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By Janell Hazelwood | Published February 29, 2012 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

POWER: Most notably known as Dennis "Cutty" Wise from the hit HBO series The Wire, Chad Coleman is a powerhouse to watch. The Richmond, Va., native commands presence in shows including The Good Wife and Third Watch, and in films including The Green Hornet. He’s currently in a lead role on Fox's I Hate My Teenage Daughter and starring in Life, Love, and Soul, alongside Terri J Vaughn and Tami Roman. PASSION: “Being a storyteller, I think it’s one of the greatest ways to be in service to others. It’s a gift. ... The feeling I get telling stories in indescribable.” PROCESS: Coleman recommends getting an advanced degree. "When you finish your education, the best agents come to your showcases, as well as follow your career, as opposed to you having to find your own work. It’s worth the investment.”

POWER: Most notably known as Dennis “Cutty” Wise from the hit HBO series The Wire,…