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Obba Babatundé Biography
Birth Name:Obba Babatundé
Birth Place:Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director, Writer
Fast Facts
- Graduated from Jamaica High School and Brooklyn College
- Worked as a teacher and administrator for Harriet Tubman School
- On-screen debut came in an episode of the TV series "America's Musical Theater․"
- Toured the West Indies as a member of the Metropolitan Brass Ensemble
- Best known for his role in the 1997 television movie "Miss Evers' Boys․"
- Appeared in the music video for the Gladys Knight & the Pips song "Save the Overtime for Me․"
- Has appeared in commercials for Budweiser Beer, Pepsi and Canada Dry Ginger Ale
Awards
- 1997CableACE-Supporting Actor in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
- 1997Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
- 2000Black Reel-Network/Cable - Best Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2000Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie/Miniseries/Dramatic Special: nominated
- 2016Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series: winner