Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Singer, Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, Dalton School
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
Tier B -- 45,348 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 19
Career
Career spanning 30 years (1993-2023)
Year context
Born in 1973 -- OPEC oil embargo; Roe v. Wade decided; Richard Nixon was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Ox
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Filmography (33)
Biography
Bokeem Woodbine (born April 13, 1973) is an American actor. In 1994, he portrayed Joshua, the main character's troubled brother, in Jason's Lyric. He won a Black Reel Award and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award for his role as Kansas City mob enforcer Mike Milligan in the second season of Fargo. Woodbine also portrayed Daniel in season 2 of the WGN series Underground, Herman Schultz/Shocker in the film Spider-Man: Homecoming, and saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman in the Oscar-winning Ray Charles biopic Ray.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Bokeem Woodbine?
Bokeem Woodbine is 52 years old, born on .
Where was Bokeem Woodbine born?
Bokeem Woodbine was born in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Bokeem Woodbine been in?
Bokeem Woodbine has 33 credits in our database. Notable titles include Old Dads (2023), Halo (2022), Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021), Queen & Slim (2019), Mom and Dad (2018).
What is Bokeem Woodbine known for?
Bokeem Woodbine is primarily known as an actor. Bokeem Woodbine (born April 13, 1973) is an American actor. In 1994, he portrayed Joshua, the main character's troubled brother, in Jason's Lyric. He won…
Where can I find more information about Bokeem Woodbine?
You can find more about Bokeem Woodbine on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
