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Vondie Curtis-Hall
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Curtis-Hall in 2019
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| Occupation | Actor, director |
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| Children | 4, including Henry Hunter Hall |
| Relatives | Kevan Hall (brother) |
Vondie Curtis-Hall, born on September 30, 1950, is an American actor and director. He is well-known for playing Dr. Dennis Hancock in the TV show Chicago Hope. He also played Ben Urich in the Netflix series Daredevil. Vondie Curtis-Hall also wrote and directed the movie Gridlock'd.
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Growing Up in Detroit
Vondie Curtis-Hall grew up in Detroit, Michigan. His mom, Angeline, was a nurse. His dad, Curtis Hall, owned a construction company.
Vondie has a brother, Kevan Hall, who is a famous fashion designer. They also have a sister named Sherrie. All three siblings went to Presentation Our Lady of Victory grade school in Detroit. They were taught by the Oblate Sisters of Providence. This was the only group of all-Black nuns in the United States.
Vondie's Acting and Directing Career
Vondie Curtis-Hall started his career as a stage actor. He was part of the first cast of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls. He played the role of Marty, who was the first manager for James "Thunder" Early.
Vondie has appeared in many movies. Some of these include Coming To America, Crooklyn, and William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet. In 2019, he was in the movie Harriet. A reviewer said his performance as Reverend Green was one of his best.
As a director, Vondie Curtis-Hall has worked on several films. These include Gridlock'd, Glitter, and Waist Deep. He has also directed episodes for popular TV shows. These include The Shield, Firefly, and Chicago Hope.
He has had regular roles on TV shows like Soul Food and ER. His most famous TV role was Dr. Dennis Hancock on the medical drama Chicago Hope. He also played Ben Urich in the Netflix series Daredevil.
Life Outside of Acting
Vondie Curtis-Hall is also a full-time arts professor. He teaches at New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
Selected Filmography
Movies Vondie Acted In
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1988 | Coming to America | Basketball Game Vendor |
| 1990 | Die Hard 2 | Miller |
| 1992 | Passion Fish | Sugar LeDoux |
| 1994 | Crooklyn | Uncle Brown |
| 1996 | Romeo + Juliet | Captain Prince |
| 1997 | Gridlock'd | D-Reper |
| 1997 | Eve's Bayou | Julian Grayraven |
| 2007 | Talk to Me | Sunny Jim Kelsey |
| 2015 | Daredevil | Ben Urich |
| 2019 | Harriet | Reverend Green |
TV Shows Vondie Acted In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992–1993 | I'll Fly Away | Joe Clay | 6 episodes |
| 1994 | ER | Henry Colton / Rena | Episode: "ER Confidential" |
| 1995–1999 | Chicago Hope | Dr. Dennis Hancock | Main cast |
| 2001 | ER | Roger McGrath | 7 episodes |
| 2002 | The Sopranos | Maurice Tiffen | Episode: "Watching Too Much Television" |
| 2015 | Daredevil | Ben Urich | Main cast |
| 2018–2019 | For the People | Chief Judge Nicholas Byrne | Main cast |
| 2022 | The Recruit | Walter Nyland | Main cast |
| 2023 | Justified: City Primeval | Marcus "Sweety" Sweeton | Main cast |
Movies and TV Shows Vondie Directed
Movies
- Gridlock'd (1997)
- Glitter (2001)
- Waist Deep (2006)
- Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story (2004) (TV movie)
- Abducted: The Carlina White Story (2012) (TV movie)
TV Series Episodes
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2001-2002 | ER | Two episodes |
| 2002 | Firefly | Episode "Our Mrs. Reynolds" |
| 2005 | The Shield | One episode |
See also
In Spanish: Vondie Curtis-Hall para niños
