Who Are Omar Epps Parents?: Omar Epps, also known as Omar Hashim Epps is an American actor, rapper, and producer.
He developed a passion for music and acting at a younger age, has been consistent throughout his career, and has become one of the most sought-after acts.
Who Are Omar Epps Parents?
Omar Epps was born to his parents in Brooklyn, New York. His parents divorced during his childhood and he was raised by his mother, Bonnie Maria Epps, an elementary school principal. As of this writing, we do not have any information about his father.
Before he officially kicked off his acting career, Epps belonged to a rap group called Wolfpack, which he formed with his cousin in 1991.
He made his feature film debut in 1992 playing a DJ alongside rapper Tupac Shakur as the star of Ernest Dickerson’s directorial film debut; “Juice”.
Epps has starred in the films; The Green Flash, Day Break, The Program, Higher Learning, First Time Felon, The Wood, and Breakfast of Champions, among others
He also appeared in The Mod Squad, The Wood, In Too Deep, Brother, Perfume, Big Trouble, Against the Ropes, Alfie, A Day in the Life, Traffik, Trick, Fatal Affair, and The Devil You Know.
Epps’s television works include; Street Justice, Conviction, House, Shooter, Resurrection, This Is Us, Deadly Voyage, and Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
In 2022, it was announced that Epps would star in the Lee Daniels’ horror/thriller; “The Deliverance” alongside Mo’Nique, Andra Day, Miss Lawrence, and Tasha Smith.
He has been awarded nine NAACP Image Awards, two Teen Choice Awards, one MTV Movie Award, one Black Reel Award, and one Screen Actors Guild Award.
