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Actor

Omar Epps: Movies & Box Office

films
20
on screen
1992–2026
box office
$212M
average score
42
Born
July 20, 1973 (age 53)
Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Full name
Omar Hashim Epps
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Actor, Rapper, Producer
Years active
1988-present
Spouses
Keisha Epps
Children
3
Known for

The Best Omar Epps Movies

The highest-rated films Omar Epps is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Trick (2019) scores highest, at 45. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

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Career at a glance

Omar Epps's Career in Numbers

Omar Epps's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Omar Epps works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Juice (1992) to Moses the Black (2026), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Omar Epps Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 7
  2. 2000s 5
  3. 2010s 5
  4. 2020s 3

The 1990s were Omar Epps's busiest decade, with 7 films.

Omar Epps Movies by Genre

  • Drama 4
  • Action 4
  • Crime 2
  • Horror 2
  • Tv movie 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Documentary 1
  • Biography 1

Drama is the genre Omar Epps has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of action (4).

Omar Epps Career Milestones

First film
Juice 1992
Biggest box office hit
Almost Christmas $42.6M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Deliverance Movie Echo Score 45
Newest film
Moses the Black 2026
20 credits

Omar Epps Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Omar Epps is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 42. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Omar Epps?

Omar Epps was born in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. in 1973 and is 53 years old. Credited on films since 1992, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Omar Hashim Epps, born July 20, 1973, is a celebrated American actor, rapper, and producer. Epps's film roles have spanned a wide variety of genres, including 'Juice', 'Higher Learning', 'The Wood', 'In Too Deep', and 'Love & Basketball'. His television work is equally notable, with roles such as Dr. Dennis Gant on ER, J. Martin Bellamy in Resurrection, Dr. Eric Foreman on House, Isaac Johnson in Shooter, and Detective Malcolm Howard on Power Book III: Raising Kanan. Epps has been recognised with numerous awards across his career, totalling nine NAACP Image Awards, two Teen Choice Awards, one MTV Movie Award, one Black Reel Award, and one Screen Actors Guild Award. Beyond his acting career, Epps has also spent time as a rapper, forming a group called Wolfpack with his cousin in 1991.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Epps was raised by his mother, Bonnie Maria Epps, following his parents' divorce. He began writing poetry, short stories, and songs from the age of 10, and attended the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. Epps made his feature film debut in 1992 in the film 'Juice' and the next year starred as a running back in the college football drama 'The Program'. His career also holds notable roles in sports dramas, including as a track and field star in John Singleton's 'Higher Learning'. Epps gained critical acclaim for his television role as Dr. Eric Foreman in the Fox series House, earning him three NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Epps continues to act today, most recently appearing in the 2022 supernatural horror 'The Deliverance'. Apart from acting, Omar is also vocal about anti-corruption, actively working with RepresentUs, a nonprofit organisation.

Works with

Who Omar Epps Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Omar Epps shares the most films with. Troy Garity comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Kristy Swanson (2).

FAQ

Omar Epps: Questions & Answers

How many movies Omar Epps has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Omar Epps been in?

Omar Epps is credited on 20 films, from 1992 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Omar Epps's highest-grossing movie?

Almost Christmas (2016) is Omar Epps's biggest box office hit, with $42.6M worldwide, ahead of Higher Learning (1995) ($38.3M). Across every film with box office figures, Omar Epps's movies have made $212M.

Omar Epps's biggest hits

What is the best Omar Epps movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Omar Epps's best-rated film is The Deliverance (2024) with a score of 45, followed by Trick (2019) (45).

Best Omar Epps movies, ranked

How old is Omar Epps?

Omar Epps is 53 years old, born on July 20, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S..

What is Omar Epps's newest movie?

The most recent film on Omar Epps's filmography is Moses the Black (2026), in the role of Malik.

Who does Omar Epps work with most often?

Omar Epps shares the most films with Troy Garity (2 films), Kristy Swanson (2 films) and Charles S. Dutton (2 films).

The Best Omar Epps Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 20 credits.

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