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Born and raised in Washington DC, Jeffrey Wright graduated from Amherst College in 1987. Although he studied Political Science while at Amherst, Wright left the school with a love for acting. Shortly after graduating he won an acting scholarship to NYU, but dropped out after only two months to pursue acting full-time. With roles in Presumed ...
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From Die Hard to The Muppet Christmas Carol, these festive movies and holiday TV episodes are guaranteed to boost your holiday spirit.
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Actor (71 credits)
Actor (71 credits)
2021
What If...?
(TV Series) (filming)
The Watcher
The Watcher
- Episode #1.10
(2021)
... The Watcher (voice)
- Episode #1.9
(2021)
... The Watcher (voice)
- Episode #1.8
(2021)
... The Watcher (voice)
- Episode #1.7
(2021)
... The Watcher (voice)
- Episode #1.6
(2021)
... The Watcher (voice)
2016-2020
Westworld
(TV Series)
Bernard Lowe
Bernard Lowe
- Crisis Theory
(2020)
... Bernard Lowe
- Passed Pawn
(2020)
... Bernard Lowe
- Decoherence
(2020)
... Bernard Lowe
- Genre
(2020)
... Bernard Lowe
- The Mother of Exiles
(2020)
... Bernard Lowe
2019
Green Eggs and Ham
(TV Series)
McWinkle
McWinkle
- Mouse
(2019)
... McWinkle (voice)
- Goat
(2019)
... McWinkle (voice)
- Anywhere
(2019)
... McWinkle (voice)
- Box
(2019)
... McWinkle (voice)
- There
(2019)
... McWinkle (voice)
2017
She's Gotta Have It
(TV Series)
Purple 'ITIS' Voice
Purple 'ITIS' Voice
- #NolasChoice (3 DA HARD WAY)
(2017)
... Purple 'ITIS' Voice (voice)
2016
BoJack Horseman
(TV Series)
Cuddlywhiskers / Father
Cuddlywhiskers / Father
- That's Too Much, Man!
(2016)
... Cuddlywhiskers / Father (voice)
- BoJack Kills
(2016)
... Cuddlywhiskers (voice)
- The BoJack Horseman Show
(2016)
... Cuddlywhiskers (voice)
2016
The Venture Bros.
(TV Series)
Think Tank / Dr. Nidaba
Think Tank / Dr. Nidaba
- Tanks for Nuthin'
(2016)
... Think Tank / Dr. Nidaba (voice)
2013-2014
Boardwalk Empire
(TV Series)
Valentin Narcisse
Valentin Narcisse
- Eldorado
(2014)
... Valentin Narcisse
- Friendless Child
(2014)
... Valentin Narcisse (credit only)
- Devil You Know
(2014)
... Valentin Narcisse
- King of Norway
(2014)
... Valentin Narcisse (credit only)
- Cuanto
(2014)
... Valentin Narcisse (credit only)
2003
Angels in America
(TV Mini-Series)
Mr. Lies / Belize
Mr. Lies / Belize
- Perestroika: Beyond Nelly
(2003)
... Belize / Mr. Lies
- Perestroika: Stop Moving!
(2003)
... Belize / Mr. Lies
- Perestroika: Heaven, I'm in Heaven
(2003)
... Belize / Mr. Lies
- Millennium Approaches: The Messenger
(2003)
... Belize / Mr. Lies
- Millennium Approaches: In Vitro
(2003)
... Belize / Mr. Lies
1997
Homicide: Life on the Street
(TV Series)
Hal Wilson
Hal Wilson
- Blood Ties: Part 3
(1997)
... Hal Wilson
- Blood Ties: Part 2
(1997)
... Hal Wilson
- Blood Ties: Part 1
(1997)
... Hal Wilson
1993
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
(TV Series)
Sidney Bechet / Sidney Bichet
Sidney Bechet / Sidney Bichet
- Young Indiana Jones and the Scandal of 1920
(1993)
... Sidney Bechet
- Young Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Blues
(1993)
... Sidney Bichet
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Producer (2 credits)
Producer (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (89 credits)
Self (89 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
Archive footage (3 credits)
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"Topdog/Underdog," an original comedy, written by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by George C. Wolfe, with Yasiin Bey (in his Broadway debut, portraying Booth) and Jeffrey Wright (portraying Lincoln), on Broadway at the Ambassador Theater, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. (175 total performances, including 31 previews ... See more »Height:
5' 9½" (1.77 m)
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I do have characters who are more well known than I am, which suits me fine. See more »Trivia:
Although he alters aspects of his physical appearance for each role, his voice is often unrecognizable from one role to the next. The voices of Belize, with his intelligent, acerbic wit in Angels in America (2003), to Peoples Hernandez whose vicious macho confidence is conveyed through his Latino accent in Shaft (2000) to Al Melvin The Manchurian Candidate (2004), whose deep grumblings ... See more »Trademark:
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