X

Join or Sign In

Sign in to customize your TV listings

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Roger Guenveur Smith Biography

Birth Name:Roger Guenveur Smith

Birth Place:Berkeley, California, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Nominated for a Black Reel in 2005 as Best Actor in Network or Cable Television for "Justice․"
  • Received a nomination for a Black Reel in 2012 for Best Ensemble for "Mooz-lum․"
  • Nominated for an Image Award in 2002 as Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for "A Huey P․ Newton Story․"
  • Recipient of an Obie Award for his performance in "A Huey P․ Newton Story․"
  • Winner of a Black Reel in 2002 as Best Network or Cable Actor for "A Huey P․ Newton Story․"
  • Nominated for a Black Reel in 2002 for Best Network or Cable Screenplay for "A Huey P․ Newton Story․"
  • Perhaps best known as Prof․ Howard Randolf on "A Different World," Miles Christopher in "All My Children," Hanky in "The Son of No One" and Turnvill in "Water & Power․"

Awards

  • 2002Black Reel-Network/Cable - Best Actor: winner
  • 2002Black Reel-Network/Cable - Best Screenplay (Original or Adapted): nominated
  • 2002Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
  • 2005Black Reel-Best Actor, Network/Cable Television: nominated
  • 2018Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Actor, Drama Series: nominated