Oris Erhuero (born 23 September 1968) is a British actor, producer, writer, and fashion model. After modelling for several years, he transitioned into television and film, with roles in The Adventures of Sinbad, The Bill, Highlander: Endgame, Sometimes in April, and Redcon-1.
Early life Oris Erhuero was born in Finsbury Park, London, and is the oldest of seven children. Attended Beaufoy Boys School Kennington and later classically trained in the Fashion Drama and Arts. He came to Hollywood in the early 90s off the back of modelling in London, New York, Paris and Milan.
Career Erhuero obtained a series regular role of Rongar in the television series The Adventures of Sinbad. He played the role of Winston in Highlander: Endgame. Erhuero has also worked on several television shows in both England and United States, such as E-Ring and The District. In 2005, he appeared in the HBO film Sometimes in April which was based on the Rwandan genocide, and he was nominated for the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series.
In 2008, Erhuero left Los Angeles and returned to London for additional acting roles. He made his British television debut on the crime drama series The Bill and on stage in the play The Diary of Black Men. In 2016, Erhuero won the Screen Nation Award for Favourite Male Screen Personality for The Cursed Ones. In the same year, he was also nominated for the Ghana Movie Award for Best leading actor for Road to Yesterday.
Filmography
Year Movie Role Notes 1996 The Adventures of Sinbad Rongar Leading role 2000 Highlander: Endgame Winston 2000 Titus DEA Agent Episode: "The Surprise Party" 2002 V.I.P. Saghal Episode: "True Val Story" 2002 The District Tyrell Wilson Episode: "Payback" 2002 Crossing Jordan Fireman Episode: "Fire and Ice" 2002 Black Mask 2 "Wolf" 2003 Lotta King 2002 The Orlando Jones Show "Baby Daddy" 2003 One on One Mr. James Episode: "I Hear White People" 2004 A Lousy Ten Grand Cleon 2005 Sometimes in April Honoré Nominated - Black Reel Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series 2005 Joe Willie's Friend Michael 2005 The Gold Bracelet The Man 2005 E-Ring Guest Star 2006 Hurricane in the Rose Garden Warrior 2009 The Bill Linton Barry Episode: "Prodigal Son" 2009 Moloch Tropical John Baker 2010 Chicago Pulaski Jones "Tornado" 2013 Strike Back: Shadow Warfare Brigadier General Lewis / Colonel Lewis Episode: "Part 10" 2015 The Cursed Ones Godwin Ezeudu 2015 Road to Yesterday Izu Nominated - Ghana Movie Award for Best leading actor 2018 Redcon-1 Captain Marcus Stanton Won - Best Actor, HBO UASE Festival 2022 The Invitation Isaac 2023 Orah Agent Isaa Garuba
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