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The Champs with Neal Brennan + Moshe Kasher

"Cutty" from The WIre - Chad Coleman

Mar 8, 2012
Chad Coleman, star of 'The Wire', discusses auditioning for the show, its impact on his career, and bitches throwing their panties at the guy who played Stringer Bell. They also cover topics such as friendship, portrayal of white people in media, challenges of finding work after jail, working with Christoph Waltz, exploring inner turmoil through acting, racial identity, perception of heroes, and authenticity in black performers.
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  • Chad Coleman credits his foster parents for saving his life and fostering his interest in acting as a form of self-expression.
  • Chad Coleman emphasizes the importance of embracing diverse experiences and interests outside of the constraining definitions imposed by race.

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Growing up in foster care and finding a passion for acting

Chad Coleman shares his childhood experience of being raised in foster care after being abandoned by his parents. He credits his foster parents for saving his life and providing stability. Coleman discusses how this tumultuous upbringing influenced his interest in acting as a form of self-expression and a way to work through inner turmoil.

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