![]() His body of film work also includes such classics as Abel Ferrara’s KING OF NEW YORK and New Line Cinema’s FINAL DESTINATION for James Wong of “X Files”. Smith’s features also include John Singleton’s thriller ABDUCTION for Lionsgate with Taylor Lautner of “Twilight”, Milleniumįilms SON OF NO ONE and EMPIRE STATE, both for director DITO MONTIEL and the independent features BETTER MUS’COME from Jamaican director Storm Saulter and Joe Doughrity’s comedy CORNERSTORE. Roger starred in the independent features FATWA opposite Lauren Holly. Smith was a lead in director Qasim Basir’s debut feature MOOZ-LUM opposite Nia Long, Evan Ross and Danny Glover. Roger worked opposite Denzel Washington in the Universal release of Ridley Scott’s hit film AMERICAN GANGSTER, which marks the third time Smith has appeared onscreen with Washington. COVER reunited Smith and Bill Duke who also worked together on the legendary cult favorite DEEP COVER where Smith starred opposite Oscar nominee Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum. Roger appeared in director Bill Duke’s COVER in a cast including Vivica Fox, Leon, Paula Jai Parker, Billy Dee William, Lou Gossett, Jr. Other film credits include FIGHTING for director Dito Montiel in the lead role of “Jack Dancing” where Smith stars opposite Channing Tatum and Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard. Recent films also include THE CLAPPER for Dito Montiel & MARSHALL for Reginald Hudlin and starring roles in the upcoming indies BURNING SHADOW from writer/director Alexandre Nahon, and Orson Oblowitz’s THE QUEEN OF HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD. Smith was a lead in Nate Parker’s THE BIRTH OF A NATION, a cameo in Spike Lee’s CHIRAQ, and a supporting lead in Rick Famuyiwa’s comedy DOPE. Roger recently appeared in QUEEN SUGAR opposite Michael Michelle, in an episode directed by Leisl Tommy. The two were honored during the 2017 Cannes film festival for their three decade collaboration. Smith and Lee have worked together on a record eight films including the DO THE RIGHT THING, MALCOLM X, HE GOT GAME and the Peabody Award winning A HUEY P NEWTON STORY. Smith’s critically acclaimed solo performance RODNEY KING, directed by Spike Lee, currently streams on Netflix. Smith also starred in a breakout role in the Sundance indie pilot Smith is also part of the cast of Bounce TV’s top rated series SAINTS AND SINNERS opposite Vanessa Bell Calloway and recently starred inThe NAACP Image Award nominated BEHIND THE MOVEMENT opposite Meta Golding. Smith is currently starring in a solo performance entitled OTTO FRANK, inspired by the father of diarist Anne Frank, is the latest in a remarkable body of work for stage and screen. ![]() He recently starred in Carl Weber’s BET telefilm INFLUENCE opposite Deborah Cox and Kellita Smith. WASHINGTON on the NETFLIX mini series SELF MADE: INSPIRED BY THE LIFE OF MADAM C.J WALKER opposite Octavia Spencer, Tiffany Haddish, and Carmen Ejogo. We commit ourselves to the work of becoming an anti-racism and anti-oppression organization, and will work with urgency to end racial inequities in our industry and our culture.ROGER GUENVEUR SMITH is an internationally acclaimed award winning actor, writer, and director. ![]() We recognize the critical role the arts play in our culture and national conversation, and accept our responsibility to make positive change through our work, our practices, and our policies. ![]() It belongs to the Cowlitz, Chinook, Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, and the Siletz - tribes that remain present, strong and vibrant.Īrtists Repertory Theatre recognizes that we are a predominately white organization and operate within systemic racism and oppression, and that silence and neutrality are actions of complicity. Land AcknowledgementĪRT acknowledges that our theatre rests on land that was stolen from indigenous communities. Artists Repertory Theatre’s mission is to produce intimate, provocative theatre and provide a home for a diverse community of artists and audiences to take creative risks. ![]()
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