Vondie Curtis-Hall facts for kids
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Vondie Curtis-Hall
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Curtis-Hall in 2019
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| Born | September 30, 1950 |
| Occupation | Actor, director |
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| Children | 4, including Henry Hunter Hall |
| Relatives | Kevan Hall (brother) |
Vondie Curtis-Hall (born September 30, 1950) is an American actor and director. He is known for playing Dr. Dennis Hancock in the TV show Chicago Hope. He also played Ben Urich in the Marvel Cinematic Universe TV series Daredevil. Vondie Curtis-Hall also wrote and directed the movie Gridlock'd.
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About Vondie Curtis-Hall's Early Life
Vondie Curtis-Hall was born in Detroit, Michigan. His mother, Angeline, was a nurse, and his father, Curtis Hall, owned a construction company.
Vondie has a brother, Kevan Hall, who is a famous designer. He also has 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 first and oldest Catholic group of African American religious sisters in the United States.
Vondie Curtis-Hall'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 created the role of Marty, who was the first manager for James "Thunder" Early.
Acting Roles in Movies and TV Shows
Curtis-Hall has been in many movies. Some of these include Coming To America, Crooklyn, Eve's Bayou, and William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet. In 2019, he appeared in the film Harriet. A reviewer said his performance as Reverend Green was one of the best in his long career.
He has also had many roles on TV. He appeared in Soul Food, I'll Fly Away, and ER. His role as a patient on ER earned him a special award nomination. Later, he had a regular role on ER as Roger McGrath.
His most famous TV role as an actor was Dennis Hancock on the medical drama Chicago Hope. He was also Ben Urich in the Netflix series Daredevil. He also appeared in an episode of The Sopranos.
Vondie Curtis-Hall as a Director
Vondie Curtis-Hall has directed several films. These include Gridlock'd, Glitter, and Waist Deep. He has also directed episodes for TV shows like The Shield, Firefly, and Chicago Hope.
Vondie Curtis-Hall's Personal Life
Vondie Curtis-Hall is a full-time arts professor. He teaches at New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
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Vondie Curtis-Hall in 2019
See also
In Spanish: Vondie Curtis-Hall para niños
