- Omari Hardwick
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Omari Hardwick Born Omari Latif[citation needed] Hardwick
January 9, 1974
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.Occupation Actor Years active 2001 – present Website Official site Omari Lateef Hardwick (born January 9, 1974) is an American actor, known for his roles in the TV series Saved and Dark Blue, and in the movies Spike Lee's Miracle at St. Anna (2008), The A-Team (2010), Kick-Ass (2010) and Tyler Perry's For Colored Girls (2010).[1]
In 2003 and 2004, he participated award-winningly in the National Poetry Slam; and he's also played football.[2]
In 2011, Hardwick received his best films reviews to date for his role as "Troy" in the critically acclaimed indie hit I Will Follow (film) (2011). Hardwick has guest starred on an episode of NBC's Chase as Chris Novak, a hard luck criminal facing prison.[3] In 2010, Hardwick was featured in the urban lifestyle publication, Prominence Magazine for its Holiday issue.[4]
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Filmography
Year Title Role Notes 2006 Saved John "Sack" Hallon The Guardian Carl Billings Gridiron Gang Free 2008 CSI: Miami Eddie Dashell Episode: "And How Does That Make You Kill?" Linewatch Drake Miracle at St. Anna Platoon Commander Huggs 2009 Dark Blue Ty Curtis TV series/ Main cast (2009–2010) Next Day Air Shavoo 2010 Everyday Black Man Malik Kick-Ass Marcus The A-Team Chop Shop J For Colored Girls Carl 2011 I Will Follow Troy Sparkle Levi Awards/Nominations
- 2011: Nominated - Outstanding Breakthrough Performance for For Colored Girls
- 2011: Win - Outstanding Ensemble for For Colored Girls
References
- ^ "Omari Hardwick’s Breakout Role? For Colored Girls, Dark Blue, Hip Hop, Poetry and More! Exclusive Interview!". UrbLife.com. October 28, 2010. http://www.urblife.com/the-fame/omari-hardwick-speaks-on-for-colored-girls.
- ^ "Omari Hardwick". TNT. http://www.tnt.tv/series/darkblue/display/?contentId=49233. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
- ^ "Exclusive: Omari Hardwick Joins the Chase". TVGuide.com. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Exclusive-Omari-Hardwick-1024633.aspx. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
External links
Categories:- 1974 births
- Actors from Georgia (U.S. state)
- American film actors
- American stage actors
- American television actors
- Living people
- People from Savannah, Georgia
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