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Omari Hardwick Biography

Birth Name:Omari Hardwick

Birth Place:Savannah, Georgia, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Received a nomination for Best Performance on a Drama at the NAMIC Vision Awards for "Dark Blue․"
  • Co-founded the Los Angeles Actor's Lounge in 2004
  • He is a founding member of the Plan B, Inc․ Theater Group
  • Nominated for the Best Breakthrough Performance at the 2011 Black Reel Awards for his work on "For Colored Girls․"
  • Attended the University of Georgia and minored in theatre
  • Tried out for the San Diego Chargers before a knee injury kept him from pursuing a career as a professional athlete
  • Quote: "[on his thoughts about his name] "I in no way believe that I am the highest or most high, but I feel like my name gives me something to strive for․""

Awards

  • 2011Black Reel-Best Breakthrough Performance: nominated
  • 2011Vision Award-Best Performance - Drama: nominated
  • 2014Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, TV Movie or Mini-Series: nominated
  • 2014Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actor, TV Movie or Mini-Series: winner
  • 2014Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
  • 2015Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2016Vision Award-Best Performance - Drama: winner
  • 2017BET Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2017Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2018Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, Drama Series: nominated
  • 2018Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2018National Film and Television Award-Best Actor in a TV Series: nominated
  • 2019BET Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2019Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2019National Film and Television Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2020Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2023Vision Award-Best Performance - Comedy: nominated