Dondré Whitfield
Biography
Dondre Terrell Whitfield is an American actor born on May 27, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He began his career with a recurring role as Robert Foreman on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show from 1985 to 1987. He later played Terrence Frye on the ABC Daytime soap opera All My Children from 1991 to 1994, earning three Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series for his performance. Whitfield has also held starring roles in the sitcoms The Crew, Between Brothers, and Hidden Hills. His film credits include Two Can Play That Game, The Salon, Pastor Brown, and Middle of Nowhere.
Career overview
Dondre Terrell Whitfield is an American actor born on May 27, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He began his professional acting career appearing in a recurring role as Robert Foreman on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show from 1985 to 1987. Following this early television work, he played Terrence Frye in the ABC Daytime soap opera All My Children from 1991 to 1994. For his performance on All My Children, he received three Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series.
As his career progressed, Whitfield secured starring roles in a number of short-lived sitcoms, including The Crew from 1995 to 1996, Between Brothers from 1997 to 1999, and Hidden Hills from 2002 to 2003. In addition to his television work, he has appeared in several feature films. His film credits include Two Can Play That Game in 2001, The Salon in 2004, Pastor Brown in 2009, and Middle of Nowhere in 2012. Across his television and film appearances, he is known for forty-five known acting credits in the database.
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Full Filmography
44 titles- The Upshaws (2021) as James
- Relentless (2018) as Coffee Drinking Man (Present)
- Christmas Everlasting (2018) as Peter Swinson
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Queen Sugar (2016) as Remy Newell
- The Christmas Swap (2016) as Gerry Craig
- Light Girls (2015) as Self
- Real Husbands of Hollywood (2013) as Dondre Whitfield
- Middle of Nowhere (2012) as Littleton
- Hart of Dixie (2011) as Lt. Governor Alex Byrd
- 35 and Ticking (2011) as Austin
- Make It or Break It (2009) as Coach McIntire
- Pastor Brown (2009) as Chaz
- Samantha Who? (2007) as Wes Green
- Eureka (2006) as Dr Marcus Blake
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Oliver Richter
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Mitch Marino
- Jake in Progress (2005) as Mark
- The Salon (2005) as Ricky
- Second Time Around (2004) as Chris
- Mr. 3000 (2004) as Skillet
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Alan Solner
- Less than Perfect (2002) as William
- Half & Half (2002) as Brendan
- Hidden Hills (2002)
- Two Can Play That Game (2001) as Dwain
- Inside Schwartz (2001) as William Morris
- On the Edge (2001) as Man in Elevator (segment "Happy Birthday")
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Michael
- Girlfriends (2000) as Sean Ellis
- Secret Agent Man (2000) as Davis
- Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion (2000) as Kevin Anjanette
- The View (1997) as Self - Guest
- Between Brothers (1997) as James Gordon
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Jason
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996) as Icepick Isaacs
- The Crew (1995) as MacArthur Edwards
- White Man's Burden (1995) as Terrence
- The X-Files (1993) as Agent
- All That Glitters (1990) as Brian Davidson
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest Co-Host
- Bright Lights, Big City (1988) as Brian Jones (uncredited)
- Homeboy (1988) as Street Tough
- The Cosby Show (1984) as Robert
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dondré Whitfield best known for?
Dondré Whitfield is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Upshaws (2021), Steve (2017), Queen Sugar (2016), Hart of Dixie (2011).
When and where was Dondré Whitfield born?
Dondré Whitfield was born on May 27, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Dondré Whitfield have?
Dondré Whitfield has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2021.
What is Dondré Whitfield's background in cinema and television?
Dondre Terrell Whitfield is an American actor born on May 27, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. He began his career with a recurring role as Robert Foreman on the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show from 1985 to 1987. He later played Terrence Frye on the ABC Daytime soap opera All My Children from 1991 to 1994, earning...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Agent — aged about 24
- Half & Half (2002) as Brendan — aged about 33
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Oliver Richter — aged about 36
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Mitch Marino — aged about 36
- Queen Sugar (2016) as Remy Newell — aged about 47
- Make It or Break It (2009) as Coach McIntire — aged about 40
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