Vondie Curtis-Hall Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: September 30, 1950 (Libra)

Born In: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Vondie Curtis-Hall is an American actor, director and screenwriter. He is known for starring as Dr. Dennis Hancock in CBS’ medical drama series ‘Chicago Hope’ and as Ben Urich in Netflix’s series ‘Marvel's Daredevil’. He is also popular for writing, directing and starring in the black comedy crime movie ‘Gridlock'd’. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to a nurse and a construction company owner, Hall grew up alongside his sister Sherrie and brother, the renowned fashion designer Kevan Hall. He studied at Presentation Our Lady of Victory School. He kicked off his career as a stage actor and appeared in a number of plays including the Broadway musical ‘Dreamgirls’ before signing for film and television roles. An extremely talented actor, Hall has won a number of award nominations for his performances in television dramas, including an Emmy nomination in 1995 along with three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. On a personal note, he is married to director cum actress Kasi Lemmons. The couple has a son and three daughters.
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Quick Facts

Age: 74 Years, 74 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Kasi Lemmons (m. 1995)

father: Curtis Hall,

mother: Angeline

siblings: Kevan Hall, Sherrie Hall

children: Che Hall, Henry Hunter Hall, Zora Hall

Actors Directors

Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Males

City: Detroit, Michigan

U.S. State: Michigan

  • 1

    What is Vondie Curtis-Hall known for?

    Vondie Curtis-Hall is known for his work as an actor, director, and writer in film and television.
  • 2

    What are some notable movies directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall?

    Some notable movies directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall include "Gridlock'd" (1997) and "Waist Deep" (2006).
  • 3

    In which TV series did Vondie Curtis-Hall play a recurring role?

    Vondie Curtis-Hall played a recurring role as Ben Urich in the Netflix series "Daredevil."
  • 4

    Has Vondie Curtis-Hall made any appearances in Broadway productions?

    Yes, Vondie Curtis-Hall has appeared in Broadway productions such as "Dreamgirls" and "Chicago."
  • 5

    What is Vondie Curtis-Hall's approach to directing?

    Vondie Curtis-Hall is known for his collaborative approach to directing, working closely with actors to bring out the best performances in his projects.
Career
Vondie Curtis-Hall made his big screen debut with a role in the 1988 romantic comedy ‘Coming to America’. Two years later, he was cast as Cmdr. Warren Osborne in the police drama ‘Cop Rock’. Then following a role in the crime drama flick ‘One Good Cop’, he was cast in the sitcom ‘I'll Fly Away’ as Joe Clay, a role he played from 1992 to 1993.
During this time, Hall also did the films ‘Passion Fish’, ‘Falling Down’ and ‘Sugar Hill’. He starred as Uncle Brown in the semi-autobiographical ‘Crooklyn’ and also as Rocky Seavers in ‘Drop Squad’. In 1995, he joined the main cast of the medical drama ‘Chicago Hope’ as Dr. Dennis Hancock. Two years later, the actor starred as D-Reper in ‘Gridlock'd’, a crime film that paid tribute to rapper Tupac Shakur who got murdered four months prior to the movie’s release.
Hall started the new millennium with his appearance in the action flick ‘Turn It Up’. In 2001, he starred in seven episodes of ‘ER’ and also directed one episode of the show. Three years later, he featured in the drama ‘Soul Food’. That year, he also served as the director of the TV Movie ‘Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story’. In the ensuing years, the American actor made guest appearances in several shows including ‘Law & Order’, ‘Fear Itself’ and ‘Criminal Minds’ and also directed a few episodes of ‘Boston Legal’ and ‘Gossip Girl’.
Following a role in three episodes of the TV drama ‘Chasing Life’, Hall played Ben Urich in the 2015 sitcom ‘Marvel's Daredevil’. The same year, he also began portraying the character of Beaumont Rosewood Sr. in the police procedural drama series ‘Rosewood’. In 2018, he joined the cast of the legal drama ‘For the People’ as Chief Judge Nicholas Byrne.
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Family & Personal Life
Vondie Curtis-Hall was born on September 30, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, to Curtis, a construction company owner, and Angeline, a nurse. He has two siblings: a sister named Sherrie and a brother, Kevan, who is a renowned fashion designer.
Since 1995, the actor has been married to actress Kasi Lemmons. They have a son and three daughters.
Facts About Vondie Curtis-Hall
Vondie Curtis-Hall is not only a talented actor but also a skilled director, having directed episodes of popular TV shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal."
In addition to his work in film and television, Vondie Curtis-Hall is also an accomplished theater actor, having appeared in numerous stage productions.
Vondie Curtis-Hall is known for his commitment to social justice causes, often using his platform to advocate for important issues like racial equality and representation in the entertainment industry.
Despite his busy schedule in Hollywood, Vondie Curtis-Hall makes time to mentor aspiring actors and filmmakers, sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of talent.
In his free time, Vondie Curtis-Hall enjoys painting and photography, showcasing his artistic talents beyond the realm of acting and directing.
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