Omari Hardwick is a versatile and charismatic actor, poet and producer who has captivated audiences with his performances in a variety of television shows and films.
He is best known for his roles as James “Ghost” St. Patrick in the TV series Power and as Van der Rohe in the film Army of the Dead.
He is also a talented poet who has competed in national poetry reading competitions and co-founded a production company.
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- Full name: Omari Latif Hardwick
- Date of Birth: January 9, 1974
- Age: 49 (as of 2023)
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, poet, producer
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
- Parents: Joyce and Clifford Hardwick III
- Siblings: Jamil Hardwick, Malik Hardwick, Shani Hardwick
- Spouse: Jennifer Pfautch
- Children: Nova Hardwick, Braff Hardwick
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $8 million
Early life and education
Omari Hardwick, 49, was born on January 9, 1974, in Savannah, Georgia, to Joyce and Clifford Hardwick III, an attorney.
He grew up in Decatur, Georgia along with his three siblings, Jamil, Malik, and Shani. He attended Marist School in Brookhaven, Georgia, where he excelled in baseball, basketball, and football.
He was interested in poetry and performance since he was a child. He later received a football scholarship to the University of Georgia, majoring in drama.
He graduated in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Personal life
In 2012, Omari Hardwick married Jennifer Pfautch, who is of Native American and German descent.
They have two children: a son named Brave and a daughter named Nova. Their first child, a son, died in infancy in 2008 from a rare genetic disease.
The couple faced a lot of criticism and racism for their interracial marriage, but they always stayed strong and supported each other.
Hardwick is also a devout Christian and believes his faith has helped him overcome his difficulties.
Profession
Omari Hardwick initially pursued a career in football, but after going undrafted in the NFL draft, he returned to acting.
He worked odd jobs and lived in his car before landing his first role in the TV movie Liberty City in 2004. He subsequently appeared in various TV shows and movies such as The Rescue, The Keepers, Miracle at Santa Ana, Dark Blue, For Colored Girls, Kick-Ass, and Shine.
He gained recognition and acclaim for his role as drug lord and nightclub owner James “Ghost” St. Patrick in the TV series “Power,” which aired from 2014 to 2020.
He also played Vanderohe, a zombie-killing mercenary in the 2021 film Army of the Dead.
He is also a producer and co-founder of Bravelife Films, a production company focused on independent and socially conscious projects.
He is also a poet who placed in the top five in the National Poetry Contest in 2003 and 2004. He co-founded the Green Room at the Greenway Theater in Los Angeles, where he performs his poetry and mentors aspiring actors.
net worth
Omari Hardwick has an estimated net worth of $8 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He earned his fortune through his acting, producing, and poetry career.
He reportedly makes $45,000 per episode for his role on Power, one of the most popular and successful series on the Starz channel.
He also has endorsement deals with brands including Cadillac, Hennessy and Nike.
dispute
Omari Hardwick has faced controversy and backlash during his career, mostly related to his personal life and his role in Power. Some of the controversies he has been involved in include:
In 2019, he was criticized for kissing Beyoncé on the cheek twice at the NAACP Image Awards, an act that some fans deemed disrespectful and inappropriate.
He later defended himself and said he expressed love and respect for Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z, his friend and mentor.
In 2020, he was accused of being ungrateful and disrespectful when he failed to mention Courtney Kemp, the creator and executive producer of Power, in his farewell post on Instagram.
He later apologized and said he had no intention of snubbed her, and thanked her for her support and guidance.
In 2021, his comments on the death of Chadwick Boseman were slammed by some fans who deemed his comments self-centered and insensitive.
He posted a long tribute on Instagram, revealing that he had been offered to play Black Panther before Boseman, but he turned it down because he felt Boseman was the right choice.
He also said he and Boseman had a special connection and that his death had devastated him. Some fans believed he was trying to blame himself for Boseman’s death and lied about getting the role of Black Panther.
Social Media
- Instagram: @omarihardwickofficial
- Twitter: @OmariHardwick
Filmography
- No Fools City
- Beauty Salon
- Saved
- The Guardian
- Rugby Gang
- Miracle of St. Anna
- Next Day Air
- Lie to me
- Dark Blue
- Everyday Black People
- For Girls of Color
- I will follow
- kick ass
- Catching up
- strength
