Russell Hornsby was born on May 15, 1974 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is an actor and director, known for The Hate U Give (2018), Fences (2016) and Meet the Parents (2000). He has been married to Denise Walker since August 1, 2008.
Graduated from the College of Fine Arts at Boston University with a BFA in theatre.
Russell Hornsby's theatrical debut was at Saint Mary's College-High School in Berkeley, California in 1992. He played the part of Straforel in The Romancers by Edmond Rostand.