Omar Epps
Known for
Omar Epps is an American actor born in New York City, who first gained attention in the drama 'Higher Learning' and the horror sequel 'Scream 2' before landing his signature role as Dr. Eric Foreman across all eight seasons of the medical drama 'House'. He later starred as Darnell Hodges on the acclaimed family drama 'This Is Us'. His earlier work includes 'ER' and 'Alfie'. Epps remains one of American television's most respected dramatic leading men.
Omar Epps
28 Movies
9 Series
Omar Epps is an American actor born in New York City, who first gained attention in the drama 'Higher Learning' and the horror sequel 'Scream 2' before landing his signature role as Dr. Eric Foreman across all eight seasons of the medical drama 'House'. He later starred as Darnell Hodges on the acclaimed family drama 'This Is Us'. His earlier work includes 'ER' and 'Alfie'. Epps remains one of American television's most respected dramatic leading men.
Movies
Plays Phil
Scream 2
1997
Plays Malik
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996
Plays Marcus
Dracula 2000
2000
Plays Seitz
Big Trouble
2002
Plays Malachi
Almost Christmas
2016
Plays Quincy 'Q' Powell
Juice
1992
Plays Melvin
The Deliverance
2024
Plays Jeff Cole / J. Reid
In Too Deep
1999
Plays John
Traffik
2018
Plays Willie Mays Hayes
Major League II
1994
Plays Marlon
Alfie
2004
Plays Luther Shaw
Against the Ropes
2004
Plays Lincoln Hayes
The Mod Squad
1999
Plays J.B.
Perfume
2001
Plays Quincy McCall
Love & Basketball
2000
Plays Denny
Brother
2000
Plays Malik Williams
Higher Learning
1995
Producer
Plays Malik
Moses the Black
2026
Plays Detective Mike Denver
Trick
2019
Plays David Hammond
Fatal Affair
2020
Plays Mike
The Wood
1999
Plays Wayne Hoobler
Breakfast of Champions
1999
Plays Darnell Jefferson
The Program
1993
Plays Captain John Laine
3022
2019
Plays Marcus Cowans
The Devil You Know
2022
Plays Greg Yance
First Time Felon
1997
Plays O
A Day in the Life
2009
TV Shows
Plays Eric Foreman
House
2004
Plays Isaac Johnson
Shooter
2016
Plays Malcolm Howard
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
2021
Plays J. Martin Bellamy
Resurrection
2014
Plays Dennis Gant
ER
1994
Plays Darnell Hodges
This Is Us
2016
Plays Curtis
Here and Now
1992
Plays Clint
Street Justice
1991
Plays Kingsley
Screen Two
1985
Latest Trailers
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Moses the Black
Full Filmography
Moses the Black
Malik
2026
Film
The Deliverance
Melvin
2024
Film
The Devil You Know
Marcus Cowans
2022
Film
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
Malcolm Howard · 30 episodes
2021–
TV
This Is Us
Darnell Hodges · 3 episodes
2019–2020
TV
Fatal Affair
David Hammond
2020
Film
3022
Captain John Laine
2019
Film
Trick
Detective Mike Denver
2019
Film
Traffik
John
2018
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Omar Epps and where are they from?
Omar Epps is 53 years old, born on July 20, 1973 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Omar Epps?
Omar Epps is best known for roles in Scream 2, Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, Alfie.
How many movies has Omar Epps been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Omar Epps has appeared in 28 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Omar Epps's first movie?
The career of Omar Epps began with The Green Flash (1988).
What is Omar Epps's most recent movie or series?
Omar Epps's most recent release is Moses the Black, which premiered on January 30, 2026.
What TV shows has Omar Epps appeared in?
On television, Omar Epps has appeared in House, This Is Us, ER, Shooter.
Omar Epps
1973-07-20 · New York City, New York, USA
Omar Hashim Epps (born July 20, 1973) is an American actor, rapper, and producer. Epps's film roles include Juice, Higher Learning, The Wood, In Too Deep, and Love & Basketball. His television work includes the role of Dr Dennis Gant in the medical drama series ER, J. Martin Bellamy in Resurrection, Dr Eric Foreman on the Fox medical drama series House from 2004 to 2012, Isaac Johnson in the TV series Shooter from 2016 to 2018, and Detective Malcolm Howard on the Starz crime drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan. 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.Omar Epps, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.