Oris Erhuero (Born 23 September 1968) is a British actor, producer, writer, and fashion model. After modelling for several years, he transitioned into television and film, with roles in ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Highlander: Endgame'', ''

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''. and the latest Award winning film

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, where Oris was awarded as Best Actor. Oris Erhuero owns his film production company and is the head designer of bespoke jewellery.

Early life

Oris Erhuero was born in

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, London, and is the oldest of seven children. Attended Beaufoy Boys School

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and later classically trained in the Fashion Drama and Arts He came to notoriety in the Hollywood circuit in the early 90s of the back of a mega worldwide successful modelling trail in London, New York, Paris and Milan.

Career

Early career

Erhuero left London for United States where he was introduced to the Fashion Industry. As one of the most photographed male black models of his era with his very strong recognisable face as his signature look and the ability to transform as a chameleon. He rapidly acquired campaigns for clients in the world fashion industry including

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, the late

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, Gaultier,

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and

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. Further more in commercials such as

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. Oris was then, and still is, recognised through endless cinema and TV ads. Through the years Erhuero has shot with the likes of A-list photographers such as the late

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, Nick Knight and Rankin and with award-winning directors such as

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and

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1995–2007

Erhuero obtained a series regular role of Rongar in the television series ''

'' which began his career breakthrough. He played the role of Winston in '' Highlander: Endgame''. Erhuero has also worked on several television shows in both England and United States as

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and

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. In 2005 the

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nominated director

showed case his talent in the

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and

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nominated HBO film

which was based on the 1994

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and he was nominated for a

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for Best Supporting Actor

2008–present

In 2008, Erhuero left Los Angeles and returned to London for additional acting roles. He made first British television debut on the television crime drama series of

and on stage in the award-winning play The Diary of Black men. In 2016, Oris won the UK screen nation's best leading actor award for the African Academy Award movie The Cursed Ones¨. In the same year, he was also nominated as best leading actor for the awarded Best West African Movie

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, currently five stars

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movie and one of the most viewed films on the major transatlantic airlines. Currently, Oris is working on several productions due to be released in 2017–2018, such as the high-octane action horror film "Redcon1 Zombie Apocalypse" and in many interesting performances, such as "Love in the age of fear" directed by Antonio Riberio. Oris is showing consistent maturity and growth as an actor who is constantly searching for ways to broaden and define new horizons.

Filmography

, - ! Year , , Movie , , Role , , Notes , - , 1996 , , ''

'' , , Rongar , , As one of the leading actors of the show , - , 2000 , , '' Highlander: Endgame'' , , Winston , , At the North American box office, the film opened at No. 5, grossing $6,223,330 in its opening weekend. It went on to gross $12,811,858 domestically and gather $3,031,750 from international markets for a worldwide total of $15,843,608 , - , 2000 , , ''

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/ "Surprise Party"'' , , DEA Agent , , Nominated TV Show Primetime Emmy 2002 , - , 2002 , , '' V.I.P. / "Die Bodyguards"'' , , Saghal , , Won Daytime Emmy 2002 , - , 2002 , , ''

(TV series), Payback'' , , Tyrell Wilson , , Nominated Primetime Emmy 2001 , - , 2002 , , ''

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(TV series), "Fire and Ice"'' , , Fireman , , Won ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards 2002 and 2004 , - , 2002 , , ''

Black Mask 2 ''Black Mask 2: City of Masks'' (黑俠II) is a 2002 Hong Kong action film directed by Tsui Hark. Andy On took over the role of Black Mask when original actor Jet Li opted not to return. The film also starred Tobin Bell, Jon Polito, Tyler Ma ...

'' , , "Wolf" , , Voiced by

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in the Cantonese dub version , - , 2003 , , ''Lotta'' , , King , , , - , 2002 , , ''The Orlando Jones Show'' , , "Baby Daddy" , , , - , 2003 , , '' One on One / "I Hear White People"'' , , Mr. James , , Nominated Image Award 2003 , - , 2004 , , ''

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'' , , Cleon , , , - , 2005 , , ''

'' , , Honoré , , Black Reel Award nomination Best Supporting Actor, Golden Globe and NAACP nominated best Film , - , 2005 , , ''Joe Willie's Friend'' , , Michael , , , - , 2005 , , ''The Gold Bracelet'' , , The Man , , , - , 2005 , , ''

'' , , Guest Star , , Won Primetime Emmy 2006 , - , 2006 , , ''Hurricane in the Rose Garden'' , , Warrior , - , 2009 , , ''

(TV series) / "Prodigal Son"'' , , Linton Barry , , TV show Won BAFTA TV Award 2009, Nominated in 2001, 2004, 2005 and 2008 , - , 2009 , , ''Moloch Tropical'' , , John Baker , , Nominated Best Film Sydney Film Festival , - , 2010 , , ''Chicago Pulaski Jones'' , , "Tornado" , , , - , 2013 , , "Strike Back" (TV series) , , Brigadier General Lewis / Colonel Lewis , , Nominated TV Show Primetime Emmy 2010 , - , 2015 , , '' The Cursed Ones'' , , Godwin Ezeudu , , Won Screen Nation Film and Television Award Favorite Male Screen Personality, AMAA nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role, Executive Producer , - , 2015 , , ''Road to Yesterday'' , , Izu , , Won for Best West African Movie, Nominated Best leading actor Ghana Movie Award , - , 2017 , , ''Redcon1- Zombie Apocalypse'' , , Captain Marcus Stanton , , Won Best Actor HBO UASE Festival, Official feature of Raindance Film Festival. , - , 2018 , , ''Love of the age of fear'' , , , , Post Production , - , 2018 , , ''Untitled Project'' , , , , Post Production , - , 2022 , , ''The Invitation'' , , Isaac , , Filming

References

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