Oris Erhuero

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Biography

Oris Erhuero, born and trained in London. He came to notoriety in the Hollywood circuit in the early 90's of the back of a mega worldwide successful modeling career. As one of the most photographed male models of his era with his very strong recognizable face as his signature look and the ability to transform as a chameleon, he rapidly acquired campaigns for clients in the world fashion industry. Erhuero obtained a series regular role of Rongar in the television series The Adventures of Sinbad which began his career breakthrough. He played the role of Winston in Highlander: Endgame and Wolf in Black Mask 2: City of Masks. Erhuero has also worked on several television shows in both England and United States. In 2005 the Oscar Award nominated director Raoul Peck "Im not your negro" showed case his talent in the Golden Globe and NAACP nominated HBO film "Sometimes in April" which was based on the 1994 Rwandan Genocide and he was nominated for a Black Reel Award Best Supporting Actor. In 2008, Erhuero left Los Angeles and returned to London for additional acting roles. He pushed future his abilities to take on different characters and made his first British television debut on "The Bill", later also on stage in the award-winning play the "Diary of Black men". With this Oris was showing consistent maturity and growth as an actor who is constantly searching for ways to broaden and define new horizons. In 2016, Oris won the UK screen nation's best leading actor award for the African Academy Award movie "The Cursed Ones". In the same year, he was also nominated as best leading actor for the awarded Best West African Movie "Road to Yesterday", currently five stars Netflix movie and one of the most viewed films on the major transatlantic airlines. For 2017-2018, Oris is working on several productions due to be released, such as the high-octane action horror film "Redcon-1 Zombie Apocalypse" and in many interesting performances, such as "Love in the age of fear" directed by Antonio Riberio. Through his own Production Company, he as several ongoing projects on his slate. With his ability to spot talent, he is working with up-coming directors, actors and production team. Oris Erheruo is also well-known jewelry designer, and his next bespoke collection will be released in late 2017.

  • Primary profession
  • Actor·producer
  • Country
  • Nigeria
  • Nationality
  • Nigerian
  • Gender
  • Male
  • Birth date
  • 23 September 1968
  • Place of birth
  • London

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