Obba Babatundé

Birth Name:

Obba Babatundé

Birth Place:

Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director, Writer

Graduated from Jamaica High School and Brooklyn College
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
Worked as a teacher and administrator for Harriet Tubman School
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

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

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