Rockmond Dunbar
Rockmond Dunbar | |
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Born | Oakland, California, U.S. | January 11, 1973
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1993–present |
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Children | 4 |
Rockmond Dunbar (born January 11, 1973) is an American actor, best known for his roles as Baines on the
Early life and education
Dunbar was born January 11, 1973,
Career
Television
Dunbar is known for his leading role as Kenny Chadway on the television series .
Dunbar's other TV credits include guest appearances in Earth 2, Felicity, The Pretender, Two Guys and a Girl, and North Shore.
In 2011, he joined the cast of FX's show
Film
His film projects include
Other
Dunbar has contributed to the art world through the mixed media exhibit, ARTHERAPY.[11] He posed for the November 2003 issue of Playgirl magazine.[12]
Personal life
From 2003 to 2006, Dunbar was married to Ivy Holmes.[13]
On December 30, 2012, Dunbar became engaged, after dating for a year, to Maya Gilbert, an actress,[14][15] in Montego Bay, Jamaica.[16][17]
Dunbar is a member of the Church of Universal Wisdom, whose members are "obligated to avoid medical intervention that introduces disease into the body".[9][18] His lawsuit against Disney and Fox alleges that their lawyers called his religion "fake" and his beliefs "insincere" in discussions about the Covid-19 vaccination mandate.[19][20]
According to DNA analysis, Dunbar's ancestry is mainly from the Yoruba people of Nigeria.[21] On his visit to Nigeria, he was given the Yoruba name, Omobowale[22] (a variant form of Omowale) meaning "our son has come home".[23]
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1993 | Misery Loves Company | Eric Haynes | |
2000 | Punks | Darby | |
2001 | All About You | Tim | |
2004 | Hollywood Division | Det. Reginald Feiffer | TV movie |
2005 | Kiss Kiss Bang Bang | Mr. Fire | |
2006 | Dirty Laundry
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Patrick/Sheldon | |
2008 | The Family That Preys | Chris | |
Alien Raiders | Kane | ||
Jada | Simon | ||
2009 | Pastor Brown | Amir Rahiem | |
2011 | The Truth | – | Short |
2012 | A Taste of Romance | Danny Marsh | TV movie |
Echo at 11 Oak Drive | Abner | ||
Raising Izzie | Greg Freeman | TV movie | |
2013 | Doubt | Steve Adams | TV movie |
2014 | More to Love | Terrence | |
Envy or Greed | Anderson Connell | Short | |
2015 | Love Is a Four-Letter Word | Nick | TV movie |
Curve Ball | James | ||
2016 | Fate | Enzo Friend | Short |
2017 | The Cheaters Club | Eric | |
2018 | Edge of Fear | Mike Dwyer | |
City of Lies | Dreadlocks | ||
2022 | Red Winter | Harold |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994–95 | Earth 2 | Baines | Recurring cast |
1996 | The Lazarus Man | Patter | Episode: "The Penance" |
1997 | Good News | Bonz | Episode: "Writing on the Wall" & "A Joyful Noise" |
1998 | The Wayans Bros. | Barry | Episode: "The Son of Marlon" |
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place
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Tommy | Episode: "Two Guys, a Girl and a Homecoming" | |
1999 | Pacific Blue | Tiger Bates | Episode: "Infierno" |
The Practice | Byron Little | Episode: "Infected" | |
The Pretender | Joe Taylor | Episode: "Qallupilluit" | |
Felicity | Man on Train | Episode: "The Depths" | |
2000 | G vs E | Sonny Rhymes | Episode: "Renunciation" |
2000–04 | Soul Food | Kenny Chadway | Main cast |
2003–04 | Girlfriends
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Jalen | Guest: season 3, recurring cast: season 4 |
2004 | North Shore | Agent Fernley | Episode: "Secret Service" |
2005 | Head Cases | Dr. Robinson | Recurring cast |
2005–17 | Prison Break | Benjamin Miles "C-Note" Franklin
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Main cast: Season 4
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2007 | Heartland | Dr. Thomas Jonas | Main cast |
Shark | Teddy Banks | Episode: "No Holds Barred" | |
Grey's Anatomy | Sean Brotherton | Episode: "Physical Attraction... Chemical Reaction" | |
CSI: Miami | James Reilly | Episode: "Guerillas in the Mist" | |
2009–15 | The Game
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Pookie | Guest: season 3, recurring cast: season 5–9 |
2010 | Private Practice | Jacob Deever | Episode: "All in the Family" |
The Defenders | Bounce | Episode: "Nevada v. Killa Diz" | |
Terriers | Det. Mark Gustafson | Main cast | |
2011 | The Chicago Code | Robert Turner | Episode: "O'Leary's Cow" |
The Closer | Antwone Decker | Episode: "Unknown Trouble" | |
2011–13 | Sons of Anarchy | Sheriff Eli Roosevelt
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Recurring cast: season 4–6 |
2012–13 | For Richer or Poorer | Aubrey | Main cast |
2013–15 | The Mentalist | FBI Agent Dennis Abbott | Main cast: 7
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2016–17 | The Path | Detective Abe Gaines | Main cast: season 1–2 |
2017 | Scorpion | Scotty | Recurring cast: season 3 |
2018–21 | 9-1-1 | Michael Grant | Main cast: season 1–5 |
2021 | Aftershock | Lawrence Ansley | Recurring cast |
The Game | Pookie | Episode: "Take One for the Team" |
References
- ^ ISSN 0012-9011. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ Natalie Abrams (August 24, 2013). "Rockmond Dunbar Joins the Cast of The Mentalist". TV Guide. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
- ^ Josh Wigler, "'Prison Break': Rockmond Dunbar Discusses C-Note's "Heartbreaking" Choice". Hollywood Reporter, May 2, 2017.
- Cleveland.com. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ a b "Rockmond Dunbar". TVGuide.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ Carter, Lance (October 23, 2012). "Q&A: Rockmond Dunbar talks 'Sons of Anarchy', How He Got His Start and the Question That Changed His Life". DailyActor. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
- ^ "Rockmond Dunbar Returns as Dennis Abbott for the Final Season of THE MENTALIST on CBS". Broadwayworld. Wisdom Digital Media. November 23, 2014. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 16, 2021). "Rockmond Dunbar Exits '9-1-1' Over Covid Vaccine Mandate After Pursuing Medical & Religious Exemptions". Deadline.
- ^ a b "US TV actor Rockmond Dunbar sues Disney over Covid 'discrimination'". BBC. February 18, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ "Former '911' Castmember's Vaccine Dismissal Lawsuit Against Disney Narrowed by Judge". The Hollywood Reporter. July 25, 2022.
- ^ "Rockmond Dunbar". Hallmark Channel.
- ^ Playgirl (November 2003)
- ^ "Wedding Bells Are Ringing: Rockmond Dunbar and Maya Gilbert Are Getting Married". MadameNoire. January 27, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ "SAG-AFTRA Election Underway: Fran Drescher To Face Maya Gilbert-Dunbar For President; Joely Fisher And Peter Antico Vie For Secretary-Treasurer". Yahoo Entertainment. August 3, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ "Rockmond Dunbar and Maya Gilbert-Dunbar Campaign". lasentinel.net. August 24, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ "Wedding Bells Are Ringing: Rockmond Dunbar and Maya Gilbert Are Getting Married". Madame Noire.
- ^ "Actor Rockmond Dunbar A New Dad". Contactmusic.com. December 13, 2013. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick; Patten, Dominic (February 17, 2022). "Rockmond Dunbar Sues Disney For Discrimination Over Vaccine Mandate That Led To '9-1-1' Exit". Deadline. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Lancaster, Alaina (February 17, 2022). "Actor Rockmond Dunbar Claims Disney In-House Lawyer Said Religion Was 'Fake' While Seeking COVID-19 Vaccine Workplace Exemption". ALM Law.com. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ Cho, Winston (February 17, 2022). "Former '911' Castmember Sues Over Vaccine Refusal Dismissal, Claims Racial Discrimination". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ "Rockmond Dunbar Traces His DNA To Nigeria". Youtube. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
- ^ "Homecoming for Rockmond Dunbar and mother". The Vanguard. April 28, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
- ^ "Omowale". Online Nigeria Nigerian Names and Meanings.
External links
- Rockmond Dunbar at IMDb