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Omar Epps

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Epps currently co-stars on the critically acclaimed FOX medical drama, "House," for which he received an NAACP Image Award for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" in 2007. He was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" in 2005 as well as "Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series" in 2006... See full bio »

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Omar Hashim Epps
in Brooklyn, New York, USA
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Filmography

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2004-2012 House M.D. (TV series)
Dr. Eric Foreman
– Everybody Dies (2012) … Dr. Eric Foreman
– Holding On (2012) … Dr. Eric Foreman
– Post Mortem (2012) … Dr. Eric Foreman
– The C Word (2012) … Dr. Eric Foreman
– Body and Soul (2012) … Dr. Eric Foreman
See all 174 episodes »
 
2009/II A Day in the Life
O
 
2004 Alfie
Marlon
 
2004 Def Jam Fight for NY (Video Game)
O. E. (voice)
 
2004 Against the Ropes
Luther Shaw
 
2002 Conviction (TV movie)
Carl Upchurch
 
2002 Big Trouble
FBI Agent Alan Seitz
 
2001 MTV 20: Jams (video)
(segment "Sentimental")
 
2001 Perfume
J.B.
 
2000 Dracula 2000
Marcus
 
2000/I Brother
Denny
 
2000 Love & Basketball
Quincy McCall
 
1999 In Too Deep
Jeff Cole / J. Reid
 
1999 The Wood
Mike
 
1999 The Mod Squad
Linc
 
1999 Breakfast of Champions
Wayne Hoobler
 
1998 Blossoms and Veils (short)
Thee
 
1997 Scream 2
Phil
 
1997 First Time Felon (TV movie)
Greg Yance
 
1996-1997 ER (TV series)
Dr. Dennis Gant
– Night Shift (1997) … Dr. Dennis Gant
– Homeless for the Holidays (1996) … Dr. Dennis Gant
– Ask Me No Questions, I'll Tell You No Lies (1996) … Dr. Dennis Gant
– No Brain, No Gain (1996) … Dr. Dennis Gant
– Fear of Flying (1996) … Dr. Dennis Gant
See all 10 episodes »
 
1996 Deadly Voyage (TV movie)
Kingsley Ofusu
 
1996 Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Malik
 
1995 Higher Learning
Malik Williams
 
1994 Major League II
Willie Mays Hayes
 
1993 The Program
Darnell Jefferson
 
1993 Daybreak (TV movie)
Hunter
 
1993 Street Justice (TV series)
Clint
– Black or Blue (1993) … Clint
 
1992 Here and Now (TV series)
Curtis
– Lovers and Other Dangers (1992) … Curtis
– Pilot (1992) … Curtis
 
1992 Juice
Q
 
1991 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Deron
– In the Shadow of Love: A Teen AIDS Story (1991) … Deron
 
1989 The Green Flash (short)
Charlie
 
Show ShowMusic Department (1 title)
1997-1999 The Wayans Bros. (TV series) (composer: theme music - 44 episodes)
– Rope-a-Dope (1999) (composer: theme music)
– Three on a Couch (1999) (composer: theme music)
– Dreamgirl (1999) (composer: theme music)
– Everybody Loves Shawn (1999) (composer: theme music)
– Hip Hop Pops (1999) (composer: theme music)
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Show ShowProducer (1 title)
2012 You, Me & The Circus (producer) (completed)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2010 House M.D. (TV series)
– The Choice (2010) (performer: "Midnight Train to Georgia" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (21 titles)
2009 The 40th NAACP Image Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 House, M.D., Season Four: New Beginnings (video documentary short)
Foreman - Dr Eric
 
2007 2007 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2000-2006 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
– The Skeleton Show (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 19 May 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
– Episode dated 21 April 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
2006 House Unplugged (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 The Megan Mullally Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (2006) … Himself
 
2005-2006 Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 May 2006 (2006) … Himself
– Episode dated 16 May 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 22 April 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #4.20 (2005) … Himself
 
2004-2005 LIVE! with Kelly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 25 February 2005 (2005) … Himself
– Episode dated 20 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The 2004 Billboard Music Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2004 Last Call with Carson Daly (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 February 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2003 ESPY Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2001 The 2001 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter (uncredited)
 
1999-2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 19 December 2000 (2000) … Himself
– Episode dated 11 April 2000 (2000) … Himself
– Episode dated 24 March 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
2000 Behind the 'Scream' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2000 2000 Essence Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2000 Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi Kitano (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1999 The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 26 August 1999 (1999) … Himself
 
1999 The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (TV series)
Himself
– Omar Epps (1999) … Himself
 
1999 1999 MTV Movie Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2003 Tupac: Resurrection (documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

1995: Appeared in music video for Deborah Cox, "Sentimental". See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Interviews  | 3 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Height:

5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

People don't want to pay eight or nine dollars to go see a problem that they have in their life, on screen. They pay to get away from that. That's why they watch soap operas. See more »

Trivia:

In 1994 he switched to baseball as co-star of Major League II, taking over the role of Willie Mays Hayes from originator Wesley Snipes. See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer