Bobby Hosea facts for kids
| Position: | Safety | ||||
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| Born: | December 5, 1955 Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | San Bernardino (CA) San Gorgonio | ||||
| College: | UCLA | ||||
| Undrafted: | 1979 | ||||
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| CFL status: | Import | ||||
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Willie "Bobby" Samuel Hosea, Jr. (born December 5, 1955) is an American film and television actor. He was also a professional gridiron football player. He is known for playing O. J. Simpson in the Fox movie The O. J. Simpson Story. He also played John Allen Muhammad in D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear. Bobby Hosea leads Train 'Em Up Academy, Inc., and created the Dip-N-rip Sticks, 12-Step Tackle Training System.
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Bobby Hosea's Early Life and Football Career
Bobby Hosea is of African American heritage. He loved football from a young age. He played college football for San Bernardino Valley College. Later, he played for UCLA.
Playing Professional Football
After college, Hosea went to Canada. He played professionally in the Canadian Football League. He played one season with the Montreal Alouettes. Then he played two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He even played in the 67th Grey Cup with the Alouettes.
After his time in Canada, Hosea returned to the United States. He played in the original United States Football League. He played for the Los Angeles Express. He also played for the Jacksonville Bulls.
Bobby Hosea's Acting Career
After his professional football career, Bobby Hosea started acting. He has appeared in many movies and television shows.
Movies and TV Shows
Bobby Hosea has been in various films. Some of his movie roles include Tom Dellerton in Jack's Back (1988). He was also in Boiling Point (1993). He played a Commanding Officer in Independence Day (1996). In 2006, he was a Detective in The Dead Girl.
He has also had many roles on television. In 1985, he was a Sheriff in an episode of Benson. He appeared in Perfect Strangers in 1986. From 1988 to 1990, he played Private Sweetness Elroy in China Beach. He was also in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1992.
Notable Roles
One of Bobby Hosea's most recognized roles was playing O. J. Simpson. He played him in the 1995 TV movie The O. J. Simpson Story. He also played John Allen Muhammad in the 2003 TV movie D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear.
He continued to act in popular TV shows. He was in C.S.I: Crimes Scene Investigation and C.S.I: Miami. He also appeared in Supernatural and Heroes. More recently, he was in The Rookie in 2019 and All Rise in 2023.
Life After Professional Play
After retiring from playing football, Hosea returned to San Bernardino Valley College. He began a coaching career there. At the same time, he built his career as an actor. He also created Train 'Em Up Academy, Inc. This organization helps with football training.
Bobby Hosea's Personal Life
Bobby Hosea has been married to Marcia Hairston since 1980.
