Donnie Andrews

Donnie Andrews
Andrews (left) with the cast of The Wire in 2011.
Born
Larry Donnell Andrews

(1954-04-29)April 29, 1954
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedDecember 13, 2012(2012-12-13) (aged 58)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Occupation(s)Criminal, anti-crime advocate
Spouse
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(m. 2007)​

Larry Donnell "Donnie" Andrews (April 29, 1954 – December 13, 2012)[1] was an American armed robber, murderer, and anti-crime advocate. He was one of the inspirations for the character Omar Little on the HBO series The Wire.

  1. ^ "Donnie Andrews basis for Omar of The Wire dies at 58". New York Times. December 15, 2012.