'The Wire's most misunderstood season worked because James Ransone went all in

Ziggy could have been a caricature, but instead, James Ransone made him a fully fleshed-out character, despite antics that ...

James Ransone, Who Played Ziggy Sobotka on ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 46

James Ransone, an American actor best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka in “The Wire” and Eddie Kaspbrak in “It: Chapter Two,” ...

James Ransone, ‘The Wire’ actor, dead by suicide at 46

James Ransone, who played Ziggy Sobotka in “The Wire” and a host of other HBO roles, has died. He was 46. Ransone died by ...

James Ransone, Actor Known for ‘The Wire,’ Dies at 46

The character actor had grown up in Maryland, where “The Wire” was set, and went on to star in horror films like “It Chapter ...
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This Episode of 'The Wire' Changed the Course of the Show

Jeffrey Speicher is a Senior Features Writer and List Writer for Collider. He is a screenwriter for film and television, with a passion for science fiction and psychological drama. He lives in Dallas, ...