Joe Morton Bio
Joe Morton (Joseph Thomas Morton Jr.) is an American stage, television, and film actor. Morton worked with film director John Sayles in 1984 The Brother from Another Planet, City of Hope in 1991 and Lone Star in 1996.
Morton appeared in other films including Terminator 2: Judgment Day in 1991, Of Mice and Men in 1992, Speed in 1994, Apt Pupil in 1998, What Lies Beneath 2000, Ali in 2001, Paycheck in 2003, Stealth in 2005, and American Gangster in 2007.
In 2014, Morton won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Eli Pope, Olivia Pope’s father, in Scandal[2], and is known for playing the role of Henry Deacon on the popular TV series Eureka.
Joe Morton Age
Morton was born on 18 October 1947 (age 71 years), Harlem, New York City, New York, United States
Joe Morton Height
Joe Morton Net Worth
Joe has an estimated net worth of $4 million.
Joe Morton Daughter
Morton and his wife Nora Chavooshian whom he married in October 1984 have two daughters namely, Hopi and Seta.
Joe Morton Spouse
Joe and Nora Chavooshian the production designer for the 1984 film The Brother from Another Planet got married, in October 1984. Together they have three children two daughters namely Hopi and Set and a son Ara and one grandson named Moses.
Joe Morton Family
Morton was born in Harlem, New York City. He is the son of Evelyn, a secretary, and Joseph Thomas Morton Sr., a U.S. Army intelligence officer. Because of his father’s military service-Joseph Thomas, Morton spent parts of his childhood in West Germany and Okinawa. His father died when he was 10 years old.
Joe Morton Scandal
Scandal is an American political thriller television series. It is starred by Kerry Washington and created by Shonda Rhimes. From April 5, 2012, the series aired on ABC until April 19, 2018, for 124 episodes over seven seasons. Kerry Washington’s character, Olivia Pope, is based on former George H.W. Bush administration press aide Judy Smith serves as a co-executive producer.
Joe Morton Terminator 2
Joe Mortonplays the role of Miles Bennett Dyson. He is the director of special projects at Cyberdyne, whose research will lead to the formation of Skynet, Dyson has a wife and children.
Joe Morton Movies
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
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1977 |
Between the Lines |
Ahmed |
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1979 |
…And Justice for All |
Prison Doctor |
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1982 |
The Clairvoyant |
Detective Rich |
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1983 |
Curse of the Pink Panther |
Charlie |
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1984 |
The Brother from Another Planet |
The Brother |
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1985 |
Trouble in Mind |
Solo |
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1986 |
Crossroads |
Scratch’s assistant |
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1987 |
Stranded |
Sheriff McMahon |
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1988 |
The Good Mother |
Frank Williams |
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Zelly and Me |
Earl |
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1989 |
Tap |
Nicky |
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1990 |
The Lost Platoon |
World War II Soldier |
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1991 |
Terminator 2: Judgment Day |
Dr. Miles Bennett Dyson |
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City of Hope |
Wynn |
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1992 |
Forever Young |
Cameron |
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Of Mice and Men |
Crooks |
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1994 |
Speed |
Lieutenant “Mac” McMahon |
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The Inkwell |
Kenny Tate |
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1995 |
The Walking Dead |
Sergeant Barkley |
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1996 |
Executive Decision |
Sergeant Campbell “Cappy” Matheny |
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Lone Star |
Delmore Payne |
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1997 |
The Pest |
Mr. Kent |
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Speed 2: Cruise Control |
Captain “Mac” McMahon |
Uncredited cameo |
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Trouble on the Corner |
Detective Bill |
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Miss Evers’ Boys |
Dr. Sam Brodus |
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1998 |
Blues Brothers 2000 |
Cabel Chamberlain |
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Final Act |
N/A |
Short film |
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Apt Pupil |
Dan Richler |
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1999 |
Mutiny |
Thurgood Marshall |
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The Astronaut’s Wife |
Sherman Reese |
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2000 |
Bounce |
Jim Weller |
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What Lies Beneath |
Dr. Drayton |
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2001 |
Ali |
Chauncey Eskridge |
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2002 |
Dragonfly |
Hugh Campbell |
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2003 |
Thoughtcrimes |
John Harper |
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Paycheck |
Agent Dodge |
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Jasper, Texas |
Walter Diggles |
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2004 |
Breaking Dawn |
Professor Simon |
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Sunday on the Rocks |
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Director |
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2005 |
Lenny the Wonder Dog |
Dr. Island |
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Back in the Day |
Rev. James Packer |
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Stealth |
Dick Marshfield |
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2006 |
The Night Listener |
Ashe |
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2007 |
American Gangster |
Charlie Williams |
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Badland |
Max Astin |
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2008 |
La Linea |
Hodges |
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Wherever You Are |
Dr. Livingston |
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2010 |
The Mulberry Tree |
Samuel R. Freeman |
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2013 |
Home |
Donald Hall |
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2016 |
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice |
Dr. Silas Stone |
Cameo |
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2017 |
Justice League |
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2019 |
Godzilla: King of the Monsters |
Houston Brooks |
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Joe Morton Television
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
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1970 |
Mission: Impossible |
Clerk |
Episode: “Hunted” |
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1970 |
Bracken’s World |
Yule Buford |
Episode: “Love It or Leave It, Change It or Lose It” |
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1973–1974 |
Search for Tomorrow |
James Foster |
Unknown episodes |
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1975 |
Sanford and Son |
Hal Marshall |
Episode: “The Family Man” |
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1975–1976 |
Grady |
Hal Marshall |
10 episodes |
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1976 |
M*A*S*H |
Captain Saunders |
Episode: “Der Tag” |
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1976 |
What’s Happening!! |
Department Store Manager |
Episode: “The Birthday Present” |
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1978 |
Watch Your Mouth |
Raymond Geeter |
26 episodes |
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1978 |
Lawman Without a Gun |
Louis |
Television film |
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1979 |
Guiding Light |
Dan Stennis |
Episode: “8295” |
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1980 |
Death Penalty |
William Terry |
Television film |
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1981 |
We’re Fighting Back |
Elgin Jones |
Television film |
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1983 |
Another World |
Dr. Abel Marsh |
Episode: “4720” |
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1983 |
American Playhouse |
Carl Hatch |
Episode: “The Files on Jill Hatch: Part 1” |
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1985 |
Miami Vice |
Lt. Jack Davis |
Episode: “The Maze” |
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1986 |
Who’s the Boss? |
Limo Driver |
Episode: “Mona’s Limo” |
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1987–1989 |
The Equalizer |
Carter Brock / Slate |
4 episodes |
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1988 |
Hostile Witness |
Tandy |
Television film |
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1988 |
Alone in the Neon Jungle |
Ken Fraker |
Television film |
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1989 |
Howard Beach: Making The Case for Murder |
Cedric Sandiford |
Television film (see Howard Beach, Queens § Hate crimes) |
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1989 |
A Man Called Hawk |
Rev. Marvin Lewis |
Episode: “Choice of Chance” |
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1990–1991 |
Equal Justice |
Mike James |
26 episodes |
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1990 |
Challenger |
Dr. Ronald McNair |
Television film |
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1992 |
Law & Order |
Roland Books |
Episode: “Conspiracy” |
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1992 |
A Different World |
Byron Douglas III |
7 episodes |
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1992 |
Legacy of Lies |
Samuel Flowers |
Television film |
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1993 |
TriBeCa |
Carlton Thomas |
7 episodes; directed episode: “The Loft” |
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1994 |
Homicide: Life on the Street |
Sam Thorn |
2 episodes |
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1994 |
New York Undercover |
Dean/Dinah |
Episode: “Blondes Have More Fun” |
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1995 |
Under One Roof |
Ron Langston |
6 episodes |
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1995 |
New York News |
Mitch Cotter |
13 episodes |
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1995 |
In the Shadow of Evil |
Lt. Royce |
Television film |
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1996 |
Touched by an Angel |
Jake Stone |
Episode: “Jacob’s Ladder” |
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1996 |
Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance |
Gordon Thomas |
Television film |
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1997–2000 |
Prince Street |
Lieutenant Tom Warner |
6 episodes |
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1998 |
Dellaventura |
Councilman Caulder |
Episode: “David & Goliath” |
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1998–1999 |
Mercy Point |
Dr. Grote Maxwell |
8 episodes |
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1999–2008 |
American Experience |
Narrator |
12 episodes |
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1999 |
Y2K |
Martin Lowell |
Television film |
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2000–2005 |
Law & Order |
Leon Chiles |
4 episodes |
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2000 |
The X-Files |
Martin Wells |
Episode: “Redrum” |
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2000 |
Ali: An American Hero |
Malcolm X |
Television film |
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2001–2002 |
Smallville |
Dr. Steven Hamilton |
4 episodes |
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2002 |
Touched by an Angel |
Martin |
Episode: “The Impossible Dream” |
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2002 |
All My Children |
Zeke McMillan |
Episode: “#1.8387” |
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2002 |
The Practice |
U.S. Attorney |
Episode: “Fire Proof” |
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2003 |
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit |
Ray Bevins |
Episode: “Grief” |
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2004 |
The Jury |
James Byron Milton |
Episode: “Last Rites” |
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2004 |
Whoopi |
Martin James |
Episode: “Sins of the Sister” |
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2005–2006 |
E-Ring |
Steve Algazi |
9 episodes |
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2005 |
JAG |
Elroy Johnson |
Episode: “Unknown Soldier” |
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2005 |
House |
Gary H. Wright |
Episode: “Role Model” |
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2005 |
CSI: NY |
Dwight Hillborne |
2 episodes |
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2006–2012 |
Eureka |
Henry Deacon |
76 episodes; also directed three episodes |
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2007 |
Numbers |
Reporter |
Episode: “Graphic” |
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2008 |
Boston Legal |
Attorney Steve Duprey |
Episode: “Indecent Proposals” |
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2009–2011 |
The Good Wife |
Daniel Golden |
11 episodes |
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2009 |
Warehouse 13 |
Reverend John Hill |
Episode: “Regrets” |
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2009 |
Brothers & Sisters |
Peter Madsen |
2 episodes |
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2009 |
Great Performances |
Eugene Bullard |
Episode: “Harlem in Montmartre: A Paris Jazz Story” |
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2010 |
White Collar |
Kyle Bancroft |
Episode: “Prisoner’s Dilemma” |
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2012 |
Coma |
Dr. Nelson |
2 episodes |
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2013–2018 |
Scandal |
Eli Rowan Pope |
76 episodes |
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2015 |
Proof |
Dr. Charles Richmond |
10 episodes |
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2015–2016 |
Grace and Frankie |
Jason |
3 episodes |
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2015 |
Cleveland Abduction |
Agent Solano |
Television film |
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2016 |
Dinner in America with Brett Gelman |
Himself |
TV Special |
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2016 |
All the Way |
Roy Wilkins |
Television film |
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2018-present |
God Friended Me |
Rev. Arthur Finer |
Main role |
Joe Morton Videogame
Year |
Title |
Role |
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2003 |
Ghost Hunter |
Professor Richmond |
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2004 |
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas |
Radio Commercial |
Joe Morton Awards And Nominations
Year |
Association |
Category |
Nominated work |
Result |
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1974 |
Tony Award |
Best Actor in a Musical |
Raisin |
Nominated |
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Theatre World Award |
Honoree |
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1991 |
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards |
Best Supporting Actor |
Terminator 2: Judgment Day |
Nominated |
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2008 |
Screen Actors Guild Awards |
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture |
American Gangster |
Nominated |
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2014 |
Critics’ Choice Television Awards |
Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series |
Scandal |
Nominated |
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NAACP Image Awards |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series |
Won |
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Primetime Emmy Awards |
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series |
Won |
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2015 |
NAACP Image Awards |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series |
Won |
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2016 |
NAACP Image Awards |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series |
Won |
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2017 |
NAACP Image Awards |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series |
Nominated |
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2018 |
Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards |
Lead Performance in a Play[14] |
Turn Me Loose |
Won |
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