Fred Wick
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Fred Wick is a character at HBO drama Oz
played by Chazz Menendez. A background inmate, Wick has a few significant appearances.
, Fred Wick assisted Aryan
leader Vernon Schillinger
at every humiliation against Tobias Beecher
. When Beecher came back from the hole after almost blinding Schillinger, Wick tried to attack Beecher, but was taken away by the COs.
discovered he has cancer
and shaved his head, Wick mocked O'Reily at the cafeteria, saying "It's cancer of the balls, so the doctor had to cut them off. But I say no, that can't be it.. Cos you never had any balls to begin with...". Angry, O'Reily attacked Wick.
into snitching on O'Reily and Jaz Hoyt
to Schillinger about the two of them smuggling a package into Oz. Hoyt makes an attempt on the life of Schillinger as a result, which proved to be very unsuccessful as Schllinger escaped without any injuries.
and Simon Adebisi
and all the white inmates and COs are being transferred out. Wick was one of them.
was testing an experimental drug that makes the inmates older, so they could get out of the prison (for example, if an inmate was sentenced to 10 years, and he took the drug and got 10 years older, he would have technically served his sentence causing him to be released early). Some inmates were volunteers to test the drug, including Wick. After taking part he bullies Ryan O'Reily's mentally handicapped brother Cyril for using the phone, calling him a retard and cutting his phone call short. This results in a beating from an angry Cyril. While talking to Jaz Hoyt
at Emerald City about his perfect health, Wick died with his nose bleeding. Wick's family decided to sue Doctor Nathan.
Oz (TV series)
Oz is an American television drama series created by Tom Fontana, who also wrote or co-wrote all of the series' 56 episodes . It was the first one-hour dramatic television series to be produced by premium cable network HBO. Oz premiered on July 12, 1997 and ran for six seasons...
played by Chazz Menendez. A background inmate, Wick has a few significant appearances.
Season 1
One of Emerald City's AryansThe Aryan Brotherhood in Oz
The Aryan Brotherhood in the TV series Oz is a gang of white supremacist inmates led by Vernon Schillinger.-Overview:The Aryans of Oz are a loosely organized gang of white supremacist inmates. As a minority, the Caucasian-American prisoners of the gang mostly come from criminal backgrounds already...
, Fred Wick assisted Aryan
Aryan
Aryan is an English language loanword derived from Sanskrit ārya and denoting variously*In scholarly usage:**Indo-Iranian languages *in dated usage:**the Indo-European languages more generally and their speakers...
leader Vernon Schillinger
Vernon Schillinger
Vernon Schillinger is a fictional character, played by American actor J. K. Simmons, on the HBO series Oz.-Character overview:Prisoner #92S110. Convicted October 21, 1992 – Aggravated assault in the first degree. Sentence: Eight years, eligible for parole in five...
at every humiliation against Tobias Beecher
Tobias Beecher
Tobias Beecher is a main character on the television show Oz, played by Lee Tergesen. He is one of only eight regular characters to survive the entire run of the show...
. When Beecher came back from the hole after almost blinding Schillinger, Wick tried to attack Beecher, but was taken away by the COs.
Season 2
When Ryan O'ReilyRyan O'Reily
Ryan O'Reily is a main character in the television series Oz. He was portrayed by Dean Winters from 1997 to 2003.-Character overview:Prisoner #97P904. Convicted July 12, 1997 - Two counts of vehicular manslaughter, five counts of reckless endangerment, possession of a controlled substance,...
discovered he has cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
and shaved his head, Wick mocked O'Reily at the cafeteria, saying "It's cancer of the balls, so the doctor had to cut them off. But I say no, that can't be it.. Cos you never had any balls to begin with...". Angry, O'Reily attacked Wick.
Season 3
Wick is manipulated by Ryan O'ReilyRyan O'Reily
Ryan O'Reily is a main character in the television series Oz. He was portrayed by Dean Winters from 1997 to 2003.-Character overview:Prisoner #97P904. Convicted July 12, 1997 - Two counts of vehicular manslaughter, five counts of reckless endangerment, possession of a controlled substance,...
into snitching on O'Reily and Jaz Hoyt
Jaz Hoyt
Jaz Hoyt is a fictional character played by Evan Seinfeld on the television program Oz.-Character overview:Prisoner #98H432. Convicted August 12, 1998 - aggravated assault in the first degree. Sentence: Eight years, eligible for parole in four. Later, confessed to four counts of murder in the first...
to Schillinger about the two of them smuggling a package into Oz. Hoyt makes an attempt on the life of Schillinger as a result, which proved to be very unsuccessful as Schllinger escaped without any injuries.
Season 4, part I
Emerald City is under the reign of Martin QuernsMartin Querns
Warden Martin Querns is a fictional character on the HBO drama Oz, played by Reg E. Cathey.-Character overview:He is an African American prison unit manager who has a vast experience of handling various prison units. He is hired by Warden Leo Glynn after he is asked to find a competent black unit...
and Simon Adebisi
Simon Adebisi
Simon Adebisi is a fictional character played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje on the HBO dramatic series Oz, set in an experimental prison unit.-Character overview:Prisoner #93A234. Convicted May 2, 1993 - Murder in the first degree...
and all the white inmates and COs are being transferred out. Wick was one of them.
Season 4, part II
When Adebisi died and Querns was fired, Wick returned to Emerald City. Doctor NathanGloria Nathan
Dr. Gloria Nathan is a fictional character played by Lauren Vélez, on the HBO drama Oz.- Character overview :Dr. Gloria Nathan is the Chief Attending Physician of Oz. A good person, she deals with conflict all the time, whether it is from the inmates such as Ryan O'Reily, or state medical boards....
was testing an experimental drug that makes the inmates older, so they could get out of the prison (for example, if an inmate was sentenced to 10 years, and he took the drug and got 10 years older, he would have technically served his sentence causing him to be released early). Some inmates were volunteers to test the drug, including Wick. After taking part he bullies Ryan O'Reily's mentally handicapped brother Cyril for using the phone, calling him a retard and cutting his phone call short. This results in a beating from an angry Cyril. While talking to Jaz Hoyt
Jaz Hoyt
Jaz Hoyt is a fictional character played by Evan Seinfeld on the television program Oz.-Character overview:Prisoner #98H432. Convicted August 12, 1998 - aggravated assault in the first degree. Sentence: Eight years, eligible for parole in four. Later, confessed to four counts of murder in the first...
at Emerald City about his perfect health, Wick died with his nose bleeding. Wick's family decided to sue Doctor Nathan.