Omari Hardwick

Birth Name:

Omari Hardwick

Birth Place:

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

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․"
Received a nomination for Best Performance on a Drama at the NAMIC Vision Awards for "Dark Blue․"
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․""

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

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