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Courtney B. Vance

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Courtney B. Vance Fast Facts:

Was captain of his high-school football, basketball and track teams.
While at Yale School of Drama, he landed a role in August Wilson's Fences, and later appeared in the show on Broadway.
Although he met future wife Angela Bassett briefly at Yale, the two didn't become involved until many years later.
Made film debut in 1987's Hamburger Hill.
Has refused to accept any acting role as a criminal.
He and his wife coauthored Friends: A Love Story, about their relationship and struggle to become parents.

Courtney B. Vance Relationships:
Angela Bassett - Wife
Bronwyn Golden Vance - Daughter
Cecilie Vance - Sister
Conroy Vance - Father
Leslie Vance - Mother
Slater Josiah Vance - Son
Courtney B. Vance Awards:
1987 Tony: Actor (Featured Role--Play) - Nominee
1991 Tony: Actor (Play) - Nominee
College:
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (BA in History, 1982); Yale University, New Haven, CT (MFA in Drama, 1986)