Robert F. Chew

Robert Francell Chew (December 28, 1960 – January 17, 2013) was an American acting coach and actor. He was best known for portraying drug kingpin Proposition Joe on the HBO drama series The Wire.

THE WIRES2, E6

All Prologue

The detail continues to hunt for the source of the union's money and starts monitoring container movements, Det Greggs tracks down a lead related to the murdered girls, and Stringer goes behind Avon's back to deal with the problem of D'Angelo.
THE WIRES2, E7

Backwash

Sobotka sees an unwelcomed future at the port of Rotterdam, and gives his lobbyist grief over the status of port legislation. Russell tells Sobotka the investigation is over.
THE WIRES2, E9

Stray Rounds

Bodie's effort to improve sales ends disastrously, and gets him a verbal lashing from Stringer Bell. Ziggy pulls Johnny Fifty into a new caper.
THE WIRES2, E10

Storm Warnings

The detail uses satellite technology to its advantage. Bodie is unhappy that Proposition Joe's people are slinging on his turf, but business flows.
THE WIRES2, E12

Port in a Storm

The Detail has a setback. McNulty and Greggs return to the west side. Omar has a new target.
THE WIRES3, E3

Dead Soldiers

When a witness who testified against D'Angelo Barksdale is discovered murdered, McNulty and the detail take the opportunity to link the killing to Avon Barksdale's drugs crew.

Robert F. Chew

Guest Appearances