Eugene Lee (actor) facts for kids

Eugene Lee is an American actor and playwright. He was born on July 16, 1953, in North Brunswick, New Jersey. Eugene Lee has performed in many plays and TV shows both in the United States and in Asia. He is known for his roles in popular TV series and his important work in theater.

Eugene Lee's Acting Career

Eugene Lee has appeared in many different TV shows. He often played guest roles, meaning he appeared in one or a few episodes. Some of the shows he was in include The White Shadow, Quantum Leap, NYPD Blue, and Touched by an Angel. He also had a recurring role as Hud Sanders in The District from 2000 to 2004. More recently, he appeared in Homeland in 2020.

On the Big Screen

Eugene Lee has also acted in movies. In 1995, he played Willie Mays in The O. J. Simpson Story, which was a TV movie. He also appeared in the 2003 film Black Listed. In 2019, he played Lieutenant John Stokes in the movie American Son.

Eugene Lee's Theater Work

Eugene Lee is also a very talented stage actor. He has performed in many plays throughout his career.

Famous Stage Roles

One of his most notable roles was in A Soldier's Play. He was part of the original cast in 1981, playing Bernard Cobb. In this play, he worked alongside famous actors like Denzel Washington and Samuel L. Jackson. He also performed on Broadway in August Wilson's play Gem of the Ocean in 2004.

Eugene Lee has a special connection to August Wilson's plays. He was a member of the company that performed all 10 of Wilson's plays at the Kennedy Center. This was a big tribute to the famous playwright. He has played lead roles in many of Wilson's works, including The Piano Lesson, Fences, Radio Golf, and Two Trains Running.

As a Playwright

Besides acting, Eugene Lee is also a playwright, which means he writes plays. Some of the plays he has written include:

• East Texas Hot Links
• Fear Itself
• Somebody Called: A Tale of Two Preachers
• Killingsworth
• The Rest of Me

His plays have been performed in various theaters.