Age, Biography, and Wiki
As of 2025, Jeffrey Wright is 59 years old. He rose to prominence with his early performances on stage and screen, showcasing his talent through a wide range of roles. Wright's career spans over three decades, with notable performances in both film and television. His Wikipedia page provides a detailed account of his illustrious career, including awards and nominations.
| Occupation | Voice Actors |
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| Date of Birth | 7 December 1965 |
| Age | 59 Years |
| Birth Place | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Specific details about Jeffrey Wright's height and weight are not widely documented. However, his physical presence is often noted for its commanding effect on screen.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Jeffrey Wright has been married to British actress Carmen Ejogo since 2000. The couple shares a son, and they have been together for over two decades.
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| Husband | Carmen Ejogo (m. 2000-2014) |
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Net Worth and Salary
Jeffrey Wright's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million to $8 million depending on the source. His earnings come from a successful career in acting, with appearances in films like the "James Bond" series and TV shows such as "Westworld" and "Boardwalk Empire" .
Acting Career
Wright began his acting career with off-Broadway productions before transitioning to film and television. He gained recognition for his powerful performances in "Angels in America" and "Boardwalk Empire". His roles in the "James Bond" films as Felix Leiter and as Bernard Lowe in "Westworld" have further cemented his status as a versatile actor. Notable films include "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" and "The Batman" .
Jeffrey Wright (born December 7, 1965) is an American actor. He has received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe Award, in addition to a nomination for an Academy Award. Wright began his career in theater, where he gained prominence for his role in the Broadway production of Tony Kushner's Angels in America (1993), for which he won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. He reprised his role in the acclaimed 2003 HBO miniseries adaptation, earning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
He graduated from St. Albans School and attended Amherst College, receiving a bachelor's degree in political science, planning to attend law school, but chose instead to study acting. After attending the MFA acting program at the New York University Tisch School of the Arts for two months in 1988, he left to appear in Les Blancs at Arena Stage before transferring with it to the Huntington Theatre Company and deciding to be an actor full-time.
Wright began appearing off-Broadway in New York City and Washington, D.C. In 1990, he appeared in his first major film as an attorney in Alan J. Pakula's legal drama Presumed Innocent. In 1991, he joined John Houseman's national touring repertory company The Acting Company in productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Athol Fugard's Blood Knot. In 1993 and 1994, he appeared as Norman "Belize" Arriaga in Tony Kushner's award-winning play Angels in America. His portrayal of a gay nurse forced to take care of Roy Cohn as he dies of AIDS won him the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play. He also had small roles in the films Jumpin' at the Boneyard (1992), Faithful (1996), and Critical Care (1997).
Wright was the chairman and co-founder of the now-defunct Taia, LLC and Taia Peace Foundation and Vice Chairman of Taia Lion Resources, Inc, a gold-exploration company which sought to create a sustainable and conflict-free gold mining operation in Sierra Leone.
Social Network
While Wright maintains a professional presence, specific details about his social media activity are not widely available. His focus remains on his craft, with updates on his projects and engagements mostly through official channels or media outlets.
In 2018, Wright produced the HBO documentary We Are Not Done Yet, which gives voice to war veterans who, through a USO-sponsored arts workshop at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, discover the power and healing of shared experience to unite and find resilience in the face of post-traumatic stress. That same year, Wright starred in HBO's O.G., a film about a man confronting his past crime and preparing to leave prison after decades behind bars. The film was directed by Madeleine Sackler, and was filmed entirely in Pendleton Correctional Facility near Indianapolis, Indiana. The film was shot in a working prison and many prisoners and staff were recruited as actors for the film, including Wright's co-star, Theotus Carter, who plays Beecher, a younger prisoner that Louis, (Wright's character) takes under his wing, which threatens Louis' release date. During shooting, Wright was sometimes mistaken for a prisoner by other real prisoners and guards. The film debuted on HBO on February 25, 2019. Nick Paumgarten of The New Yorker said, "The performances are exceptionally strong, both by the free-to-leave professional actors (especially Jeffrey Wright, who plays Louis, the 'O.G.' of the title, an older inmate on the verge of release) and by the incarcerated neophytes." Ben Kenigsberg of The New York Times said, "Jeffrey Wright gives a rich, imposing performance as the former 'mayor' of Pendleton Correctional Facility."
Education
Jeffrey Wright attended Amherst College, where he earned a degree in political science. Initially planning to attend law school, he instead pursued acting at the New York University School of the Arts, though he left after two months to begin his acting career .
Wright's educational background and early career decisions have shaped his multifaceted approach to acting, which continues to earn him accolades in the entertainment industry.
