| Ervin H. Burrell | |
|---|---|
| The Wire character | |
 Frankie Faison as Ervin Burrell | |
| First appearance | "The Target" (2002) |
| Last appearance | "Transitions" (2008) |
| Created by | David Simon |
| Portrayed by | Frankie Faison |
| In-universe information | |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Deputy Commissioner of Operations Commissioner |
| Spouse | Arlene |
Ervin H. Burrell is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, played by Frankie Faison. Burrell was an officer in the Baltimore Police Department who ascended from Deputy Commissioner of Operations to Commissioner over the course of the show.