Yusuf Gatewood
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- September 12, 1982 in Hillsborough, North Carolina, USA
- Active Years
- 2000–2021 (22 Years)
- Total Credits
- 13 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Yusuf Gatewood (born Joseph Keith Gatewood).
Birth Date: September 12, 1982.
Nationality: American.
Place of Birth: Hillsborough, North Carolina, USA.
Known For: Vincent Griffith in The Originals and Doug in the 2005 film The Interpreter.
Role Details (The Originals): Vincent Griffith is a witch formerly possessed by Finn Mikaelson. He joined Season 2 as a recurring actor and became a series regular in the second half of the season.
Television Guest Roles: Hack (2003), Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2003), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2006), and CSI: Miami (2007).
Other Roles: Raymond Chestnut in season 2 of The Umbrella Academy (2020).
Yusuf Gatewood, born Joseph Keith Gatewood on September 12, 1982, is an American actor from Hillsborough, North Carolina. He is best known for portraying Vincent Griffith in the television series The Originals and Doug in the 2005 film The Interpreter. In The Originals, Gatewood's character is a witch formerly possessed by Finn Mikaelson; he initially appeared as a recurring actor in season 2 before becoming a series regular during the second half of that season. His television credits include guest roles on Hack (2003), Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2003), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2006), and CSI: Miami (2007). Additionally, he played the role of Raymond Chestnut in the second season of The Umbrella Academy in 2020.
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Career overview
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Name: Yusuf Gatewood (born Joseph Keith Gatewood).
Birthdate: September 12, 1982.
Nationality: American.
Birthplace: Hillsborough, North Carolina, USA.
Known for: Vincent Griffith in The Originals; Doug in the 2005 film The Interpreter.
The Originals details: Portrays Vincent Griffith, a witch formerly possessed by Finn Mikaelson. Joined Season 2 as a recurring actor, then became a series regular in the second half of the season.
Television guest roles: Hack (2003), Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2003), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2006), CSI: Miami (2007).
Other TV work: The Umbrella Academy (played Raymond Chestnut in season 2 in 2020).
Other mentions: The Umbrella Academy, Hack, The Interpreter.
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Yusuf Gatewood, born Joseph Keith Gatewood on September 12, 1982, is an American actor. He is recognized for his work in the 2005 film The Interpreter, in which he played the role of Doug. His television career includes guest appearances on several series, such as Hack in 2003 and Law & Order: Criminal Intent in 2003. He also appeared in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in 2006 and CSI: Miami in 2007.
Paragraph 2: The Originals and The Umbrella Academy.
Gatewood is best known for his portrayal of Vincent Griffith in the television series The Originals. In this role, he portrays a witch who was formerly possessed by Finn Mikaelson. He initially joined the production as a recurring actor during the second season before becoming a series regular in the second half of that season. Additionally, in 2020, he played the role of Raymond Chestnut during the second season of The Umbrella Academy.
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Yusuf Gatewood, born Joseph Keith Gatewood on September 12, 1982, is an American actor. He is widely recognized for his role as Doug in the 2005 film The Interpreter. His television work includes various guest roles on several series. These credits include appearances on the series Hack in 2003 and Law & Order: Criminal Intent in 2003. He also performed guest roles on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in 2006 and CSI: Miami in 2007.
Gatewood is also well known for his performance in the
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- The Equalizer (2021) as Julien Thibideaux
- The Umbrella Academy (2019) as Raymond Chestnut
- Good Omens (2019) as Famine
- Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016) as Derek
- Sweet Surrender (2014) as Gil
- House at the End of the Drive (2014) as Clarence Greene
- The Originals (2013) as Vincent Griffith
- The Interpreter (2005) as Doug
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Gary Hardwick
- Hack (2002) as Truby
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Detective Lewis
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as DJ
- Wonder Boys (2000) as Howard
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yusuf Gatewood best known for?
Yusuf Gatewood is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Equalizer (2021), Moby Dick (2011), Good Omens (2019), Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016).
When and where was Yusuf Gatewood born?
Yusuf Gatewood was born on September 12, 1982 in Hillsborough, North Carolina, USA.
How many credits does Yusuf Gatewood have?
Yusuf Gatewood has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2021.
What is Yusuf Gatewood's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Yusuf Gatewood (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Source Material: Provided TMDB bio and 6 sources. Strict Rule: Use only verifiable facts from the provided text. No guessing. Name: Yusuf ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Originals (2013) as Vincent Griffith — aged about 30
- The Umbrella Academy (2019) as Raymond Chestnut — aged about 36
- Good Omens (2019) as Famine — aged about 36
- Hack (2002) as Truby — aged about 19
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Gary Hardwick — aged about 19
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Detective Lewis — aged about 18
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