Omari Hardwick facts for kids
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Omari Hardwick
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Hardwick interviewed about Power in 2015
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Omari Latif Hardwick
January 9, 1974 (age 51) Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
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| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
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Jennifer Pfautch
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| Children | 3 |
Omari Latif Hardwick (born January 9, 1974) is an American actor, model, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for playing James St. Patrick, also known as Ghost, in the TV series Power. He also played Vanderohe in the movie Army of the Dead (2021).
You might also know him from TV shows like Saved and Dark Blue. He has appeared in movies such as Miracle at St. Anna (2008), Kick-Ass (2010), and For Colored Girls (2010). He was also Andre in the BET show Being Mary Jane.
In 2025, Omari Hardwick was nominated for a Grammy Award. This was for his spoken word poetry album called Concrete & Whiskey Act II Part 1: A Bourbon 30 Series.
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Early Life and Education
Omari Hardwick was born in Savannah, Georgia. His parents are Joyce and Clifford Hardwick III. He grew up in Decatur, Georgia, with three siblings.
From a young age, Omari loved writing poetry. He was also very active in sports. In high school, he played baseball, basketball, and football. He later went to the University of Georgia on a football scholarship. While there, he continued acting and writing poetry. He also studied theater.
Omari Hardwick's Career Journey
After college, Omari first tried to become a professional football player. He hoped to join the San Diego Chargers. However, he was not chosen in the NFL Draft. So, he decided to focus on acting instead.
Starting Out in Acting
When he first started acting, Omari took on many different jobs. He even lived in his car for a while to save money for acting classes. In 2002, he appeared as an extra in a music video. From 2003 to 2004, he competed in the National Poetry Slam. He finished in the top 5 overall.
His first big acting chance came in 2004. He got a role in the TV movie Sucker Free City. In 2006, he was in the movie The Guardian. He also became a regular on the TV show Saved. For this role, he trained for two years to learn about being a firefighter and a paramedic.
Creating and Producing
In 2010, Omari helped start a theater group called "Plan B Inc. Theater Group". He also co-founded "Actor's Lounge" in Los Angeles. He even started his own production company, "Bravelife Films".
In 2011, he received great reviews for his role as Troy in the movie I Will Follow. He also appeared in an episode of NBC's Chase.
Major Roles in TV and Film
In 2013, Omari Hardwick got the main role in the Starz crime drama Power. He played James "Ghost" St. Patrick. The show was very popular and ran for six seasons.
He also co-starred in the science fiction comedy movie Sorry to Bother You in 2018. In July 2019, he was cast in Zack Snyder's Netflix movie Army of the Dead.
In 2021, Omari was cast in the Netflix thriller series Pieces of Her. This show is based on a popular novel. In 2022, he starred in the Paramount+ movie Fantasy Football.
Omari Hardwick's Personal Life
Omari Hardwick is married to Jennifer "Jae" Pfautch. They started their relationship in the 2000s. They got married in June 2012. They have two children, a daughter named Nova and a son named Brave. Omari Hardwick is a Catholic.
