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Jensen Atwood
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Jensen Atwood, July 2007
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Jensen Atwood
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 is famous for his roles in TV shows like Noah's Arc and Dante's Cove. He also appeared in the TV movie Oprah Winfrey Presents: Their Eyes Were Watching God.
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Jensen Atwood's Early Life
Jensen Atwood was born and raised in South Central, Los Angeles. He still lives there 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 took acting classes at Playhouse West in Los Angeles and with acting coach Eric Morris.
Jensen Atwood's Career
Jensen Atwood started his career in show business by appearing in many music videos. He also performed in various stage plays. As a model, Jensen was featured on the covers of magazines like Krave, Bleu, and Ballroom Rockstar. He also appeared in a photo spread for Flaunt Magazine.
He has been in advertisements for big brands such as Walmart, Corona, Coors Light, KFC, K-Swiss, and AT&T. Jensen has even sung backup for the famous singer Tyrese.
TV and Movie Roles
In 2005, Jensen Atwood played Johnny Taylor in the ABC TV movie Oprah Winfrey Presents: Their Eyes Were Watching God. In this movie, he played the love interest of actress Halle Berry.
He also played Wade Robinson in the Logo TV series Noah's Arc. This show was very important because it was one of the first TV series to feature Black characters in a groundbreaking way. Jensen has said 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 joined the cast of Here TV's show Dante's Cove for its third season. He played the character Griffen, who was a powerful magic-user.
Jensen Atwood's Filmography
Jensen Atwood has appeared in several movies and TV shows. Here is a list 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 |
| 2021 | Once Upon A Life Time | Joseph Conley | Movie |
| 2021 | Velvet Jesus | Carl | Movie |
| 2023 | Sisters | Trae | Movie |
| 2025 | The Family Business: New Orleans | Saint |
Music Videos Jensen Atwood Appeared In
Jensen Atwood has also been featured 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 |
See also
In Spanish: Jensen Atwood para niños
