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Admired stage actor Russell Hornsby has been making a successful move into both film and television. He will soon begin production on the independent feature Stuck based on the true story of a young woman whose life is shaken up after she commits a hit-and-run. He will next be seen as the star of ABC Familys newest drama series Lincoln Heights.
Hornsby recently starred in Paul Fitzgeralds Forgiven which premiered at Sundance and was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. The film is also screening at this years AFI Film Festival. Hornsby was last seen in the hit romantic comedy Something New opposite Sanaa Lathan. Previous big screen credits include Get Rich or Die Tryin, Edmond, After the Sunset, Meet the Parents and Big Fat Liar.
On television, Hornsby starred in ESPNs ground breaking, first original series Playmakers portraying Leon Taylor a veteran running-back tormented by his aging body. He was also a series regular in the critically acclaimed drama, Gideons Crossing opposite Andre Braugher and in the supernatural series Haunted with Matthew Fox. In addition, Hornsby appeared in Showtimes telepic Keep the Faith, Baby, a chronicle of the life of controversial Congressman Adam Clayton Powell. Other small screen credits include Law & Order: SVU, Greys Anatomy, Law & Order and Girlfriends.
This winter, Hornsby returns to his theater roots as the lead in August Wilsons King Hedley II The play begins its run on February 20th as part of the August Wilson Series celebrating the Signature Theatres 15th Anniversary. This will mark the first time the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwrights work will be showcased in New York City since his passing in October 2005. Hornsby made his professional theatre debut in the Off-Broadway production of another Wilson play, Jitney for which he won an Obie and Drama Desk Award as part of the ensemble cast. In addition, he starred in Gem of the Ocean with Phylicia Rashad and Off-Broadway opposite Viola Davis in Intimate Apparel. Past theatre credits include To Kill A Mockingbird, Joe Louis Blues and Six Degrees of Separation.
Born and raised in Oakland, California, Hornsbys high school drama teacher encouraged him to attend Boston Universitys theater arts program. After graduating from BU, Hornsby went on to study with the British Academy of Dramatic Arts at Oxford University before beginning his acting career.
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I've met Russell Hornsby, he came to our school
smallbill93 3 years ago 4
Yea YAHOO FIRST COMMENT...I think
Lincoln hieghts rulez!
joshuakelley123 3 years ago 4