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Jeffrey Wright - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 07, 1965 |
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| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Jeffrey Wright's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Portraying complex characters in films and television, notably Felix Leiter in the James Bond series, Bernard Lowe in 'Westworld', and Jean-Michel Basquiat in 'Basquiat'. |
Intro
Jeffrey Wright is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatile performances across film, television, and stage. He has received critical acclaim and multiple awards for roles in productions such as 'Angels in America', 'Basquiat', the 'James Bond' film series, 'Westworld', and 'The Batman'.
Early Life & Background
Jeffrey Wright was born in Washington, D.C., and attended St. Albans School. He later studied political science at Amherst College, graduating in 1987, before pursuing a career in acting.
Career Highlights
- Won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for 'Angels in America' (1994) [1][2]
- Won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his performance in HBO's 'Angels in America' miniseries (2003) [1][2]
- Portrayed Jean-Michel Basquiat in the film 'Basquiat' (1996) [3][4]
- Played Felix Leiter in multiple James Bond films, including 'Casino Royale', 'Quantum of Solace', and 'No Time to Die' [3]
- Stars as Bernard Lowe in HBO's 'Westworld' [1]
- Appeared as Commissioner James Gordon in 'The Batman' (2022) [5]
Trivia
- He is one of the few actors to have played the same character (Felix Leiter) in three different James Bond films [3].
- Wright's performance as Belize in 'Angels in America' earned him a rare triple-crown of Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe Awards [1][2].
- He originally intended to pursue law before turning to acting [4].
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Jeffrey Wright?
Jeffrey Wright is 60 years old.
When was Jeffrey Wright born?
Jeffrey Wright was born the 7 December 1965.
Where is Jeffrey Wright from?
Washington, D.C., United States.
On His Birth-Day
About December 7th, 1965, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 7, 1965, Pope Paul VI and Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras I simultaneously lifted the mutual excommunications that had divided the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic Churches for over nine centuries. This historic gesture aimed to heal the Great Schism of 1054 and foster reconciliation between the two churches.
- Day of the week: December 7th, 1965 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) by The Byrds
- #1 UK song: The Carnival Is Over by The Seekers
- Popular movie: The Sound of Music directed by Robert Wise
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