Biography
A compact, serious actor, Plummer's work often falls into the category of "Black hoodlums", but he always brings a sensitivity to those roles. Plummer has worn dreadlocks for most of his roles regardless of the characters' so-called class distinctions. After receiving training at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts and the Contra Costa Performing Arts Center, he began his career in TV. In 1987, Plummer made his debut as an unsavory …
Career Milestones
| Played recurring role on NBC drama series "ER" | ||
1987 | Feature film debut, "Who's That Girl?" | |
1987 | TV debut in the NBC miniseries "Hands of a Stranger" | |
1991 | First collaboration with director Steve Anderson, the short film "Hearts of Stone" (aired on Showtime) | |
1992 | Starred in Anderson's feature directorial debut, "South Central" | |
1996 | Appeared as a regular on the short-lived Fox drama "Lawless" | |
1997 | Reprised role in "Speed 2: Cruise Control" | |
Awards
1992 | Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male in Pastime |