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Method Man

Rapper · Actor

Cheese Wagstaff on The Wire.

Overview

Method Man played Cheese Wagstaff while continuing his established music career. His later acting work includes attorney Davis MacLean in Power Book II: Ghost and films including Keanu and Bad Shabbos.

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Last updated November 6, 2026

Quick Facts

Known for: T, h, e,
Occupation: Rapper, Actor
Born: March 2, 1971 in Hempstead
First credit: 2002

Film & Television Credits

2002–2008 The Wire as Cheese Wagstaff IMDb ↗

Full filmography on IMDb ↗

Connections

Worked with

The Wire: Felicia Pearson