Blair Underwood
Actor, Activist & Philanthropist
SPEAKER FEE RANGE: $90,000–$150,000 [FEE NOTE]
TRAVELS FROM: California
RELATED TOPICS: Actor & Producer, Black Speakers, Celebrity, Civil Rights & Social Justice, Humanitarian & Philanthropy
Blair Underwood is widely regarded as one of the most charismatic actors of his generation. A versatile, sought-after actor, Underwood is the recipient of five NAACP Image Awards and numerous Golden Globe nominations. Involved in numerous charitable organizations, Underwood's dedicated support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association won him the 1993 Humanitarian Award. After watching his mother battle multiple sclerosis, diabetes and depression, he became a champion of healthy living. He is also strongly involved with activism and philanthropic causes including organizations, and is co-founder of ANSA (Artists for a New South Africa), which supports a democratic South Africa with equal rights and opportunities for all citizens, AHF (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, weaving together personal betterment and giving back into his inspirational presentations.
One of the most charismatic actors of his generation, Blair Underwood is widely regarded as an acting chameleon. He commanded audiences as attorney "Jonathan Rollins" on the long-running legal drama “L.A. Law”; charmed them as one of "Miranda's" more serious love interests on the wildly popular HBO series “Sex and the City”; and captivated them with his turn as President of the United States on the NBC suspense-drama “The Event”. Accolades for his performances on stage and the silver screen, as well as directorial and producing credits, further cement him as a Hollywood force to be reckoned with.
Always seeking a new challenge, Underwood served as director, executive producer, writer, and star of the dramatic short “The Second Coming”, in which he played Jesus Christ. He also produced the TLC series”Easy Money”; co-executive produced the reality competition “Stage Black”; directed five music videos; and workshopped and toured his own one-man show, "IM4: From the Mountaintop to Hip-Hop." He is set to star as "Robert T. Ironside," a police detective relegated to a wheelchair after a shooting, in NBC's reboot of the 1967 series “Ironside”.
A versatile, sought-after actor, Underwood is the recipient of five NAACP Image Awards and numerous Golden Globe nominations. In 2000, he was named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" and in 2004 he was named one of their "Sexiest Men Alive."
Involved in numerous charitable organizations, Underwood's dedicated support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association won him the 1993 Humanitarian Award. After watching his mother battle multiple sclerosis, diabetes and depression, he became a champion of healthy living. He is also strongly involved with activism and philanthropic causes including organizations, and is co-founder of ANSA (Artists for a New South Africa), which supports a democratic South Africa with equal rights and opportunities for all citizens, AHF (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, weaving together personal betterment and giving back into his inspirational presentations.
Always seeking a new challenge, Underwood served as director, executive producer, writer, and star of the dramatic short “The Second Coming”, in which he played Jesus Christ. He also produced the TLC series”Easy Money”; co-executive produced the reality competition “Stage Black”; directed five music videos; and workshopped and toured his own one-man show, "IM4: From the Mountaintop to Hip-Hop." He is set to star as "Robert T. Ironside," a police detective relegated to a wheelchair after a shooting, in NBC's reboot of the 1967 series “Ironside”.
A versatile, sought-after actor, Underwood is the recipient of five NAACP Image Awards and numerous Golden Globe nominations. In 2000, he was named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" and in 2004 he was named one of their "Sexiest Men Alive."
Involved in numerous charitable organizations, Underwood's dedicated support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association won him the 1993 Humanitarian Award. After watching his mother battle multiple sclerosis, diabetes and depression, he became a champion of healthy living. He is also strongly involved with activism and philanthropic causes including organizations, and is co-founder of ANSA (Artists for a New South Africa), which supports a democratic South Africa with equal rights and opportunities for all citizens, AHF (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) and the Muscular Dystrophy Association, weaving together personal betterment and giving back into his inspirational presentations.
- Diversity
- From The Mountaintop To Hip-Hop
- Kids & Family
- Defining Your Dream
Blair Underwood has distinguished himself as an award-winning actor/director/producer who continues to showcase his many talents in the world of film, television, theatre and literature. His success has been driven by the underlying belief that, in order to achieve longevity in the acting business, you must diversify yourself and become as flexible as possible. Sharing insights on how his own education influenced his life as well as noteworthy career, Underwood illustrates his experiences, many life challenges and journey to success to inspire audiences to pursue their dreams as they move forward to their career and life. He encourages people to seize the moment and recognize their accomplishments as a way to shape their futures — reminding them to always stay motivated to pursue their personal and professional goals, while constantly looking for even greater success.
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