Jensen Atwood
| Jensen Atwood | |
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 Jensen Atwood, July 2007. | |
| Born |
Jensen Atwood August 25, 1976 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor, Producer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Jensen Atwood (born August 25, 1976) is an American actor from South Central, Los Angeles. Atwood is known for portraying Johnny Taylor, the love interest to Oscar® Winner Halle Berry in "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Their Eyes Were Watching God", while working alongside Academy Award® nominated Ruby Dee. He is also most known for his role in Noah's Arc as Wade Robinson.[1] 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.
Early life
Atwood was born and raised in South Central, Los Angeles, and currently resides. 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,[1] and currently studies with Eric Morris.
Career
Atwood appeared in many music videos, and stage productions alongside Destiny's Child ("Soldier"), Toni Braxton (Hands Tied), Ashanti, Lil' Mo ("Superwoman Pt. II"), Beyoncé 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. On July 27, 2014 Mr. Atwood begin shooting his lead role in the feature film Before I Do, directed by Kimberly D. Conner.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Malibu's Most Wanted | Extra | |
| 2005 | Their Eyes Were Watching God | Johnny Taylor | Movie |
| 2005–2006 | Noah's Arc | Wade Robinson | TV series |
| 2007 | Dante's Cove | Griffen | TV series |
| 2008 | Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom | Wade Robinson | Movie |
| 2011 | The Truth | Carter | |
| 2015 | Before 'I Do' | Caleb Abrams | Movie |
| TBA | Quiet As Kept | Charles | Movie |
Music videos
| Year | Music video | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | "Superwoman Pt. II" | Love interest of Lil' Mo |
| 2003 | "I Wish I Wasn't" | Extra |
| 2004 | "Soldier" | Extra |
| 2010 | "Hands Tied" | Extra |
References
- 1 2 Jawn Murray (2006-08-14). "Inside the Buzz". BlackVoices.com. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
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