Courtney B. Vance is best known as Johnnie Cochran in ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson’, as Ben in ‘The Preacher’s Wife’, and as Ron in ‘The Hunt for Red October’.
Films
- The DeliveranceRev. James Blue2024
- The PhotographLouis Morton2020
- Ben Is BackRabbi2018
- Office Christmas PartyWalter Davis2016
- Joyful NoisePastor Dale2012
- Final Destination 5Agent Jim Block2011
- Dirty GirlJoe2010
- The Preacher’s WifeRev. Henry Biggs1996
- Dangerous MindsMr. Grandey1995
- The Hunt for Red OctoberSonar Technician Ronald ‘Ron’ Johnson1990
- Adventures in BabysittingGrip1987
- Hamburger HillPfc. Abraham ‘Doc’ Johnson1987
TV shows
- Lovecraft CountryGeorge Freeman2020
- The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime StoryJohnnie Cochran2016
- State of AffairsCIA Director Charlie Reyes2014–2015
- RevengeBenjamin Brooks2011–2012
- FlashForwardStanford Wedeck2009–2010
- ERRussell Banfield2001–2002
- Law & OrderAssistant District Attorney Ron Carver1998–2002
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirDr. Sheffield1992
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About Courtney B. Vance
Courtney B. Vance is an acclaimed American actor with a career spanning over three decades across stage, film, and television. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for his portrayal of Johnnie Cochran in ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story’ and has appeared in iconic films such as ‘The Hunt for Red October’ and ‘The Preacher’s Wife’.
FAQs
Did Courtney B. Vance win an Emmy for The People v. O.J. Simpson?
Yes, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his portrayal of Johnnie Cochran.
Is Courtney B. Vance related to Vance from Law & Order?
No, but he played Assistant District Attorney Ron Carver on Law & Order from 1998 to 2002.
What was Courtney B. Vance’s first major film role?
One of his earliest notable film roles was as Sonar Technician Ronald ‘Ron’ Johnson in The Hunt for Red October (1990).
Has Courtney B. Vance worked on stage?
Yes, he has an extensive theatre background and won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role in ‘Lucky Guy’ (2013).
Is Courtney B. Vance married to a fellow actor?
Yes, he is married to actress Angela Bassett since 1997.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026