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Courtney Bernard Vance (born March 12, 1960), also known as Courtney B. Vance, is a gifted American actor who has impressed audiences with his theatre and film performances.
A graduate of the prestigious Yale University, he is widely recognized for his performances on stage, screen, and television, and his outstanding work has earned him an impressive list of awards and nominations, including a Tony Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award nomination, a Golden Globe Award nomination, and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination.
Courtney B. Vance began his early career on Broadway, where he appeared in many productions, including August Wilson’s Fences and John Guare’s Six Degrees of Separation. He then moved on to film, where he excelled in a variety of roles. His credits include Hamburger Hill, The Hunt for Red October, The Preacher’s Wife, Biscuit Fortune, Terminator Genisys, and Isle of Dogs.
Courtney B. Vance has also left an indelible mark on television. His mesmerizing on-screen presence has seen him become a regular on hit TV series such as Law & Order: Criminal Intent, The West Wing, Revenge and Scandal.
American actor
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| Name: | Courtney Bernard Vance |
| stage name: | Courtney B. Vance |
| Date of Birth: | March 12, 1960 (64 years old) |
| place of birth: | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| educate: | Harvard University, Yale University |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.75 m |
| parents: | Conroy Vance, Leslie Vance |
| Brothers and sisters: | Cecily Vance |
| spouse: | Angela Bassett ( m. 1997) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Bronwen Golden Vance, Slater Josiah Vance |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $25 million |
Early life and education
Courtney B. Vance is an outstanding American actor, born on March 12, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. His mother, Leslie Vance, is a librarian, and his father, Conroy Vance, is a grocery store owner.
He grew up with his sister Cecily Vance and attended Detroit Country Day School, where he first discovered his love for acting. He then continued to pursue his academic and artistic interests at Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and honed his acting skills with the renowned Boston Shakespeare Company.
After graduating from Harvard University, Courtney B. Vance entered the Yale School of Drama to pursue his artistic dreams, where he received a Master of Fine Arts degree and met his future wife, the talented actress Angela Bassett. The two have since become one of Hollywood’s most famous power couples.
Throughout his career, Courtney B. Vance has demonstrated his incredible talent as an actor, with outstanding performances on stage, film and television. He has won critical acclaim and numerous awards and nominations, including a Tony Award for his role in August Wilson’s Fences and two Primetime Emmy Awards for his performances in American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson and Lovecraft Country. He has also been nominated for a Grammy Award for his contributions to the music industry.
Personal life
The love story of Courtney B. Vance and Angela Bassett began in 1980 when fate brought them together. They fell in love, had a beautiful wedding, and on January 27, 2006, their family grew larger and closer with the arrival of twins, Slater Vance and Bronwyn Vance.
As a testament to their friendship, Courtney B. Vance and Bassett co-authored a book titled Friends: A Love Story, which chronicles their journey as a couple. They are also known for participating in the Epcot Candlelight Parade every year to celebrate the holiday together as a family.
Courtney B. Vance currently resides in the entertainment hub of Los Angeles and is an active community member supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and serving on the board of directors for the Actors Center in New York City. He is passionate about giving back to the community as evidenced by his induction into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame and his active involvement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Detroit.
Profession
Courtney B. Vance has had an impressive career in the performing arts, with his talent and versatility taking him from stage to screen and beyond. It all began in 1985 when he made his debut at the Yale Theatre in August Wilson’s Fences, a Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play. His performance as Corey earned him a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play, and he reprised the role on Broadway in 1987-1988.
Courtney B. Vance then moved on to film, making his feature film debut in Hamburger Hill in 1987 and appearing in blockbuster films such as The Hunt for Red October and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His role as Bobby Seale in the documentary Black Panther, as well as other feature films such as Biscuit’s Fortune, The Preacher’s Wife and Space Cowboys, fully demonstrated his breadth and depth as an actor.
Courtney B. Vance’s career in television is equally impressive. He has appeared in numerous TV shows, including Law & Order, Fences, and 30 Years Old, as well as several TV movies, such as 12 Angry Men and Love & Action in Chicago. But it was his role as Johnnie Cochran on FX’s American Crime Story that showcased Vance’s talents and earned him an Emmy Award.
In addition to his acting career, Courtney B. Vance has taken on other notable roles, such as voicing an NFL commercial and narrating Wes Anderson’s film Isle of Dogs. In 2019, he was named President of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, proving his industry stature and commitment to supporting the next generation of actors. In 2020, he played Neil Beebe in the film Ben Is Back, proving that his talent and versatility remain strong.
net worth
Courtney B. Vance has accumulated a net worth of $25 million through his successful acting career, which began in the 1980s, starring in television shows and movies.
Social Media
- Instagram: @Courtneybvance
- Twitter: @Courtneybvance
Filmography
- Fence
- My children! My Africa
- Six Degrees of Separation
- Lucky
- Hamburger Hill
- The Hunt for Red October
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- Beyond the Law
- Holy Marriage
- Leopard
- Dangerous Thoughts
- The Last Supper
- Tuskegee Airmen
- The Last Supper
- Missionary’s Wife
- superstitious
- ambush
- Space Cowboys
- toxin
- Only the truth
- Cookie Fortune
- Hurricane Season
- Extraordinary measures
- Differences
- Final Destination 5
- Terminator Genisys
- Joyful sound
- Office Christmas Party
- mummy
- Opening the bottle
- Project Strength
- photo
- Isle of Dogs
- Ben is back
