Omar Epps Biography

Omar Epps is an American Actor, Rapper, and Producer, who was born and brought up in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America. He is widely known for his role in the romantic sports drama ‘Love & Basketball’ as Quincy McCall, which earned him five nominations of Black Reel Award, MTV Movie Award, NAACP Image Award, and two Teen Choice Award. He is also known for his appearance in ‘Juice’ as Q, ‘House’ as Dr. Eric Foreman, ‘Deadly Voyage’ as Kingsley Ofosu, and in ‘Almost Christmas’ as Malachi.

Omar Epps Age

Epps is 48 years old as of 2021, he was born on 20 July 1973, in Brooklyn, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 20 July every year and his birth sign is Cancer.

Omar Epps Height

Omar stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches.

Omar Epps Weight

Epps Weighs 78 kg.

Omar Epps Education

Omar attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, graduating in 1990.

Omar Epps Parents

Epps was born to his mother Bonnie Maria Epps and his father in Brooklyn. His mother Bonnie Maria is an elementary school principal. He burned through a large portion of his initial youth experiencing childhood in better places like Bedford-Stuyvesant, East New York, and East Flatbush in light of his mom’s regular movement.

Omar Epps Siblings

Omar has a more youthful sister called Aisha Epps and he went to the Fiorello LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts in New York.

Omar Epps Wife

Epps is currently married to his long-time girlfriend Keisha Spivey, a singer. The couple began dating in 1992, separated and later began dating again in 2003. They tied the knot in 2005 in a private wedding ceremony, and they are blessed with two children, a daughter named K’mari Mae Epps (born July 2004), and a son named Amir Epps (born 2007).

Omar Epps Children

Omar and his wife Keisha Spivey has two children, a son Amir who was born in 2004 and a daughter K’mari Mae who was born in 2004. He has an elder daughter, Alyanna Yasmine who was born in 1999 from his relationship with Sanna Lathan.

Omar Epps Net Worth

Epps has an estimated net worth of $15 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor, Rapper, and Producer. Through his various sources of income, Omar has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Omar Epps Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Omar.

Omar Epps Wiki

• Full Names: Omar Hashim Epps
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor, Rapper, and Producer
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: African-American ancestry
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Omar Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 48 years (2021)
• Zodiac Sign: Cancer
• Date of Birth: 20 July 1973
• Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States
• Birthday: 20 July

Epps Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: 41-34-16 inches (chest-waist-bicep size)
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 10 inches (1.79 m)
• Weight: 78 kg (171 lbs)
• Eye Color: Dark Brown
• Hair Color:  Bald
• Breast Size: 41 inches
• Waist Size: 34 inches
• Hip Size: 16 inches
• Size: Not Available

Omar Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Bonnie Maria Epps
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Aisha Epps
• Marital Status: Married or Single
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Keisha Spivey
• Dating / Girlfriend: Dated Yusra Salama and Sanaa Lathan
• Children: Sons (Amir Epps) Daughter(s) (K’mari Mae Epps and Aiyanna Yasmine)

Epps Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $15 Million
• Salary: $100K per episode
• Source of Income: Actor, Rapper, and Producer

Omar Epps Juice

Omar assumes his job as Quincy “Q” Powell in the motion picture Juice. ‘Juice’ is a 1992 American spine chiller film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson and composed by Dickerson and Gerard Brown. The film addresses the lives of four dark adolescents growing up in Harlem, following their everyday exercises, their battles with police badgering, rival neighborhood groups, and their families. It stars Omar Epps, Tupac Shakur, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain.

Omar Epps New Movie 2019

The actor has made his latest debut in the 2018 Traffik movie. He appeared in the 2016 movie called Almost Christmas. Traffik is an American thriller film directed and written by Deon Taylor. It follows Brea (Paula Patton) and his boyfriend John (Omar Epps)  together with their friends attacked by a group of bikers in a remote countryside.

Omar Epps Book

Epps has written a book called From Fatherless to Fatherhood.  He talks about his chronicles his journey from humble beginnings in Brooklyn, New York, to the bright lights of Hollywood. Having grown up without his biological father, then becoming a father himself, Epps shares his story of pain and triumph in a uniquely visceral way

Omar Epps House

Omar plays the role of Dr. Eric Foreman on the Fox TV series House. House (also called House, M.D.) is an American television medical drama that originally ran on the Fox network for eight seasons, from November 16, 2004, to May 21, 2012.

Omar Epps Er

He landed a role on ER as Dr. Dennis Gant, a troubled surgical intern. ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist and medical doctor Michael Crichton that aired on NBC from September 19, 1994, to April 2, 2009.  ER is an American medical drama television series created by novelist and medical doctor Michael Crichton.

Omar Epps The Wood

He stars as  Michael “Mike” Tarver, and he tells the story about how he and his friends grew up together in “The Wood”. The Wood is a 1999 American coming of age film written by Rick Famuyiwa and Todd Boyd and directed by Rick Famuyiwa.

Omar Epps Shooter

Epps stars as Isaac Johnson, a Secret Service Agent who is additionally a previous Force Recon Marine skipper, MARSOC CSO, and leader of Swagger. The shooter was an American TV dramatization arrangement dependent on the 2007 film of a similar name and the novel Point of Impact by Stephen Hunter.

Omar Epps Love And Basketball

Omar portrayed Quincy in the 2000 American romantic drama film starring Sanaa Lathan. He plays the NBA hopeful who has a stormy relationship with an equally skilled female basketball star Monica (Sanaa Lathan).

Omar Epps Mike Tomlin

People have for soo long thought Mike Epps and Omar Epps are related. Mike is a stand-up comedian, actor, film producer, writer, and rapper. The two men look like identical twins, to say the least as they share similar facial features, surnames and are about the same height. However, the two men are not related.

Omar Epps Movies and TV Shows

Movies

• 1988 – The Green Flash as Charlie
• 1992 – Juice as Q
• 1993 – The Program as Darnell Jefferson
• 1994 – Major League II as Willie Mays Hayes

• 1995 – Higher Learning as Malik Williams
• 1996 – Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood as Malik
• 1997 – First Time Felon as Greg Yance
• 1999 – Breakfast of Champions as Wayne Hoobler

• 2000 – Love & Basketball as Quincy McCall
• 2001 – Perfume as JB
• 2002 – Big Trouble as FBI Agent Alan Seitz

• 2004 – Alfie as Marlon
• 2009 – A Day in the Life as O
• 2016 – Almost Christmas as Malachi

• 2018 – Traffik as John
• 2019 – Trick as Det. Mike Denver
• 2020 – Fatal Affair as David Hammond

TV Shows

• 1993 – Here and Now as Curtis
• 1993 – Street Justice as Clint
• 1996 – Deadly Voyage as Kingsley Ofosu
• 1996–1997 – ER as Dr. Dennis Gant

• 2002 – Conviction as Carl Upchurch
• 2004–2012 – House as Dr. Eric Foreman
• 2014–2015 – Resurrection as Immigration and Customs Agent J. Martin “Marty” Bellamy

• 2016–2018 – Shooter as Captain Isaac Johnson
• 2019–2020 – This Is Us as Darnell Hodges
• 2021–present – Power Book III: Raising Kanan as Detective Malcolm Howard

Omar Epps Songs

• 2009 – I Need Some Advice
• 2009 – Don’t Owe Me Nothing
• 2009 – Prologue
• 2006 – Intro: Dub Plate

• 2006 – Money Talks
• 2006 – Get Back
• 2001 – Kirk Jones Conscience III
• 2001 – Kirk Jones Conscience II

Frequently Asked Questions About Omar Epps

Who is Omar Epps?

Omar Epps is a renowned Actor, Rapper, and Producer, who is widely known for his role in ‘Love & Basketball’ as Quincy McCall, ‘Juice’ as Q, ‘House’ as Dr. Eric Foreman, and in ‘Deadly Voyage’ as Kingsley Ofosu.

How old is Omar Epps?

Epps is an American national born on 20^th July 1973, in Brooklyn NY.

How tall is Epps?

Omar stands at a height of 1.79m.

Is Omar Married?

Yes, Epps is married to Keisha Spivey. They got married in 2005 and together they have two children. The couple resides in Brooklyn together with their children.

How much is Epps worth?

Omar has an approximate net worth of $15 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

How much does Omar make?

Epps makes about $100 thousand dollars per episode.

Where does Epps Live?

Omar has a place in Brooklyn, NY, USA we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them

Is Omar dead or alive?

Epps is still alive and of good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Epps Now?

Omar is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he is a cast member of the newly released series Power Book III: Raising Kanan, which was released on 18th July 2021 in the US and later dates in other countries.

Omar Epps Contacts

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Tiktok
• Website

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