Afemo Omilami
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| Afemo Omilami | |
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| Born | December 13, 1950 Petersburg, Virginia, USA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979 to present |
Afemo Omilami (born on December 13, 1950) is an American actor.[1]
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[edit] Career
He has appeared in many films such as Glory (1989), The Firm (1993), Gordy (1995), Remember the Titans (2000), Hounddog (2007), and The Blind Side (2010). He is perhaps best known for his role as the Drill Sergeant in Forrest Gump (1994).
[edit] Personal life
He married his wife Elizabeth Omilami on September 11, 1985. She is an actress, minister, and a civil rights leader. They have two children son Awodele and daughter Juanita.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Scheck, Frank (19 February 2010). "Blood a bloodless telling of civil rights episode". Reuters (Reuters). http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/02/20/us-film-blood-idUSTRE61J02020100220. Retrieved 9 March 2011.