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Oris Erhuero
Born (1968-09-23) 23 September 1968 (age 55)
London, England, United Kingdom
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, writer, fashion model
Years active1993–present

Oris Erhuero (Born 23 September 1968) is a British actor, producer, writer, and fashion model. After modelling for several years, he transitioned into television and film, with roles in The Adventures of Sinbad,[1] The Bill, Highlander: Endgame, Sometimes in April.[2][3] Oris Erhuero own his film production company and is the head designer of bespoke jewellery.

Early life

Oris Erhuero was born in Finsbury Park, London, and is the oldest of seven children.[4] Attended Beaufoy Boys School[5] Kennington and later classically trained in the Fashion Drama and Arts[6][7] He came to notoriety in the Hollywood circuit in the early 90s[8][9] of the back of a mega worldwide successful modelling trail in London, New York, Paris and Milan.[10][11]

Career

Early career

Erhuero left London for United States where he was introduced to the Fashion Industry. As one of the most photographed male black models[12] [13] of his era with his very strong recognisable face as his signature look and the ability to transform as a chameleon. He rapidly acquired campaigns for clients in the world fashion industry including Christian Dior, Armani, the late Gianfranco Ferré, Gianni Versace, Gaultier, Moschino, Diesel, Vivienne Westwood and Romeo Gigli. Further more in commercials such as Coca-Cola, Gatorade. Oris was then, and still is, recognised through endless cinema and TV ads. Through the years Erhuero has shot with the likes of A-list photographers such as the late Bob Carlos Clarke, Nick Knight and Rankin and with award-winning directors such as Raoul Peck and Guy Richie.

1995–2007

Erhuero obtained a series regular role of Rongar in the television series The Adventures of Sinbad[14] which began his career[8] breakthrough. He played the role of Winston in Highlander: Endgame.[15] Erhuero has also worked on several television shows in both England and United States as E-Ring and The District. In 2005 the Oscar Award nominated director Raoul Peck showed case his talent in the Golden Globe and NAACP nominated HBO film Sometimes in April[16] [17][18] which was based on the 1994 Rwandan Genocide[19][20] and he was nominated [21][22] for a Black Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor

2008–present

In 2008, Erhuero left Los Angeles and returned to London for additional acting roles.[23] He made first British television debut on the television crime drama series of The Bill[24] and on stage in the award-winning play The Diary of Black men.[25][26][27] In 2016, Oris won the UK screen nation's[28] best leading actor award[29][30][31] for the African Academy Award movie The Cursed Ones[32][33]¨.[34][35] In the same year, he was also nominated[36] as best leading actor for the awarded Best West African Movie[37][38] Road to Yesterday,[39] currently five stars Netflix[40] movie and one of the most viewed films on the major transatlantic airlines. Currently, Oris is working on several productions due to be released in 2017–2018, such as the high-octane action horror film "Redcon1 Zombie Apocalypse"[41][42][43][44] and in many interesting performances, such as "Love in the age of fear" directed by Antonio Riberio.[45][46] Oris is showing consistent maturity and growth as an actor who is constantly searching for ways to broaden and define new horizons.

Filmography

Year Movie Role Notes
1996 The Adventures of Sinbad Rongar As one of the leading actors of the show
2000 Highlander: Endgame Winston At the North American box office, the film opened at No. 5, grossing $6,223,330 in its opening weekend. It went on to gross $12,811,858 domestically and gather $3,031,750 from international markets for a worldwide total of $15,843,608
2000 Titus / "Surprise Party" DEA Agent Nominated TV Show Primetime Emmy 2002
2002 VIP / "Die Bodyguards" Saghal Won Daytime Emmy 2002
2002 The District (TV Series)|Payback Tyrell Wilson Nominated Primetime Emmy 2001
2002 Crossing Jordan (TV Series)| "Fire and Ice" Fireman Won ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards 2002 and 2004
2002 Black Mask 2 Wolf Choreographed by Woo-Ping Yuen
2003 Lotta King
2002 The Orlando Jones Show Baby Daddy
2003 One on One / "I Hear White People" Mr. James Nominated Image Award 2003
2004 A Lousy Ten Grand Cleon
2005 Sometimes in April Honoré Black Reel Award nomination Best Supporting Actor,

Golden Globe and NAACP nominated best Film

2005 Joe Willie's Friend Michael
2005 The Gold Bracelet The Man
2005 E-Ring Guest Star Won Primetime Emmy 2006
2006 Hurricane in the Rose Garden Warrior
2009 The Bill (TV Series) / "Prodigal Son" Linton Barry TV Show Won BAFTA TV Award 2009, Nominated in 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2008
2009 Moloch Tropical John Baker Nominated Best Film Sydney Film Festival
2010 Chicago Pulaski Jones Tornado
2013 "Strike Back" (TV Series) Brig. Gen Lewis / Colonel Lewis Nominated TV Show Primetime Emmy 2010
2015 The Cursed Ones Godwin Ezeudu Won Screen Nation Film and Television Award Favorite Male Screen Personality,

AMAA nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role, Executive Producer

2015 Road to Yesterday Izu Won for Best West African Movie, Nominated Best leading actor Ghana Movie Award
2017 Redcon1- Zombie Apocalypse CAPT Marcus Stanton Post Production
2018 Love of the age of fear Post Production
2018 Untitled Project Post Production

References

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  2. ^ "World – Africa – Genocide movie premiere in Rwanda". BBC. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  3. ^ "Sometimes in April". rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
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  5. ^ Archives, The National. "The Discovery Service". Government of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  6. ^ "200 invalid-request". pimlicoacademy.org. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  7. ^ "Baylis Old School, Lambeth by Conran & Partners". bdonline.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  8. ^ a b "Meet Oris Erheuro, Genevieve Nnaji's Road to Yesterday lead character – Nigerian Entertainment Today – Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games". thenet.ng. 12 October 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
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  10. ^ Izuzu, Chidumga. "Oris Erhuero: 5 things you didn"t know about the RTY lead actor". pulse.ng. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  11. ^ "Sinbad Actor Oris Erhuero Talks About Acting in Ghana, Buddhism & Career With Francis Addo". ghanashowbiz.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  12. ^ "Africa's Top 10 Sexiest Men". lindaik3ji.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  13. ^ https://trendprivemagazine.com/2016/01/31/interview-with-oris-erhuero/
  14. ^ http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/the-adventures-of-sinbad/cast/199635/_2
  15. ^ "Film Review: Highlander: Endgame : Escape Pod". escapepod.org. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  16. ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/18/arts/television/a-grim-excursion-to-rwandas-hell.html?mcubz=1
  17. ^ "'Sometimes in April' looks at Rwandan genocide". today.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  18. ^ http://www.sif309.com/sif309/assets/sif309-production-list-2004.pdf
  19. ^ "Rwanda: How the genocide happened". BBC. 17 May 2011. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  20. ^ ""Sometimes in April": The Story of the Rwandan Genocide, Lessons for all". theperspective.org. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  21. ^ Felperin, Leslie (18 February 2005). "Review: 'Sometimes In April'". Variety. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  22. ^ "Sometimes in April". vernonjohns.org. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  23. ^ "Moloch Tropical – Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  24. ^ TV.com. "Oris Erhuero". TV.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  25. ^ "The Diary of Black Men continues in Croydon". trumpetmediagroup.com. 14 August 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  26. ^ itsinyourstory (14 August 2013). "Vanessa McLean With the Cast of The Diary of Black Men in London at Rehearsals". Retrieved 1 August 2017 – via YouTube.
  27. ^ James Sherwood Afrobuzz (19 August 2013). "AFROBUZZ: The Diary of Black Men... #VOXAFRICA". Retrieved 1 August 2017 – via YouTube.
  28. ^ "ScreenNation – Screen Nation Film and Television Awards". screennation.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  29. ^ TBB (23 March 2016). "11th Screen Nation Film and Television Awards 2016 Winners List". thebritishblacklist.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  30. ^ "Screen Nation Awards – Franklin Rae PR". franklinrae.com. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  31. ^ "Lenny Henry's biopic wins big at Screen Nation Awards". voice-online.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  32. ^ "The Cursed Ones film". thecursedones.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  33. ^ "AMAA 2016: Ghana Grabs 15 Nominations – Globe Entertainment". globentertainment.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  34. ^ https://www.glammynews.com/2016/05/2016-golden-movie-awards-nominees-full-list/
  35. ^ "Awards". rakghana.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  36. ^ "AMAA 2016 Nomination List". ama-awards.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  37. ^ "AMVCA 2016: Full winners list". Africa Magic Official Website – AMVCA 2016: Full winners list. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  38. ^ "AMVCA 2016: Full nomination list". Africa Magic Official Website – AMVCA 2016: Full nomination list. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  39. ^ http://roadtoyesterday.com/
  40. ^ "Road to Yesterday". netflix.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  41. ^ "'El Mariachi' Star Leads UK Action Horror REDCON-1". filmcombatsyndicate.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  42. ^ "Redcon-1: The new zombie action horror has finished filming – Live for Films". liveforfilm.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  43. ^ "May 2016 Filming Redcon-1". monapics.com. 17 July 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  44. ^ Lincoln, Nancy Tartaglione,Ross A. (6 May 2016). "Epic Pictures To Sell 'Redcon-1'; 'Spark' Alights at Double Dutch; Artist View Gets Traplight Pair – Cannes Briefs". deadline.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  45. ^ "Sundance Filmmaker Antonio Ribeiro Brings His Creativity Online – Creative Cloud blog by Adobe". Adobe Creative Cloud. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  46. ^ "Antonio Ribeiro". antonio-ribeiro.com. Retrieved 1 August 2017.

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