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Overview
Date of Birth:
Trivia:
The eighth of nine children. more
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 11 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(95 articles)
DVD Playhouse--November 2009
(From The Hollywood Interview. 14 November 2009, 6:25 PM, PST)
David Siegel And Scott McGehee, Uncertainty
(From Filmmaker Magazine_Director Interviews. 11 November 2009, 10:09 AM, PST)
Filmography
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1. | The Details (post-production) (2010) | 2010 | - | - | |
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2. | "The Unit" (2006) | Jonas Blane (69 episodes, 2006-2009) | 2009 | - | 8.0 (39) |
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3. | Vanilla Gorilla (in production) (2009) | Moses | 2009 | - | - |
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4. | Cessation (2008) | Dexter | 2008 | - | 6.8 (11) |
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5. | Breach (2007) | Dean Plesac | 2007 | - | 7.2 (25,823) |
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6. | Goodbye Bafana (2007) | Nelson Mandela | 2007 | - | 7.0 (3,020) |
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7. | Splinter Cell: Double Agent (2006) (VG) | NSA Leader | 2006 | - | 8.5 (526) |
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8. | 24: The Game (2006) (VG) | (voice) David Palmer | 2006 | - | 7.5 (358) |
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9. | "24" (2001) | President David Palmer / 3 characters not shown (79 episodes, 2001-2006) | 2006 | - | 8.9 (33,700) |
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10. | Jarhead (2005) | Major Lincoln | 2005 | $91.2M | 7.2 (54,947) |
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11. | "Stories of the Innocence Project" (2005) | Narrator (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | - |
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12. | "Empire" (2005) | Magonius | 2005 | - | 6.6 (819) |
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13. | Secrets of Pearl Harbor (2004) (TV) | Host/Narrator | 2004 | - | 6.5 (15) |
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14. | Call of Duty: Finest Hour (2004) (VG) | (voice) Narrator | 2004 | - | 6.6 (146) |
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15. | Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (2004) (VG) | (voice) Irving Lambert | 2004 | - | 8.0 (395) |
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16. | "Justice League" (2001) | Kilowog (3 episodes, 2001-2003) | 2003 | - | 8.8 (2,989) |
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17. | Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003) | (voice) Kale | 2003 | - | 6.6 (6,975) |
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18. | "Static Shock" (2000) | Chief Barnsdale / Police Chief Barnsdale (4 episodes, 2001-2003) | 2003 | - | 6.8 (461) |
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19. | Ticker (2002) | (uncredited) FBI Agent | 2002 | - | 7.8 (2,434) |
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20. | Far from Heaven (2002) | Raymond Deagan | 2002 | - | 7.5 (18,834) |
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21. | "The Outer Limits" (1995) | Joshua Finch (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | 7.9 (2,126) |
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22. | "Soul Food" (2000) | Rick Grant (2 episodes, 2001) | 2001 | - | 6.7 (229) |
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23. | "Now and Again" (1999) | Dr. Theodore Morris (22 episodes, 1999-2000) | 2000 | - | 8.6 (547) |
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24. | Love & Basketball (2000) | Zeke McCall | 2000 | - | 6.7 (5,428) |
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25. | What's Cooking? (2000) | Ronald Williams | 2000 | - | 6.9 (1,473) |
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26. | Random Hearts (1999) | Detective George Beaufort | 1999 | $63.2M | 4.8 (10,639) |
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27. | "Superman" (1996) | Agent #1 / Doctor #1 (2 episodes, 1998-1999) | 1999 | - | 8.6 (1,354) |
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28. | The Thirteenth Floor (1999) | Detective Larry McBain | 1999 | - | 6.7 (17,955) |
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29. | The Minus Man (1999) | Graves | 1999 | - | 6.1 (3,823) |
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30. | "The New Batman Adventures" (1997) | Barkley James (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 8.6 (755) |
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31. | Major League: Back to the Minors (1998) | Pedro Cerrano | 1998 | - | 4.0 (2,876) |
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32. | How to Make the Cruelest Month (1998) | Manhattan Parks | 1998 | - | 7.3 (32) |
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33. | Standoff (1998) | Ty 'Bama' Jones | 1998 | - | 5.2 (186) |
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34. | Absolute Power (1997) | Tim Collin | 1997 | $92.7M | 6.5 (18,398) |
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35. | Amanda (1996) | Seven/Sir Jordan | 1996 | - | 4.9 (58) |
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36. | The Writing on the Wall (1996) (TV) | Sullivan | 1996 | - | 6.1 (16) |
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37. | "Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man" (1994) | (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 8.2 (1,174) |
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38. | Widow's Kiss (1996) (TV) | Eddie Costello | 1996 | - | 4.9 (130) |
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39. | Insomnia (1996) | Arthur | 1996 | - | 5.8 (12) |
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40. | Waiting to Exhale (1995) | Kenneth Dawkins | 1995 | $80.3M | 4.9 (3,484) |
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41. | Heat (1995) | Donald Breedan | 1995 | $174M | 8.3 (129,765) |
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42. | Major League II (1994) | Pedro Cerrano | 1994 | - | 4.9 (8,246) |
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43. | "American Playhouse" (1982) | Rev. Oliver Crawford (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 7.2 (15) |
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44. | "Return to Lonesome Dove" (1993) | Cherokee Jack Jackson | 1993 | - | 7.1 (531) |
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45. | Suture (1993) | Clay Arlington | 1993 | - | 6.6 (798) |
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46. | "Queen" (1993) | Davis | 1993 | - | 7.5 (406) |
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47. | Love Field (1992) | Paul Cater | 1992 | - | 6.6 (1,443) |
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48. | Mr. Baseball (1992) | Max 'Hammer' Dubois | 1992 | - | 5.5 (3,523) |
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49. | K-9000 (1991) (TV) | Nick Sanrio | 1991 | - | 4.9 (160) |
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50. | Navy Seals (1990) | Graham | 1990 | - | 5.0 (6,418) |
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51. | "Night Court" (1984) | James Morgan (1 episode, 1989) | 1989 | - | 7.7 (1,334) |
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52. | Major League (1989) | Pedro Cerrano | 1989 | - | 6.9 (19,306) |
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53. | "Just the Ten of Us" (1988) | Coach Duane Johnson (9 episodes, 1988-1989) | 1989 | - | 7.2 (240) |
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54. | "Out of This World" (1987) | Reverend Williams (1 episode, 1988) | 1988 | - | 7.4 (285) |
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55. | "Crime Story" (1986) | Franklin Himes (2 episodes, 1988) | 1988 | - | 8.6 (542) |
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56. | "Growing Pains" (1985) | Frank / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1985-1988) | 1988 | - | 7.0 (1,811) |
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57. | "Wilder Westen, inclusive" (1988) | Thief | 1988 | - | 7.6 (74) |
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58. | "The Facts of Life" (1979) | Sgt. Evans (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 6.5 (806) |
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59. | "Our House" (1986) | (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 7.2 (102) |
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60. | "Valerie" (1986) | Dr. Ervin (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 6.4 (190) |
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61. | "Easy Street" (1986) | Chip (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 6.0 (15) |
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62. | "Knots Landing" (1979) | Police Officer (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 6.4 (395) |
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63. | "The Young and the Restless" (1973) | Ron Clark (8 episodes, 1986) | 1986 | - | - |
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64. | "Scarecrow and Mrs. King" (1983) | Kimambo (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 6.9 (333) |
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65. | "227" (1985) | Sgt. Banks (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 6.8 (237) |
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66. | "The Fall Guy" (1981) | Jeremy Wolf (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 6.9 (832) |
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67. | "What's Happening Now!" (1985) | Policeman (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 5.5 (74) |
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68. | "Magnum, P.I." (1980) | Lieutenant Jameson, USN (1 episode, 1985) | 1985 | - | 7.7 (2,872) |
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69. | "Off the Rack" (1984) | Cletus Maxwell (6 episodes, 1985) | 1985 | - | - |
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70. | A Summer to Remember (1985) (TV) | Sheriff Pierce | 1985 | - | 6.6 (39) |
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71. | "Gimme a Break!" (1981) | Rev. Winfield (1 episode, 1984) | 1984 | - | 5.8 (241) |
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72. | "Riptide" (1984) | Odell (1 episode, 1984) | 1984 | - | 6.4 (315) |
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73. | "Dallas" (1978) | Dr. Forbes (1 episode, 1984) | 1984 | - | 6.9 (2,109) |
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74. | The Return of Marcus Welby, M.D. (1984) (TV) | Dr. Beaumont | 1984 | - | 4.3 (12) |
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75. | "The A-Team" (1983) | Psych Ward Staff (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 7.6 (5,001) |
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76. | "Code Red" (1981) | 'Stuff' Wade (unknown episodes) | 1981 | - | 6.1 (27) |
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77. | Grambling's White Tiger (1981) (TV) | James 'Shack' Harris | 1981 | - | 5.9 (46) |
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78. | Code Red (1981) (TV) | Stuff Wade | 1981 | - | 5.4 (47) |
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79. | "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" (1979) | Communication-Probe Officer / 5 characters not shown (5 episodes, 1980-1981) | 1981 | - | 6.9 (870) |
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80. | "Quincy M.E." (1976) | Driver / Fred - Lab Assistant (2 episodes, 1980-1981) | 1981 | - | 7.4 (617) |
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81. | "Galactica 1980" (1980) | Imperious Leader (1 episode, 1980) | 1980 | - | 5.1 (553) |
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82. | "The Incredible Hulk" (1978) | Guard (1 episode, 1980) | 1980 | - | 7.2 (1,507) |
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83. | "Laverne & Shirley" (1976) | Navy Shore Patrolman (1 episode, 1979) | 1979 | - | 6.8 (650) |
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84. | "The White Shadow" (1978) | Basketball Player (1 episode, 1979) | 1979 | - | 7.4 (221) |
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85. | "Lou Grant" (1977) | Victor (1 episode, 1978) | 1978 | - | 7.2 (242) |
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1. | "The Unit" (2006) | co-producer (19 episodes, 2008-2009) | 2009 | - | 8.0 (39) |
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2. | When the Dragon Swallowed the Sun (completed) (2009) | (producer) | 2009 | - | - |
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3. | Cessation (2008) | (executive producer) | 2008 | - | 6.8 (11) |
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1. | "The Unit" (2006) | (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 8.0 (39) |
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1. | Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2004) | (extra special thanks) | 2004 | - | 8.3 (477) |
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1. | "The Bonnie Hunt Show" (2008) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 3.7 (659) |
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3. | "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (2005) | Himself (1 episode, 2009) | 2009 | - | 7.0 (14) |
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4. | When the Dragon Swallowed the Sun (completed) (2009) | Narration | 2009 | - | - |
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5. | "Tavis Smiley" (2004) | Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2008) | 2008 | - | 5.6 (86) |
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6. | The Night James Brown Saved Boston (2008) (TV) | (voice) Narrator | 2008 | - | 7.4 (69) |
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7. | Saravia (2008) | Himself | 2008 | - | - |
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8. | "The Girls Next Door" (2005) | Himself - Actor (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 8.5 (16) |
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9. | "CBS Cares" (2000) | Himself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 7.4 (11) |
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10. | "The View" (1997) | Himself (2 episodes, 2006-2007) | 2007 | - | 2.9 (2,057) |
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11. | "Corazón de..." (1997) | Himself (2 episodes, 2007) | 2007 | - | 4.2 (71) |
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12. | "Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) | Himself (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 7.6 (15) |
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13. | 38th NAACP Image Awards (2007) (TV) | Himself - Presenter | 2007 | - | 4.0 (5) |
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14. | "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993) | Himself (2 episodes, 2002-2006) | 2006 | - | 8.7 (775) |
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15. | The 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2006) (TV) | Himself | 2006 | - | 5.2 (136) |
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16. | "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (2003) | Himself (2 episodes, 2003-2006) | 2006 | - | 6.3 (1,034) |
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17. | "Saturday Night Live" (1975) | Himself (2 episodes, 2006) | 2006 | - | 8.2 (6,628) |
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18. | The Making of 'Heat' (2005) (V) | Himself | 2005 | - | 7.1 (74) |
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19. | The 59th Annual Tony Awards (2005) (TV) | Himself - Presenter: Best Direction of a Play | 2005 | - | 5.7 (80) |
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20. | "Negermagasinet" (2005) | Himself (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 7.0 (8) |
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21. | Zulu Awards '04 (2004) (TV) | Himself | 2004 | - | 3.7 (15) |
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22. | "Good Morning Australia" (1993) | Himself (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 4.8 (20) |
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23. | 35th NAACP Image Awards (2004) (TV) | Himself | 2004 | - | 1.8 (8) |
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24. | How2 Make It As an Actor (2004) (V) | Himself | 2004 | - | - |
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25. | How2 Make It in Film and Television (2004) (V) | Himself | 2004 | - | - |
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26. | The Making of 'Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas' (2003) (V) | Himself | 2003 | - | 3.0 (11) |
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27. | 24: Access All Areas (2003) (TV) | Himself | 2003 | - | 8.9 (32) |
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28. | "HBO First Look" (1992) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 6.4 (154) |
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29. | ESPY Awards (2003) (TV) | 2003 | - | 5.6 (15) | |
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30. | "Pure 24" (2003) | Himself (2 episodes, 2003) | 2003 | - | - |
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31. | 100 Years of Hope and Humor (2003) (TV) | Himself | 2003 | - | 4.2 (106) |
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32. | When I Fall in Love: The One & Only Nat King Cole (2003) (TV) | Narrator | 2003 | - | - |
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33. | 34th NAACP Image Awards (2003) (TV) | Himself | 2003 | - | 2.0 (17) |
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34. | "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" (1999) | Himself (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 5.0 (244) |
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35. | National Geographic: The FBI (2003) (TV) | Narrator | 2003 | - | 6.5 (18) |
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36. | The Making of 'Far from Heaven' (2002) (TV) | Himself | 2002 | - | 6.0 (31) |
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37. | The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2002) (TV) | Presenter | 2002 | - | 3.7 (280) |
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38. | 24: The Postmortem (2002) (TV) | Himself | 2002 | - | 7.7 (27) |
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39. | 24 Heaven (2002) (TV) | Himself | 2002 | - | 6.6 (31) |
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40. | "Liquid News" (2000) | Himself (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 6.5 (12) |
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41. | "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" (1996) | Himself (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 3.6 (557) |
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42. | The 54th Annual Tony Awards (2000) (TV) | Himself - Presenter | 2000 | - | 3.8 (25) |
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1. | President Hollywood (2008) (TV) | (uncredited) President David Palmer |
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2. | Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (2006) (V) | (uncredited) Himself |
Additional Details
Other Works:
TV commercials for All-State Home & Auto Insurance (2003-08). more
Publicity Listings:
2 Interviews | 8 Articles | 6 Magazine Cover Photos more
Plot Keywords:
Character Name In Title | Number In Title | Beautiful Woman | African American more
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