Omar Epps

American actor and musician

Omar Epps is a multi-talented American entertainer who has made a name for himself as an actor, rapper, and producer. With a long list of successful film and TV roles, including on hit shows like ER and House, Epps has earned numerous awards and accolades over the course of his impressive career.

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About the Omar Epps

Omar Hashim Eppsis an American actor, rapper, and producer. Epps’s film roles include Juice, Higher Learning, The Wood, In Too Deep, and Love & Basketball. His television work includes the role of Dr. Dennis Gant on the medical drama series ER, J. Martin Bellamy in Resurrection, Dr. Eric Foreman on the Fox medical drama series House from 2004 to 2012, and Isaac Johnson in the TV series Shooter from 2016 to 2018. He has been awarded nine NAACP Image Awards, two Teen Choice Awards, one MTV Movie Award, one Black Reel Award, and one Screen Actors Guild Award.

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Some of Omar Epps’s most well-known film roles include Juice, Higher Learning, The Wood, In Too Deep, and Love & Basketball.

Omar Epps has had roles in several popular TV series, such as ER, Resurrection, House, and Shooter.

Omar Epps has been awarded nine NAACP Image Awards, two Teen Choice Awards, one MTV Movie Award, one Black Reel Award, and one Screen Actors Guild Award for his acting work.

Omar Epps was born on July 20, 1973.

In addition to acting, Omar Epps is also a rapper and producer, showcasing his versatility as an entertainer.

Omar Epps played the role of Dr. Eric Foreman on the medical drama series House from 2004 to 2012, a significant part of his acting career.

Omar Epps played the role of Isaac Johnson in the TV series Shooter from 2016 to 2018, further expanding his impressive filmography.

18 Quotes by Omar Epps

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    Whatever art form you’re working in, it’s crucial to see it clearly, to feel it clearly, and not to worry about the results, or how someone else will see it.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    We were all Romans once, I guess.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    The world is as it should be.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    A lot of directors are overbearing and tend to make you doubt your instincts.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    Boxing, for me, it’s the beginning of all sports. I’m willing to bet that the first sport was a man against another man in a fight, so I think that’s something innate in all of us.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    It’s natural for any actor that segues into directing to be an actor’s director. You know how to relate to the actors.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    You want to live your own life, but when you have fame, there are certain things you can’t get away with.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    Writing is the beast unto itself.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    There’s show and there’s business. Business is a whole other beat.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    I spend 90 percent of my time saying no, and my accountant yells at me for it, but when I started in this business, I wanted my career to have legs.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    People are realizing that color has no bearing on what’s known as brotherhood.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    That word, fan, has always kind of bothered me.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    The only way to ensure a film is going to sell is put Will Smith in it and you open it in 3,000 theaters and make sure we have all the top promotional spots in each venue.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    I like boxing movies. One of the hardest things for me to watch as far as boxing films, is the boxing. The actual boxing usually sucks.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    People don’t want to pay 8 or 9 dollars to go see a problem that they have in their life, on screen. They pay to get away from that. That’s why they watch soap operas.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    If someone saves your life, you develop a brotherhood, no matter what your race.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    I’ve never taken myself too seriously.

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician

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    I believe success is preparation, because opportunity is going to knock on your door sooner or later but are you prepared to answer that?

    Omar Epps

    American actor and musician