Omar Epps
Omar Hashim Epps
Omar Epps is an American actor from New York City, New York active since 1992.
- Profession
- Actor, Producer, Rapper
- From
- New York City, New York
- Born
- July 20, 1973
- Years active
- 1992–present
Early life
A Brooklyn native, Omar Epps broke through in "Juice" and "Higher Learning" in the early 1990s.
Career
He starred in "Love & Basketball" and the long-running medical drama "House," sustaining a steady screen career.
Major achievements
He built a respected, decades-long career across film and television.
Legacy
Omar Epps is a familiar leading presence of 1990s Black cinema and prestige TV.
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