| Birth Date:
| - 11 March 1969
| Birthplace:
| - Chicago, IL
| Quote:
| - "You know, it goes without saying that things are different for people of color. I work to pay the bills, not to listen to the hype. I've been the next big thing in this business for a few years. It's funny to me when I hear it now, because I know the way it works. I'm not confused."
| Factoids:
| - Grew up in Cleveland, OH
- At the age of 3, he witnessed his father stabbing a man in self-defense. His father served 5 years in prison for manslaughter.
- His grandmother, Minnie Gentry, was an actress in NYC.
| Education:
| - Pratt Institute - chemical engineering
| Family:
| - Spouse: Lori (? - present); 3 children
Feature Film
Credits:
| - 2010: FACTOR X
- 2009: THE CRUSADERS
- 2008: IRON MAN, FIGHTING
- 2007: THE PERFECT HOLIDAY, AWAKE, AUGUST RUSH, THE BRAVE ONE, PRIDE
- 2006: IDLEWILD
- 2005: GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN', FOUR BROTHERS, THE SALON, HUSTLE & FLOW
- 2004: RAY, CRASH
- 2003: LOVE CHRONICLES, BIKER BOYZ
- 2002: HART'S WAR
- 2001: GLITTER, ANGEL EYES, INVESTIGATING SEX
- 2000: LOVE BEAT THE HELL OUT OF ME, BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE
- 1999: THE BEST MAN, BEST LAID PLANS, VALERIE FLAKE
- 1998: THE PLAYERS CLUB, SPARK, BUTTER
- 1997: DOUBLE TRAP
- 1996: JOHNS, SUNSET PARK
- 1995: DEAD PRESIDENTS, LOTTO LAND, MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS
- 1993: WHO'S THE MAN?
| Academy Awards®:
| -
 Nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role 2005: HUSTLE & FLOW
- 1 nomination
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