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May 22, 2023 · Ever since Jim's entrance into the narrative, he's been laser-focused on getting justice for Janice, and actor Robert Wisdom brings an icy determination to his portrayal of the role which...
- Getting to Know Jim Moss
- Jim Moss vs. Henry Winkler
- Learning from Bill Hader
- What to Expect in Barry Season 4
Understanding his character came down to one key plot detail: Jim Moss is a Vietnam vet who got captured by the enemy — until he got into the enemy’s head and managed to convince his interrogator to shoot themselves. “The more I puzzled over that, I said, ‘This cat is bad,’” Wisdom recalls. “Whoever can do that while your hands are tied up, and you...
One of BarrySeason 3’s most memorable moments was also the scene that got Wisdom the gig: his interrogation of Gene Cousineau (Barry’s acting teacher, played by Henry Winkler, who turns on him in Season 3). “I was hitting him with it and he was giving me back these flowing emotions,” Wisdom says. When they hit the right take, everyone knew. “Maybe ...
Speaking of Hader, the show’s co-creator, co-writer, and star (who also directed all eight episodes of BarrySeason 4) worked with Wisdom directly to help hone the character of Jim Moss. “He got me to places that I might have had a hard time getting to myself,” Wisdom says. “He knew what he needed from me.” Working with Hader, whose unique and twist...
As for what we can expect from BarrySeason 4, Robert Wisdom puts it bluntly: “This is one of the great tour de force seasons of TV.” To get more specific, the actor teases a few reasons we may want to bet on Jim Moss. For one thing, Jim has “superior skills, but also a superior mind.” Moss’ total focus on getting revenge on Barrymakes him a formida...
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Apr 18, 2023 · Robert Wisdom digs into his role as Jim Moss in season four of Barry and what it's like to be a part of the series.
Robert Ray Wisdom (born September 14, 1953) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Howard "Bunny" Colvin in The Wire, Norman "Lechero" St. John in Prison Break, and Harold Conway in the 2021 Hulu film Vacation Friends.
YearTitleRole2024Virgil2021Sgt. T.J. Canedy2021Harold Conway2019Billy RoseMar 26, 2024 · 'The Terminal List: Dark Wolf' has added three recurring stars to Season 1: Robert Wisdom (Barry), Shiraz Tzarfati and Rona-Lee Shim’
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Robert Wisdom. Actor: The Dark Knight Rises. Robert Wisdom graces each of his diverse screen roles with a powerful, profound and cool presence--from his commercial hits to his bold and proactive performances in a variety of new features. He starred on HBO's The Wire, generating wide critical praise.
Apr 14, 2023 · Robert Wisdom Talks About Making Henry Winkler Cry in ‘Barry’. Jim Moss (Robert Wisdom), Detective Janice Moss’s grieving father, may not have as much screen time in HBO Max’s Barry as ...
