Jeffrey Wright Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Jeffrey Wright

Last Updated: 02 Jan, 2025 | Views: 593

Age: 59

Profession: Actor

Famous For: Franchises like James Bond, The Hunger Games, Batman

Higher Education: Amherst College (BA)

Jeffrey Wright Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
07 Dec, 1965 (59 Years 11 Months 22 Days)
Birth Country
United States
Birth State/Province
Washington
Birth District
District Of Columbia
Birth Sign
Sagittarius
Nationalities
American

Jeffrey Wright Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography): 
Jeffrey Wright stands as one of Hollywood's most respected character actors, earning acclaim across theater, television, and film. From his Tony Award-winning Broadway debut to his Emmy-winning television roles, Wright has built a reputation for deeply nuanced performances and remarkable versatility, particularly known for his transformative roles in "Westworld," "Angels in America," and "James Bond" franchises.
Jeffrey Wright Career Milestones:
• 1994: Tony Award win for "Angels in America" on Broadway
• 2002-2008: Portrayed Felix Leiter in James Bond series
• 2016-2022: Lead role as Bernard Lowe in "Westworld"
• 2023: Commissioner James Gordon in "The Batman"
• 2024: Lead role in "American Fiction"
Jeffrey Wright Awards & Recognition:
• Tony Award for Best Featured Actor ("Angels in America")
• Emmy Award for "Angels in America" HBO adaptation
• Golden Globe Award for "Angels in America"
• AFI Award for "Westworld"
• Critics' Choice Award for "American Fiction"
Jeffrey Wright Unknown Facts:
• Originally studied political science at Amherst College and planned to attend law school before discovering theater in his final year.
• Maintains a tradition of wearing one personal item of clothing beneath every costume to stay connected to the character.
• Still carries his original theater union card from 1990 in his wallet as a reminder of his early struggling actor days.
• Learned to play lacrosse for a role that was ultimately cut from a film, but continued playing and now coaches youth teams.
• Records voice memos in character during preparation, accumulating hundreds of hours of character study for major roles.
• Works with the same dialect coach from his first Broadway show, spending months perfecting accents for each role.
• Keeps a collection of small props from every production, including his first stage direction note from college theater.

Jeffrey Wright Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 180 cm
In Meters 1.80 m
In feet & Inches 5'11"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 80 Kg
In Pounds 176 lbs
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Bald

Jeffrey Wright Family, Wife

Father's Name
James Charles Wright Jr.
Mother's Name
Barbara Evon Whiting-Wright
Spouse
Carmen Ejogo
Son(s)
Elijah Wright
Daughter(s)
Juno Wright
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