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Dondré T. Whitfield

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Dondré T. Whitfield
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A three-time Emmy nominee, Dondré Whitfield's career has spanned over a quarter century and has seen him work with such industry heavyweights as John Travolta, Helen Mirren, David Oyelowo, Michael B. Jordan and Kevin Hart to name a few. Dondré has stood toe to toe with the likes of some of the industry's biggest stars for over three decades.

Dondré' was a series regular on the Ava DuVernay series QUEEN SUGAR for OWN playing Remy Newell, a role which earned a nomination for a 2018 NAACP Award. He also starred in the hit BET comedy series "Real Husbands of Hollywood" opposite Kevin Hart. Whitfield's versatility as a comedic and dramatic actor has been showcased in several of his feature films as well; including the Independent Spirit Award-winning and Sundance Award-winning film "Middle of Nowhere" opposite David Oyelowo that was directed by Ava DuVernay, the comedy "35 and Ticking", once again opposite Kevin Hart, the award-nominated drama "Pastor Brown" opposite Michael B. Jordan, the comedies "Mr. 3000" opposite Bernie Mac and "Two Can Play That Game" opposite Vivica A. Fox and the Helen Mirren directed film "Happy Birthday" opposite John Goodman.

On stage, Dondré has appeared at the prestigious Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut, in "Ceremonies in Dark Old Men". A Brooklyn, New York, native, Dondré received formal training at Performing Arts High in New York City.

Off-camera and off stage, Whitfield is an award winning author of the best selling book, Male vs Man: How to honor women, teach children and elevate men to change the world. Additionally, he created a digital series on his Male vs Man YouTube channel furthering the conversation around manhood with heavyweights such as Will Smith, Kevin Hart and DL Hughley.

Dondré and his wife, actress and director Salli Richardson Whitfield, have been among the country's hottest celebrity couples. Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield live in Los Angeles with their two children.
BornMay 27, 1969
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Rose Jackson and Dondré T. Whitfield in The Crew (1995)
Charles Esten and Dondré T. Whitfield in The Crew (1995)
Kristin Bauer van Straten, Rose Jackson, and Dondré T. Whitfield in The Crew (1995)
Tatyana Ali and Dondré T. Whitfield in Christmas Everlasting (2018)
Dawn-Lyen Gardner and Dondré T. Whitfield in Queen Sugar (2016)
Dawn-Lyen Gardner and Dondré T. Whitfield in Queen Sugar (2016)
Dondré T. Whitfield in Eureka (2006)
Jamie Foxx and Dondré T. Whitfield in The Jamie Foxx Show (1996)
Dondré T. Whitfield in Make It or Break It (2009)
Colin Ferguson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, and Dondré T. Whitfield in Eureka (2006)
Colin Ferguson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, and Dondré T. Whitfield in Eureka (2006)
Kristin Bauer van Straten, David Burke, Lane Davies, Christine Estabrook, Charles Esten, Rose Jackson, and Dondré T. Whitfield in The Crew (1995)

Known for

The Event (2010)
The Event
7.0
TV Series
  • Mike Garret(as Dondre T. Whitfield)
Susan Lucci, Debbi Morgan, Rebecca Budig, Cameron Mathison, and Darnell Williams in All My Children (1970)
All My Children
6.7
TV Series
  • Terence Frye
Don Johnson and Cheech Marin in Nash Bridges (1996)
Nash Bridges
6.8
TV Series
  • Jason(as Dondre T. Whitfield)
Cold Case (2003)
Cold Case
7.6
TV Series
  • Jarrod Jones(as Dondre T. Whitfield)

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Actor

  • Queen Sugar (2016)
    Queen Sugar
  • Tatyana Ali, Dennis Haysbert, Patti LaBelle, Dondré T. Whitfield, and Jaida-Iman Benjamin in Christmas Everlasting (2018)
    Christmas Everlasting
    • (as Dondré Whitfield)
  • Lauren Shaw and David Castro in Relentless, Written & Directed by Lance Tracy
    Relentless
    • (as Dondre Whitfield)
  • Dondré T. Whitfield and Christian Keyes in The Christmas Swap (2016)
    The Christmas Swap
    • (as Dondre Whitfield)
  • Emma Ishta in Stitchers (2015)
    Stitchers
    • (as Dondre' T. Whitfield)
  • Yunjin Kim, Rochelle Aytes, and Jes Macallan in Mistresses (2013)
    Mistresses
  • Rachel Bilson in Hart of Dixie (2011)
    Hart of Dixie
    • (as Dondre Whitfield)
  • Company Town
    • (as Dondre Whitfield)
  • Lying for a Living
    • (as Dondre Whitfield)
  • Michael Kenneth Williams in Walk This Way (2013)
    Walk This Way
    • (as Dondre Whitfield)
  • Colin Ferguson, Joe Morton, Ed Quinn, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Neil Grayston, Erica Cerra, and Jordan Danger in Eureka (2006)
    Eureka
    • (as Dondre Whitfield)
  • Chelsea Hobbs, Ayla Kell, Josie Loren, and Cassandra Scerbo in Make It or Break It (2009)
    Make It or Break It
  • Middle of Nowhere (2012)
    Middle of Nowhere
    • (as Dondre Whitfield)
  • The Event (2010)
    The Event
    • (as Dondre T. Whitfield)
  • 35 and Ticking (2011)
    35 and Ticking
    • (as Dondre Whitfield)

Soundtrack

  • Tatyana Ali, Dennis Haysbert, Patti LaBelle, Dondré T. Whitfield, and Jaida-Iman Benjamin in Christmas Everlasting (2018)
    Christmas Everlasting
    • (uncredited)

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Season 6 Official Trailer
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Season 6 Official Trailer
Queen Sugar--Official Trailer
Trailer 2:03
Queen Sugar--Official Trailer
Christmas Everlasting
Trailer 0:33
Christmas Everlasting

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    • May 27, 1969
    • Brooklyn, New York, USA
    • Salli Richardson-WhitfieldSeptember 8, 2002 - present (2 children)

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    He and his wife, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, have two children, Dre Terrell Whitfield and Parker Richardson Whitfield. The couple hosted an infomercial for Time/Life's "Midnight Soul" music collection in 2007.
  • Quotes
    I thought I was being a man by leaving All My Children (1970). They didn't want to give in to the issues that we have to deal with on a day-to-day basis. When I brought it up, I guess I was like the Marcus Garvey of ABC daytime.

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