Search results
Jeffrey Wright (born December 7, 1965) is an American actor. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award.
IMDb profile of Jeffrey Wright, an American actor, producer, and additional crew member. See his biography, filmography, awards, trivia, photos, videos, and contact info.
- January 1, 1
- 1.78 m
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Jeffrey Wright. Actor: American Fiction. Born and raised in Washington DC, Jeffrey Wright graduated from Amherst College in 1987. Although he studied Political Science while at Amherst, Wright left the school with a love for acting.
- December 7, 1965
Nov 22, 2023 · Jeffrey Wright on American Fiction, Rustin, and the Most Personal Role He’s Played Yet. The Tony and Emmy winner has found strength in flexibility throughout his career, and this fall is...
Jan 23, 2024 · Long a stalwart supporting player and something of an actor’s actor, Jeffrey Wright received his first Oscar nomination on Tuesday for his lead performance in “American Fiction.”
- mark.olsen@latimes.com
- Staff Writer
Feb 13, 2024 · Jeffrey Wright has had one of the most varied and distinguished acting careers of any American actor in recent decades. While best known in supporting roles, he’s now received his first Oscar...
- 8 min
- 9.3K
- PBS NewsHour
Feb 13, 2024 · The actor talks about his role as a Black writer who struggles with stereotypes and success in the film adaptation of Percival Everett's novel. He also reflects on his varied and distinguished career across genres and his approach to creating characters.
