Bokeem Woodbine is an American actor and ventriloquist who was born on April 13, 1973 in Harlem, New York, United States and also raised there. He gained popularity for his roles in biographical films like “Ray”, comedies like “Life,” horror, “Devil” and most recently in the highly anticipated science fiction film, In the Shadow of the Moon (2019). He is best known for 2022 Played the role of Soreen-066 in the American TV series halo. He has worked with Oscar-winning actors and many of today’s top directors, producers and networks. He is a lifelong martial arts practitioner who has studied Shaolin Kung-Fu and Hapkido. He has won many honors and awards for his acting and has gained a huge fan following.
Born | April 13, 1973 |
---|---|
Age | 51 years |
Birth place | Harlem, New York, United States |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1992–present |
Nationality | American |
Net Worth | $1 Million-$3 Million (approx.) |
Family Members & Education –
Father’s Name : Not Published
Mother’s Name : Not Published
Marital Status : Married
School : Dalton School
College : Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art
Educational Qualification : Not Known
Physical Stats –
Height : 6 feet
Weight : 88 kg (approx.)
Hair Colour : Bald
Eyes Colour : Brown
Career –
Bokeem Woodbine is a popular actor from Harlem, New York, United States who started his career in the Hollywood industry in 1992 at the age of 19. She made her debut with the film ‘First Juice’ (1992) directed by Ernest Dickerson. In 1993, he starred in the TV series CBS Schoolbreak Special and the same year landed the lead role in the HBO production of Forest Whitaker’s first Strapped. At the same time he was cast in films like ‘Panther’ and ‘Dead Presidents’. In 1994, she made her silver screen debut with the film ‘Crooklin’ and simultaneously acted in the film Jason’s Lyric. He then starred in The Elevator (1996), Tupac Music Video (1996), The Big Hit (1998), Life (1999) and between 2001 and 2005 he appeared in Run for Gold, Sniper 2, Graceland’s 3000 Miles, Worked in the movies The Race, ‘Ray’ and Edmund. He then appeared in The Poker House (2008), Little Murder (2011), Television Series – The Host, 1982, Riddick, Saving Grace’ (2013), Jarhead 2: Field of Fire (2014), Movies – Spider-Man and Underground ( 2017), Overlord (2018), In the Shadow of the Moon (2019), Spencer Confidential (2020), Cut Up and Almost Heroes, Can’t Get Right, The Runner, Sacrifice, Battery Park and in popular TV movies like ‘City of Angels (drama ) was praised for his eye-catching performance. In 2022, he is playing the role of Soreen-066 in the American Paramount+ television series halo. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics’ Choice Television Award for his work, and won a Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Miniseries or Movie.
Bokeem Woodbine is known today as a popular and successful actor in America and beyond due to his hard work, dedication and love for acting.