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BIO

Blair may be best known as Jonathan Rollins on the NBC legal drama L.A. Law, which he played for seven years. He has received two Golden Globe Award nominations, three NAACP Image Awards and one Grammy Award. In recent years, he has appeared as Andrew Garner on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The New Adventures of Old Christine, Dirty Sexy Money and In Treatment, NBC's The Event., and ABC's Quantico.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company's Original Broadway Production, 2020
Captain Richard Davenport

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2012
Stanley Kowalski

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2005
Purlie

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Claudio


Movies

Krush Groove
[ 1985 ] Russell Walker
Posse
[ 1993 ] Carver
Just Cause
[ 1995 ] Bobby Earl
Set It Off
[ 1996 ] Keith
Gattaca
[ 1997 ] Geneticist
Deep Impact
[ 1998 ] Mark Simon
Asunder
[ 1999 ] Chance Williams
The Wishing Tree
[ 1999 ] Magic Man, Thom
Rules of Engagement
[ 2000 ] Captain Lee
Full Frontal
[ 2002 ] Calvin, Nichol
G
[ 2002 ] Chip Hightower
Turnaround
[ 2002 ] Det. Harris
Malibu's Most Wanted
[ 2003 ] Tom Gibbsons
Madea's Family Reunion
[ 2006 ] Carlos Armstrong
Something New
[ 2006 ] Mark Harper
The Hit
[ 2007 ] Henry Alabter
I Will Follow
[ 2010 ] Evan
The Art of Getting By
[ 2011 ] Principal Martinson
Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day
[ 2012 ] David Ames
The After Party
[ 2018 ] Sgt. Martin Ellison
Juanita
[ 2019 ] Blair Underwood
Bad Hair
[ 2020 ] Amos Bludso
Really Love
[ 2020 ] Jerome Richmond

TV Shows

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Andrew Garner
Dirty Sexy Money
Simon Elder
Downtown
Terry Corsaro
Fatherhood
Dr. Arthur Bindlebeep
High Incident
Officer Michael Rhoades
L.A. Law
Jonathan Rollins
LAX
Roger De Souza
Quantico
Owen Hall
Sex and the City
Dr. Robert Leeds
The Event
President Elias Martinez
The Lion Guard
Makuu
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Daniel Harris

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2020 - Distinguished Performance Award

Blair Underwood, A Soldier’s Play

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Blair Underwood, A Soldier's Play

Drama League Awards - 2012 - Distinguished Performance Award

Blair Underwood, A Streetcar Named Desire

Videos

News


2025 Virginia Thespian Festival to Produce Stan Zimmerman's RIGHT BEFORE I GO

The 2025 Virginia Thespian Festival will produce Stan Zimmerman's suicide awareness play, Right Before I Go., as part of their All-State Experience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Ricky Martin Headlines AHF World AIDS Day Concert

Ricky Martin had a sold-out crowd on their feet as he headlined AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s annual World AIDS Day concert at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami (UM) in Coral Gables, Florida Monday night. Take a look at photos from the evening here!
Colman Domingo, Angelina Jolie, & More Win Awards at The Gothams

The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced the winners of the 34th edition of The Gothams at a ceremony held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
SF SKETCHFEST Announces Additions To 2025 Comedy Festival In San Francisco

SF Sketchfest has announced additions to the 2025 festival taking place January 16-February 2 in venues across San Francisco.
SF SKETCHFEST Announces Initial Lineup For 2025 Comedy Festival

SF Sketchfest has announced its 2025 comedy festival lineup featuring Bill Murray, Tim Curry, Kathryn Hahn, and JB Smoove.
Video: THREE WOMEN Series Finale Sneak Peek Clip

STARZ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from the series finale of the limited series “Three Women,” starring Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise and Gabrielle Creevy. Watch it now!
Ricky Martin to Headline AHF World AIDS Day Concert

Global superstar Ricky Martin will headline the annual World AIDS Day concert, presented by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest nonprofit HIV/AIDS service provider. The event takes place on Monday, December 2, 2024 at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami (UM) in Coral Gables, Florida.
Video: Blair Underwood Recalls Losing Out on DREAMGIRLS Role

Blair Underwood almost appeared in the Dreamgirls movie. On a recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the performer chatted with Hudson about the experience, who made her film debut in the same 2006 screen adaptation. Watch the interview!
What Are the Great American Plays?

Great American plays often capture key moments, issues, and themes that define American life, culture, and history, making them essential parts of the American theatrical canon. Which playwrights do you think made the list?
Video: Shailene Woodley Stars in Sneak Peek Clip From THREE WOMEN

STARZ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from the seventh episode of the new limited series “Three Women,” starring Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise and Gabrielle Creevy. Watch the clip now!
Video: STARZ Releases Sneak Peek of THREE WOMEN Episode 6

STARZ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from the sixth episode of the new limited series “Three Women.' In the sixth episode, Lina, Sloane and Maggie each connect with their hearts’ desire, unaware of the fallout that awaits them. Watch the clip now!
LONGLEGS Returning to Theaters for Halloween With Sneak Peek of THE MONKEY

Award-winning film studio NEON has announced that audiences will get the chance to relive the horror sensation LONGLEGS in theaters nationwide from Wednesday, October 23rd through Halloween, Thursday, October 31st.
Video: Sneak Peek Clip From THREE WOMEN Episode Three

Watch a new sneak peek clip from the third episode of the new limited series “Three Women,” starring Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise and Gabrielle Creevy.
JAZZ CATS CABARET Comes To Epiphany Center for the Arts.In October

Jazz Cats Cabaret has announced a performance at the Epiphany Center for the Arts on October 3, 2024, featuring a night of live jazz music.
Video: STARZ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of THREE WOMEN Episode Two

STARZ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from the second episode of the new limited series “Three Women,” starring Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise and Gabrielle Creevy. Watch it now! 
Williamstown Theatre Festival Wants To Be The Coachella of Theatre

Raphael Picciarelli (Managing Director of Strategy and Transformation) shared that they want to 'create something similar to a music festival.'
Video: STARZ Shares Sneak Peek Clip of THREE WOMEN Series Premiere Starring Shailene Woodley

videoSTARZ has unveiled a sneak peek clip from the premiere of the new limited drama series “Three Women,” starring Shailene Woodley, Betty Gilpin, DeWanda Wise and Gabrielle Creevy. Watch the clip now!
Horror Movie LONGLEGS Coming to Digital Tomorrow

Longlegs will be available for digital purchase and rental beginning August 23rd, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, and DVD featuring bonus materials, including on-set interviews with cast and crew and feature-length commentary with writer/director Osgood Perkins, starting September 24th.  
ATTORNEY-CLIENT by Alex Ladd to be Presented at the Dream Up Festival

Catch the gripping drama ATTORNEY-CLIENT by Alex Ladd at the Dream Up Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Theater for the New City Unveils 2024 Dream Up Festival Lineup

Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Blair Underwood been in?

Blair Underwood has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Blair Underwood been in?

Blair Underwood has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Blair Underwood been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for A Soldier’s Play, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for A Soldier's Play and Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for A Streetcar Named Desire.

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