Jamal “Gravy” Woolard is an American professional actor and rapper, recognized for his role as legendary rapper The Notorious BIG in the film.
Woolard first played BIG in the 2009 biopic Notorious, which chronicled the life and career of the iconic hip-hop artist.
His performance in the film earned critical acclaim and helped solidify his status as an up-and-coming talent in the entertainment industry.
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- Full name: Jamal “Gravy” Woolard
- Stage name: Gravy
- Date of birth: July 8, 1975
- Age: 49 years old
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: American actor and rapper
- Height: 1.91m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Woolard
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: Trina Woolard
- Children: Topaz Bryant
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $2 million
early life and education
Jamal “Gravy” Woolard is an American actor and rapper. Born on July 8, 1975 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. The names of his parents are unknown but may be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Woolard. Details of his personal life, early life and siblings are unknown to the media.
Limited details are available about Jamal Woolard’s formal educational background. Woolard is best known for his role as the infamous big shot in the movie “Honey Trap.” He is African-American, but information about his religious beliefs has not been made public.
Profession
Jamal Woolard, known professionally as “Gravy,” is a multi-talented artist who has found success in both music and acting. He is best known for his role as legendary rapper The Notorious BIG in the 2009 biopic Notorious, a role that earned him critical acclaim.
In addition to his acting work, Woolard has released several mixtapes and singles under the stage name “Gravy”. His music often reflects his experiences growing up in Brooklyn and his admiration for the hip-hop icons he portrays on screen.
Woolard has also collaborated with other artists in the hip-hop world, including appearances on tracks by Tupac Shakur and DJ Kay Slay. Since his breakthrough in “Honey Trap,” Woolard has appeared in several other films in supporting and leading roles, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.
His other credits include “Battle Scars,” “All Eyez on Me” and “City of Lies.” While Woolard’s career was not without challenges, he persevered and continued to pursue his artistic passion for music and performance.
His multifaceted body of work and ability to embody the lives of legendary figures has cemented his status as a talented and accomplished performer.
Awards and nominations
BET Awards
- 2009: Best Actor, nominated
Black Volume Award
- 2010: Best Breakthrough Performance (“Notorious”), nominated
- 2010: Best Band (“Beauty Trap”), nominated
social media
- Instagram account: @therealjamalgravywoolard
personal life
Jamal Woolard is an American actor and rapper. He has been married to Trina Woolard for many years and often attend public events together.
Jamal Woolard has a daughter named Topaz Bryant. While he may have had other children in his private life, Topaz is the only one publicly acknowledged.
discography
mixtape
- Hell Up In Harlem (hosted by DJ Kay Slay) (2005)
- Who shot Mayor Gomberg? Politics as Usual Volume 1 (2006)
- Mayor Gumberg visits Africa (2006)
- The Mixtape Appears (2006)
- THE COME UP Mixtape: In Da Trap (2006)
- New York Target(2007)
- Gravy: No Doubt (2008)
- Notorious Gravy (2009)
- Don’t think it’s all gravy [feat. D.J. O.P. & Dirty Money] (2015)
film chronology
- Notorious (2009)
- Battle Scars(2015)
- Barbershop: Next Cut (2016)
- All Eyes on Me (2017)
- City of Lies(2018)
- Believe No One (2021)
- Crossover(2021)
- No One Believes 2 (2023)
- Crossover 2: Revenge (2023)
- Dutch 2 (2023)
- No One Believes 3 (2024)
net worth
Jamal Woolard has an estimated net worth of approximately $2 million. His main source of income is from his acting career, especially his iconic portrayal of the notorious big shot in the 2009 film Notorious.
Woolard has also been involved in music and other ventures that have contributed to his net worth.
