Jensen Atwood
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Jensen Atwood is an American
actor
who was raised and currently resides in South Central
, Los Angeles
. He has two younger sisters and two older brothers. Raised by his mother with older brother Jason "String" Atwood. He studied acting at California State University, Long Beach
, Playhouse West in Los Angeles, and currently studies with Eric Morris
.
Jensen Atwood - played love interest to Oscar® Winner Halle Berry
in "Oprah Winfrey
Presents Their Eyes Were Watching God
", while working alongside the legendary and Academy Award® nominated Ruby Dee
, as the unforgettable Johnny Taylor. He is also known for his role in Noah's Arc
as Wade Robinson. Noah's Arc is the first TV series featuring black gay men as main characters. In interviews, Atwood says that playing Wade was his most challenging role.
Atwood appeared in many music videos, and stage productions alongside Destiny's Child
("Soldier"), Toni Braxton
(Hands Tied), Ashanti
, Lil Mo ("Superwoman"), Beyonce Knowles, Heather Headley
("I Wish I Wasn't"), Ife ("Aim To Please") and Chanté Moore
& Kenny Lattimore
("You Don't Have To Cry") and sang backup for Tyrese
. He was on the cover of Krave Magazine
, Bleu Magazine, and Ballroom Rockstar Magazine. Photo layout in Flaunt Magazine as well. He has also worked with national brands Coors Light
, KFC
, K-Swiss
, and AT&T
.
Jensen Atwood has spoken out against homophobia within the African-American community and explains the importance of versatility as well as equality. He is an avid supporter of LGBT rights and causes.
United States
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actor
Actor
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who was raised and currently resides in South Central
South Los Angeles
South Los Angeles, often abbreviated as South L.A. and formerly South Central Los Angeles, is the official name for a large geographic and cultural portion lying to the southwest and southeast of downtown Los Angeles, California. The area was formerly called South Central, and is still widely known...
, Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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. He has two younger sisters and two older brothers. Raised by his mother with older brother Jason "String" Atwood. He studied acting at California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Long Beach is the second largest campus of the California State University system and the third largest university in the state of California by enrollment...
, Playhouse West in Los Angeles, and currently studies with Eric Morris
Eric Morris
Eric Morris may refer to:* Eric Morris , actor and acting teacher* Eric "Monty" Morris, Jamaican musician*Eric Morris * Eric Morris , Scottish football player with Rangers and Ayr United...
.
Jensen Atwood - played love interest to Oscar® Winner Halle Berry
Halle Berry
Halle Berry is an American actress and a former fashion model. Berry received an Emmy, Golden Globe, SAG, and an NAACP Image Award for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge and won an Academy Award for Best Actress and was nominated for a BAFTA Award in 2001 for her performance in Monster's Ball, becoming...
in "Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is an American media proprietor, talk show host, actress, producer and philanthropist. Winfrey is best known for her self-titled, multi-award-winning talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind in history and was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2011...
Presents Their Eyes Were Watching God
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Their Eyes Were Watching God is a 1937 novel and the best-known work by African American writer Zora Neale Hurston. Set in central and southern Florida in the early 20th century, the novel garnered attention and controversy at the time of its publication, and has come to be regarded as a seminal...
", while working alongside the legendary and Academy Award® nominated Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee is an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and activist, perhaps best known for co-starring in the film A Raisin in the Sun and the film American Gangster for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.-Early years:Dee was born Ruby...
, as the unforgettable Johnny Taylor. He is also known for his role in Noah's Arc
Noah's Arc (TV series)
Noah's Arc is an American cable television dramedy. The series, which predominantly features gay black and Latino characters, focused on many socially relevant issues, including same sex dating, same-sex marriage, same-sex parenthood, HIV and AIDS awareness, infidelity, promiscuity, homophobia, gay...
as Wade Robinson. Noah's Arc is the first TV series featuring black gay men as main characters. In interviews, Atwood says that playing Wade was his most challenging role.
Atwood appeared in many music videos, and stage productions alongside Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child
Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up comprised lead singer Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1997 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme...
("Soldier"), Toni Braxton
Toni Braxton
Toni Michelle Braxton is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. Braxton has won six Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards and has sold over 60 million records worldwide...
(Hands Tied), Ashanti
Ashanti (singer)
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer, actress, and model. She rose to fame in the early 2000s. Ashanti is most famous for her eponymous debut album, which featured the hit song "Foolish", and sold over 503,000 copies in its first week of release...
, Lil Mo ("Superwoman"), Beyonce Knowles, Heather Headley
Heather Headley
Heather Headley is a Trinidadian-American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She has won one Tony Award and one Grammy Award.-Personal life:...
("I Wish I Wasn't"), Ife ("Aim To Please") and Chanté Moore
Chanté Moore
Chanté Moore is an American R&B and jazz singer.-Biography:Born to a gospel minister, she grew up singing in the church and was heavily influenced by the music of George Duke and Lee Ritenour. While in high school, she decided to make a career of singing...
& Kenny Lattimore
Kenny Lattimore
Kenny Lattimore is an American R&B singer. Among his most popular hits were "Never Too Busy" and "For You".- Early career :...
("You Don't Have To Cry") and sang backup for Tyrese
Tyrese
Tyrese Darnell Gibson , also known simply as Tyrese, is an American R&B singer, rapper, actor, author, former fashion model and MTV VJ. After releasing several albums, he transitioned into films, with lead roles in several Hollywood releases.-Early life:Gibson was born in Los Angeles, California,...
. He was on the cover of Krave Magazine
Krave Magazine
Krave Entertainment Magazine is a quarterly news and lifestyle magazine published in Alberta, Canada. Local content explores the original seven Deadly Sins and urban market trends in major metropolitan centres of Edmonton and Calgary....
, Bleu Magazine, and Ballroom Rockstar Magazine. Photo layout in Flaunt Magazine as well. He has also worked with national brands Coors Light
Coors Light
Coors Light is a light beer produced by the Coors Brewing Company. It was first produced in 1978.The beer has a "Cold Certified" label which turns the mountains on the label from white to blue when the beer's temperature is lowered to 4 degrees Celsius .- Promotions :In 2008, Coors Light became...
, KFC
KFC
KFC, founded and also known as Kentucky Fried Chicken, is a chain of fast food restaurants based in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. KFC has been a brand and operating segment, termed a concept of Yum! Brands since 1997 when that company was spun off from PepsiCo as Tricon Global...
, K-Swiss
K-Swiss
K-Swiss, Inc. is an American footwear company based in Westlake Village, California. The company designs, develops, and markets a range of athletic shoes under the K-Swiss brand.- History :...
, and AT&T
AT&T
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications corporation headquartered in Whitacre Tower, Dallas, Texas, United States. It is the largest provider of mobile telephony and fixed telephony in the United States, and is also a provider of broadband and subscription television services...
.
Jensen Atwood has spoken out against homophobia within the African-American community and explains the importance of versatility as well as equality. He is an avid supporter of LGBT rights and causes.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 2011 in film The year 2011 is notable for containing the release of the most film sequels in a single year, at 27 sequels. The following tables list films that are in production or have completed production and will be released in the United States and Canada at some point in 2011.- Highest-grossing films :... |
The Truth The Truth The Truth may mean:* The truth in a particular context - a statement that is known to be correct —ie. in accord with reality, as corroborated by evidence or related experience*Supreme reality, holding the ultimate meaning and value of existence... |
Carter |
| 2008 2008 in film This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008... |
Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom is a 2008 Canadian-American romantic comedy-drama film based on the LOGO television series Noah's Arc. It was released on October 24, 2008 in select theaters and video on demand... |
Wade Robinson |
| 2007 | Dante's Cove (TV series) | Griffen |
| 2005–2006 | Noah's Arc (TV series) Noah's Arc (TV series) Noah's Arc is an American cable television dramedy. The series, which predominantly features gay black and Latino characters, focused on many socially relevant issues, including same sex dating, same-sex marriage, same-sex parenthood, HIV and AIDS awareness, infidelity, promiscuity, homophobia, gay... |
Wade Robinson |
| 2005 2005 in film - Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2005... |
Their Eyes Were Watching God Their Eyes Were Watching God Their Eyes Were Watching God is a 1937 novel and the best-known work by African American writer Zora Neale Hurston. Set in central and southern Florida in the early 20th century, the novel garnered attention and controversy at the time of its publication, and has come to be regarded as a seminal... (TV movie) |
Johnny Taylor |
| 2003 2003 in film The year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,... |
Malibu's Most Wanted Malibu's Most Wanted Malibu's Most Wanted is a 2003 comedic feature film written by and starring Jamie Kennedy and co-starring Taye Diggs, Anthony Anderson, and Regina Hall.... |
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