Omari Hardwicke (full name Omari Latif) is an American film and television actor, screenwriter and producer. Three times NAACP Image Award nominee. Filmed in projects: "Power in the Night City", "Undercover", "Team" A "," Shot into the Void ".
In the creative biography of the actor, there are more than sixty roles in television and film projects. In addition to acting, Hardwicke is the founder of Plan B Inc. and co-founder of the Los Angeles Actor's Lounge. In addition, he has his own production company Bravelife.
Biography facts
The future actor was born in the winter of 1974 in the United States. His parents gave him the double name Omari Latif, which means "the Most High" and "Gentle".
Since childhood, Omari had two hobbies: football and art. He began to write poetry early, poetry became a real passion for him. To date, Hardwicke has already composed more than four thousand poems and continues to acquaint fans with his work.
During his school years, Omari became interested in basketball, baseball and football. In high school, he became a real star of the football team and the owner of a personal sports scholarship.
In his student years, the young man played for the national team of the University of Georgia and was going to continue his sports career. During his studies at school and university, he did not give up creativity and participated in all theatrical performances.
After graduating from university, Hardwicke moved to San Diego, where he was going to pursue a sports career. But a knee injury prevented him from getting into the National Football League.
Later, he said more than once that sports helped him a lot in later life, especially while working on the set. Football taught Omari discipline, dedication and dedication.
During the filming, Hardwicke imagined that he was part of a sports team, in which everyone must perform their duties very clearly, quickly and efficiently. Only then will the movie turn out to be really worthwhile, and the audience will definitely like the result. Sports and arts have become an integral part of Hardwick's life.
When Omari was unable to continue playing football professionally, he traveled to New York to begin his acting studies. And then he moved to Los Angeles.
In order to earn money for training, he had to look for a job. He washed cars, delivered pizza, worked as a plasterer, taxi driver, agreed to any part-time job. There was not enough money anyway. He could not pay for permanent housing, so he sometimes slept in his own car. Hardwicke spent all his free time in the studios, participating in various castings.
Film career
One of the first roles Hardwicke got in 2004 in the television movie "Loser of the Free City", which tells about the confrontation of street gangs. This was followed by work in television projects: "Salvation", "Undercover", "Investigation Jordan".
Hardwicke played several minor roles in the films: "Beauty Salon", "Second Chance", "Lifeguard", "The Miracle of St. Anne", "SIS".
In 2008, Omari played one of the central roles in the crime drama Patrolman. The film tells the story of Patrol Agent Michael Dixon, a former gang member who has decided to end his criminal past.
In 2010, Hardwicke starred in the action movie Team A. This is a tape about the adventures of former special forces, accused of a crime and trying to restore justice.
In the further career of the actor, there are many roles in films and television projects: "Pursuit", "Love Songs", "Escape Kings", "Being Mary Jane", "Shot Into the Void", "You Can't Foo Us".
Since 2014, Hardwicke has starred in the Power in the City at Night project. His character's name is James St. Patrick, nicknamed "The Ghost".
Personal life
Little is known about Hardwick's personal life.
He got married in 2012. His wife's name is Jennifer Pfautch. The couple have a child.
