Bokeem Woodbine

Birth Name:

Bokeem Woodbine

Birth Place:

Harlem, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Was nominated for a 2001 Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in "City of Angels․"
Sang lead vocals for the band Mazard before venturing into acting
Quote: "The most valuable ally you have is the time to prepare․"
Does extensive preparation for his roles, starting with taking notes with pen and paper, but he does most of his in-character work on set so that he can be himself around his family
Was a fan of the original "Total Recall" film and went to see it in theaters, not knowing that he would one day appear in the remake of the film
Formed the rock band 13 Purple Dragons as a composer and guitar player
Sometimes practices breathing techniques, meditation, stretching and drinking tea to get rid of pre-audition jitters

2001Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2015Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie or Mini-Series:Nominated
2016Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie or Limited Series:Winner
2016Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Movie Made for Television or Limited Series:Nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award - TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor:Nominated
2016INOCA TV - Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie:Nominated
2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie:Nominated
2018Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series:Nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award - TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor of the Decade:Nominated
2023Black Reel - Outstanding Supporting Actor:Nominated

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