Henry Simmons

Birth Name:

Henry Oswald Simmons

Birth Place:

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Profession

Actor

Won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Actor at the 2007 American Black Film Festival
In 1992, he earned a degree in business from Franklin Pierce College
Is the twin brother of casting director Heather M․ Simmons
In May 2010, he got married to actress Sophina Brown
Worked for the financial firm Stamford before becoming interested in acting
Quote: "Manliness means providing for my family and protecting them, but also being a partner with my wife and being a good example for our daughter․ It doesn't mean you're authoritative and demanding․"
Frequently takes on the role of good-hearted characters
Once lifted a soda machine off of a fellow student while attending college
While struggling as an actor, he worked as a bellman for a hotel

2007Grand Jury Prize - Best Actor:Winner
2013BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short:Nominated
2019Grace Award - Most Inspiring Performance in Television:Nominated

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