Jeffrey Wright
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1965-12-07
    • Born Place: Washington, D.C., USA
  • Also Known As:

    Τζέφρι Ράιτ, 杰弗里·赖特

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright, born on December 7, 1965, in Washington, D.C., is a highly acclaimed American actor renowned for his versatility across stage, film, and television. He graduated from Amherst College with a degree in political science but found his passion in acting, leading him to a successful career marked by compelling performances in diverse roles. Wright gained early recognition for his Tony Award-winning portrayal of Belize in the Broadway production of Tony Kushner's "Angels in America," a role he reprised in the acclaimed HBO miniseries, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe. His film debut came in 1990, but he achieved significant attention for his starring role as Jean-Michel Basquiat in the 1996 biopic "Basquiat." Since then, he has built an impressive filmography, including roles as Felix Leiter in the James Bond franchise ("Casino Royale," "Quantum of Solace," "No Time to Die"), Beetee in "The Hunger Games" series, Commissioner James Gordon in "The Batman," and memorable characters in Wes Anderson films like "The French Dispatch" and "Asteroid City." His performance in "American Fiction" (2023) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. In television, beyond "Angels in America," he is also celebrated for his roles in "Boardwalk Empire" as Dr. Valentin Narcisse and as Bernard Lowe in the HBO series "Westworld," for which he received multiple Emmy nominations. Wright's distinguished career is underscored by numerous accolades, recognizing his exceptional talent and impactful contributions to the entertainment industry. 

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