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Blair may be best known as Jonathan Rollins on the NBC legal drama L.A. Law, which he played for seven years. He has received two Golden Globe Award nominations, three NAACP Image Awards and one Grammy Award. In recent years, he has appeared as Andrew Garner on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The New Adventures of Old Christine, Dirty Sexy Money and In Treatment, NBC's The Event., and ABC's Quantico.

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Blair Underwood STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company's Original Broadway Production, 2020
Captain Richard Davenport

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Stanley Kowalski

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2005
Purlie

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Claudio


Blair Underwood Movies

[1985]Krush Groove Russell Walker

[1993]Posse Carver

[1995]Just Cause Bobby Earl

[1996]Set It Off Keith

[1997]Gattaca Geneticist

[1998]Deep Impact Mark Simon

[1999]The Wishing Tree Magic Man, Thom

[1999]Asunder Chance Williams

[2000]Rules of Engagement Captain Lee

[2002]G Chip Hightower

[2002]Turnaround Det. Harris

[2002]Full Frontal Calvin, Nichol

[2003]Malibu's Most Wanted Tom Gibbsons

[2006]Madea's Family Reunion Carlos Armstrong

[2006]Something New Mark Harper

[2007]The Hit Henry Alabter

[2010]I Will Follow Evan

[2011]The Art of Getting By Principal Martinson

[2012]Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day David Ames

[2018]The After Party Sgt. Martin Ellison

[2019]Juanita Blair Underwood

[2020]Really Love Jerome Richmond

[2020]Bad Hair Amos Bludso


Blair Underwood TV Shows

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Andrew Garner

Dirty Sexy Money Simon Elder

Downtown Terry Corsaro

Fatherhood Dr. Arthur Bindlebeep

High Incident Officer Michael Rhoades

L.A. Law Jonathan Rollins

LAX Roger De Souza

Quantico Owen Hall

Sex and the City Dr. Robert Leeds

The Event President Elias Martinez

The Lion Guard Makuu

The New Adventures of Old Christine Daniel Harris

Blair Underwood Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Blair Underwood, A Streetcar Named Desire

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Interview: THE PAST's Brandon Scott Rather Deal More With the PRESENT YET TO COME

InHouse Theatre’s next site-specific production Matt Schatz’ The Past, A Present Yet To Come will open December 4, 2023 at The Artisan Studios, moving over to The Ebell of Los Angeles December 11th. Tom Detrinis directs the cast of Keri Safran, Brandon Scott and Rob Welsh.  After returning from his trip to Mexico, Brandon graciously found time to answer a few of my queries.

Black Theatre United Raises Over $1.2 Million at Inaugural Gala

Black Theatre United (BTU) announced that the organization’s inaugural Gala on Monday, October 30, 2023 raised over $1.2 million to support BTU’s empowering programs in Mentorships, Student Internships, BTU’s Annual Advocacy Summit and BTU’s Education program.

Janet Jackson to Headline World AIDS Day Event in Houston

Janet Jackson’s December 1st performance comes on the heels of her North American Together Again tour, the highest grossing tour ever in her career, which derives its name from Jackson’s 1997 hit song “Together Again” – the artist’s personal tribute to a friend lost to AIDS as well as AIDS victims and their families worldwide. 

Black Theatre United Announces Star-Studded Honorary Co-Chair Lineup For Inaugural Gala!

Black Theatre United (BTU) announced today a star-studded lineup of honorary co-chairs for its upcoming inaugural Gala on Monday, October 30 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, which includes Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Cookie Johnson, Al Roker & Deborah Roberts, Blair Underwood, Congresswoman Ayanna Presley, Tommi A. Vincent and Troy Vincent Sr.

How Often Are Broadway Plays Adapted Into Musicals?

This time, the reader question was: With Purlie Victorious returning to Broadway, what are other plays that were revived on Broadway after their musical adaptations premiered?

NEON Acquires Ava DuVernay's ORIGIN Featuring Audra McDonald & Jasmine Cephas-Jones

The film will also have a gala screening at the Toronto International Film Festival and stars Oscar® nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Nick Offerman, Blair Underwood, Finn Wittrock, Jasmine Cephas-Jones and Connie Nielsen.

Ava DuVernay's ORIGIN Is Coming to the Toronto Film Festival

Written, produced, and directed by Academy Award nominee Ava DuVernay, Origin chronicles the remarkable life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson (played by Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) as she investigates the genesis of injustice and uncovers a hidden truth that affects us all.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 25th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 25, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Kate Burton, John Cariani & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Performances

Get the latest updates on the star-studded performances at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, including appearances by Kate Burton, John Cariani, and more. Find out when and where you can catch these exciting shows.

Dylan Baker, Omar Metwally, and More Set to Perform at Williamstown Theatre Festival This Week

Get ready for an unforgettable week at the Williamstown Theatre Festival! Dylan Baker, Omar Metwally, and a stellar lineup of talented actors will grace the stage with their remarkable performances. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to witness the magic of live theater.

Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent to Join Eden Espinosa & More at WTF Cabaret

Don't miss the incredible lineup featuring Bill Irwin and Jacob Ming-Trent, joining Eden Espinosa and more at the highly anticipated WTF Cabaret. Prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary performances and talent on display.

Eden Espinosa, Alison Pill, Asmeret Ghebremichael & More Join Williamstown Theatre Festival Programming

Williamstown Theatre Festival has revealed the lineup for the WTF Cabaret, a cabaret series curated in partnership with Tony Award nominee and Festival mainstay Christopher Fitzgerald. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival Readings

Amber Iman, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Annie Golden and more will be featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival's Fridays@3 reading series.

Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer & Louisa Jacobson to Star in THREE SISTERS at Williamstown Theatre Festival

Additional cast and creative team members have been revealed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season’s Main Stage Reading Series. See who is starring, and learn how to purchase tickets!

Eugene Pack To Bring PACK PLAYS To The Groundlings This Month

Drama Desk winner and Emmy nominee Eugene Pack's The Pack Plays will be presented at the Groundlings Theatre on Sunday, June 25th at 7 pm at the Groundlings Gary Austin Stage (7280 Melrose Ave).

Eugene Pack to Bring PACK PLAYS to the Groundlings This Month

Drama Desk winner and Emmy nominee Eugene Pack's The Pack Plays will be presented at the Groundlings Theatre on Sunday, May 21st at 7 pm at the Groundlings Gary Austin Stage.

Laura Benanti, Lily Rabe & More to be Featured in Williamstown Theatre Festival 2023 Summer Season

Programming has been confirmed for the 2023 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season.

Photos: Go Inside the 2023 Roundabout Gala with Sutton Foster & More

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2023 Gala, which featured a very special performance from two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Photos: Stars Gather to Honor Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, Scott Ellis, and Black Theatre United at Roundabout Gala

Just last night, Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2023 Gala honoring Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, Scott Ellis, and Black Theatre United. Check out photos from the red carpet!

STARZ Nabs THREE WOMEN Starring Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, Dewanda Wise & Gabrielle Creevy

The series stars Shailene Woodley (“Big Little Lies,” The Descendants), Betty Gilpin (“Gaslit,” “GLOW”), DeWanda Wise (“She’s Gotta Have It,” Jurassic World: Dominion), Gabrielle Creevy (“In My Skin,” “The Pact”), Blair Underwood (“In Treatment, Impeachment: American Crime Story,” “Your Honor”), and more.

Blair Underwood FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Blair Underwood has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

Blair Underwood has not appeared in the West End

Blair Underwood has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for the Distinguished Performance Award at the Drama League Awards for his performance in "A Soldier's Play" and "A Streetcar Named Desire." Additionally, he was nominated for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for his role in "A Soldier's Play." These nominations recognize his outstanding talent and contributions to the Broadway stage.

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