Omar Epps
Actor
Omar Hashim Epps (born July 20, 1973) is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His film roles include Juice, Major League II, Higher Learning, Scream 2, The Wood, In Too Deep, and Love and Basketball. Epps' television work includes the role of Dr. Dennis Gant on the US medical drama series ER, and since 2004 Dr. Eric Foreman on the Fox medical drama series House which earned him a NAACP Image Award in 2007 and 2008 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
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3022 (2019)
As: John Laine
A group of astronauts living in the haunting emptiness of deep space awakens to find earth has suffered an extinction-level event.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: John Suits
Stars: Angus Macfadyen | Omar Epps | Kate Walsh | Miranda Cosgrove | Jorja Fox
Trick (2019)
As: Detective Mike Denver
A detective tries to track down a masked killer who reappears every Halloween to wreak bloody havoc.
Runtime: 106 min.
Directed by: Patrick Lussier
Stars: Omar Epps | Jamie Kennedy | Tom Atkins | Kristina Reyes | Ellen Adair
Traffik (2018)
As: John
A couple off for a romantic weekend in the mountains are accosted by a biker gang. Alone in the mountains, Brea and John must defend themselves against the gang, who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.
Runtime: 96 min.
Directed by: Deon Taylor
Stars: Missi Pyle | Luke Goss | Omar Epps | Laz Alonso | Paula Patton
Almost Christmas (2016)
As: Malachi
A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Christmas since their mom died.
Runtime: 111 min.
Directed by: David E. Talbert
Stars: Danny Glover | Omar Epps | John Michael Higgins | Romany Malco | Kimberly Elise
A Day In The Life (2009)
As: O
Onyx rapper Sticky Fingaz directs and stars in this hip-hop musical about a gangster who becomes caught up in a bloody war between two feuding crime families while struggling to leave the streets behind. When Black's family raids one of Stick's drug houses and kills two of his men, Stick is forced to choose between leaving it all behind or seeking revenge and feeding the cycle of violence.
Runtime: 90 min.
Directed by: Sticky Fingaz
Stars: Faizon Love | Mekhi Phifer | Michael Rapaport | Omar Epps | Sticky Fingaz
Alfie (2004)
As: Marlon
In Manhattan, the British limousine driver Alfie is surrounded by beautiful women, having one night stands with all of them and without any sort of commitment. His best friends are his colleague Marlon and his girl-friend Lonette. Alfie has a brief affair with Lonette, and the consequences of his act forces Alfie to reflect over his lifestyle.
Runtime: 103 min.
Directed by: Charles Shyer
Stars: Jude Law | Omar Epps | Jane Krakowski | Marisa Tomei | Renée Taylor
Against the Ropes (2004)
As: Luther Shaw
A fictional story inspired by North America's most famous female boxing promoter, Jackie Kallen. Her struggle to survive and succeed in a male dominated sport.
Runtime: 110 min.
Directed by: Charles S. Dutton
Stars: Kerry Washington | Omar Epps | Meg Ryan | Tony Shalhoub | Joe Cortese
Conviction (2002)
As: Carl Upchurch
The story of Carl Upchurch who experiences jail as a young adult. While in prison, a compassionate teacher helps turn his life around through education and religion. He in turn is inspired to help other troubled youths.
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Stars: Charles S. Dutton | Dana Delany | Omar Epps | Anthony 'Treach' Criss
Big Trouble (2002)
As: FBI Agent Alan Seitz
The story of how a mysterious suitcase brings together, and changes, the lives of a divorced dad, an unhappy housewife, two hitmen, a pair of street thugs, two love struck teens, two FBI men and a psychedelic toad. Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry's best-selling first novel, "Big Trouble."
Runtime: 85 min.
Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld
Stars: Patrick Warburton | Tim Allen | Zooey Deschanel | Rene Russo | Ben Foster
Perfume (2001)
As: J.B.
A week in the lives of a group of models, photographers, agents, reporters, publicists and other characters during a wild modeling show in New York City.
Runtime: 106 min.
Directed by: Michael Rymer
Stars: Jeff Goldblum | Estella Warren | Omar Epps | Peter Gallagher | Mariel Hemingway
Dracula 2000 (2000)
As: Marcus
In the millenium version of this classic Gothic horror we find Abraham Van Helsing (Plummer), who has tangled with Count Dracula (Butler) in the past, working as an English antiques dealer. Simon (Miller) is a vampire hunter in training under his apprenticeship.
Runtime: 99 min.
Directed by: Patrick Lussier
Stars: Gerard Butler | Christopher Plummer | Jonny Lee Miller | Jennifer Esposito | Justine Waddell
Behind the 'Scream' (2000)
As: Himself
The cast and crew of the legendary horror franchise discuss its impact, shortly after the release of the 3rd film (at that time, the concluding "chapter" of the original trilogy).
Runtime: 32 min.
Stars: Drew Barrymore | David Arquette | Neve Campbell | Howard Berger | Lisa Beach
Brother (2000)
As: Denny
A Japanese Yakuza gangster’s deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, California, where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother’s gang. This is the first English film by Takeshi Kitano.
Runtime: 114 min.
Directed by: Takeshi Kitano
Stars: Takeshi Kitano | Susumu Terajima | Omar Epps | Claude Maki | Masaya Kato
Love & Basketball (2000)
As: Quincy McCall
A young African-American couple navigates the tricky paths of romance and athletics in this drama. Quincy McCall (Omar Epps) and Monica Wright (Sanaa Lathan) grew up in the same neighborhood and have known each other since childhood. As they grow into adulthood, they fall in love, but they also share another all-consuming passion: basketball. They've followed the game all their lives and have ...
Runtime: 124 min.
Directed by: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Stars: Omar Epps | Alfre Woodard | Kyla Pratt | Sanaa Lathan | Chris Warren, Jr.
In Too Deep (1999)
As: Jeff Cole / J. Reid
A fearless cop is taking on a ruthless crimelord. He knew the risks. He just didn't know how far he would have to go.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Michael Rymer
Stars: Stanley Tucci | Nia Long | Omar Epps | LL Cool J | Hill Harper
The Wood (1999)
As: Mike
In the panicky, uncertain hours before his wedding, a groom with prenuptial jitters and his two best friends reminisce about growing up together in the middle-class African-American neighborhood of Inglewood, California. Flashing back to the twenty-something trio's childhood exploits, the memories capture the mood and nostalgia of the '80s era.
Runtime: 106 min.
Directed by: Rick Famuyiwa
Stars: Taye Diggs | Sean Nelson | Richard T. Jones | Malinda Williams | Omar Epps
The Mod Squad (1999)
As: Lincoln Hayes
Three minor delinquints (Danes, Ribisi, and Epps) are recruited by a cop (Farina) working undercover to bust a cop/drug ring. When the officer who recruited them is killed, they go above and beyond the call of duty to solve the murder; and bust the drug ring. Suffering the jibes, and ridicule of fellow officers; they struggle to save their names, and that of their deceased benefactor.
Runtime: 92 min.
Directed by: Scott Silver
Stars: Dennis Farina | Giovanni Ribisi | Josh Brolin | Omar Epps | Claire Danes
Breakfast of Champions (1999)
A portrait of a fictional town in the mid west that is home to a group of idiosyncratic and slightly neurotic characters. Dwayne Hoover is a wealthy car dealer-ship owner that's on the brink of suicide and is losing touch with reality.
Runtime: 110 min.
Directed by: Alan Rudolph
Stars: Nick Nolte | Bruce Willis | Barbara Hershey | Albert Finney | Glenne Headly
Scream 2 (1997)
As: Phil Stevens
Two years after the terrifying events that occurred in Woodsboro, Sidney is now attending Windsor College in Cincinnati, and Gale Weathers' best selling book on Sidney's life has now been made into a major motion picture. When two college students are killed in a theatre while watching the new film 'Stab', Sidney knows deep down that history is repeating itself.
Runtime: 120 min.
Directed by: Wes Craven
Stars: Jerry O'Connell | Timothy Olyphant | David Arquette | Courteney Cox | Neve Campbell
First Time Felon (1997)
As: Greg Yance
Inspired by the true story of Greg Yance. In the film, Yance (Epps) is a hood who goes to jail for possession of drugs. He is given a choice: 5 years in jail or a couple of months in boot camp. He chooses boot camp and finds out it is tougher than he thought it would be. He braves it through and comes home a better man. He then has to deal with the real world, and never gives up no matter what the odds.
Runtime: 110 min.
Directed by: Charles S. Dutton
Stars: Omar Epps | Anthony 'Treach' Criss | Rachel Ticotin | Delroy Lindo | Justin Pierce
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood (1996)
As: Malik
When Ashtray (Shawn Wayans) moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother (who likes to talk tough and smoke reefer), he falls in with his gang-banging cousin Loc Dog (Marlon Wayans), who along with the requisite pistols and Uzi carries a ...
Runtime: 89 min.
Directed by: Paris Barclay
Stars: Marlon Wayans | Vivica A. Fox | Chris Spencer | Tracey Cherelle Jones | Shawn Wayans
Higher Learning (1995)
As: Mlik Williams
Malik (Omar Epps) is an African-American student attending on a track scholarship; academics are not his strong suit, and he goes in thinking that his athletic abilities will earn him a free ride through college. Fudge (Ice Cube), a "professional student" who has been at Columbus for six years so far, becomes friendly with Malik and challenges his views about race and politics in America.
Runtime: 127 min.
Directed by: John Singleton
Stars: Ice Cube | Jennifer Connelly | Kristy Swanson | Michael Rapaport | Omar Epps
Major League II (1994)
As: Willie Mays Hayes
Those Cleveland Indians are at it again! After losing in the ALCS the year before, the Indians are determined to make it into the World Series this time! First, though, they have to contend with Rachel Phelps again when she buys back the team. Also, has Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn lost his edge? Are Jake's knees strong enough to make it as a catcher another year? These and other questions are answered ...
Runtime: 105 min.
Directed by: David S. Ward
Stars: Tom Berenger | Corbin Bernsen | Charlie Sheen | James Gammon | Dennis Haysbert
The Program (1993)
As: Darnell Jefferson
Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.
Runtime: 112 min.
Directed by: David S. Ward
Stars: Kristy Swanson | Omar Epps | James Caan | Craig Sheffer | Halle Berry
Daybreak (1993)
As: Hunter
When a substantial portion of the nation's populace falls victim to a deadly plague, the tyrannical government quarantines them in camps, offering no alternative except death. But a gutsy rebel named Torch sets out to help the afflicted by leading an underground effort to spirit the victims to humane sanctuary.
Runtime: 91 min.
Directed by: Stephen Tolkin
Stars: Martha Plimpton | Omar Epps | Alice Drummond | Cuba Gooding Jr. | Moira Kelly
Juice (1992)
As: Q
Four Harlem friends -- Bishop, Q, Steel and Raheem -- dabble in petty crime, but they decide to go big by knocking off a convenience store. Bishop, the magnetic leader of the group, has the gun. But Q has different aspirations. He wants to be a DJ and happens to have a gig the night of the robbery. Unfortunately for him, Bishop isn't willing to take no for answer in a game where everything's for keeps.
Runtime: 95 min.
Directed by: Ernest R. Dickerson
Stars: Samuel L. Jackson | Omar Epps | Tupac Amaru Shakur | Khalil Kain | Jermaine 'Huggy' Hopkins