Colman Domingo
Actor
Born November 28, 1969 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (57 years old)
Theatre
Colman Jason Domingo is an American actor, playwright and director. Prominent on both screen and stage since the 2010s, Domingo has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, and nominations for two Academy Awards and two Tony Awards. Time magazine named him among the 100 most influential people in the world in 2024.
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Career Trajectory
Colman Domingo began his career in the late 1980s in regional theatre and off-Broadway productions, gradually building a reputation for emotionally complex performances in contemporary American plays. His breakthrough came through collaborations with Suzan-Lori Parks and other innovative playwrights, culminating in a Tony nomination for Topdog/Underdog and establishing him as an essential interpreter of African American theatrical narratives. Over the past two decades, he has expanded his reach into film, television, and directing while remaining rooted in theatre, creating a body of work distinguished by intellectual rigor and emotional authenticity.
Career Highlight
Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play for Topdog/Underdog (2022)
At a Glance
- Voice
- Actor
- Nationality
- United States
- Born
- 1969 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Active since
- 2022
Training & Education
Temple University
Engagements
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