| Dennis Wise | |
|---|---|
| The Wire character | |
 Chad L. Coleman as Cutty Wise | |
| First appearance | "Time After Time" (2004) |
| Last appearance | "React Quotes" (2008) |
| Created by | David Simon and George Pelecanos |
| Portrayed by | Chad L. Coleman |
| In-universe information | |
| Alias | Cutty |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Day laborer and boxing trainer |
Dennis "Cutty" Wise is a fictional character inspired by real-life boxing trainer Calvin Ford on the HBO drama The Wire, played by actor Chad Coleman. Wise is a reformed criminal who sets up a boxing gym for neighborhood children. The name "Dennis Wise" was taken from an actual Baltimore contract killer who is serving a life sentence in prison. The nickname "Cutty" originates from the character serving time in the Maryland State Penitentiary in Jessup, Maryland, which was nicknamed "The Cut."