Marlo Stanfield

At 22, Marlo has already established himself as a powerful drug lord on the West Side. He is a no-nonsense, heartless gangster, ready to do what he must to get what he wants. And, he has the strength to protect his turf from the encroaching Barksdale crew. A ruthless and cunning young player, Marlo Stanfield caught everyone off guard with his insurgent campaign against the larger Barksdale crew. Although Stringer Bell was inclinded to grant generous terms to the upstart, Avon Barksdale eventually returned from prison and was disgusted to learn that a young, spirited gangster had run his boys off some prime real estate. Belatedly attempting diplomacy to avoid the violence and police attention that would result from a drug war, Bell offered membership in Prop Joe's New Day Coop and the expertise of older heads in money laundering to the younger deal. Marlo rejected any alliance however and as the war escalated, it became clear that he was very much like Bell's partner in outlook. Gangsters at heart, Avon wanted his corners and Marlo wanted Avon's crown. Even as Avon was forced to give up Bell to appease Brother Mouzone, he began to see that he had both underestimated the costs of war and Marlo as well, and that the territory in question was in no way worth the price. But the war ended abruptly with the police raid on Barksdale's safehouse. At his arraignment in a city circuit court, Avon looks back to see his younger rival taking a seat in the spectator's gallery. Avon mouths "Marlo?" and the younger dealer confirms with a nod. Avon nods his acknowledgement and the crown is passed.
Film
- BROOKLYN BOUND
- EVERYDAY PEOPLE
- THE FAST LIFE
- MVP
- FIVE DEEP BREATHS
- PAID IN FULL
- PRISON SONG
- GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI
- HE GOT GAME
- BLACKOUT
TV
- THE WIRE
- LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
- THIRD WATCH
- LAW & ORDER
- THE BEAT
- WINKY'S SPOT