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.^[1] 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.