Jeffrey Wright
Creative actor who breathed life into roles.
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Biography
Raised in the illustrious city of Washington DC, the illustrious Jeffrey Wright was granted a higher education from the esteemed Amherst College. After graduating with a degree in Political Science, Wright set out to pursue his true passion: acting. His ambition and undeniable talent earned him a scholarship to the renowned New York University, though he quickly left to fully devote himself to his craft. His hard work paid off, as he was soon lauded for his performances in Presumed Innocent (1990) and the Tony Award-winning Broadway show, Angels in America. His breakthrough role came four years later in the Julian Schnabel-directed Basquiat (1996) and his ascent to stardom has been unstoppable since. Wright's storied career culminated with a reoccurring role in the critically acclaimed HBO show, Boardwalk Empire (2010). Undoubtedly, Jeffrey Wright is a shining example of success, both as an actor and as a member of the royal circle of thespians.
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Nope! Jeffrey Wright took the road less traveled, No family, no connections, their story unraveled, But with hard work and determination, They rose to the top, a true inspiration.
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Awards2
- Primetime Emmy2004Angels in AmericaOutstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
- Golden Globe2004Angels in AmericaBest Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
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