Omar Epps
Biography
Omar Epps is an American actor. He was born on July 20, 1973, in New York City, New York, USA. Epps has appeared in various film and television roles, including in the series ER, Resurrection, House, Shooter, and Power Book III: Raising Kanan. He has also appeared in films such as Juice, Higher Learning, The Wood, In Too Deep, and Love & Basketball. Epps has been involved in the entertainment industry for a significant amount of time, with a known credit count of 58.
Career overview
Omar Epps is an American actor known for his work in film and television. His film career includes roles in notable movies such as Juice, Higher Learning, The Wood, In Too Deep, and Love & Basketball. Epps has also appeared in various television series, including ER, Resurrection, House, Shooter, and Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
Epps's television work spans multiple genres, including medical drama, crime drama, and other categories. He has played significant roles in several series, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His performances have been recognized with various awards and nominations, which is a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.
Throughout his career, Epps has demonstrated his ability to take on diverse roles and excel in different genres. His extensive film and television credits, including 58 known credits, attest to his prolific work in the entertainment industry. As a seasoned actor, Epps continues to contribute to the world of film and television, leaving a lasting impact on audiences and the industry as a whole.
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Full filmography
- Moses the Black (2026) as Malik
- Moses the Black (2026) Executive Producer
- Everybody Wants to Be Gen X (2025) as Self
- Red Clay (2025) Screenplay
- Red Clay (2025) Executive Producer
- The Deliverance (2024) as Melvin
- Hollywood Black (2024) as Self
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Crew Has It (2022)
- The Devil You Know (2022) as Marcus Cowans
- Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021) as Malcolm Howard
- Name That Tune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- Fatal Affair (2020) as David Hammond
- Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
- Trick (2019) as Detective Mike Denver
- 3022 (2019) as Captain John Laine
- Traffik (2018) as John
- This Is Us (2016) as Darnell Hodges
- Shooter (2016) as Isaac Johnson
- Almost Christmas (2016) as Malachi
- Resurrection (2014) as J. Martin Bellamy
- House: Swan Song (2012) as 奥马尔·埃普斯
- House M.D.: The Doctor Directs (2012)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- A Day in the Life (2009) as O
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- House (2004) as Eric Foreman
- Alfie (2004) as Marlon
- Against the Ropes (2004) as Luther Shaw
- The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
- Big Trouble (2002) as Seitz
- Conviction (2002) as Carl
- Perfume (2001) as J.B.
- MTV 20: Jams (2001)
- Dracula 2000 (2000) as Marcus
- Brother (2000) as Denny
- Love & Basketball (2000) as Quincy McCall
- Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi Kitano (2000) as Self
- In Too Deep (1999) as Jeff Cole / J. Reid
- The Mod Squad (1999) as Lincoln Hayes
- Breakfast of Champions (1999) as Wayne Hoobler
- The Wood (1999) as Mike
- The View (1997) as Self
- Scream 2 (1997) as Phil Stevens
- First Time Felon (1997) as Greg Yance
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996) as Malik
- Deadly Voyage (1996) as Kingsley
- Higher Learning (1995) as Malik Williams
- ER (1994) as Dennis Gant
- Major League II (1994) as Willie Mays Hayes
- The Program (1993) as Darnell Jefferson
- Daybreak (1993) as Hunter
- Here and Now (1992) as Curtis
- Juice (1992) as Quincy 'Q' Powell
- Street Justice (1991) as Clint
- In the Shadow of Love: A Teen AIDS Story (1991) as Deron
- The Green Flash (1988) as Charlie
- Screen Two (1985) as Kingsley
- Playing for Your Heart: The Making of “Love & Basketball” as Self