Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film producer, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Washington, D.C., USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Carmen Ejogo (2000-2014)
Children
2 children: Elijah Wright
Residences
Brooklyn
Education
New York University, St. Albans School, Amherst College
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
蛇 Snake
Popularity
Tier A -- 129,485 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 30
Career
Career spanning 29 years (1996-2025)
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Year context
Born in 1965 -- US combat troops deployed to Vietnam; Voting Rights Act; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (38)
The Wizard of the Kremlin
Film
Highest 2 Lowest
Paul Christopher
The Phoenician Scheme
Marty
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Bp. Langstrom
The Agency: Central Intelligence
Henry Ogletree
Atrabilious
Film
Asteroid City
General Gibson
The Batman
Lt. James Gordon
What If...?
The Watcher (voice)
No Time to Die
Felix Leiter
AWARDS (9)
B
Black Reel Award for Best Ensemble
2008
WON
B
Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor
2008
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
2004
WON
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
2004
WON
Biography
Jeffrey Wright (born December 7, 1965) is an American actor. He is well known for his Tony, Golden Globe and Emmy winning role as Belize in the Broadway production of Angels in America and its acclaimed HBO miniseries adaptation. He has starred as Jean-Michel Basquiat in Basquiat; Felix Leiter in the James Bond films Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace and No Time to Die; Valentin Narcisse in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire; Beetee Latier in The Hunger Games films; Isaac Dixon in the video game The Last Of Us Part II; and the Watcher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) animated series What If...? Since 2016, he has starred as Bernard Lowe in the HBO series Westworld. He will portray Commissioner James Gordon in the superhero film The Batman (2022) by Matt Reeves.
Connections (3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jeffrey Wright?
Jeffrey Wright is 60 years old, born on .
Where was Jeffrey Wright born?
Jeffrey Wright was born in Washington, D.C., USA.
What movies or shows has Jeffrey Wright been in?
Jeffrey Wright has 38 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Wizard of the Kremlin (2026), Highest 2 Lowest (2025), The Phoenician Scheme (2025), Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025), The Agency: Central Intelligence (2024).
What is Jeffrey Wright known for?
Jeffrey Wright is primarily known as an actor. Jeffrey Wright (born December 7, 1965) is an American actor. He is well known for his Tony, Golden Globe and Emmy winning role as Belize…
Where can I find more information about Jeffrey Wright?
You can find more about Jeffrey Wright on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
