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Morocco Omari
Born (1975-05-07) May 7, 1975 (age 50)
Occupation Actor, screenwriter, producer, director
Years active 1998–present
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Children 2

Morocco Omari (born May 7, 1975) is an American actor, writer, producer, and director. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is well-known for playing Tariq in the TV show Empire. He has also appeared in many other popular TV series like Chicago Fire, Prison Break, Homeland, and NCIS.

Morocco also acted alongside Terrence Howard and Taraji Henson in Empire. His movie roles include 21 Bridges, Gun Hill, and Half Past Dead 2. He has also performed in plays such as Pipeline and Intimate Apparel.

As a director, Morocco has worked on films like Good Intentions and (Mis) Leading Man. He also wrote and produced the short film The Male Groupie.

Growing Up in Chicago

Morocco grew up on the West Side of Chicago. He shared that he felt he had to be a storyteller because there weren't many ways for kids to express themselves where he lived. He realized what he truly wanted to do after a scary experience where he was shot at.

Morocco's Acting Journey

Morocco's acting career began in 1998. Before that, he served in the U.S. Marines and returned from Desert Storm. He first appeared in TV series like Malcolm & Eddie and Early Edition.

Early TV Roles

He had recurring roles in shows such as Joan of Arcadia with Patrick Fabian and NCIS with Pauley Perrette. He also appeared in Girlfriends and Crossing Jordan.

Movie Appearances

In movies, Morocco has been seen in Constellation and Half Past Dead 2.

Voice-Over Work

Morocco is also a voice-over artist. This means he uses his voice for commercials and other projects. He has lent his voice to campaigns for big brands like Powerade, McDonald's, Budweiser, and Toyota. He also worked on The Bible Experience.

Film and TV Roles

Morocco Omari has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of his roles:

Film Roles

Year Title Role
2001 Just Ask My Children Reporter Banks
A Song for Jade Douglas Harris
2002 Shakedown Tony B
2003 Hope Zach
Momentum Lincoln
L.A. Dragnet Detective Latrell
Jonah Jonah
2004 Andre Royo's Big Scene Hector
Out-of-Body Experience Jogger
A Tale of Two Sisters Victor Rodriguez
The Male Groupie Ton
2005 Slur Jordan's Dad
Constellation Teacher
Squirrel Man Jalen Wendell
Exposure Man
2006 Hit Me Hitman
Results Chris
Be the Man Allen
Kubuku Rides (This Is It) Alan
The Gift A.D. Adam - Age 32
2007 Half Past Dead 2 J.T.
2008 (Mis)Leading Man Keith Holland
2009 Layla Christopher Sarani
Beauty for Ashes Creed
Wearing Hitler's Pants Randolph
2011 The Package Davin
The Lost One Mr. Oliver
Chicago Pharaoh Hunter
2013 Tune in, Get Out: The Tubby Watts Story Goldie
2014 Gun Hill Bartender
2019 21 Bridges Deputy Mayor Mott
2020 The Girl in the Yellow Jumper Expert
2021 Wendy Williams: The Movie Kevin Hunter
All Fruits Ripe Mr. Mitchell

Television Roles

Year Title Role
1998 Early Edition Johnson
Malcolm & Eddie JoJo Johnson
1999 Get Real Guard
2000 Girlfriends Man at Bar
2001 V.I.P. Stewart
The District Garvin Battles
Girlfriends Dexter Owens
2002 The Invisible Man Heinrich
Frasier Tow Truck Driver
Angel Spencer
2003 Judging Amy Wesley Roberts
24 CTU Helicopter Crewman
L.A. Dragnet Detective Latrell
2003-04 Joan of Arcadia Principal Stephen Chadwick
2004 Crossing Jordan Ruckheiser
2005 Prison Break Ron
2006 In Justice Zack Thompson
NCIS Agent Thomas Survoy
2009 The Beast Harris
2011 NCIS Agent Thomas Survoy
2013 Chicago Fire Detective Ben Vikan
The Good Wife Greg the Guard
2014 Person of Interest Carlson
2015 Homeland Conrad Fuller
2016-17 Empire Tariq Cousins
2018 Blue Bloods Samson George
Date.Love.Repeat. Alvin
2018-19 The G Councilman White
2019 Live from Lincoln Center Xavier
Tales Chris
2020-22 P-Valley Big L
2021 FBI Frank Dixon
2022 61st Street Speak
2023 The Equalizer John McCall

Video Game Role

Year Title Role
1999 MechCommander Hardcase

Awards and Recognition

Morocco Omari has received awards for his work:

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