Having a successful career in film and television, Omar Hashim Epps is an award-winning actor. His film roles include In Too Deep, Higher Learning, and Love & Basketball. He has also won the Black Reel Award and the Screen Actors Guild Award. He has been nominated for the Teen Choice Award and the NAACP Image Award.
Early life
During his early childhood, Omar Epps lived in different neighborhoods in Brooklyn. His mother, Bonnie Maria Epps, was an elementary school teacher. He attended LaGuardia High School of Art and Performing Arts. He later became a rapper, performing in a group called the Wolfpack.
When he was 10 years old, he started writing poetry. He was also involved in dancing and became a member of the rap group the Wolfpack.
Omar’s parents divorced when he was a young boy. His mother, Bonnie Maria Epps, became the principal of the elementary school that he attended. The couple had one child together. Omar and Keysha briefly dated during the ’90s.
In 1992, Epps landed his first film role. He played one of four friends in the film Juice. He starred alongside rapper Tupac Shakur.
Epps’ childhood was full of talent. In addition to acting, Epps also participated in writing and dancing. He also formed a band with his brother and cousin. He became a fan of rap and wanted to pursue a career in music.
Film career
Throughout his film career, Omar Epps has been a significant presence in the entertainment world. From sports films to TV shows, he has starred in a wide range of roles. He’s also made a name for himself as a rapper.
Omar Epps was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 20, 1973. He grew up in several different neighborhoods and attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art. He wrote poetry and studied acting at the school. He was raised by his mother, Bonnie Maria Epps. Omar also spent time in a rap group called the Wolfpack.
Epps began acting professionally in the late 80s. He was most often cast in troubled teen roles. He also had a few supporting roles. In the early 90s, Epps landed his first starring role in the film Juice. He also starred in several TV shows, including House and ER. In addition to acting, Epps is also a rapper. In 2004, he released an album called “Omar Epps Presents…The Get Back”.
Television work
During his long and distinguished career, Omar Epps has starred in many movies and TV shows. He is a founding member of the Wolfpack, an R&B group, and a music producer. His wife is Keisha Spivey, a member of R&B group Total. They have two children. Epps was born on July 23, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York.
In the 1990s, Epps had a successful career in film and television. His early acting stints included a role in the cult classic Deadly Voyage and the fact-based HBO movie First Time Felon. He also earned an NAACP Image Award for his performance in First Time Felon.
Epps has branched out into other genres with a role in the Lionsgate crime drama The Wood, starring Taye Diggs and Stanley Tucci. His other notable TV roles include a stint on Fox’s House M.D. and an appearance in Def Jam Fight for NY. He also starred as an urban hipster in the remake of Alfie.
Awards and nominations
During his career, Omar Epps has received several awards and nominations. In 2007, he won the NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He also received nominations for the Best Supporting Actor, Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, Best Performance by an Actor in Feature Film, Best Performance by an Actor in Continuing Performance, Best Performance by an Actor in Spectacular Supporting Role, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role categories.
Omar Epps is also a musician. He has co-written several songs, and has produced and recorded several albums. He is also the founder of his own label, BKNYC Records. Omar has written and produced several feature films, and has also produced scripted drama series for Amazon and Warner Media. He is currently developing two projects, “The Other Side of the Truth” and “Love Can’t Hide.”
Omar Epps made his film debut in 1992 with Juice, an urban drama that starred Marlon Wayans. He also appeared in Scream 2 and Major League II. He also starred in an MGM remake of the classic film The Mod Squad in 1999.
