Omar Epps
Omar Epps is an American actor recognized for his roles in both film and television. He starred as Dr. Eric Foreman on the medical drama series House from 2004 to 2012, earning multiple NAACP Image Awards for his performance. In film, Epps appeared in Juice (1992) as Quincy “Q” Powell, a role that marked his debut. His portrayal of Quincy McCall in Love & Basketball (2000) remains one of his most well-known roles. In Higher Learning (1995), he played Malik Williams, a student grappling with issues related to race and identity.
Epps’s filmography includes a variety of roles in crime dramas and character-driven stories. In The Wood (1999), he played Mike, a young man reconnecting with childhood friends in Los Angeles. In In Too Deep (1999), Epps portrayed an undercover police officer working against a crime boss played by LL Cool J. His role in Against the Ropes (2004) saw him as a boxer under the management of a character played by Meg Ryan. In Resurrection (2014–2015), he co-starred with Kurtwood Smith in a series based on the mysterious return of deceased loved ones. In First Time Felon (1997), he collaborated with Delroy Lindo, depicting the experience of a former convict working toward rehabilitation. In Brother (2000), Epps appeared alongside Takeshi Kitano, playing a character involved in cross-cultural gang conflicts.