OT -"Proposition Joe" Actor Robert F. Chew Passes Away

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OT -"Proposition Joe" Actor Robert F. Chew Passes Away

http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/tv/z-on-tv-blog/bal-propositio...

"Robert was not only an exceptional actor, he was an essential part of the film and theater community in Baltimore,” David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’ said in an email Friday.  “He could have gone to New York or Los Angeles and commanded a lot more work, but he loved the city as his home and chose to remain here working.  He understood so much about his craft that it was no surprise at all that we would go to him to coach our young actors in season four.  He was the conduit through which they internalized their remarkable performances."

 

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January 19th, 2013 at 2:04 AM | RIP Prop Joe (Score:4 Normal)
Ty Butterfield
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Love "The Wire".

"But in the tire fire that was last year's secondary he showed a little spark." - Brian Cook

January 19th, 2013 at 2:14 AM | "I'm Proposition Joe. You (Score:2)
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"I'm Proposition Joe. You fuck with me, I'll kill your whole family."

I poop excellence
January 19th, 2013 at 2:30 AM | RIP Prop Joe. You will (Score:3 Normal)
MGoWestCoast
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RIP Prop Joe. You will forever be remembered for your contributions to one of the greatest TV shows, ever.

January 19th, 2013 at 3:05 AM | Look the part, be the part, (Score:3 Normal)
Laser Wolf
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Look the part, be the part, muthafucka.

January 19th, 2013 at 7:38 AM | Great Actor On A Great Show... (Score:2)
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I also like how the article mentions that, because of his work on "The Wire", Chew really  could have gone to New York or Los Angeles and embarked on a full-time career in television, but he decided to remain local and continue with teaching and mentoring young actors in Baltimore. That's awesome, in my opinion, and the acting community and the city of Baltimore have lost someone rather special sadly. RIP, Proposition Joe. 

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January 19th, 2013 at 8:13 AM | RIP (Score:4 Normal)
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January 19th, 2013 at 8:50 AM | RIP (Score:1)
SteveInPhilly
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in no way I'm I trying to make light of his passing, but we just watched the season five episode last night where Prop Joe gets killed before hearing about this. CSB, but kinda creepy. RIP.

January 19th, 2013 at 10:29 AM | RIP, Prop Joe... (Score:3 Normal)
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That "look the part" line is a classic...I've quoted that many a time.

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January 19th, 2013 at 10:36 AM | Damn you, Cheese. (Score:2 Normal)
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Damn you, Cheese.

January 19th, 2013 at 10:38 AM | "Who you tellin'? I got (Score:2 Normal)
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"Who you tellin'? I got motherfuckin' nephews and in-laws fucking all my shit up all the time and it ain't like I can pop a cap in their ass and not hear about it Thanksgivin' time."

January 19th, 2013 at 4:46 PM | God, yes. Man, RIP Prop Joe; (Score:3 Normal)
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God, yes. Man, RIP Prop Joe; let's also get a hell yes to Slim Charles for capping Cheese. 
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Fucking Marlo, too. 

January 19th, 2013 at 5:34 PM | Chris and snoop gon' turn you (Score:2)
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Chris and snoop gon' turn you into a zombie talking that way bout Marlo.

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January 19th, 2013 at 10:54 AM | He was such a wise character. (Score:2)
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He was such a wise character. The toaster scene was a classic.

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January 19th, 2013 at 11:40 AM | "Time ran out!" - Omar RIP (Score:1)
BlueRibbon
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"Time ran out!" - Omar

RIP Prop Joe

"A lot of people gamble, don't you think?  I think I'd be a pretty sure bet." - Denard Robinson re: NFL Draft

January 19th, 2013 at 1:40 PM | I never watched the show (Score:2)
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but now I feel I have to.  Thanks to all for the capsulizing tidbits. 

January 19th, 2013 at 3:36 PM | Finishing season 2 (Score:1)
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On the finale right now.  Can't believe how many OZ characters are on this show.  

January 19th, 2013 at 4:48 PM | I envy you. Season 3 is about (Score:2)
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I envy you. Season 3 is about as good as it gets in dramatic television in a lot of ways. Enjoy. 

January 19th, 2013 at 7:36 PM | Whoah man (Score:1)
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season 4 was the best. No question.

So it goes.

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