Omar Epps Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10.5 in |
Weight | 78 kg |
Date of Birth | July 20, 1973 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Spouse | Keisha Spivey |
Omar Epps is an American actor, singer, and record producer known for his superior acting skills. He started his career with Juice in 1992. He has portrayed various important roles in popular TV shows like House, ER, and Almost Christmas. Omar has a huge social media fan base with more than 500k followers on Instagram and more than 2 million followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Omar Hashim Epps
Nick Name
Omar
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Omar Epps went to the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
Occupation
Actor, Rapper, Songwriter, Record Producer
Family
- Mother – Bonnie Maria Epps (Elementary School Principal)
- Siblings – Aisha Epps (Sister)
Manager
Omar Epps is represented by Anonymous Content (Talent Management Company).
Genre
Pop, R&B, Hip Hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Bknyc Records
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 10½ in or 179 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Omar Epps has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has African-American ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Nearly bald
- Goatee Beard
Brand Endorsements
He appeared in a TV commercial for Blue Star Families in 2015.
Best Known For
- Having played the role of Dr. Dennis Gant on the medical drama TV series, ER from 1996 to 1997
- Being cast in the role of Dr. Eric Foreman on the popular medical drama TV series, House from 2004 to 2012
- Being cast in the popular movies such as Higher Learning, The Wood, In Too Deep, and Love and Basketball
First Album
In 2004, he released his debut studio album, Omar Epps Presents… The Get Back.
First Film
In 1992, he made his theatrical film debut in the crime drama movie, Juice. The movie had Tupac Shakur in the lead role along with Epps.
First TV Show
In 1991, Omar Epps made his first TV show appearance on ABC Afterschool Specials.
Personal Trainer
Omar Epps works out in the gym 5 days a week. His each workout session lasts somewhere between one and a half to 2 hours. He has reserved Monday and Wednesday for upper body work. He works on his lower body on Tuesday and Thursday. Friday is reserved for a general workout.
He starts his workout with half an hour of cardio before moving to machines and free weights. If he has a very busy work schedule and can’t squeeze in a gym workout, he performs bodyweight exercises in his trailers. He does 250 pushups and follows it up with situps.
Omar Epps Favorite Things
- NFL Team – Dallas Cowboys
- NBA Teams – Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Guilty Pleasure Food – Barbecue Potato Chips
Source – ESPN, TV Guide
Omar Epps Facts
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