Ro Boddie

Ro Boddie is an actor and educator whose commanding performances have distinguished him on stages and screens nationwide. Renowned for his work in groundbreaking plays by August Wilson, Dominique Morisseau, and Katori Hall, he brings equal mastery to the classical canon, with acclaimed roles in works by Shakespeare and Chekhov. Boddie serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Acting at American University and is a proud Resident Artist and Board Member at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, Maryland. His theatrical career spans Off-Broadway (The Public, Classical Theatre of Harlem), regional theatre (Mark Taper Forum, La Jolla Playhouse, Arena Stage, Cleveland Playhouse, Ford's Theatre, Round House Theatre, Studio Theatre, Woolly Mammoth, Kansas City Rep, Milwaukee Rep, Shakespeare Theatre Company, The Old Globe, Mosaic Theater, American Players Theatre, Cygnet Theater), and television, with notable credits including appearances on The Good Wife, Person of Interest, Elementary, Run The World and Godfather of Harlem.

Born and raised in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, Boddie discovered his passion for acting through an unexpected enrollment in a high school drama class. He went on to graduate from the prestigious University of North Carolina School of the Arts, launching a career that would take him from regional stages to national recognition.

As Dr. Martin Luther King , Boddie brings what critics describe as "grounded integrity" and remarkable layers to his performances. His portrayals in Blueprints to Freedom: An Ode to Bayard Rustin, The Mountaintop, and the world premiere of The American Five at Ford's Theatre have established him as the definitive stage interpreter of the civil rights leader for a new generation.

Beyond acting, Boddie is a certified presentation skills consultant specializing in professional presence and speaker development training. His unique background combines theatrical expertise with practical communication skills, making him a valuable resource for corporate clients and individuals seeking to enhance their public speaking abilities.

He is a proud member of both Actors' Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA.