Ezra Barnes
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 22, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1973–2025 (53 Years)
- Total Credits
- 22 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Ezra Barnes (Acting).
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Source [1]: Ezra Barnes, male, born January 22, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Known for acting. 20 known credits.
Source [2]: Actor, producer, director, teacher. Actor in Motherless Brooklyn. Off-Broadway appearances include the New York premiere of Fraser Grace's Breakfast With Mugabe (nominated for Best New Play by the Off-Broadway Alliance; critics pick for NY Times and Time Out).
Source [3]: Known as an actor. Work includes Noah, Motherless Brooklyn, Joshua, Birth/Rebirth, Landline, Marvel's Jessica Jones, The Pornographer: A Love Story, and Orange Is the New Black.
Source [4]: Actor, producer, director, teacher. Off-Broadway: Breakfast with Mugabe (critics pick for NY Times and Time Out; nominated for Best New Play by the Off-Broadway Alliance).
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Name: Ezra Barnes.
Profession: Actor, producer, director, and teacher.
Birth Details: Born January 22, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Acting Credits: Noah, Motherless Brooklyn, Joshua, Birth/Rebirth, Landline, Marvel's Jessica Jones, The Pornographer: A Love Story, and Orange Is the New Black.
Off-Broadway: Breakfast With Mugabe by Fraser Grace (New York premiere; nominated for Best New Play by the Off-Broadway Alliance; critics pick for the NY Times and Time Out).
Ezra Barnes is an actor, producer, director, and teacher born on January 22, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, USA
Career overview
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Name: Ezra Barnes.
Profession: Actor, producer, director, and teacher.
Birthday: January 22, 1963.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Known Credits (Acting): Noah, Motherless Brooklyn, Joshua, Birth/Rebirth, Landline, Marvel's Jessica Jones, The Pornographer: A Love Story, and Orange Is the New Black.
Off-Broadway: New York premiere of Fraser Grace's Breakfast With Mugabe (nominated for Best New Play by the Off-Broadway Alliance; critics pick for NY Times and Time Out).
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Background.
Ezra Barnes is an actor, producer, director, and teacher. Born in Brooklyn, New York, USA, on January 22, 1963, he has established a career in various media. His professional work includes roles in several film and television productions.
Paragraph 2: Acting Credits.
His acting credits include appearances in Noah, Motherless Brooklyn, Joshua, Birth/Rebirth, and Landline. Barnes has also appeared in television series such as Marvel's Jessica Jones and Orange Is the New Black. Additionally, his work includes The Pornographer: A Love Story.
Paragraph 3: Stage/Off-Broadway.
In addition to his screen work, Barnes has made numerous appearances Off-Broadway. One notable performance includes the acclaimed New York premiere of Fraser Grace's Breakfast With Mugabe. This production was a critics pick for the NY Times and Time Out and received a nomination for Best New Play by the Off-Broadway Alliance.
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Ezra Barnes is an actor, producer, director, and teacher. Born in Brooklyn, New York, USA, on January 22, 1963, he has established a career across film, television, and stage. His professional credits as an actor include work in Noah, Motherless Brooklyn, Joshua, Birth/Rebirth, and Landline. He has also appeared in television productions such as Marvel's Jessica Jones and Orange Is the New Black, as well as The Pornographer: A Love Story.
Beyond his screen appearances, Barnes has made numerous Off-Broadway appearances. His stage work includes the New York premiere of Fraser Grace's Breakfast With Mugabe. This production was recognized as a critics pick for the NY Times and Time Out. Furthermore, the play was nominated for Best New Play by the Off-Broadway Alliance.
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"Ezra Barnes is an actor, producer, director, and teacher. Born in Brooklyn, New York, USA, on January 22, 1963, he has established a career across film, television, and stage. His professional credits as an actor include work in Noah, Motherless Brooklyn, Joshua, Birth/Rebirth, and Landline. He has also appeared in television productions such as Marvel's Jessica Jones and Orange Is the New Black, as well as The Pornographer: A Love Story.
Beyond his screen appearances, Barnes has made numerous Off-Broadway appearances. His stage work includes the New York premiere of Fraser Grace's Breakfast With Mugabe. This production was recognized as a critics pick for the NY Times and Time Out. Furthermore, the play was nominated for Best New Play by the Off-Broadway Alliance."
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
22 titles- Group: The Schopenheuer Project (2025)
- The Second Oldest Man Alive (2025) as Dr. Klein
- Love New York (2025) as Jeffrey
- Birth/Rebirth (2023) as OB / Gyn
- Empire (2020) as Joe
- Group (2020) as Frank
- Motherless Brooklyn (2019) as Doctor
- Unintended (2019) as Leon
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Dr. Louis
- Landline (2017) as Guest
- Marvel's Jessica Jones (2015) as Doctor Purks
- Noah (2014) as Refugee Father
- The Blacklist (2013) as Businessman
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Eli Franklin
- Joshua (2007) as Fred Solomon
- The Pornographer: A Love Story (2004) as Waiter
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Jack Greenwalt
- Law & Order (1990) as Mark Beck
- Law & Order (1990) as Justin McKenzie
- Law & Order (1990) as Howard
- John Keats: His Life and Death (1973) as Keats (as a child)
- HOSTILE TAKE-OVER as Jonathan Franklyn
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ezra Barnes best known for?
Ezra Barnes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Motherless Brooklyn (2019), New Amsterdam (2018), Landline (2017), The Trap (1946).
When and where was Ezra Barnes born?
Ezra Barnes was born on January 22, 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
How many credits does Ezra Barnes have?
Ezra Barnes has accumulated over 22 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2025.
What is Ezra Barnes's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Ezra Barnes (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word Count Target: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Ezra Barnes, male, born Jan...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Dr. Louis — aged about 55
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Jack Greenwalt — aged about 36
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) as Eli Franklin — aged about 50
- The Blacklist (2013) as Businessman — aged about 50
- Marvel's Jessica Jones (2015) as Doctor Purks — aged about 52
- Law & Order (1990) as Mark Beck — aged about 27
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