After developing a prolific and acclaimed career on the stage, actor Jeffrey Wright quietly worked his way into the public consciousness in chameleon-like fashion, playing a wide range of roles in features and on television. Though he spent several years honing his craft off-Broadway and in regional theater, Wright staked his reputation with a Tony Award-winning performance in the widely acclaimed play, "Angels in America: Perestroika," which he later reprised almost a decade later in the highly lauded HBO miniseries. In between the …more
Cast in "The Ides of March" with George Clooney, who also directed, co-wrote and produced
Cast opposite Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock in the 9/11 drama "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close," Stephen Daldry's feature adaptation of Jonathan Safran Foer's novel
Landed a featured role in "Source Code" opposite Jake Gyllenhaal
Portrayed American blues musician Muddy Waters in the musical biopic "Cadillac Records"
Portrayed former Secretary of State Colin Powell in Oliver Stone's controversial film "W."
Emmy Award: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie
Golden Globe Award: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television
Toronto Film Critics Association Award: Best Supporting Actor
Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
Outer Critics Circle Award: Best Supporting Actor in a Play
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