Omar Epps
Omar Hashim Epps, born on July 20, 1973, is a multifaceted American actor, rapper, and producer, renowned for his diverse contributions to film and television. He gained prominence with notable performances in films such as *Juice*, *Higher Learning*, *The Wood*, *In Too Deep*, and *Love & Basketball*. Epps has also made a significant impact on television, most famously portraying Dr. Eric Foreman on the acclaimed Fox medical drama *House*, a role he held from 2004 to 2012. His other television credits include playing Dr. Dennis Gant in *ER*, J. Martin Bellamy in *Resurrection*, Isaac Johnson in *Shooter* from 2016 to 2018, and Detective Malcolm Howard in *Power Book III: Raising Kanan*.
Throughout his career, Epps has garnered numerous accolades, including nine NAACP Image Awards, two Teen Choice Awards, an MTV Movie Award, a Black Reel Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award, highlighting his talent and impact within the industry. With a successful blend of dramatic and action-oriented roles, Omar Epps continues to captivate audiences and contribute to the evolution of modern cinema and television.
Filmography
The Mod Squad
Higher Learning
The Wood
Juice
Love & Basketball
The Devil You Know (2022)
Fatal Affair
Breakfast of Champions
The Deliverance
Perfume
Major League II
Dracula 2000
Alfie (2004)
Against the Ropes
3022
First Time Felon
Almost Christmas
Trick (2019)
Scream 2
Traffik
Daybreak (1993)
Big Trouble (2002)
In Too Deep
Brother (2000)
A Day in the Life
Resurrection
House
Shooter