

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)
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.
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