Bokeem Woodbine
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Bokeem Woodbine is an American film and television actor.
Bokeem, nicknamed Bo, is also a talented rock musician who both composes songs and plays the guitar for his band, 13 Purple Dragons. A formidable martial artist, he keeps his physique up practicing Shaolin Kung Fu under Shifu Shi Yan Ming
, who is a 34th generation Shaolin Temple Warrior Monk.
Recently married, he and his wife are expecting their first child in early 2011. In his leisure time, he is an avid reader, and he has spoken for/supports Dr. Marshall's Street Soldiers center located in San Francisco that prepare and pay for urban youth to attend college.
A science and technology enthusiast, In 2003 Bokeem petitioned NASA to allow him to serve a 60 day rotation aboard the International Space Station conducting experiments on the effects of infectious bacteria in zero gravity. After a series of examination and interviews, his application was ultimately denied. NASA ultimately offered the position to Danny Trejo.
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After playing a small part in Spike Lee's semi-biographical film "Crooklyn" (1994; with Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, David Patrick Kelly and Zelda Harris), Woodbine landed a featured role in Doug McHenry's romantic drama film "Jason's Lyric" (1994), as the title role's (played by Allen Payne) bad brother Joshua, who obviously bound for a violent end, dealing drugs for short-term cash and joining a gang plotting a bank robbery. In the following year, he secured breakthrough screen roles in writer/director Mario Van Peebles' semi-historic film about the origins of The Black Panther Party of Self-Defense, "Panther," portraying a Panther member named Tyrone, and in the Hughes Brothers' fact-based action/thriller film "Dead Presidents," as Cleon, a religious yet deadly Staff Sergeant.
Woodbine subsequently co-starred with Reese Witherspoon, Kiefer Sutherland and Brooke Shields in writer/director Matthew Bright's dark comedy/thriller film "Freeway" (1996), a modern riff on the Little Red Riding Hood story, and was cast alongside Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris for Michael Bay's blockbuster action movie "The Rock" (1996), as Sergeant Crisp. That same year, he also appeared in the music video for 2Pac (Tupac Shakur), "I Ain't Mad Atcha."
In 1997, Woodbine had an uncredited role as Mud in Vondie Curtis-Hall's directorial debut, "Gridlock'd," an intelligent dark comedy starring Tupac Shakur, Tim Roth and Thandie Newton, and was spotted as a guest in an episode of Fox cop drama series "New York Undercover." Afterwards, he was paired with Cynda Williams, playing her ex-con new boyfriend Daryl, in writer/director Darin Scott's crime/drama film "Caught Up," played an assassin team member for a mob boss in Kirk Wong's comedy-action movie "The Big Hit," starring Mark Wahlberg and Lou Diamond Phillips, and co-starred with Chris Farley and Matthew Perry in Christopher Guest's comedy film "Almost Heroes" (all three in 1998). He also collaborated with John Goodman, Courteney Cox Arquette, Ron Eldard and Joe Mantegna in Ron Moler's drama/thriller "The Runner" and portrayed a deaf mute named Can't Get Right in Ted Demme's comedy drama starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, "Life" (both in 1999).
Entering the new millennium, Woodbine was featured as a regular on the NBC midseason sitcom "Battery Park" and played Dr. Damon Bradley, who later turned out to be a serial rapist, in the CBS short-lived medical drama "City of Angels," the latter of which earned him an Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He also guest starred in an episode of Showtime popular drama series "Soul Food," starred as FBI Agent Gottfried in the TV movie based on Mitchell Smith's novel, "Sacrifice," and teamed with Justin Pierce playing two desperate con-men trying to blackmail a psychotic doctor who may just be a serial killer in the Baluzy Brothers' thriller film "BlackMale." Additionally, he appeared in Wu Tang Clan's music videos for their songs "The Jump-Off," "Gravel Pit," and "Careful."
2001 saw Woodbine teaming up with Christian Slater and David Arquette to plan a daring raid on the Riviera Hotel Casino in Las Vegas during International Elvis Week in the thriller feature "3000 Miles to Graceland," and played an FBI agent who teams with a good vampire cop (played by Adrian Paul) in "The Breed," which aired on Starz! in lieu of a theatrical release. He also lent his voice alongside Kevin Costner and Christian Slater in the short animated film "Road to Graceland."
After reteaming with Christian Slater in the action/adventure film "Hard Cash" (2002; aka "Run for the Money") and co-starring with Elizabeth Berkley and Randall Batinkoff in Jonathan Winfrey's action/drama thriller film "Detonator" (2003), Woodbine went to portray prolific saxophonist David Fathead Newman in the Oscar-winning biopic about legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, "Ray" (2004; starring Jamie Foxx), directed by Taylor Hackford. Meanwhile, he starred in the made-for-TV movies "Sniper 2" (2002), "Jasper, Texas" (2003) and "Why Blitt?" (2004), as well as guest starred in an episode of Fox action series "Fastlane" and CBS cop/crime drama "CSI: Miami."
In the next years, Woodbine played a cop in the drama/thriller "The Circle" (2005), played a prisoner in Stuart Gordon's film adaptation of David Mamet's play, "Edmond" (2005; starring William H. Macy), and starred as Deborah Cox's once-promising boxer husband who spent ten years in prison and finds it difficult to readjust to civilian life, in the dramatic film "Blood of a Champion" (2006). He also appeared alongside Tamala Jones in a small drama/sci-fi film called "Confessions" and in an independent film titled "The Champagne Gang" (both in 2006). On the small screen, he could be seen in an episode of Fox ongoing crime-drama "Bones" and ABC short-lived cop drama "The Evidence," as well as two episodes of Spike TV program based on the Marvel Comics character and popular film series, "Blade: The Series."
Recently, in 2007, Woodbine appeared in Sticky Fingaz' musical drama film "A Day in the Life," starring Omar Epps and Mekhi Phifer, Jesse Johnson's low-budget sci-fi/action "The Last Sentinel," alongside Don 'The Dragon' Wilson and Katee Sackhoff, and Jesse V. Johnson's actioner "The Butcher," opposite Eric Roberts. He also landed a series regular, as Leon Cooley, an inmate on death row, in the TNT crime/drama series "Saving Grace," starring Academy Award-winner Holly Hunter in her first TV series. The show that premiered July 16, 2007 is rated TV-MA for language, sexuality, and violence. Meanwhile, he was spotted as a guest on CBS legal drama starring James Woods, "Shark," and NBC/USA Network's crime/legal drama "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." He also appeared in the TV commercial for VisitLasVegas.com.
Woodbine has completed his upcoming film, "The Fifth Commandment," an action/adventure by director Jesse V. Johnson, and "The Poker House," a drama directed by Lori Petty. He is currently filming writer/director Jake Torem's "Letting Go" and writer/director/actor Sticky Fingaz's "Caught on Tape," along with Vivica A. Fox and Cedric the Entertainer. His 2010 films are "Exodus of Charlie Wright," with Aidan Quinn and Andy Garcia, "Little Murder," with Josh Lucas and Terrence Howard, "Letting Go," and the supernatural thriller Devil. He has also appeared as an officer on "Southland" (2011).
Bokeem is a serious actor that lives and breathes his characters. He is a big fan of his mentor, Forest Whitaker.
's video "Waterfalls". He has made appearances in the Wu-Tang Clan
video clips "Gravel Pit
", "Protect Ya Neck
(The Jump Off)", "Careful (Click, Click)" and in RZA
's "Chi Kung". He has also appeared in Busta Rhymes
video "Light Yo Ass On Fire", Tupac
video, "I Ain't Mad at Cha
", Eazy-E
video, "Just Tah Let U Know", and Jadakiss
video "Time's Up".
He is referenced by Sean Price
in the Boot Camp Clik
song "Let's Go" with the line, "Ya'll niggas act tough like Bokeem Woodbine / Until you get slapped like Penny from Good Times
."
Personal life
Woodbine was born in Harlem, New York to an actress mother. He attended the prestigious Dalton School in New York before transferring to the also prestigious LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts in the city. He was an Instrumental Music Major, and the lead singer for the band, Mazard.Bokeem, nicknamed Bo, is also a talented rock musician who both composes songs and plays the guitar for his band, 13 Purple Dragons. A formidable martial artist, he keeps his physique up practicing Shaolin Kung Fu under Shifu Shi Yan Ming
Shi Yan Ming
Shi Yan Ming is a 34th generation Shaolin warrior monk, teacher and actor, best known as the founder of USA Shaolin Temple...
, who is a 34th generation Shaolin Temple Warrior Monk.
Recently married, he and his wife are expecting their first child in early 2011. In his leisure time, he is an avid reader, and he has spoken for/supports Dr. Marshall's Street Soldiers center located in San Francisco that prepare and pay for urban youth to attend college.
A science and technology enthusiast, In 2003 Bokeem petitioned NASA to allow him to serve a 60 day rotation aboard the International Space Station conducting experiments on the effects of infectious bacteria in zero gravity. After a series of examination and interviews, his application was ultimately denied. NASA ultimately offered the position to Danny Trejo.
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Movies/television
With the encouragement of his actress mother, Woodbine entered show biz at age 19 as a stand-in and extra in Ernest R. Dickerson's directorial debut, the hip-hop classic "Juice" (1992), starring Tupac Shakur and Omar Epps. In the following year, he made his TV acting debut in the "CBS Schoolbreak Special" entitled "Love Off Limits." His appearance was noticed by casting director Jaki Brown-Karman who later recommended him to Forest Whitaker for the latter's directorial effort, "Strapped" (HBO; 1993), in which he co-starred with Michael Biehn.After playing a small part in Spike Lee's semi-biographical film "Crooklyn" (1994; with Alfre Woodard, Delroy Lindo, David Patrick Kelly and Zelda Harris), Woodbine landed a featured role in Doug McHenry's romantic drama film "Jason's Lyric" (1994), as the title role's (played by Allen Payne) bad brother Joshua, who obviously bound for a violent end, dealing drugs for short-term cash and joining a gang plotting a bank robbery. In the following year, he secured breakthrough screen roles in writer/director Mario Van Peebles' semi-historic film about the origins of The Black Panther Party of Self-Defense, "Panther," portraying a Panther member named Tyrone, and in the Hughes Brothers' fact-based action/thriller film "Dead Presidents," as Cleon, a religious yet deadly Staff Sergeant.
Woodbine subsequently co-starred with Reese Witherspoon, Kiefer Sutherland and Brooke Shields in writer/director Matthew Bright's dark comedy/thriller film "Freeway" (1996), a modern riff on the Little Red Riding Hood story, and was cast alongside Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris for Michael Bay's blockbuster action movie "The Rock" (1996), as Sergeant Crisp. That same year, he also appeared in the music video for 2Pac (Tupac Shakur), "I Ain't Mad Atcha."
In 1997, Woodbine had an uncredited role as Mud in Vondie Curtis-Hall's directorial debut, "Gridlock'd," an intelligent dark comedy starring Tupac Shakur, Tim Roth and Thandie Newton, and was spotted as a guest in an episode of Fox cop drama series "New York Undercover." Afterwards, he was paired with Cynda Williams, playing her ex-con new boyfriend Daryl, in writer/director Darin Scott's crime/drama film "Caught Up," played an assassin team member for a mob boss in Kirk Wong's comedy-action movie "The Big Hit," starring Mark Wahlberg and Lou Diamond Phillips, and co-starred with Chris Farley and Matthew Perry in Christopher Guest's comedy film "Almost Heroes" (all three in 1998). He also collaborated with John Goodman, Courteney Cox Arquette, Ron Eldard and Joe Mantegna in Ron Moler's drama/thriller "The Runner" and portrayed a deaf mute named Can't Get Right in Ted Demme's comedy drama starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, "Life" (both in 1999).
Entering the new millennium, Woodbine was featured as a regular on the NBC midseason sitcom "Battery Park" and played Dr. Damon Bradley, who later turned out to be a serial rapist, in the CBS short-lived medical drama "City of Angels," the latter of which earned him an Image Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He also guest starred in an episode of Showtime popular drama series "Soul Food," starred as FBI Agent Gottfried in the TV movie based on Mitchell Smith's novel, "Sacrifice," and teamed with Justin Pierce playing two desperate con-men trying to blackmail a psychotic doctor who may just be a serial killer in the Baluzy Brothers' thriller film "BlackMale." Additionally, he appeared in Wu Tang Clan's music videos for their songs "The Jump-Off," "Gravel Pit," and "Careful."
2001 saw Woodbine teaming up with Christian Slater and David Arquette to plan a daring raid on the Riviera Hotel Casino in Las Vegas during International Elvis Week in the thriller feature "3000 Miles to Graceland," and played an FBI agent who teams with a good vampire cop (played by Adrian Paul) in "The Breed," which aired on Starz! in lieu of a theatrical release. He also lent his voice alongside Kevin Costner and Christian Slater in the short animated film "Road to Graceland."
After reteaming with Christian Slater in the action/adventure film "Hard Cash" (2002; aka "Run for the Money") and co-starring with Elizabeth Berkley and Randall Batinkoff in Jonathan Winfrey's action/drama thriller film "Detonator" (2003), Woodbine went to portray prolific saxophonist David Fathead Newman in the Oscar-winning biopic about legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, "Ray" (2004; starring Jamie Foxx), directed by Taylor Hackford. Meanwhile, he starred in the made-for-TV movies "Sniper 2" (2002), "Jasper, Texas" (2003) and "Why Blitt?" (2004), as well as guest starred in an episode of Fox action series "Fastlane" and CBS cop/crime drama "CSI: Miami."
In the next years, Woodbine played a cop in the drama/thriller "The Circle" (2005), played a prisoner in Stuart Gordon's film adaptation of David Mamet's play, "Edmond" (2005; starring William H. Macy), and starred as Deborah Cox's once-promising boxer husband who spent ten years in prison and finds it difficult to readjust to civilian life, in the dramatic film "Blood of a Champion" (2006). He also appeared alongside Tamala Jones in a small drama/sci-fi film called "Confessions" and in an independent film titled "The Champagne Gang" (both in 2006). On the small screen, he could be seen in an episode of Fox ongoing crime-drama "Bones" and ABC short-lived cop drama "The Evidence," as well as two episodes of Spike TV program based on the Marvel Comics character and popular film series, "Blade: The Series."
Recently, in 2007, Woodbine appeared in Sticky Fingaz' musical drama film "A Day in the Life," starring Omar Epps and Mekhi Phifer, Jesse Johnson's low-budget sci-fi/action "The Last Sentinel," alongside Don 'The Dragon' Wilson and Katee Sackhoff, and Jesse V. Johnson's actioner "The Butcher," opposite Eric Roberts. He also landed a series regular, as Leon Cooley, an inmate on death row, in the TNT crime/drama series "Saving Grace," starring Academy Award-winner Holly Hunter in her first TV series. The show that premiered July 16, 2007 is rated TV-MA for language, sexuality, and violence. Meanwhile, he was spotted as a guest on CBS legal drama starring James Woods, "Shark," and NBC/USA Network's crime/legal drama "Law & Order: Criminal Intent." He also appeared in the TV commercial for VisitLasVegas.com.
Woodbine has completed his upcoming film, "The Fifth Commandment," an action/adventure by director Jesse V. Johnson, and "The Poker House," a drama directed by Lori Petty. He is currently filming writer/director Jake Torem's "Letting Go" and writer/director/actor Sticky Fingaz's "Caught on Tape," along with Vivica A. Fox and Cedric the Entertainer. His 2010 films are "Exodus of Charlie Wright," with Aidan Quinn and Andy Garcia, "Little Murder," with Josh Lucas and Terrence Howard, "Letting Go," and the supernatural thriller Devil. He has also appeared as an officer on "Southland" (2011).
Bokeem is a serious actor that lives and breathes his characters. He is a big fan of his mentor, Forest Whitaker.
Music
He has appeared in a number of music videos, beginning with TLCTLC (band)
TLC is an American musical trio whose repertoire spanned R&B, hip-hop, soul, funk, and new jack swing. Originally consisting of singer Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, rapper-singer Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and singer Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas it found success in the 1990s while also enduring a series of spats...
's video "Waterfalls". He has made appearances in the Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
video clips "Gravel Pit
Gravel Pit
"Gravel Pit" is a single released by the Wu-Tang Clan for their album The W. It was not as popular in the U.S. as other Wu-Tang Clan singles like "C.R.E.A.M." and "Uzi ". It did, however, receive major radio play, and topped the music video show 106 and Park for two weeks straight. It is also the...
", "Protect Ya Neck
Protect Ya Neck
"Protect Ya Neck" is the debut single by hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. The song is from the group's critically acclaimed first album Enter the Wu-Tang and is one of the group's most popular singles...
(The Jump Off)", "Careful (Click, Click)" and in RZA
RZA
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost...
's "Chi Kung". He has also appeared in Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
video "Light Yo Ass On Fire", Tupac
Tupac
Tupac is a relatively uncommon male name. Notable people with the name include:*Túpac Inca Yupanqui , tenth Sapa Inca of the Incan Empire*Túpac Amaru , last indigenous leader of the Inca people in Peru...
video, "I Ain't Mad at Cha
I Ain't Mad at Cha
"I Ain't Mad at Cha" is the name of a song by rapper 2Pac released as the sixth single from his album All Eyez on Me. Although the album was released exactly 7 months before his death, the single was released shortly after his death. The song is a heartfelt tribute to his friend who had converted...
", Eazy-E
Eazy-E
Eric Lynn Wright , better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and in the hip hop group N.W.A. Wright was born to Richard and Kathie Wright in Compton, California...
video, "Just Tah Let U Know", and Jadakiss
Jadakiss
Jason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
video "Time's Up".
He is referenced by Sean Price
Sean Price
Sean Price is an American rapper and member of the hip hop supergroups Boot Camp Clik and Random Axe. He came to fame as one-half of the duo Heltah Skeltah, performing under the name Ruckus, or in short Ruck, along with partner Rock. He also is featured in the video game NBA 2K11 as a playable...
in the Boot Camp Clik
Boot Camp Clik
Boot Camp Clik is an American hip hop supergroup from Brooklyn, New York, which is composed of Buckshot , Smif-N-Wessun, also known as Cocoa Brovaz , Heltah Skeltah and O.G.C....
song "Let's Go" with the line, "Ya'll niggas act tough like Bokeem Woodbine / Until you get slapped like Penny from Good Times
Good Times
Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on the CBS television network. It was created by Eric Monte and Michael Evans, and developed by Norman Lear, the series' primary executive producer...
."
Filmography
- StrappedStrappedStrapped is a 1993 television crime-thriller/drama, produced by HBO Films for HBO. It starred, William James Stiggers Jr., Chi Ali and was the debut film of Bokeem Woodbine and rapper Fredro Starr...
(1993) - CrooklynCrooklynCrooklyn is a 1994 semi-autobiographical film co-written and directed by Spike Lee. The film takes place in Brooklyn, New York and the neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant during the summer of 1973. Its primary focus is a young girl, Troy , and her family...
(1994) - Jason's LyricJason's LyricJason's Lyric is a 1994 romantic drama film, written by Bobby Smith, Jr., and directed by Doug McHenry. The film marks the directorial debut of McHenry, who co-produced the film with George Jackson...
(1994) - PantherPanther (film)Panther is a 1995 film directed by Mario Van Peebles, from a screenplay adapted by his father, Melvin Van Peebles, based on his book. The film dramatizes the story of The Black Panther Party for Self-Defense...
(1995) - Dead PresidentsDead PresidentsDead Presidents is a 1995 American crime film written by Michael Henry Brown and also written, produced and directed by the Hughes brothers , starring Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris Tucker, Freddy Rodriguez, N'Bushe Wright and Bokeem Woodbine...
(1995) - The Elevator (1996)
- Freeway (1996)
- The RockThe Rock (film)The Rock is a 1996 action film that primarily takes place on Alcatraz Island and in the San Francisco Bay area. It was directed by Michael Bay and stars Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris. It was produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer and released through Hollywood Pictures. The film...
(1996) - Gridlock'dGridlock'dGridlock'd is a 1995 crime dramedy starring Tupac Shakur, Tim Roth, and Thandie Newton. It was the directorial debut of Vondie Curtis-Hall, who also wrote the story and screenplay. The film's opening was relatively low, despite critical acclaim; its opening weekend netted only $2,678,372 and it...
(1997) - Caught UpCaught Up (film)Caught Up is a 1998 American crime-drama film written and directed by Darin Scott. The film stars Bokeem Woodbine and Cynda Williams.-Plot:...
(1998) - The Big HitThe Big HitThe Big Hit is a 1998 American black comedy crime film directed by Hong Kong filmmaker Che-Kirk Wong. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, Avery Brooks, and Elliot Gould....
(1998) - Almost HeroesAlmost HeroesAlmost Heroes is a 1998 adventure comedy film directed by Christopher Guest, narrated by Guest's friend and frequent collaborator Harry Shearer, and starring Chris Farley and Matthew Perry.-Plot:...
(1998) - Wishmaster 2: Evil Never DiesWishmaster 2: Evil Never DiesWishmaster 2 is the 1999 horror sequel of the Wishmaster film series. It premiered on cable television in March 1999, and was released directly-to-DVD bundled with the first movie in August of that year....
(1999) - LifeLife (film)Life is a 1999 American comedy-drama film directed by Ted Demme, and starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. The supporting cast includes Obba Babatundé, Bernie Mac, Anthony Anderson, Miguel A. Núñez Jr. and Bokeem Woodbine...
(1999) - The SopranosThe SopranosThe Sopranos is an American television drama series created by David Chase that revolves around the New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the often conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads...
(1999) - The RunnerThe Runner (film)The Runner is a 1999 crime thriller film starring Ron Eldard and Courteney Cox. It was directed by Ron Moler. In the film, a young man with a gambling addiction has managed to get himself into serious debt by losing all his money...
(1999) - Sacrifice (2000)
- BlackMale (2000)
- 3000 Miles to Graceland3000 Miles to Graceland3000 Miles to Graceland is a 2001 American crime film, starring Kurt Russell, Kevin Costner, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Bokeem Woodbine, Christian Slater, and Kevin Pollak. It is a story of theft and betrayal, revolving around a plot to rob the Riviera Casino during a convention of Elvis...
(2001) - The Breed (2001)
- Run for the Money (a.k.a. Hard Cash) (2002)
- Sniper 2Sniper 2Sniper 2 is an American film shot in Hungary in November 2002 and released in early 2003. It stars Tom Berenger, Bokeem Woodbine, Erika Marozsán and Tamás Puskás, and was directed by Craig R. Baxley....
(2002) - Detonator (2003)
- Jasper, TexasJasper, Texas (film)Jasper, Texas is a 2003 American television movie directed by Jeffery W. Byrd. The teleplay by Jonathan Estrin is based on a true story and focuses on the aftermath of a crime in which three white men from the small town of Jasper, Texas killed African American James Byrd, Jr...
(2003) - RayRay (film)Ray is a 2004 biographical film focusing on 30 years of the life of rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles. The independently produced film was directed by Taylor Hackford and starred Jamie Foxx in the title role; Foxx received an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance.Charles was set to...
(2004) - The Circle (2005)
- EdmondEdmond (film)Edmond is a 2005 drama-thriller film starring William H. Macy, based on the play of the same name. It was written by David Mamet and directed by Stuart Gordon....
(2005) - Blood of a ChampionBlood of a ChampionBlood of a Champion is a 2006 film that was released directly to DVD. The film was written, produced, and directed by Lawrence Page. It stars Bokeem Woodbine and R&B star Deborah Cox.-Plot:...
(2006) - 18 Fingers of Death!18 Fingers of Death!18 Fingers of Death! is a parody kung-fu movie made, written, directed and starring James Lew. Also starring in the movie is Maurice Patton as Ronald Mack, Pat Morita as Mr. Lee, and Lisa Arturo as Sushi Cue. Lori Beth Denberg is also in the movie.-Reviews:*****-External links:* *...
(2006) - ConfessionsConfessions (film)is a 2010 Japanese drama film directed by Tetsuya Nakashima.-Plot:Yuko Moriguchi , a junior high teacher, announces she will resign. She reveals that her daughter, Manami, was killed by two pupils in her class, whom she dubs "Student A" and "Student B"...
(2006) - The Last Sentinel (2007)
- The Poker House (2008)
- The Fifth Commandment (2008)
- Black DynamiteBlack DynamiteBlack Dynamite is a 2009 American film starring Michael Jai White, Salli Richardson, Arsenio Hall, Kevin Chapman and Tommy Davidson. It is a spoof of 1970s blaxploitation films...
(2009) - A Day in the LifeA Day in the Life (film)A Day in the Life is a 2009 American musical crime film, written, directed by and starring Sticky Fingaz. The film co-stars Mekhi Phifer, Fredro Starr, Bokeem Woodbine and Omar Epps. The film centers on one day in the life of Stick, a gang leader, as he attempts to retire from a life of crime. A...
(2009) - The ButcherThe Butcher (2009 film)The Butcher is a 2009 Action film directed by Jesse Johnson and starring Eric Roberts.-Plot:Merle Hench, nicknamed "The Butcher" is a henchman for gangster Murdoch , until Hench takes the fall for his boss...
(2009) - Three Bullets (2009)
- Caught on Tape (2010)
- DevilDevil (film)Devil is a 2010 American supernatural horror film directed by John Erick Dowdle and written by Brian Nelson based on a story by M. Night Shyamalan. The film stars Chris Messina, Bojana Novakovic, Bokeem Woodbine, Logan Marshall-Green, Jenny O'Hara and Geoffrey Arend...
(2010) - Little MurderLittle MurderLittle Murder is a 2011 supernatural thriller film directed by Predrag Antonijević. The film premiered at the Palm Springs International Film Festival on January 8, 2011.- Plot :...
(2011) - Total RecallTotal Recall (2012 film)Total Recall is an upcoming science-fiction action film based on the 1990 film of the same name and the 1966 novelette We Can Remember It for You Wholesale by Philip K. Dick. It is directed by Len Wiseman and written by Mark Bomback, James Vanderbilt and Kurt Wimmer. It was first announced in 2009...
(2012)