Wade Harlan's early life was marked by a fascination with action heroes, particularly Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, whose larger-than-life personas likely influenced his future career path.
After serving four years in the Marines, during which he rapidly advanced to the rank of Sergeant, Wade pursued higher education at a college in Fullerton, California, where he majored in radio, television, and film.
Standing at 6'3" with an athletic build, Wade's physical presence often lends itself to roles that require a strong, intimidating presence, such as guards, police officers, soldiers, and government agents.
Wade made his screen debut in 2006, and his extensive credits include both television and film appearances. Notable episodes include his roles as a Marine on the popular shows Numb3rs (2005) and Heroes (2006),both of which aired in 2009.
Additionally, he appeared as a Marine on an episode of the long-running crime drama NCIS (2003) in 2011. His film credits include the war-time drama Lions for Lambs (2007),which starred Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, and Robert Redford.
The following year, Wade appeared as a Marine soldier in the Nick Cannon war drama American Son (2008),further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and capable actor.
