American actor Omar Epps is best known as Dr. Eric Foreman on ‘House’, QB Willie Beamen in ‘Any Given Sunday’, and Lincoln ‘Linc’ in ‘Love & Basketball’.
Films
- AllegianceSpecial Agent Mark R. Johnson2024
- TrickDetective Mike Denver2021
- The UnderneathTommy2021
- The TrapDr. Charles Thompson2019
- Almost ChristmasMalik2016
- BiggerRay2015
- How Did I Get Married? (short)Marcus2011
- A Hero for Daisy (short)Narrator2010
- The Fifth PatientGerry2007
- AlfieMarlon2004
- Big TroubleAlan Seitz2002
- Love & BasketballQuincy ‘Q’ McCall2000
- The Mod SquadLinc Hayes1999
- The WoodYoung Mike1999
- Breakfast of ChampionsWayne Hoobler1999
- Major League: Back to the MinorsWillie Ray ‘Downtown’ Anderson1998
- Scream 2Phil Stevens1997
- First Time FelonCalhoun1997
- Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the HoodMalik (as Malik)1996
- Higher LearningDeja1995
- JuiceButter1992
- Ghost in the MachineDoctor (uncredited)1993
- DaybreakHunter1993
TV shows
- Law & Order: Organized CrimeDetective William ‘Bill’ Brewster2024–
- ShooterIsaac Johnson (3 episodes)2016
- HouseDr. Eric Foreman (177 episodes)2004–2012
- Resurrection Blvd.Gary (1 episode)2000
- ERGabe Lawrence (1 episode)1996
- Homicide: Life on the StreetJohnny B. (1 episode)1994
- Here and NowDr. Robert ‘Bob’ Foster (10 episodes)2018
- The Devil’s Double (TV Movie)Miles2001
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About Omar Epps
Omar Epps is an American actor and rapper who has built a prolific career across film and television since the early 1990s. He earned critical acclaim for his portrayal of Dr. Eric Foreman on the Fox medical drama ‘House’ and has starred in major films such as ‘Love & Basketball’ and ‘Any Given Sunday’.
FAQs
Is Omar Epps still acting?
Yes, he currently stars as Detective William ‘Bill’ Brewster on ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ (from 2024) and continues to take film roles.
What is Omar Epps’ most famous role?
He is best known for playing Dr. Eric Foreman on the medical drama ‘House’ (2004–2012), which earned him NAACP Image Award wins.
Has Omar Epps won any awards?
He won three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on ‘House’. He has also been nominated for several other awards.
Did Omar Epps play a rapper?
Yes, he used the stage name ‘Malik’ and released a rap album, but he is primarily known as an actor. He also played a rapper in the 1995 film ‘Higher Learning’.
What was Omar Epps’ first film?
His first credited film appearance was in ‘Juice’ (1992), where he played a bully named Butter opposite Tupac Shakur.
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