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Jensen Atwood
Jensen Atwood, July 2007
Born
Jensen Atwood

(1976-08-25) August 25, 1976 (age 48)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation(s)Actor, Producer
Years active1999–present

Jensen Atwood (born August 25, 1976) is an American actor from South Central, Los Angeles. Atwood is known for portraying Johnny Taylor, the love interest to Halle Berry in Oprah Winfrey Presents: Their Eyes Were Watching God. He is most known for his role in Noah's Arc as Wade Robinson.[1] Noah's Arc was the first TV series featuring black gay men as main characters. In interviews, Atwood says that playing Wade was his most challenging role.

Early life

Atwood was born and raised in South Central, Los Angeles where he currently resides. He has two younger sisters Monica Jones and Ashley Atwood and two older brothers Gilbert (Andy) Atwood and Jason (String) Atwood. He studied acting at California State University, Long Beach, at Playhouse West in Los Angeles,[1] and with Eric Morris.

Career

Atwood appeared in many music videos and stage productions. He also sang backup for Tyrese. As a model, Atwood was featured on the cover of Krave, Bleu, and Ballroom Rockstar. Added to his credits is a layout in Flaunt Magazine.[citation needed] He has modeled for Coors Light, KFC, K-Swiss, and AT&T.[citation needed]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Malibu's Most Wanted Extra
2005 Their Eyes Were Watching God Johnny Taylor Movie
2005–2006 Noah's Arc Wade Robinson TV series
2007 Dante's Cove Griffen TV series
2008 Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom Wade Robinson Movie
2011 The Truth Carter
2015 Before 'I Do' Caleb Abrams Movie
TBA Quiet As Kept Charles Movie

Music videos

Year Music video Artist
2001 "Superwoman Pt. II" Lil' Mo
2003 "I Wish I Wasn't" Heather Headley
2004 "Soldier" Destiny's Child
2010 "Hands Tied" Toni Braxton

References

  1. ^ a b Jawn Murray (2006-08-14). "Inside the Buzz". BlackVoices.com. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
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