Bokeem Woodbine
Biography
Bokeem Woodbine is an American actor born on April 13, 1973, in Harlem, New York. He has appeared in various film and television roles, including Joshua in Jason's Lyric, Mike Milligan in the second season of Fargo, Daniel in the WGN series Underground, Herman Schultz/Shocker in the film Spider-Man: Homecoming, and saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman in the film Ray. Woodbine has also been involved in other projects, with a total of 91 known credits. He is known for his acting work and has been recognized for his performances in several notable roles.
Career overview
Bokeem Woodbine is an American actor born on April 13, 1973, in Harlem, New York. He began his acting career at a young age, landing the lead role in the film at the age of 19. Woodbine has appeared in a variety of roles throughout his career, including a troubled brother in the 1994 film Jason's Lyric.
Woodbine's portrayal of Kansas City mob enforcer Mike Milligan in the second season of Fargo earned him recognition, including a Black Reel Award. He also appeared in the WGN series Underground, playing the role of Daniel in season 2. Additionally, Woodbine portrayed Herman Schultz/Shocker in the film Spider-Man: Homecoming and saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman in the Oscar-winning biopic Ray.
With a career spanning multiple film and television projects, Bokeem Woodbine has established himself as a versatile actor. His performances have showcased his range and ability to take on diverse roles. Woodbine's work in the entertainment industry has been notable, with his portrayal of Mike Milligan in Fargo being a notable highlight.
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- Primetime (2026)
- Government Cheese (2025) as Bootsy
- After Midnight (2024) as Self
- RIPLEY (2024) as Alvin MacCarron
- Old Dads (2023) as Mike Richards
- Earth Mama (2023) as Paul
- Halo (2022) as Soren-066
- The Inspection (2022) as Laws
- INVINCIBLE (2021) as Radcliffe (voice)
- Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) as Sheriff Domingo
- Spenser Confidential (2020) as Driscoll
- Wu-Tang: An American Saga (2019) as Jerome
- In the Shadow of the Moon (2019) as Maddox
- Queen & Slim (2019) as Uncle Earl
- Overlord (2018) as Rensin
- Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. (2018) as Officer Daryn Dupree
- Billionaire Boys Club (2018) as Tim Pitt
- Mom and Dad (2018) as Parent on TV (uncredited)
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) as Herman Schultz / Shocker #2
- Snowfall (2017) as Knees
- Life in Pieces (2015) as Officer Wood
- The Night Crew (2015) as Crenshaw
- AWOL-72 (2015) as Myron
- Fargo (2014) as Mike Milligan
- Jarhead 2: Field of Fire (2014) as Kettner
- The Fright Night Files (2014) as Isaiah
- Five Thirteen (2014) as Nestor
- For Love or Money (2014) as Jacoby
- Guardian Angel (2014) as Detective Jackson
- Riddick (2013) as Moss
- The Host (2013) as Nate
- They Die by Dawn (2013) as Bill Picket
- 1982 (2013) as Scoop
- Caught on Tape (2013) as Tyrone
- Total Recall (2012) as Harry
- Letting Go (2012) as Mark
- Little Murder (2011) as Lipp
- Flesh Wounds (2011) as Jackie
- Devil (2010) as Guard / Ben Larson
- Across the Line: The Exodus of Charlie Wright (2010) as Miller
- Black Dynamite (2009) as Black Hand Jack
- A Day in the Life (2009) as BamBam
- The Butcher (2009) as Chinatown Pete
- The Poker House (2008) as Duval
- The Fifth Commandment (2008) as Miles Templeton
- Saving Grace (2007) as Leon Cooley
- The Last Sentinel (2007) as Anchilles
- Shark (2006) as Willy Tarver
- Blade: The Series (2006)
- Edmond (2006) as Prisoner
- The Evidence (2006)
- Confessions (2006) as Miles Adams
- The Champagne Gang (2006) as Rock Star
- Bones (2005) as Randall Hall
- Black in the 80s (2005)
- The Circle (2005) as Cop
- Blood of a Champion (2005) as Shadow
- Ray (2004) as Fathead Newman
- Jasper, Texas (2003) as Khalid X
- Detonator (2003) as Jack Forrester
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Byron Middlebrook
- Fastlane (2002) as Super G.
- Sniper 2 (2002) as Cole
- Hard Cash (2002) as Rock
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Gordon Thomas
- 3000 Miles to Graceland (2001) as Franklin
- The Breed (2001) as Steve Grant
- Soul Food (2000) as Detective Conrad
- Battery Park (2000) as Derek Finley
- Blackmale (2000) as Jimmy Best
- Sacrifice (2000) as Agent Ted Gottfried
- The Sopranos (1999) as Massive Genius
- Life (1999) as Can't Get Right
- Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (1999) as Farralon
- All the Rage (1999) as Agee
- The Runner (1999) as 477
- The Big Hit (1998) as Crunch
- Almost Heroes (1998) as Jonah
- The Elevator (1998) as Malcolm
- Caught Up (1998) as Daryl
- Gridlock'd (1997) as Mud (uncredited)
- The Rock (1996) as Sergeant Crisp
- Freeway (1996) as Chopper
- Panther (1995) as Tyrone
- Dead Presidents (1995) as Cleon
- Crooklyn (1994) as Richard
- Jason's Lyric (1994) as Joshua Alexander
- The X-Files (1993) as Sammom Roque
- Strapped (1993) as Diquan Mitchell
- Juice (1992) as Patron
- Spenser Confidential 2 as Driscoll