Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright as Daniel Holt in Universal's Ride With The Devil - 12/99

Biography

Born 12/07/1965

After developing a prolific and acclaimed career on the stage, actor Jeffrey Wright quietly worked his way into the public consciousness in chameleon-like fashion, playing a wide range of roles in features and on television. Though he spent several years honing his craft off-Broadway and in...
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Awards

  • In 2004, received Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
  • In 2004, received Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
  • In 2000, received Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor

Highlights

  • In 2008, Portrayed American blues musician Muddy Waters in the musical biopic "Cadillac Records"
  • In 2008, Reprised role of Felix Leiter in "Quantum of Solace"; second collaboration with Craig as Bond
  • In 2008, Portrayed former Secretary of State Colin Powell in Oliver Stone's controversial film "W."

Family & Companions

  • Elijah Wright: son (Mother is Carmen Ejogo )
  • father: Died when Wright was one year old
  • mother: Raised Wright as a single mother

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