Chris Partlow
| Chris Partlow | |
|---|---|
| The Wire character | |
Gbenga Akkinagbe as Chris Partlow | |
| First appearance | "Straight and True" (2004) |
| Last appearance | "-30-" (2008) |
| Created by | David Simon |
| Portrayed by | Gbenga Akinnagbe |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Drug organization enforcer |
| Children | 2 |
Christopher "Chris" Partlow is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, played by actor Gbenga Akinnagbe. Chris is Marlo Stanfield's second-in-command and bodyguard in his drug dealing operation. He is a minor antagonist for season 3 and the secondary antagonist in season 4 and 5 along with Felicia "Snoop" Pearson. Despite Chris's quiet demeanor he commits more murders, both on-screen and off-screen, than any other character. Although a ruthless killer, he shows genuine care towards the soldiers under his command, especially Michael Lee, whom he takes under his wing as a protégé.