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Courtney B. Vance
Courtney B. Vance was born on March 12, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan, USA as Courtney Bernard Vance. He is an actor and producer, known for The Hunt for Red October (1990), Space Cowboys (2000) and Dangerous Minds (1995). He has been married to Angela Bassett since October 12, 1997. They have two children.
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Actor (65 credits)
Actor (65 credits)
2016-2018
American Crime Story
(TV Series)
Johnnie Cochran
Johnnie Cochran
- Episode #3.10
(2018)
- Episode #3.9
(2018)
- Episode #3.8
(2018)
- Episode #3.7
(2018)
- Episode #3.6
(2018)
2014-2015
State of Affairs
(TV Series)
Marshall Payton
Marshall Payton
- Deadcheck
(2015)
... Marshall Payton
- The War at Home
(2015)
... Marshall Payton
- Cry Havoc
(2015)
... Marshall Payton
- Ghosts
(2015)
... Marshall Payton
- Ar Rissalah
(2014)
... Marshall Payton (credit only)
2014
Masters of Sex
(TV Series)
Dr. Charles Hendricks
Dr. Charles Hendricks
- Blackbird
(2014)
... Dr. Charles Hendricks
- Giants
(2014)
... Dr. Charles Hendricks
- Dirty Jobs
(2014)
... Dr. Charles Hendricks
2013
Graceland
(TV Series)
Deputy Director Sam Campbell
Deputy Director Sam Campbell
- Pilot
(2013)
... Deputy Director Sam Campbell
2012
Revenge
(TV Series)
Benjamin Brooks
Benjamin Brooks
- Absolution
(2012)
... Benjamin Brooks
- Justice
(2012)
... Benjamin Brooks
- Doubt
(2012)
... Benjamin Brooks
- Scandal
(2012)
... Benjamin Brooks
2010-2011
The Closer
(TV Series)
Chief Tommy Delk
Chief Tommy Delk
- Unknown Trouble
(2011)
... Chief Tommy Delk
- High Crimes
(2010)
... Chief Tommy Delk
- Executive Order
(2010)
... Chief Tommy Delk
2009-2010
Flashforward
(TV Series)
Stanford Wedeck / Narrator
Stanford Wedeck / Narrator
- Future Shock
(2010)
... Stanford Wedeck
- Countdown
(2010)
... Stanford Wedeck
- The Negotiation
(2010)
... Stanford Wedeck
- Course Correction
(2010)
... Stanford Wedeck
- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
(2010)
... Stanford Wedeck
2008-2009
ER
(TV Series)
Russell Banfield
Russell Banfield
- I Feel Good
(2009)
... Russell Banfield
- T-Minus-6
(2009)
... Russell Banfield
- The Beginning of the End
(2009)
... Russell Banfield
- Love Is a Battlefield
(2009)
... Russell Banfield
- Separation Anxiety
(2009)
... Russell Banfield
2009
The Spectacular Spider-Man
(TV Series)
Roderick Kingsley
Roderick Kingsley
- Accomplices
(2009)
... Roderick Kingsley (voice)
2007
State of Mind
(TV Series)
William Banks
William Banks
- Lost & Found
(2007)
... William Banks
- In Bocca Al Lupo
(2007)
... William Banks
- Passion Fishing
(2007)
... William Banks
2001-2006
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
(TV Series)
Ron Carver
Ron Carver
- The Good
(2006)
... Ron Carver
- On Fire
(2006)
... Ron Carver
- To the Bone
(2006)
... Ron Carver
- Cruise to Nowhere
(2006)
... Ron Carver
- The Healer
(2006)
... Ron Carver
2002-2004
American Experience
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator / Dr. Vivien Thomas
Narrator / Dr. Vivien Thomas
- The Fight
(2004)
... Narrator
- Partners of the Heart
(2002)
... Dr. Vivien Thomas (voice)
2000
Boston Public
(TV Series)
Walter Harrelson
Walter Harrelson
- Chapter Five
(2000)
... Walter Harrelson
- Chapter One
(2000)
... Walter Harrelson
1998
Any Day Now
(TV Series)
Mr. James Jackson
Mr. James Jackson
- Unfinished Symphony
(1998)
... Mr. James Jackson (as Courtney Vance)
1995
Picket Fences
(TV Series)
Warren Grier
Warren Grier
- Final Judgement
(1995)
... Warren Grier
- Without Mercy
(1995)
... Warren Grier
1990-1995
Law & Order
(TV Series)
Benjamin 'Bud' Greer / Mayor's Assistant
Benjamin 'Bud' Greer / Mayor's Assistant
- Rage
(1995)
... Benjamin 'Bud' Greer
- By Hooker, by Crook
(1990)
... Mayor's Assistant (uncredited)
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Producer (2 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Self (50 credits)
Self (50 credits)
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Archive footage (6 credits)
Archive footage (6 credits)
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TV commercial for New York Telephone. See more »Official Sites:
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Courtney VanceHeight:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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I've done a lot of theater, and I know that it's a different audience each time who doesn't know the story, and we have to tell it. See more »Trivia:
Attended Detroit Country Day School in Birmingham, Michigan; graduated 1978. See more »Star Sign:
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