Oris Erhuero

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Oris Erhuero
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Born (1968-09-23) 23 September 1968 (age 55)
London, England, United Kingdom
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, writer, fashion model
Years active1993–present

Oris Erhuero (Born 23 September 1968) is a British actor, producer, writer, and fashion model. After modelling for several years, he transitioned into television and film, with roles in The Adventures of Sinbad , [1] The Bill , Highlander: Endgame , Sometimes in April . [2] [3] and the latest Award winning film Redcon-1, where Oris was awarded as Best Actor. [4] Oris Erhuero owns his film production company and is the head designer of bespoke jewellery.

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Early life

Oris Erhuero was born in Finsbury Park, London, and is the oldest of seven children. [5] Attended Beaufoy Boys School [6] Kennington and later classically trained in the Fashion Drama and Arts [7] [8] He came to notoriety in the Hollywood circuit in the early 90s [9] [10] of the back of a mega worldwide successful modelling trail in London, New York, Paris and Milan. [11] [12]

Career

Early career

Erhuero left London for United States where he was introduced to the Fashion Industry. As one of the most photographed male black models [13] [14] of his era with his very strong recognisable face as his signature look and the ability to transform as a chameleon. He rapidly acquired campaigns for clients in the world fashion industry including Christian Dior, Armani, the late Gianfranco Ferré, Gianni Versace, Gaultier, Moschino, Diesel, Vivienne Westwood and Romeo Gigli. Further more in commercials such as Coca-Cola, Gatorade. Oris was then, and still is, recognised through endless cinema and TV ads. Through the years Erhuero has shot with the likes of A-list photographers such as the late Bob Carlos Clarke, Nick Knight and Rankin and with award-winning directors such as Raoul Peck and Guy Richie.

1995–2007

Erhuero obtained a series regular role of Rongar in the television series The Adventures of Sinbad [15] which began his career [9] breakthrough. He played the role of Winston in Highlander: Endgame . [16] Erhuero has also worked on several television shows in both England and United States as E-Ring and The District. In 2005 the Oscar Award nominated director Raoul Peck showed case his talent in the Golden Globe and NAACP nominated HBO film Sometimes in April [17] [18] [19] which was based on the 1994 Rwandan genocide [20] [21] and he was nominated [22] [23] for a Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor

2008–present

In 2008, Erhuero left Los Angeles and returned to London for additional acting roles. [24] He made first British television debut on the television crime drama series of The Bill [25] and on stage in the award-winning play The Diary of Black men. [26] [27] [28] In 2016, Oris won the UK screen nation's [29] best leading actor award [30] [31] [32] for the African Academy Award movie The Cursed Ones [33] [34] ¨. [35] [36] In the same year, he was also nominated [37] as best leading actor for the awarded Best West African Movie [38] [39] Road to Yesterday, [40] currently five stars Netflix [41] movie and one of the most viewed films on the major transatlantic airlines. Currently, Oris is working on several productions due to be released in 2017–2018, such as the high-octane action horror film "Redcon1 Zombie Apocalypse" [42] [43] [44] [45] and in many interesting performances, such as "Love in the age of fear" directed by Antonio Riberio. [46] [47] Oris is showing consistent maturity and growth as an actor who is constantly searching for ways to broaden and define new horizons.

Filmography

YearMovieRoleNotes
1996 The Adventures of Sinbad RongarAs one of the leading actors of the show
2000 Highlander: Endgame WinstonAt the North American box office, the film opened at No. 5, grossing $6,223,330 in its opening weekend. It went on to gross $12,811,858 domestically and gather $3,031,750 from international markets for a worldwide total of $15,843,608
2000 Titus / "Surprise Party"DEA AgentNominated TV Show Primetime Emmy 2002
2002 V.I.P. / "Die Bodyguards"SaghalWon Daytime Emmy 2002
2002 The District (TV series)|PaybackTyrell WilsonNominated Primetime Emmy 2001
2002 Crossing Jordan (TV series)| "Fire and Ice"FiremanWon ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards 2002 and 2004
2002 Black Mask 2 "Wolf"Voiced by Sean Lau in the Cantonese dub version
2003LottaKing
2002The Orlando Jones Show"Baby Daddy"
2003 One on One / "I Hear White People"Mr. JamesNominated Image Award 2003
2004 A Lousy Ten Grand Cleon
2005 Sometimes in April HonoréBlack Reel Award nomination Best Supporting Actor,

Golden Globe and NAACP nominated best Film

2005Joe Willie's FriendMichael
2005The Gold BraceletThe Man
2005 E-Ring Guest StarWon Primetime Emmy 2006
2006Hurricane in the Rose GardenWarrior
2009 The Bill (TV series) / "Prodigal Son"Linton BarryTV show Won BAFTA TV Award 2009, Nominated in 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2008
2009Moloch TropicalJohn BakerNominated Best Film Sydney Film Festival
2010Chicago Pulaski Jones"Tornado"
2013"Strike Back" (TV series)Brigadier General Lewis / Colonel LewisNominated TV Show Primetime Emmy 2010
2015 The Cursed Ones Godwin EzeuduWon Screen Nation Film and Television Award Favorite Male Screen Personality,

AMAA nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role, Executive Producer

2015Road to YesterdayIzuWon for Best West African Movie, Nominated Best leading actor Ghana Movie Award
2017Redcon1- Zombie ApocalypseCaptain Marcus StantonWon Best Actor HBO UASE Festival, [48] Official feature of Raindance Film Festival. [49]
2018Love of the age of fearPost Production
2018Untitled ProjectPost Production
2022The InvitationIsaacFilming
2023 Orah Agent Isaa Garuba

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