmooretalks]

I just finished The Wire last night and Omar was my favorite character. So heartbroken this man passed… what a talent. Thank you for this incredible performance in The Wire and beyond, sir. R.I.P.

[@staunchx]

Omar was my favorite character as well. Michael K Williams acting was so on point that it didnt even seem like acting. RIP indeed.

[@omaewamoshindeiru616]

i just started watching for the first time.. his character scares me lol

[@kjnewman7518]

Man his scenes when he was on the stand was probably the best TV back then. I robs drug dealers lmao.

[@ValhallaBeckons]

​@@kjnewman7518"Jus' like you, man." Timeless performance. I can't recommend his other roles enough. Truly a phenom, oh indeed. RIP

[@SFflippinGiant]

Before The character of Omar , gay men on screen had been portrayed as flamboyant, feminine , robin Williams in "birdcage" type. Having the character the coldest , baddest dude on The Wire be gay was a stroke a genius by David Simon. The Wire is a complete masterpiece of television.

[@chrisgarrod4454]

I agree with you aside from the fact that Marlo was way colder than Omar.

[@zacharyp7511]

+Jonny Rager Shit Stringer was pretty cold too....all business. Put a green light on D AND moved in with his girl.

[@diegopachon8051]

+Chris Garrod Omar was Lawful Neutral, while Marlo was just Chaotic Evil, so... yeah, kinda obvious, but true.

[@BILLY_BO]

man I feel like Christopher Partlow was the coldest one. or maybe the most savage one, he played that character so well

[@Se7eNBlack]

I always called him "Dirty Derek Luke" lol!!! They look like they could be related. But seriously, dude was a straight up heartless mark... I actually thought Snoop was for a minute, but I saw that Chris had some levels to him and each was cold af.

[@s1002546]

Money aint got no owners, only spenders

[@yafaisquadify]

Dysentery Gary I tell you something else, I like that ring too. Boy you got me confused for a man who repeats himself.

[@Thisisaweirdthing2makeusdo]

Women and health

[@pittylover1591]

I like that ring too. Boy got me confused when a man repeat himself 🤐

[@lamondhaughton1598]

It actually does in the case of the USA. Its owned by the Federal Reserve . :-)

[@davidgee4399]

I think these four fives beats that full house.

[@n0yn0y]

Michael K Williams is one of the most underrated actors.

[@RichardMedhurst]

"Indaeeed'

[@ellenhyde8381]

He is not underrated, he is underutilized. Anyone who has seen his work, admires and respects his talent. He appears happy with his life right now and I'm happy for him.

[@jagdeepsinghuppal8310]

Omar..ma man...😎😎

[@panache8722]

Sort of type cast, And i say that because of the scar. Like Tommy Flanagan, the physical scars take away from the types of roles one can play.

[@samuelwoods164]

@@ellenhyde8381 I was just going to comment something similar.

[@quagthias]

The world would be a better place if everyone watched The Wire. A friend of mine is a social worker and for her education she was required to watch the 4th season which focused on the inner-city schools, because it was just that accurate. It's not the most entertaining show out there, but it's definitely the most important show ever.

[@Wendy17719]

That was the most disturbing season of the show. Heartbreaking.

[@Jeffemcd08]

That whole season fucked me up

[@sarathmohan979]

quagthias for me the wire and breaking bad is at the top. I found it extremely entertaining too. The court scene where Omar distroys Maury. Oh man. Goosebumps. Such strong characters. It was an honour to watch the show. Pretty sure you all feel the same.

[@requiem4391]

quagthias *definitely* a very entertaining show

[@jay1746]

Jeffe McDougal That scene with Bubbles and Sherrod was probably the saddest part of the show

[@segito33]

Wow, this guy is amazing. I served him in my restaurant last year. The most humble, and empathic celebrity I have served in my life. Blessings.

[@melliem7481]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MrXanderthegreat1]

R.i.p. this man has the most genuine eyes ive ever seen in my life. So warm and caring

[@66scotpollard]

Watching this after his death…it’s chilling to know that he would be gone just five years after this interview. He was clearly grateful for all his success and he still had so many opportunities ahead of him - it’s a shame he was taken so early by his addiction. Rest in power, MKW. Glad your work as Omar, Chalky and other iconic roles will live on for future generations.

[@riteshsawant81192]

"I thinks not Terrell, I thinks not."

[@leegsy]

"Yo Omar, we up here with a Mac 10!

[@tookover11]

We in here with the mac 10

[@treefingers6572]

Oh indeed

[@weffydaprince3463]

Ritesh Sawant my shit lol

[@personalit]

LOL I'm fkn dead!!!

[@lunhil12]

He certainly earned everything he's got. He was great as Omar, surrounded by equally talented actors.

[@efeegemen7979]

-State your name for the record +Omar Devon Little -Mr.Little, how old are you? +About 29, thereabout. -And where do you live? +No place in particular, ma'am. -You're homeless? +Uh... In the wind, so to speak. -And what is your occupation? +Occupation? -What exactly do you do for a living, Mr. Little? +I rip and run. -You... +I robs drug dealers -And exactly how long has this been your occupation, Mr.Little? +I don't know exactly.I venture to say maybe about eight or nine years. -Mr.Little, how does a man rob drug dealers for eight or nine years live to tell about it? +Day at a time, I suppose.

[@diorsmom729]

Efe Egemen I’m watching this exact episode right now 😂

[@juliangemignani9506]

🤣legend. “I got the shotgun, you got the briefcase

[@eirtars]

Brilliant script for sure

[@KtotheG]

@@juliangemignani9506 "It's all in the game, right?"... The Wire had its preachy moments, but they were oh so delicious, so I can't hate.

[@metaldad1967]

Omar goes out for cereal in his robe and slippers, the corner boys scatter and drop him the drugs while he pauses for a smoke...Omar was LEGIT!!!

[@Gam3Junkie]

It's all in the game, yo.

[@collybeans586]

haha nice

[@nevermindshort3]

You got the briefcase, I got the shotgun. All in the game yo...

[@stevengarcia8428]

Well said

[@ukij8908]

Rest in Peace to this absolute legend. 🕊😪

[@joedorben3504]

Looking at his career without any bias, he seriously has to be in the convo as one of the greatest screen actors of all time. Was in The Wire, The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire, 12 Years a Slave, and Community. HOF resumé

[@robertwill9054]

One of the greatest television characters ever written, Omar and The Wire are truly brilliant.

[@leonbrooks2107]

I can’t believe that no one in the crowd called out “Omar coming yo”

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm3153]

fr bro

[@rawtoonage8780]

Maybe because no one heard the whistle

[@NJM3000]

Going to miss him. As an anti-hero as Omar he had me hooked, but he is much more than that. A class act.

[@zacharyhoffman9294]

I got the shotgun, you got the briefcase.

[@Species1571]

All in the game though, right?

[@bkdascenzo]

Great scene...

[@LPJack02]

RIP and long live Michael K. Williams (November 22, 1966 - September 6, 2021), aged 54 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@TheAndrewj96]

Wow. It's amazing how young he looks for being almost 50.

[@gixxerfixxer4159]

Black don't crack my nigga.

[@beejay154]

+Joe Cartajena joe shut ur raciest face white ppl age faster lines wrinkles

[@Puentedeoro415]

why you got to bring that racist shit in here yo, fuck outta here,you wish you had his life.

[@fuxkdonaldtrumphisdaughter2955]

Gixxer Fixxer u the funniest nigga in da world for dat one

[@PrinceVegetaOver9000]

he looks about 50 yall need to stop wit this black dont crack

[@stephanieladeinde3224]

True talent .....he will be truly missed.this hurts

[@_pulyx]

Yo, it's Omar! RUNNNNN

[@marclong7780]

Paulo Brasil With that whistle! Lmao!!

[@AlephTroll]

Rest In Peace to this man. Another bright and talented soul, taken far too soon by addiction.

[@raggaduxjones]

Allegedly by addiction.

[@AlephTroll]

@@raggaduxjones true. either way you know the man was battling some internal demons.

[@JulesQ94]

So much affection for Omar

[@glifosfato]

way more interesting guy than 90% of colbert's guests. "i used to boogie back in the day"

[@duncansiror5033]

loved that part

[@frankkruza]

Way more interesting than Colbert!

[@1nfamous76]

Has to be without doubt one of the GREATEST shows ever made. He deserved a Grammy for his performance he put in.

[@baska-]

The Wire is the best series ever made. Word.

[@hemanroczko1799]

Omar's hairline trying hard to match Poot's.

[@VictoriaLove]

Heman Roczko I'm weakkkkkkkkk

[@jamaica1551]

Lol

[@Afrimusican]

Lol damn why

[@Wil4568]

That's cold, but Poot's hairline is on another level.

[@flackoworld._7523]

Will W that goes down in history

[@Poppin023]

money aint got no ownerss, only spenders

[@pittylover1591]

I like that ring too.. boy get me confused when a man repeats himself 🤐

[@predwards8941]

You must have me confused with a man that repeats hisself....

[@lukeobrien7578]

It would have been so funny if the audience ran off the set after he walked-in. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Red-Rambo]

@Amir damn right everybody ran from omar whilst literally screaming "yo omar coming" 😂

[@KenMyrheim]

Such a great actor, and SO much more than just Omar. Rest in peace.

[@AA-qb7ni]

Michael is still so underrated. He needs more attention!! He's one of the greats.

[@Deauxp._]

RIP to a real artist 🙏

[@biancacaputo7174]

RIP man. He was absolutely brilliant as Omar, so tough, so gay, so feral, so crazy, and so inspirational. Whenever he used to walk and everyone would shour Omar coming, I bet he felt like he was in a western. Absolutely fantastic work.

[@dalisllama]

"I don't see no sweat on your brow, neither, bruh"

[@michaelotis223]

Even if I miss I can't miss

[@tasnimewhida2573]

Drop your laundry

[@laurenward2461]

I know he was amazing as Omar on the Wire and Chalky on Boardwalk.. but my favourite role of his was on Community. He was like the sensible guy who was like "wtf is going on at this school? This shit is too much." He's a great comedic actor.

[@patrickherbermann1202]

Seriously, his comedy chops are amazing, just like Jonathan Banks in that show. SUPER intense dudes playing deadpan funny, it was fantastic

[@Veeo669]

He's fantastic in Hap and Leonard. Anyone who appreciates his acting should definitely check that show out.

[@margaritam.9118]

And "Boardwalk Empire" :0 He is so awesome!

[@MachineGunMouth]

i tried to watch boardwalk empire, it just started off to slow. i might try it again tho...

[@1nfamous76]

MachineGunMouth oh man you GOTTA stick to it - it's slow at first I give you that but it gets real deep and it's got some serious dialogue and cunning characters in it. Mr Williams puts in yet another stellar performance

[@mattiasahlsen3650]

All in the game, yo! All in the game...

[@bridgewatermelvin3722]

Mattias Ahlsén You Either Play Or Get Played

[@joejoe6952]

"I suppose we can stand here all night." "I suppose we could."

[@eternalyfeful]

"Or settle this once and forever."

[@UMANGPLAYS]

Retreat Lamar.

[@joejoe6952]

I proposition for you, brother.

[@jackmunch6978]

😭 RIP the greatest character on the greatest show ever made.

[@garrisonsmallwood3105]

I think your absolutely right

[@brandonthompson5796]

He was such a beautiful soul and so down to earth. The world is in a worse place now that he's not here to help us

[@Duffield_World89]

Rest in paradise brother true legend ✊✊🤝

[@SangnokHigh]

The cheese stands alone

[@mjomane]

yeah

[@pshomeboy2191]

lol that clip brought me here too

[@umbrellacorporationwuhanfa3731]

Did his unc real dirty tho

[@georgiagonzales3769]

MKW...one of the Best actors ever !!!!🥰 This man is simply Awesome.

[@zymir5494]

Beautiful Human Being ‘ RIP Michael 🙏🏽

[@jimmos5659]

He’s absolutely incredible in the wire and really good in boardwalk too.

[@chancettalee3433]

"Even if I miss I can't miss"

[@katlap3101]

Omar was one hell of a cowboy, everybody’s bad ass anti hero who had a heart

[@kaejhaye924]

I LOVED his character 'Omar' on The Wire. Loved it!!! The Wire was an extremely fascinating show

[@tjc89]

One of the few characters where you cant imagine the actor being his own person. He is his character

[@austinboylan5476]

People call him Omar in the streets. I want to know if they ever yell "Omar coming!" And run away :)

[@KtotheG]

I wanna know when he's having sex and about to bust, does he repeat, "Omar's coming, Omar's coming, yo"?

[@Libbyyyyyyyyyy]

@@KtotheG yuck

[@KtotheG]

@@Libbyyyyyyyyyy I must've been high when I wrote that. I feel ashamed now.

[@diezgp]

@@KtotheG It's all good, man. I laughed

[@bobosmith2083]

one of the best series on HBO omar is one bad and scary dude keep playing those roles bro you nailed it!!!

[@rohitjawale7664]

My God , his portrayal of Omar is one hell of a performance.... 🔥🙏

[@audreymay9378]

Great personal style

[@azizab]

What a lovely humble soul omg.

[@nialljamesbuckley]

band should have played farmer in the dell

[@amp12345amp]

If the band did, it would have cleared out the studio.

[@v1llian30]

@@amp12345amp Omar never put no gun on no one that wasn't isn't the game. Man gots to have a code.

[@slappyslapstick4045]

Underrated responses, fellas. Bravo!

[@billt8504]

I always thought he was whistling "A Hunting We Will Go" until I watched The Wire with closed captioning because my ma is hard of hearing now.

[@sup393]

@@billt8504 he patterned it after Elmer Fudd.

[@Abu7929]

shouldn't have interrupted him when he was talking about 'the lines got blurred', could have been interesting

[@Blafard666]

I swear sometimes I want to punch those TV hosts in the mouth, dude couldn't resist interrupting him to make that lame joke while he is answering the freakin question !

[@wealthautomations]

I know! He was going to speak on how he got into drugs and etc. in the beginning smh I wanted to hear his take on that

[@donpatrese]

RIP Michael K. Williams!!

[@trueblue724]

“You come at the king, you best not miss”

[@makisupabacon]

The house band doing "We're a Winner" for the intro is making my head explode!! Love that

[@ricardogonzalez6428]

Thank goodness. I thought he was going to have a British accent also lol. Just finished the wire

[@lovinliverpool]

That must happen for a lot of actors where they get so deep into their role especially for years that it starts to unknowingly creep into their lives.

[@coisinhasbanais]

Notice the phone ringing at 1:43

[@africanlegs]

lol he looked pissed for a second

[@stephengrigg5988]

talking about Omar brought some old mannerisms up lol

[@TheArtkaw]

Carolina Sousa you

[@IamSuperEffective]

Payphones only yo

[@flisko123]

he thought five o was comin thats why he turned

[@Destiny-fp9ls]

He kept it real and I respect that

[@ThomasLien1]

Also Chalky White.

[@sup393]

He was brilliant in that show

[@rickyricardo4331]

He was unquestionably superb as Omar, but I absolutely LOVED him as Chalky White. "Well, I ain't building no bookcase..."

[@harvhawkins21]

Rest In Peace legend

[@chrisfairnot6522]

Rest in power 🙏🏾

[@ThompterSHunson]

It would be a more fun intro if Stephen started yelling *"Omar is coming!"* 😂✌🏻

[@ClearOutSamskaras]

Yeah, it would be awesome to attempt to typecast Williams and fuck up his career. Anything to make things more "fun". Your entertainment is the only thing that matters!

[@bootlegpersona8204]

I love that he almost slips up at 2:58 and catches himself just in time.

[@raggaduxjones]

RIP King. You are missed by many.

[@Jordison888888]

BEST NOT MISS

[@que2274]

RIP KING .👑🕊

[@donblu6444]

He is very talented I've been a huge fan from day one very few actors has the range he does

[@Gryffilion]

"Something with a tie." "Nope."

[@TheDonFinnemore]

Straight up. one of my favorite actors of all time!

[@MaheshWalatara]

Best thing about the show.

[@zeroequalsone7855]

RIP

[@tanyapeterson667]

oh this my man right here michael k williams the wire straight up! and stephen colbert i watch him faithfully every single night! stephen colbert is thee best late night talk show host ever say what! in 2019 forever!

[@admerin6961]

Omar and Bubbles were my favorites.

[@mesi9018]

R.i.p. to Michael K Williams. Smh I was binge watching the wire when I found out.

[@psyphi1394]

Too many interjections from Colbert when a story is being told. It's a very irritating aspect in a lot of talk shows.

[@billt8504]

Agree 100%. Or the talk show host feels they have to make a stupid joke. Let you guest talk if he/she is doing well on their own.

[@TheAvargas687]

Rest in peace mr, Williams huge fan ,a survivor ,gifted actor ,humble person and a great actor

[@mx.viscera2247]

We miss you dude.

[@gb546733]

everytime he says anything all I hear is, "it's all in the game"

[@Lysergic2406]

By far the best character on The Wire

[@SojuNinja]

I like how he tried to but couldn't contain his smile as they cheered at the beginning.

[@CosmicDesignz]

RIP Michael . You Were amazing and a inspirational human being.

[@Mekratrig]

One of the most riveting characters in an astounding show.

[@notworthshiiitts]

Great acting man ....what a role ....everyone out of the main characters put a great effort into thier characters persona .......MAN YALL NAILED IT BROTHA 💯🙏💛

[@Shazbut0191]

Wow, he seems like a really nice guy

[@jacquelineithell307]

IT CHANGED A LOT OF PEOPLES LIVES TO AT LAST SOMEONE WHO HAD YOU BELIEVING HE WAS OMAR R I P JACKIE 💔♥

[@kb5652]

Lmao someone's phone started ringing at 1:43

[@ThomasVanPraag]

Came here for this

[@thedetshow3610]

Yeah that Omar look came out 😂

[@samsonatkins3166]

epic and classic job on the wire i use to love to hear omars coming

[@hr6334]

Love him 🥰

[@zeroequalsone7855]

Sorry he passed

[@pete275]

holay shit he's 50, and was 40 while playing Omar

[@aalvarado4274]

pete275 He was 34

[@Lollita23]

He's a phenomenal actor!! Love him