Courtney B. Vance
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1960-03-12
    • Born Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Also Known As:

    کورتنی بی. ونس

Courtney B. Vance

Courtney Bernard Vance is an acclaimed American actor, born on March 12, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan. He is a highly respected stage and screen veteran, recognized for his commanding presence and versatile performances. Vance pursued his education at prestigious institutions, graduating from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and later earning a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama, where he met his future wife, actress Angela Bassett. His illustrious career began on the stage, earning him early Tony Award nominations for his performances in August Wilson's Fences and John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation.Vance's extensive filmography includes notable roles in Hamburger Hill (1987), The Hunt for Red October (1990), The Preacher's Wife (1996), and Cookie's Fortune (1999). On television, he is widely recognized for his five-year run as Assistant District Attorney Ron Carver in the NBC series Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He has garnered significant critical acclaim and numerous awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards: one for his compelling portrayal of Johnnie Cochran in The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story (2016), and another for his guest role in Lovecraft Country. He also received a Tony Award for his performance in Nora Ephron's play Lucky Guy. Beyond his acting, Vance is involved in various charitable organizations and serves as the President and Chair of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. He will be seen in the upcoming live-action Lilo & Stitch (2025) as the iconic social worker Cobra Bubbles.

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