Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1973-01-11
- Born Place: Oakland, California, USA
Also Known As:
רוקמונד דאנבר
Rockmond Dunbar
Rockmond Dunbar is a prominent American actor, producer, and director, born on January 11, 1973, in Berkeley, California. He is known for his extensive career in both film and television, often portraying strong and complex characters. Dunbar studied at Morehouse College, the College of Santa Fe, and the University of New Mexico before embarking on his acting journey.His breakthrough came with significant television roles, including Baines on NBC's "Earth 2," Kenny Chadway on Showtime's family drama "Soul Food" (a role for which TV Guide named him one of "Television's 50 Sexiest Stars of All Time"), and Benjamin Miles "C-Note" Franklin on the highly popular Fox crime drama "Prison Break." He continued to build a strong television presence with roles such as Sheriff Eli Roosevelt on FX's "Sons of Anarchy," FBI Agent Dennis Abbott on "The Mentalist," FBI Agent Abe Gaines in the Hulu series "The Path," and Michael Grant on "9-1-1."In film, Dunbar has appeared in a diverse range of projects, including "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" (2005), "Dirty Laundry" (2006), and the Tyler Perry-produced film "The Family That Preys" (2008). He is also set to appear as Chief Wilson in Tyler Perry's upcoming Netflix thriller "STRAW" (2025). Beyond acting, Dunbar has also ventured into directing and producing, notably helming the drama "Pastor Brown" (2009) and being involved in the production of projects like "For Richer or Poorer." He is married to Maya Dunbar and has two children.
Person History
STRAW 2025
2025