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Omar Epps

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Birth name Omar Hashim Epps[1]
Born July 20, 1973[2]
Birth place Brooklyn, New York[2]
Nationality American[2]
Profession Actor, producer, soundtrack, music department[4]

Omar Epps is an American actor, rapper, and producer, best known for his role as Dr. Eric Foreman on the TV series *House* and for films like *Juice* and *Love & Basketball*.

Context

Omar Epps is an American actor, rapper, and producer known for his roles in film and television, including Dr. Eric Foreman on *House* and films such as *Juice*, *Higher Learning*, and *Love & Basketball* [1]. He was born on July 20, 1973, in Brooklyn, New York [2]. He made his film debut in *Juice* (1992) alongside Tupac Shakur [1]. He played Dr. Eric Foreman on *House* from 2004 to 2012 [5]. He also starred on the ABC drama *Resurrection* in 2013 [3]. He won three NAACP Image Awards for *House* in 2007, 2008, and 2013 [4]. He was raised by his mother, Bonnie Maria Epps, an elementary school principal [2].

Documented claims

  • He made his film debut alongside Tupac Shakur in *Juice* (1992). [1]
  • He played Dr. Eric Foreman on *House* from 2004 to 2012. [5]
  • He won three NAACP Image Awards for *House* in 2007, 2008, and 2013. [4]
  • He was raised by his mother, Bonnie Maria Epps, an elementary school principal. [2]

Questions and answers

Are Mike Epps and Omar Epps related?

No, they are not related. Mike Epps is a different actor and comedian, and there is no known family connection between them.

What is Omar Epps' ethnicity?

Omar Epps is African-American. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and is of African-American descent.

What does Omar Epps do now?

Omar Epps continues to act in film and television. He has appeared in various projects since his role on *House*, including the ABC drama *Resurrection* in 2013 [3].

Was Omar Epps on ER?

Yes, Omar Epps appeared on the TV series *ER* as Dr. Dennis Gant in the 1996–1997 season [1].

Sources

  1. Omar Epps — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Omar Epps Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards — tvguide.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Omar Epps: Bio And Career Highlights — boredpanda.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Omar Epps - Actor, Rapper, Record Producer — tvinsider.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Omar Epps — themoviedb.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People