The French Dispatch
2021
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December 7, 1965 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Height. 5′ 11″ (1.80 m) Mini Bio. Born and raised in Washington DC, Jeffrey Wright graduated from Amherst College in 1987. Although he studied Political Science while at Amherst, Wright left the school with a love for acting.
Jan 26, 2024 · Jeffrey Wright on finally being up for the best actor Oscar: ‘I was frustrated, but I’m not frustrated now’. Lanre Bakare. As Thelonious ‘Monk’ Ellison in American Fiction, Wright, for so long...
Feb 13, 2024 · While best known in supporting roles, he’s now received his first Oscar nomination as the lead in “American Fiction.”. The film explores, and sends up, cliches of Black life in popular ...
Dec 15, 2023 · December 15, 20235:07 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. Leila Fadel. 6-Minute Listen. Playlist. Actor Jeffrey Wright stars in the new film "American Fiction." It tells the story of an author who...
Feb 13, 2024 · Feb. 13, 2024. A couple of years ago, Jeffrey Wright got an email from the screenwriter Cord Jefferson, who was preparing to direct his first film. Jefferson wanted Wright — a cerebral...
Feb 3, 2024 · The veteran character actor – best known for his roles in ‘The Batman’, ‘Casino Royale’ and ‘The French Dispatch’ – has earnt the best reviews of his career and a Best Actor Oscar nod for his work...
Jan 23, 2024 · Jan. 23, 2024. Jeffrey Wright had taken precautionary measures as he awaited news of the Oscar nominations for best actor on Tuesday morning in Brooklyn. “I didn’t have screens on beyond my...
