Date of Birth: July 20, 1973
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Omar Hashim Epps is an acclaimed American actor, rapper, and producer, best known for his versatile roles in both film and television. Born on July 20, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York, Epps was raised by his mother, Bonnie Maria Epps, an elementary school principal. His early years were marked by a keen interest in the performing arts, which led him to attend the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. Epps’ breakthrough role came in 1992 when he starred as a promising high school football player in the film “Juice” alongside Tupac Shakur. This role opened the doors to a series of significant roles in the 1990s, including “Higher Learning” (1995), “The Wood” (1999), and “Love & Basketball” (2000), where he starred opposite Sanaa Lathan. In 2004, Epps joined the cast of the medical drama “House” as Dr. Eric Foreman, a role he played until the series ended in 2012. His performance earned him critical acclaim and several award nominations. Aside from acting, Epps has explored his musical talents and has produced several projects. He has also written a book titled “From Fatherless to Fatherhood,” which reflects on his experiences growing up without a father and becoming a father himself.
5 Interesting Facts about Omar Epps
1. Omar Epps was a member of a rap group called Wolfpack before his acting career took off.
2. He has won several awards, including the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in “House.”
3. Epps is an accomplished writer and has authored a book titled “From Fatherless to Fatherhood.”
4. He starred in the 1996 film “Scream 2,” a popular entry in the horror genre.
5. Omar Epps is married to Keisha Spivey, a member of the R&B group Total, and the couple has three children.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Omar Epps
1. “When you have a good script you’re almost in more trouble than when you have a terrible script.”
2. “I am a reflection of my mother’s secret poetry as well as of her hidden angers.”
3. “Acting is a way of living out one’s insanity.”
4. “The only limitations that I can have are the ones that I set on myself.”
5. “Fatherhood is the best thing that could happen to me, and I’m just glad I can share my voice.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Omar Epps has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $15 million.
Children
Omar Epps and his wife Keisha Spivey have three children: two daughters named K’mari Mae and Aiyanna, and a son named Amir.
Relevant Links
1. [Omar Epps on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004898/
2. [Omar Epps on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/omarepps/
3. [Omar Epps on Twitter](https://twitter.com/omarepps
5. [Omar Epps on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omar_Epps
