Omar Benson Miller | |
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) Miller in 2011 | |
| Born | October 7, 1978 Anaheim, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Omar Benson Miller (born October 7, 1978) is an American actor.[1] He is known for his work as Walter Simmons on CSI: Miami (2009–2012) and Charles Greane on Ballers, voices Raphael on Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and he currently stars in the CBS comedy series The Unicorn.
Early life
Miller was raised in Anaheim, California, and graduated from San Jose State University.[2][3]
Miller is almost 6 ft 6 in (1,97 m) tall.
Career
Miller's biggest role was in the 2008 movie Miracle at St. Anna. He also has played minor roles in various television shows and movies, including Sex, Love & Secrets, American Pie Presents: Band Camp, Get Rich Or Die Tryin', 8 Mile, The Express: The Ernie Davis Story, Transformers, and Shall We Dance. He was a CSI: Miami regular. Starting on October 5, 2009, he appeared on the crime drama as Walter Simmons, a Louisiana native and art theft specialist.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 8 Mile | Sol George | |
| Sorority Boys | Big Johnson | ||
| 2004 | Shall We Dance? | Vern | |
| 2005 | Get Rich or Die Tryin' | Karl | |
| American Pie Presents: Band Camp | Oscar | Uncredited Straight to video | |
| 2007 | Lucky You | Card Grabber | |
| Transformers | Glen's Cousin | Uncredited | |
| Things We Lost in the Fire | Neal | ||
| 2008 | Miracle at St. Anna | Private First Class Sam Train | |
| The Express: The Ernie Davis Story | Jack Buckley | ||
| 2010 | Blood Done Sign My Name | Herman Cozart | |
| The Sorcerer's Apprentice | Bennet | ||
| 2011 | The Lion of Judah | Horace | Voice role |
| 2013 | 1982 | T.K. Williams | |
| Homefront | Teedo | ||
| 2019 | Above Suspicion | Denver Rhodes | |
| 2021 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie | Raph (voice) | Completed |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The West Wing | Orlando Kettles | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Undefeated | Mack | Television film |
| 2003 | Karen Sisco | Fuzzy Bear | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Sex, Love & Secrets | Travis Cooper Jackson | Main role, 8 episodes |
| 2006 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Rudi Bixton | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Eleventh Hour | Felix Lee | Main role, 5 episodes |
| 2009–2012 | CSI: Miami | Walter Simmons | Main role, 63 episodes |
| 2014 | House of Lies | Slim Walters | 1 episode |
| 2015–2019 | Ballers | Charles Greane | Main role, 47 episodes |
| 2018–present | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Raph | Main voice role, 45 episodes |
| 2019–present | The Unicorn | Ben Taylor | Main role, 18 episodes |
References
- ^ Helena Andrews-Dyer, Actor Omar Benson Miller is in town shooting his new Esquire TV show Washington Post May 28, 2014
- ^ "About Omar Benson Miller". CTV. Archived from the original on April 17, 2011. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
- ^ Williams, Kam (October 13, 2008). "Interview: Omar Benson Miller". Black Star Magazine. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
- ^ Gina DiNunno (September 29, 2009). "CSI: Miami Adds Omar Miller as Series Regular". TVGuide.com. Retrieved September 25, 2009.
External links
- Omar Benson Miller at IMDb