Omar Benson Miller
Birth Name:
Omar Benson Miller
Birth Place:
Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Earned his undergraduate degree from San Jose State University in San Jose, Calif
- Quote: "I think that the only way that you're going to succeed anywhere is to fail, as crazy as that sounds․ It's the only way․ You have to fail your way up․"
- Best known for playing Walter Simmons in "CSI: Miami․"
- Directed, wrote and starred in the 2007 film "Gordon Glass․"
Awards
- 2008Black Reel - Best Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
- 2018Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
- 2023Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated
- 2025Tribute Award - Ensemble:Winner
- 2025VHS Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
- 2026Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 2026Image Award - Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture:Winner
- 2026OFTA Film Award - Best Ensemble:Winner