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My Take
Omar Epps announced himself by debuting opposite Tupac Shakur in Juice, which is about as serious an entrance as an actor can make. A Brooklyn kid trained at the legendary LaGuardia high school, he is the real deal, and his range across acting, singing and rapping proves it. What I love is how he underplays. Rather than chewing scenery, he sinks quietly into a role and lets presence do the work, whether in medical dramas or crime stories. The screen tightens the moment he appears. Understated, dependable actors like him deserve far more credit than they usually get.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Omar Epps
- Name (Japanese)
- オマー・エップス
- Reading
- おまー・えっぷす
- Born
- July 20, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / singer / songwriter / composer / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Omar Epps born?
Born July 20, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Omar Epps from?
Omar Epps is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Omar Epps do?
Omar Epps works as actor, singer, songwriter, composer, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.