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Obba Babatunde

  • Birthplace: Jamaica, Queens, New York
  • Birthday: November 30, 1951

An accomplished singer and dancer, Obba Babatunde first garnered praise for his theater work in NYC before branching into films and TV. Born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, the handsome, lithe performer was bitten by the showbiz bug early. From the age of 6, he staged shows for his family. Babatunde made his professional debut as a member of the Metropolitan Brass Ensemble on a tour of the West Indies. After graduating from Brooklyn College, he and his brother worked as teachers and administrators at Harriet Tubman School, a private educational …more

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Career Milestones

  • 2006

    Cast opposite Hilary and Haylie Duff in the comedy "Material Girls"

  • 2004

    Cast as the Police Chief in "After the Sunset" with Pierce Brosnan and Salma Hayek

  • 2004

    Starred in the thriller "The Manchurian Candidate" directed by Jonathan Demme

  • 2002

    Appeared in "John Q" with Denzel Washington; directed by Nick Cassavetes

  • 2000

    Co-starred in "The Visit", playing the older brother of an inmate

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Awards

  • 1991

    NAACP Theatre Award: Best Supporting Actor in a Musical

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