Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Stage actor, Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouses
Vonetta McGee (1987-2010), Deborah Santana (2015-2019)
Children
1 child
Education
South High School, Macalester College
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Latin < Proto-Germanic (*karilaz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 31,948 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 35
Year context
Born in 1951 -- First commercial computer (UNIVAC I) delivered; Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1951 →
Career
Career spanning 38 years (1987-2025)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rabbit
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Filmography (24)
Captain America: Brave New World
Isaiah Bradley
The Life of Chuck
Sam Yarbrough
The Fall of the House of Usher
C. Auguste Dupin
I'm Charlie Walker
Willie
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
TV Series
Doctor Sleep
Dick Halloran
A Cure for Wellness
Mr. Wilson
Supergirl
TV Series
Southland
TV Series
Chuck
TV Series
Biography
Carl Winston Lumbly (born August 14, 1951) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as television's first black superhero in M.A.N.T.I.S., Dick Hallorann in Doctor Sleep, NYPD detective Marcus Petrie on the CBS police drama Cagney & Lacey, CIA agent Marcus Dixon on the ABC espionage drama series Alias, and as the voice of J'onn J'onnz / Martian Manhunter in the animated series Justice League, Static Shock, and Justice League Unlimited, all part of the DC Animated Universe. As a reference to his voice work as J'onn, Lumbly portrayed J'onn J'onnz's father, M'yrnn, on The CW's Arrowverse on Supergirl from 2017 until 2019. He also plays Isaiah Bradley, the first Black super-soldier, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and the film Captain America: Brave New World (2025).
He was married to Vonetta McGee from 1987 until her death in 2010.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Carl Lumbly?
Carl Lumbly is 74 years old, born on .
Where was Carl Lumbly born?
Carl Lumbly was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
What movies or shows has Carl Lumbly been in?
Carl Lumbly has 24 credits in our database. Notable titles include Captain America: Brave New World (2025), The Life of Chuck (2025), The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), I'm Charlie Walker (2022), The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021).
What is Carl Lumbly known for?
Carl Lumbly is primarily known as an actor. Carl Winston Lumbly (born August 14, 1951) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as television's first black superhero in M.A.N.T.I.S., Dick Hallorann in Doctor Sleep, NYPD detective…
Where can I find more information about Carl Lumbly?
You can find more about Carl Lumbly on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
