Ervin Burrell

Ervin H. Burrell
The Wire character
Frankie Faison as Ervin Burrell
First appearance"The Target" (2002)
Last appearance"Transitions" (2008)
Created byDavid Simon
Portrayed byFrankie Faison
In-universe information
GenderMale
OccupationDeputy Commissioner of Operations
Commissioner
SpouseArlene

Ervin H. Burrell is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, played by Frankie Faison. Burrell was an officer in the Baltimore Police Department who ascended from Deputy Commissioner of Operations to Commissioner over the course of the show.