Blair Underwood Bio Height Weight Age Best Movies TV Shows
Blair Erwin Underwood was born in Tacoma, Washington, United States, on August 25, 1964, is an American actor. Young Blair Underwood began his professional acting career in 1985. He made his big screen debut in musical comedy drama film Krush Groove (1985) in role as Russell Walker. He got his television debut in NBC action drama series Knight Rider (1985) in episode "Knight of the Juggernaut: Part 1", in role as Potts. Blair breakthrough performance came as Jonathan Rollins in NBC legal drama series L.A. Law (1987-1994). He landed his Broadway debut in a play "A Streetcar Named Desire" (2012), in role as Stanley, for which he was nominated for the Drama League Distinguished Performance Award. He made his feature film directorial debut with crime drama The Bridge to Nowhere (2009).
Height, weight, body measurements and personal information
Blair Underwood height is 5' 11" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 180.5 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 172 іn pоunds or 78 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 61 years old. His shoe size is 11 US.
Birth Date:
August 27, 1979
Age:
61 years old
Nationality:
United States
Sun Sign:
Virgo
Natural hair color:
Black
Eye Color:
Dark Brown
Net Worth:
$8 Million
Height:
5 ft 11 in | 180.5 cm
Weight:
78 kg | 172 lbs
Shoe Size:
11 US | 44 EU
Best Movies
He won the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for Murder in film Mississippi (1990) as James Chaney, and Mama Flora's Family (1998) as Willie.
He was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role as Keith Weston in crime action heist film Set It Off (1996).
He was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special for his role as Jackie Robinson in drama historical movie Soul of the Game (1996).
He won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role as Captain Lee, USMC in war and legal drama film Rules of Engagement (2000).
He won a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special and was nominated for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Movie / Miniseries for his role as Ludie Watts in drama movie The Trip to Bountiful (2014).
Just Cause (1995) - Bobby Earl Ferguson
Mistrial (1996) - Lieutenant C. Hodges
Gattaca (1997) - Geneticist
Asunder (1999) - Chance Williams
Something New (2006) - Mark Harper
Madea's Family Reunion (2006) - Carlos
Bad Hair (2020) - Amos Bludso
Really Love (2020) - Jerome Richmond
Origin (2023) - Amari
Longlegs (2024) - Agent Carter
Best TV Shows
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for L.A. Law (1987-1994) as Jonathan Rollins, and In Treatment (2008) as Alex.
He was nominated for the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for S*x and the City (2004) as Dr. Robert Leeds, and The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006-2010) as Mr. Harris.
He was nominated for the NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for Dirty S*xy Money (2007-2009) as Simon Elder, and The Event (2010-2011) as President Elias Martinez.
He won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Dr. Ben Turner in CBS medical drama television series City of Angels (2000).
One Life to Live (1985-1986) ABC - Bobby Blue
Downtown (1986-1987) CBS - Terry Corsaro
High Incident (1996-1997) ABC - Officer Michael Rhoades
LAX (2004-2005) NBC - Roger De Souza
Ironside (2013) NBC - Robert Ironside
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2015-2016) ABC - Andrew Garner
He voiced Makuu in Disney's animated series The Lion Guard (2016-2019).
Quantico (2016-2018) ABC - Owen Hall
When They See Us (2019) Netflix - Bobby Burns
Dear White People (2019) Netflix - Professor Moses Brown
Self Made (2020) Netflix - Charles James Walker
Impeachment: American Crime Story (2021) FX t- Vernon Jordan
Three Women (2024) Starz - Richard
Facts
Attended the Petersburg High School in Petersburg, Virginia.
Studied at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Has one older brother, Frank Underwood, Jr. and two younger sisters: Marlo Underwood-Collins, Mellisa Underwood.
He is a descendant of the Babungo people of Cameroon.
He is an honorary member of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.
He won the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word as co-narrator of audiobook, An Inconvenient Truth (2009).
He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his role as Davenport in revival of "A Soldier's Play" (2020).
He voiced Hunter in video game The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon (2008).
Lives in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Relationships
He was married to Desiree DaCosta (1993-2021), they have one daughter, Brielle and two sons: Paris and Blake Ellis.
He married Josie Hart in 2023.