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Jamal Woolard
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| Born | July 8, 1975 |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, rapper |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Dirty Money Records / Warner Bros. Records |
Jamal "Gravy" Woolard (born July 8, 1975) is an American actor and rapper. He is best known for playing the famous rapper The Notorious B.I.G. in the movie Notorious. He also played this role again in the film All Eyez on Me, which was about another rapper, Tupac Shakur.
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About Jamal Woolard
Jamal Woolard grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Before becoming an actor, he was a rapper known as "Gravy." He was part of a music group called Da Franchise. They even released a song called "We Gotta Eat" in 2000. Jamal Woolard also appeared on a song called "Untouchable" by Tupac Shakur.
Becoming The Notorious B.I.G.
To play The Notorious B.I.G. in the movie Notorious, Jamal Woolard had to gain over 50 pounds. This helped him look more like the famous rapper. His performance in the film was well-received.
Other Acting Roles
Jamal Woolard has acted in several other movies. In 2016, he appeared in the film Barbershop: The Next Cut as a character named Marquese. He also returned to play The Notorious B.I.G. in the movie All Eyez on Me, which came out in 2017. This movie told the story of Tupac Shakur's life.
Movies Jamal Woolard Has Been In
- Notorious (2009)
- Battle Scars (2015)
- Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016)
- All Eyez on Me (2017)
- City of Lies (2018)
- Trust Nobody (2021)
- Crossover (2021)
- Trust Nobody 2 (2023)
- Crossover 2: The Revenge (2023)
- Dutch 2 (2023)
- Trust Nobody 3 (2024)
- Memphganistan (To Be Announced)
Awards and Recognitions
Jamal Woolard has been recognized for his acting.
- He was nominated for an award at the BET Awards in 2009 for Best Actor.
- He was also nominated for two Black Reel Awards in 2010:
- Best Breakthrough Performance for Notorious
- Best Ensemble (meaning the whole cast) for Notorious
