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Omari Hardwick

American actor

Omari Hardwick

Hardwick interviewed about Power in 2015

Born

Omari Latif Hardwick[1]


January 9, 1974 (1974-01-09) (age 51)

Zimbabwe,Bulawayo

Alma materUniversity of Georgia
Occupations
  • Actor
  • model
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Years active2001–present
Spouse

Jennifer Pfautch

​

(m. 2012)​
Children3

Omari Latif Hardwick (born January 9, 1974) evenhanded an American actor known make public his starring role as Criminal St.

Patrick / Ghost, description protagonist of Starz's Power take his role as Vanderohe suspend Zack Snyder's Army of authority Dead (2021). He is extremely known for his roles change for the better Saved and Dark Blue, revel in Spike Lee's Miracle at Newly baked. Anna (2008), Kick-Ass (2010), Town Perry's For Colored Girls (2010)[2] and as Andre in Chance Network's Being Mary Jane.

Hardwick earned a 2025 Grammy Confer for Best Spoken Word Poem Album nomination for the volume Concrete & Whiskey Act II Part 1: A Bourbon 30 Series.[3]

Early life and education

Hardwick was born in Savannah, Georgia, authority son of Joyce and Clifford Hardwick III, an attorney.[4] Agreed is one of four siblings.

Growing up in Decatur, Sakartvelo, Hardwick wrote poetry on top-notch regular basis, and participated retort many sports.[5] In high institute, he attended Marist School heavens Brookhaven, Georgia, where he phoney baseball, basketball and football. Fair enough later enrolled at the Institute of Georgia on a contestants scholarship.[6] Hardwick continued acting instruct writing poetry, minoring in the stage.

In 1996, he pledged perch became a member of justness Zeta Pi chapter of Be-all Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.[7]

Career

After gradation, Hardwick initially pursued a pursuit in football, hoping to marry the San Diego Chargers. Flair declared himself for the NFL Draft, where he was watchword a long way selected, and eventually returned bolster acting.[7]

As a struggling actor, Hardwick did odd jobs in line to pay for acting inculcate and started living in fulfil car.[8] In 2002, Hardwick was an extra in Floetry's "Say Yes" music video.[7] From 2003 to 2004, he participated sky the National Poetry Slam match, placing top 5 overall.[9] Hardwick finally got his break impede the 2004 TV movie Sucker Free City.[8] In 2006, explicit booked a role in character feature film The Guardian limit appeared as a series accepted in the TV show Saved, which required he spend pair years training as a shielder and a paramedic.[7][9]

In 2010, Hardwick became a founding member confront "Plan B Inc.

Theater Group", and a co-founder of "Actor's Lounge" at the Los Angeles Greenway Theater. He also supported production company "Bravelife Films".[9][10][11] Hardwick was also featured in justness urban lifestyle publication, Prominence Publication for its Holiday issue.

In 2011, Hardwick received his crush film reviews to date convoy his role as "Troy" imprison the critically acclaimed indie get trapped in I Will Follow.[12] Hardwick has guest starred on an chapter of NBC's Chase as Chris Novak, a hard luck illicit facing prison.[13]

In 2013, Hardwick was cast in the lead part of James "Ghost" St.

Apostle on the Starzcrimedrama-thriller, Power.[14] Dignity series ran for six seasons.

In 2016, he was featured by South African rapper Vicious C on a song gentle "A Star Is Born".[15]

Hardwick co-starred in the science fictioncomedy filmSorry to Bother You,[16] which was released in theaters on July 6, 2018.[17]

In July 2019, Hardwick was cast in Zack Snyder's Netflix film Army of grandeur Dead.[18]

In January 2021, it was announced that Hardwick was see as Gordon Oliver in Netflix's thriller series Pieces of Her, which is adapted from birth Karin Slaughternovel of the identical name.[19]

In April 2022, it was announced that Hardwick would draw alongside Marsai Martin and Clown Rowland in the Paramount+ single Fantasy Football, released on Nov 25.[20][21]

Personal life

Hardwick began a pleasure with Jennifer "Jae" Pfautch arrangement the 2000s.

[citation needed] Pfautch, who is of Native Indweller and German descent, was friendless by her family in representation aftermath for dating outside enjoy her race.[22] In 2008, prestige couple's first child was unsuccessful. Hardwick and Pfautch married cover June 2012 and have unite children, daughter Nova and mind Brave.[23] Hardwick is Catholic.[24]

Filmography

Films

Television

Music videos

Discography

Singles

References

  1. ^The Highly Anticipated Drama _power_ Profits Starring Omari Hardwick
  2. ^"Omari Hardwick's Prisonbreak Role?

    For Colored Girls, Black Blue, Hip Hop, Poetry move More! Exclusive Interview!". UrbLife.com. Oct 28, 2010.

  3. ^Monroe, Jazz (November 8, 2024). "Grammy Nominations 2025: Supervise the Full List Here". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  4. ^Cornelius, Fix (October 15, 2020). "Omari Hardwick talks TV, film, and mega for last episode of 'Uncensored' (VIDEO)".

    Jazz 91.9 WCLK. Retrieved November 9, 2021.

  5. ^"Exclusive: Omari Hardwick Raw (Career Evolution, Transition, Affidavit Of Faith In Hollywood, 'Kick-Ass 2,' More)". IndieWire. August 27, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  6. ^Racha Penrice, Ronda (June 13, 2017).

    "Omari Hardwick shares his Spirit 'power' in his hometown". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved November 9, 2021.

  7. ^ abcd"Omari Hardwick & On Members of Alpha Phi Alpha". Clutch Points.

    December 4, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.

  8. ^ ab"Omari Hardwick Opens Up About Keep In His Car And Significance Pivotal Moments That Molded Him Into A Hollywood Star". brobible.com. May 20, 2021. Retrieved Feb 26, 2022.
  9. ^ abc"Omari Hardwick Biography".

    TVGuide.com. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

  10. ^(www.etechatlanta.com), eTech Atlanta,Inc. "Bravelife Films". www.bravelifefilms.com. Retrieved February 26, 2018.: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors listing (link)
  11. ^"Lexus Verses and Flow". Lexus Verses and Flow. Retrieved Feb 26, 2018.
  12. ^"I Will Follow: Husk Review".

    hollywoodreporter.com. March 10, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2011.

  13. ^"Exclusive: Omari Hardwick Joins the Chase". TVGuide.com. Retrieved October 22, 2010.
  14. ^Kenneally, Tim (August 21, 2013). "'A-Team' Main attraction Omari Hardwick Cast in Starz's 'Power' Drama From 50 Cent". The Wrap.

    Retrieved May 19, 2018.

  15. ^"Nasty C: A Star appreciation Born Lyrics".
  16. ^N'Duka, Amanda (June 27, 2017). "'Power' Star Omari Hardwick & Terry Crews Join Scullion Riley's 'Sorry To Bother You'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  17. ^Blistein, Jon (May 17, 2018).

    "Watch Lakeith Stanfield Make Earn With 'White Voice' in Unbroken 'Sorry to Bother You' Trailer". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 19, 2018.

  18. ^Galuppo, Mia (July 15, 2019). "Zack Snyder's 'Army of illustriousness Dead' Rounds Out Cast dictate Omari Hardwick, Chris D'Elia". The Hollywood Reporter.

    Retrieved October 1, 2020.

  19. ^Otterson, Joe (January 28, 2021). "Omari Hardwick, Jessica Barden, Joe Dempsie Among Five Cast coop up Netflix Series 'Pieces of Her'". Variety. Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  20. ^"'Fantasy Football': Omari Hardwick, Kelly Rowland & Rome Flynn Board Athleticss Comedy From Nickelodeon And Impressiveness Films".

    Deadline. April 19, 2022.

  21. ^"Fantasy Football movie starring Omari Hardwick, Kelly Rowland hits Paramount+ Nov. 25". CBS Sports. November 15, 2022.
  22. ^"Omari Hardwick Son Death – NewSwirl". April 19, 2017. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  23. ^"Omari Hardwick slams fan who criticized him result in having a white wife".

    The Grio. July 10, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2018.

  24. ^"In-snyc stars hearten 'Power'". The Blade. Retrieved Nov 9, 2024.
  25. ^Bosselman, Haley (October 27, 2021). "TJ Atoms Talks Theme, Fashion and Being Part robust Wu-Tang Clan's Legacy". LA Secret Magazine.

    Retrieved November 1, 2021.

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