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  Omar Epps Photos - Omar Epps News - Omar Epps Information
Omar made his TV acting debut as Vanessa Huxtable's first boyfriend on The Cosby Show and went on to star in two HBO true...
Omar was a backup dancer for Queen Latifah when he was 17 years old.
Omar Epps: People don't want to pay 8 or 9 dollars to go see a problem that they have in their life, on screen.
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  Omar Epps
Omar went on to star in his first motion picture at age 17, when he starred as 'Q' in the blockbuster hit "Juice", along side rapper/actor Tupac Shakur (RIP).
But now Omar is trying to get his rap group back in the limelight, so keep ya ears open because Wolfpack is back in effect and is about to release their new music on Priority Records.
Omar and his younger sister Aisha were raised by his mother (an elementary school principal) in Brooklyn, NY.
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 Omar Epps, Omar Epps biography, Omar Epps pictures
Epps frequently was cast as sports heroes and troubled teenagers early in his career, but as he amassed more credits and demonstrated his range, he moved on to more substantial dramatic fare.
Epps played a small-time criminal who goes through Chicago's boot camp reform system and undertakes a heroic flood rescue, only to then be faced with the adjustment of re-entering society with the mark of ex-con.
In 1999 Epps was cast as Linc in The Mod Squad, the feature adaptation of the dated TV series most memorable for placing Epps in attractive but uncomfortable and decidedly unfashionable tight pants, a subject frequently raised by the actor in interviews promoting the film.
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 Omar Epps - The TV IV
Omar Epps is an American actor and musician best known on television for his recurring guest role on ER and for his starring role as Dr.
Omar Hashim Epps was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 23, 1973.
Epps' mother, a high school principal, separated from his father when Epps was still a child, and she raised her children as a single mother.
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 MySpace.com - OMAR EPPS - 34 - Male - BROOKLYN, New York - www.myspace.com/oepps
Epps was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Actor for his performance in the December 2002 Showtime Original movie “Conviction” in which he portrayed Carl Upchurch, a hardened criminal from South Philadelphia who spent most of his adult life in prison.
In addition, Epps recently formed a production company called Brooklyn Works Films, which is producing the films “Love Can’t Hide” and “Serenity Falls,” and is currently in development on a graphic novel called “The Other Side of the Truth.” Epps is serving as writer, producer and star of these projects.
Omar was also seen in Hollywood’s best-kept secret, “Scream 2”, MGM’s remake of “The Mod Squad” with Claire Danes and “Love and Basketball.” He also starred in Takeshi Kitano’s “Brother” for Sony Classics.
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 Omar Epps
Epps comes from a very talented family - all of his aunts are singers, and his grandfather played upright bass for Sarah Vaughan.
Epps made his acting debut in the well-regarded urban crime drama, Juice in 1992.
Omar also landed a recurring role on NBC's popular television drama, ER in 1994.
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 Omar Epps - Cranky Critic® StarTalk - Movie Star Interviews
Epps shone in his role as one of a group of four Harlem friends trying to make good, with the praise he earned for his work paving the way for steady industry employment.
Born Omar Hashim Epps in Brooklyn, New York, on May 16, 1973, Epps was raised by his mother, an elementary school principal.
Epps is not concerned about competing in an industry dominated by a handful of Black actors his age.
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 CNNfyi.com - Fast-breaking Omar Epps - April 20, 2000
ATLANTA (CNN) -- Omar Epps is a busy man. When the 26-year-old actor isn't promoting his latest movie, he's filming two new productions, negotiating deals for two scripts he co-wrote and working out details of a new recording contract.
As they grow from rival 11-year-olds to stars of their respective basketball teams at the University of Southern California, they experience the growing pains of life and realize their connection to each other is deeper than a love for the game.
And Epps' moment as an actor is right now, though he's not one to be complacent.
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Omar Epps and his wife, Keisha, attended “Cosmopolitan Magazine Honors Nick Lachey as Fun Fearless Man of the Year” together.
A gang of high-tech thieves, led by Marcus (Omar Epps) and Solina A trio of juvenile delinquents (Claire Danes, Omar Epps, and Giovanni Ribisi) are
American actor and musician Omar Hashim Epps is a member of a rap group called Wolfpak that he formed with his brother in 1991.
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 MySpace.com - OMAR EPPS - 34 - Male - BROOKLYN, New York - www.myspace.com/oepps
Epps was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Actor for his performance in the December 2002 Showtime Original movie “Conviction” in which he portrayed Carl Upchurch, a hardened criminal from South Philadelphia who spent most of his adult life in prison.
In addition, Epps recently formed a production company called Brooklyn Works Films, which is producing the films “Love Can’t Hide” and “Serenity Falls,” and is currently in development on a graphic novel called “The Other Side of the Truth.” Epps is serving as writer, producer and star of these projects.
Omar was also seen in Hollywood’s best-kept secret, “Scream 2”, MGM’s remake of “The Mod Squad” with Claire Danes and “Love and Basketball.” He also starred in Takeshi Kitano’s “Brother” for Sony Classics.
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 Omar Epps Celebrity Interview for Against the Ropes (2004) at The Movie Insider
Epps had to endure a month-and-a- half of rigorous conditioning in order to train for this role, and spent nearly five hours in the gym every day.
Epps said that this action was a trademark move he and Dutton took from heavyweight champion Jack Johnson.
Epps said that this transition from so-called urban movies to what many would consider more mainstream films was purely evolutional.
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 He Shoots, He Scores
Omar Epps has his hotel bed pillows on the sofa, so he can lean into them while he talks.
Epps — set to release a hip-hop album in the coming months — has already seen many changes in the movie industry.
Epps feels his own responsibility to represent "to a small degree.
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 Omar Epps : Television news reporter Biography
Omar Epps, born July 23, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York, was interestingly involved in screenwriting and music before breaking into the film industry as an actor.
Epps enjoyed a brief stint in a 10-episode recurring role as Dr. Dennis Grant on the hit T.V. series ER during the 1996 to 1997 season, which at that time starred George Clooney, Noah Wyle, Eric La Salle, Anthony Edwards, Julianna Margulies, and Sherry Stringfield.
Epps continued to receive work and praise in films such as When Willows Touch (with James Earl Jones and Jada Pinkett Smith), Love and Basketball, Dracula 2000, and Conviction.
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 AbsoluteNow: Omar Epps
Omar Hashim Epps was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 16, 1973.
Epps received rave reviews for his role as one of a group of four Harlem friends trying to find a path in the world.
The group has struggled with little commercial success, although Epps is determined not to ride on his acting coattails to musical fame (a la Jennifer Lopez, Keanu Reeves, et al).
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 Amazon.com: In Too Deep (1999): Video: Omar Epps,LL Cool J,Nia Long,Stanley Tucci,Hill Harper,Jake Weber,Richard Brooks ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Omar Epps redeems himself after The Mod Squad with a gripping and empathetic performance as the increasingly conflicted Cole.
Omar Epps stars as a Cincinnati-based rookie cop, Officer Jeff Cole, who goes undercover to nab a major cocaine dealer from New Jersey who calls himself `God,' (played by rapper LL Cool J) and who, Godfather-like, involves himself heavily in familial values and efforts to `help' the struggling members of his blighted neighborhood.
Omar Epps is usually one of my fav's but he comes off as kind of a place character but he does okay, however he did a million times better in the great movie FIRST TIME FELON.
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 Omar Epps at Hollywood.com
With his athletic build, heavy-lidded expressive eyes and attractive good looks, Omar Epps frequently was cast as sports heroes and troubled teenagers early in his career, but as he amassed more credits and demonstrated his range, he moved on to more substantial dramatic fare.
Epps returned to HBO in 1997 as star of the fact-based "First Time Felon", playing a small-time criminal who goes through Chicago's boot camp reform system and undertakes a heroic flood rescue, only to then be faced with the adjustment of re-entering society with the mark of ex-con.
In addition to a prolific acting career, the ambitious and creative Epps has also worked as a songwriter, producer and performer with the hip hop group Wolfpack as well as writing (along with childhood pals Marlon and Shawn Wayans), the main title theme song for The WB series "The Wayans Bros.".
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 Omar Epps - Photos, Bio and News for Omar Epps | TVGuide.com
It was subtle yet managed to surprise with a twist: House was left with no ducklings on his payroll.
Docs Hugh Laurie and Omar Epps examine the...
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 Omar Epps - News, Biography, Photos and More - AOL Television
Bearing talent and good looks in equal measure, African American actor Omar Epps first became visible to audiences and critics alike with his 1992...
Omar Hashim Epps (born July 20, 1973) is an American actor and musician.
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Born Omar Hashim Epps in Brooklyn, New York, on May 16, 1973, Epps was raised by his mother, an elementary school principal.
Around this same time, Epps also excelled in a brief recurring role as an emotionally stressed intern on E.R.; he would later identify that role as the one that made it possible for audiences to finally put a name to his face.
Epps also portrayed Dr. Dennis Gant on the Emmy Award-winning drama ER As a surgical resident, he teamed up with Dr. Carter (Noah Wyle) and Dr. Benton (Eriq La Salle).
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In addition, Epps formed a production company called Brooklyn Works Films, which is producing the films “Love Can’t Hide” and “Serenity Falls,” and is currently in development on a feature called “The Other Side of the Truth.” Epps is serving as writer, producer and star of these films.
Epps also portrayed “Dr. Dennis Gant” on the Emmy Award-winning drama “ER.” In one of the most talked-about series departures, Epps left audiences wondering whether his character committed suicide.
Epps was seen in Takeshi Kitano’s “Brother,” the story of a displaced Yakuza gangster who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a fl hustler.
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Omar Epps is an accomplished actor, effective here if a little too old (27) to be playing a high-schooler.
Omar Epps is an accomplished young actor, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Omar has played a tough character in film and television, but he's no slouch off camera.
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 CD Baby: OMAR EPPS:: Presents... "THE GET BACK"
Omar and his crew came to Columbia, SC Friday, 5/14 and made the south hot.
Epps is a product of hip hop culture and has become a staple in the urban community.
Yo, I've been hearing about Omar Epps making music for some time now and to be honest I wasn't expecting nothing special.
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 Reel.com: Omar Epps
Even though he's only 28, one could safely call Omar Epps a screen veteran.
Since he first impressed in the 1992 hip-hop thriller Juice, Epps has gone on to star in horror films (Scream 2, Dracula 2000), dramas (Higher Learning), thrillers (In Too Deep), stinkers (The Mod Squad), sports dramas (The Program), sports comedies (Major League II), and sports romances (Love and Basketball).
While he certainly has a varied resumé, Epps is hardly the first name that springs to mind when you think of a co-star for art-house action icon "Beat" Takeshi Kitano.
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Omar Epps has emerged as one of the industry's most talented and sought-after actors.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Epps is a graduate of the High School of Performing Arts in New York City.
Epps' television credits include starring roles in the HBO original television films First Time Felon directed by Charles Dutton, the highly acclaimed Deadly Voyage and the memorable role of struggling surgical resident Dr. Dennis Gant on the award-winning NBC series ER.
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 Omar Epps - News, Biography, Photos and More - AOL Television
Bearing talent and good looks in equal measure, African American actor Omar Epps first became visible to audiences and critics alike with his 1992...
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Omar Hashim Epps (born July 23, 1973) is an American actor and musician.
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 "In Fighting Shape": Film Freak Central Interviews Actor Omar Epps
When we wrapped up he started laughing and was just pointing at me and then pointing at his eyes, making a gesture like this (Epps makes a circular motion indicating all of the eye area), which meant "the eyes" that he saw what he wanted in my eyes--and that was it.
But y'know, each project that I've done that's been sports-related, I felt like those roles were each a little different from each other and that they allowed me to sort of flex my muscles a little bit as an actor and that's what I was really interested in.
(Epps previously starred with Dutton in TV movies Conviction and First-Time Felon -Ed.) Plus, boxing's one of my favourite sports so that was a consideration.
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