Dohn Norwood
- Actor
- Producer
Morehouse alumni and Indianapolis native, Dohn Norwood is making a name
for himself in the Hollywood scene. His film and television credits
include: Bruce Almighty (starring Jim Carrey), Mini's First Time
(starring Alec Baldwin and Carrie-Anne Moss), Castle, Entourage, Without
a Trace, ER, Bones, and The Closer. Dohn's background is highlighted by
both his well-traveled and well-trained skills. After receiving his
Bachelor of Arts degree from prestigious Morehouse College in Atlanta,
Georgia, Dohn went on to receive his Master of Fine Arts degree from
the University of California, San Diego (one of the three most
prominent schools for performing arts training in the United States).
While at U.C.S.D., Dohn traveled to Dakar, Senegal in West Africa where
he performed a one-man show centered on his childhood while growing up
on Indianapolis' Westside. The show received rave reviews from a
variety of foreign critics including those from Spain, Germany,
Portugal, Argentina, and several West African countries.
At the conclusion of Norwood's stay at U.C.S.D., he moved on to Los
Angeles, California where he currently resides. His first introduction
to LA's performing arts world was as the role of Romeo in the Ahmanson
Theatre's production of Romeo & Juliet directed by Sir Peter Hall of
the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2001. Dohn has been involved in
theatre and performance since the fourth grade when he took part in an
after school drama club program while attending Indianapolis Public
School No. 2 in downtown Indianapolis. He went on to be part of the
performing arts magnet at both Shortridge Junior High School and Broad
Ripple High School.
Acting is not the only career Dohn is
establishing in Los Angeles. As a product of not only acting programs
but many after school outreach organizations such as Indiana
University's Upward Bound program (as a student) and later as a
Tutor/Counselor and Drama instructor for Morehouse College's Upward
Bound Program as well, it is no surprise Dohn's life has expanded to
include philanthropy. Dohn not only serves as Vice President but as an
instructor for The T.Y.M.E. Foundation/Boys to Men Enrichment Program
centered in South Los Angeles. The T.Y.M.E.
Foundation is a non-profit organization based on the principle of
teaching young men excellence. "Boys to Men" is The T.Y.M.E.
Foundation's youth outreach program which focuses on principles of
scholastic achievement, leadership, and community service.
Having established a
diverse resume which includes stage, television, film, and commercials,
Dohn now faces a strong future in the film and television world. Upcoming projects to watch for include Castle, Doing the L.A.
Thing, and 15 Minutes of Fame.
for himself in the Hollywood scene. His film and television credits
include: Bruce Almighty (starring Jim Carrey), Mini's First Time
(starring Alec Baldwin and Carrie-Anne Moss), Castle, Entourage, Without
a Trace, ER, Bones, and The Closer. Dohn's background is highlighted by
both his well-traveled and well-trained skills. After receiving his
Bachelor of Arts degree from prestigious Morehouse College in Atlanta,
Georgia, Dohn went on to receive his Master of Fine Arts degree from
the University of California, San Diego (one of the three most
prominent schools for performing arts training in the United States).
While at U.C.S.D., Dohn traveled to Dakar, Senegal in West Africa where
he performed a one-man show centered on his childhood while growing up
on Indianapolis' Westside. The show received rave reviews from a
variety of foreign critics including those from Spain, Germany,
Portugal, Argentina, and several West African countries.
At the conclusion of Norwood's stay at U.C.S.D., he moved on to Los
Angeles, California where he currently resides. His first introduction
to LA's performing arts world was as the role of Romeo in the Ahmanson
Theatre's production of Romeo & Juliet directed by Sir Peter Hall of
the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2001. Dohn has been involved in
theatre and performance since the fourth grade when he took part in an
after school drama club program while attending Indianapolis Public
School No. 2 in downtown Indianapolis. He went on to be part of the
performing arts magnet at both Shortridge Junior High School and Broad
Ripple High School.
Acting is not the only career Dohn is
establishing in Los Angeles. As a product of not only acting programs
but many after school outreach organizations such as Indiana
University's Upward Bound program (as a student) and later as a
Tutor/Counselor and Drama instructor for Morehouse College's Upward
Bound Program as well, it is no surprise Dohn's life has expanded to
include philanthropy. Dohn not only serves as Vice President but as an
instructor for The T.Y.M.E. Foundation/Boys to Men Enrichment Program
centered in South Los Angeles. The T.Y.M.E.
Foundation is a non-profit organization based on the principle of
teaching young men excellence. "Boys to Men" is The T.Y.M.E.
Foundation's youth outreach program which focuses on principles of
scholastic achievement, leadership, and community service.
Having established a
diverse resume which includes stage, television, film, and commercials,
Dohn now faces a strong future in the film and television world. Upcoming projects to watch for include Castle, Doing the L.A.
Thing, and 15 Minutes of Fame.