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Jensen Atwood
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| Born | August 25, 1976 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, producer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Jensen Atwood is an American actor born on August 25, 1976. He grew up in South Central, Los Angeles. Jensen Atwood is well-known for his roles in TV shows and movies. Some of his most famous works include Oprah Winfrey Presents: Their Eyes Were Watching God, Noah's Arc, and Dante's Cove.
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Jensen Atwood's Early Life
Jensen Atwood was born and raised in South Central, Los Angeles, where he still lives today. He has two younger sisters, Monica and Ashley, and two older brothers, Gilbert and Jason. Jensen studied acting at California State University, Long Beach. He also trained at Playhouse West in Los Angeles and with acting coach Eric Morris.
Jensen Atwood's Acting Career
Jensen Atwood started his career in entertainment by appearing in many music videos and stage plays. He also worked as a model. Jensen has been featured on the covers of magazines like Krave, Bleu, and Ballroom Rockstar. He also appeared in a special photo spread for Flaunt Magazine.
Jensen has been in commercials for big brands such as Walmart, Corona, Coors Light, KFC, K-Swiss, and AT&T. He even sang backup for the famous singer Tyrese.
Notable Roles in TV and Film
In 2005, Jensen Atwood played Johnny Taylor in the ABC television movie Oprah Winfrey Presents: Their Eyes Were Watching God. In this film, he acted alongside the famous actress Halle Berry.
He also played Wade Robinson in the Logo TV series Noah's Arc. This show was important because it was one of the first TV series to feature Black characters in leading roles. Jensen has mentioned that playing Wade was his most challenging role. He played Wade again in the 2008 movie Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom, which was a spin-off from the TV show.
In 2007, Jensen Atwood joined the cast of Here TV's Dante's Cove for its third season. In this series, he played the character Griffen, who was a powerful mage.
Jensen Atwood's Filmography
Jensen Atwood has appeared in several movies and TV shows. Here is a list of some of his work:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Their Eyes Were Watching God | Johnny Taylor | Movie |
| 2005–2006 | Noah's Arc | Wade Robinson | TV series |
| 2007 | Dante's Cove | Griffen | TV series |
| 2008 | Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom | Wade Robinson | Movie |
| 2011 | The Truth | Carter | Short Film |
| 2015 | Quiet As Kept | Charles | Movie |
| 2016 | Before 'I Do' | Caleb Abrams | Movie |
| 2020 | Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles | Wade Robinson | Pandemic special |
| 2021 | Once Upon A Life Time | Joseph Conley | Movie |
| Velvet Jesus | Carl | Movie | |
| 2023 | Sisters | Trae | Movie |
| 2025 | The Family Business: New Orleans | Saint | |
| Noah's Arc: The Movie | Wade Robinson | Movie |
Music Videos Featuring Jensen Atwood
Jensen Atwood has also appeared in several music videos for popular artists:
| Year | Music video | Artist |
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| 2001 | "Superwoman Pt. II" | Lil' Mo |
| 2003 | "I Wish I Wasn't" | Heather Headley |
| 2004 | "Soldier" | Destiny's Child |
| 2010 | "Hands Tied" | Toni Braxton |
External Links
- Official website: http://www.jensenatwood.com
See also
In Spanish: Jensen Atwood para niños
