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Quick facts for kids Oris Erhuero
Born	(1968-09-23) 23 September 1968 (age 56) London, England, United Kingdom
Occupation	Actor, producer, writer, fashion model
Years active	1993–present

Oris Erhuero, born on September 23, 1968, is a talented British actor, producer, writer, and fashion model. He started his career as a successful model. Later, he became famous for his roles in TV shows and movies. Some of his well-known works include The Adventures of Sinbad, The Bill, and Highlander: Endgame. He even won an award for Best Actor for his role in the film Redcon-1. Oris also has his own film company and designs unique jewelry.

Oris Erhuero's Early Life

Oris Erhuero was born in Finsbury Park, London. He is the oldest of seven children. He went to Beaufoy Boys School in Kennington. Later, he studied fashion, drama, and arts. In the early 1990s, he became very well-known in Hollywood. This happened after he had a huge modeling career around the world. He modeled in big cities like London, New York, Paris, and Milan.

Oris Erhuero's Career Journey

Starting Out in Fashion

Oris Erhuero moved from London to the United States. There, he began his journey in the fashion world. He quickly became one of the most photographed Black male models of his time. He had a very strong and recognizable face. He was also able to change his look like a chameleon.

He worked for many famous fashion brands. These included Christian Dior, Armani, Gianfranco Ferré, and Gianni Versace. He also modeled for Gaultier, Moschino, Diesel, Vivienne Westwood, and Romeo Gigli. You might have also seen him in commercials for Coca-Cola and Gatorade. Oris has worked with top photographers like Bob Carlos Clarke, Nick Knight, and Rankin. He also worked with award-winning directors like Raoul Peck and Guy Richie.

Becoming a TV and Movie Star

In 1996, Oris Erhuero got a regular role in the TV series The Adventures of Sinbad. He played the character Rongar. This role helped him become a well-known actor. He also played Winston in the movie Highlander: Endgame.

Oris worked on several TV shows in both England and the United States. These included shows like E-Ring and The District. In 2005, he showed his acting skills in the HBO film Sometimes in April. This movie was directed by Oscar Award nominated director Raoul Peck. The film was about the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Oris was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor for his role.

Recent Work and Awards

In 2008, Oris Erhuero moved back to London from Los Angeles. He wanted to take on more acting roles there. He made his first British TV appearance in the crime drama series The Bill. He also performed on stage in the play "The Diary of Black Men."

In 2016, Oris won the UK Screen Nation's Best Leading Actor award. This was for his role in the movie The Cursed Ones. In the same year, he was nominated for Best Leading Actor for Road to Yesterday. This movie won Best West African Movie. It is a very popular film on Netflix and on many airlines.

Oris continues to work on exciting new projects. He is always looking for ways to improve his acting. He wants to explore new types of roles and stories.

Oris Erhuero's Filmography