Jeffrey Wright is an American actor of film, television and stage. He is best known for his portrayal of Belize on the acclaimed HBO television miniseries Angels in America (2003), which earned him Primetime Emmy Award, Tony Award as well as a Golden Globe award. He also played Dr. Valentin Narcisse in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire from 2013 to 2014. Wright has also starred in such films as Basquiat (1996), Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), and The Hunger Games films. In 2016, she began starring in the HBO series Westworld. Born on December 7, 1965 in Washington, D.C., USA, his father died when he was a year old and was raised by his mother and aunt. Following graduation from St. Albans School, he studied Political Science at Amherst College, and graduated in 1987. He also won an acting scholarship to New York University (NYU), but dropped out after only two months to act full time. He married actress Carmen Ejogo in 2000, and the couple had a son named Elijah and a daughter named Juno before getting divorced in 2014.
Jeffrey Wright Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 7 December 1965
Birth Place: Washington, D.C., USA
Residence: Brooklyn, New York City, USA
Birth Name: Jeffrey Wright
Nickname: Jeffrey
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Occupation: Actor
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: Black (African-American)
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Jeffrey Wright Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 172 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 78 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 11″
Height in Meters: 1.80 m
Body Build/Type: Average
Shoe Size: 11 (US) (Approx.)
Jeffrey Wright Family Details:
Father: (died when Jeffrey was a child)
Mother: (worked as a customs lawyer)
Spouse/Wife: Carmen Ejogo (m. 2000–2014)
Children: Elijah Wright (Son), Juno Wright (Daughter)
Siblings: Unknown
Others: Brian Wright (Cousin)
Jeffrey Wright Education:
St. Albans School
Amherst College (1987)
New York University
Jeffrey Wright Facts:
*He was born on December 7, 1965 in in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
*He is a 1987 graduate of Amherst College.
*He received an honorary degree from Amherst College in 2004.
*He friends with Adrian Pasdar.
*Follow him on Twitter and Instagram.
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