Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1974-05-15
- Born Place: Oakland, California, USA
Also Known As:
Расселл Хорнсби
Russell Hornsby
Russell Hornsby, born on May 15, 1974, in San Francisco, California, is an accomplished American actor and director. He pursued his passion for acting by studying theater at Boston University, where he earned a degree in performance, and furthered his training at Oxford University's British Academy of Dramatic Arts. Hornsby began his career in New York with leading roles in Off-Broadway productions, earning a Drama Desk Award and an Obie Award in 2000 for his performance in "Jitney." In the late 1990s, he transitioned to television and film in Los Angeles. He gained significant recognition for his roles as Edward "Eddie" Sutton in the ABC Family series "Lincoln Heights," as Detective Hank Griffin in the NBC series "Grimm," and as Lyons in the acclaimed movie "Fences." His extensive filmography includes roles in "Meet the Parents," "Big Fat Liar," "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," "The Hate U Give," and the upcoming 2025 film "The Woman in the Yard." Throughout his career, Hornsby has received numerous accolades, including NAACP Image Award nominations and wins, and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for "Fences," solidifying his reputation as a versatile and respected actor in the industry.
