Portrait of Cornel West

Cornel West

Bio: Cornel Ronald West is an American philosopher, author, critic, actor, civil rights activist and prominent member of the Democratic Socialists of America. West is the Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton University, where he teaches in the Center for African American Studies and in the Department of Religion
Born: Tue, Jun 02 1953
Birthplace: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
Cornel West is 71 years old
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Poster of De "Matrix" à "Sense8", la révolution Wachowski
De "Matrix" à "Sense8", la révolution Wachowski
Cornel West was
70 in De "Matrix" à "Sense8", la révolution Wachowski
as 'Self - Post-colonialism philosopher'.
Fri, May 31 2024
Poster of Tax Broke
Tax Broke
Cornel West was
70 in Tax Broke
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 11 2024
Poster of 137 Shots
137 Shots
Cornel West was
68 in 137 Shots
as 'self'.
Wed, Dec 15 2021
Poster of Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali
Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali
Cornel West was
68 in Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali
as 'Self'.
Wed, Sep 08 2021
Poster of Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
Cornel West was
67 in Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 05 2021
Poster of We Are George Floyd
We Are George Floyd
Cornel West was
66 in We Are George Floyd
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 06 2020
Poster of No Safe Spaces
No Safe Spaces
Cornel West was
66 in No Safe Spaces
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 25 2019
Poster of The Corporate Coup D'État
The Corporate Coup D'État
Cornel West was
65 in The Corporate Coup D'État
as 'Self - Philosopher'.
Sun, Nov 18 2018
Poster of American Tap
American Tap
Cornel West was
65 in American Tap
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 24 2018
Poster of The Black Bloc: Inside America’s Hard Left
The Black Bloc: Inside America’s Hard Left
Cornel West was
64 in The Black Bloc: Inside America’s Hard Left
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 02 2017
Poster of Chasing Trane
Chasing Trane
Cornel West was
63 in Chasing Trane
as 'Self - Philosopher'.
Fri, Apr 14 2017
Poster of An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story
An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story
Cornel West was
63 in An American Conscience: The Reinhold Niebuhr Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 14 2017
Poster of Black America since MLK: And still I rise
Black America since MLK: And still I rise
Cornel West was
63 in Black America since MLK: And still I rise
Sat, Oct 01 2016
Poster of America's Election 2016: South Carolina's Black Vote
America's Election 2016: South Carolina's Black Vote
Cornel West was
62 in America's Election 2016: South Carolina's Black Vote
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 25 2016
Poster of Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
Cornel West was
61 in Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 22 2014
Poster of Nas: Time Is Illmatic
Nas: Time Is Illmatic
Cornel West was
60 in Nas: Time Is Illmatic
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 04 2014
Poster of Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal
Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal
Cornel West was
59 in Long Distance Revolutionary: A Journey with Mumia Abu-Jamal
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 01 2013
Poster of The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique
The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique
Cornel West was
58 in The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 01 2011
Poster of East Meets West: Hindi & Christian Perspectives on God, Love, & Spiritual Activism
East Meets West: Hindi & Christian Perspectives on God, Love, & Spiritual Activism
Cornel West was
57 in East Meets West: Hindi & Christian Perspectives on God, Love, & Spiritual Activism
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 19 2011
Poster of Still Bill
Still Bill
Cornel West was
56 in Still Bill
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 27 2010
Poster of The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
Cornel West was
56 in The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
as 'Don Sexton'.
Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of Stand
Stand
Cornel West was
55 in Stand
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 25 2009
Poster of Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
Cornel West was
55 in Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Examined Life
Examined Life
Cornel West was
55 in Examined Life
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 05 2008
Poster of James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
Cornel West was
54 in James Brown - The Night James Brown Saved Boston
as 'Self (as Dr. Cornel West)'.
Sat, Apr 05 2008
Poster of Street Fight
Street Fight
Cornel West was
51 in Street Fight
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 23 2005
Poster of The Matrix Recalibrated
The Matrix Recalibrated
Cornel West was
50 in The Matrix Recalibrated
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 06 2004
Poster of The Matrix Revolutions
The Matrix Revolutions
Cornel West was
50 in The Matrix Revolutions
as 'Councillor West'.
Wed, Nov 05 2003
Poster of The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load
The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load
Cornel West was
50 in The Matrix Reloaded: Pre-Load
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 14 2003
Poster of The Matrix Reloaded
The Matrix Reloaded
Cornel West was
49 in The Matrix Reloaded
as 'Councillor West'.
Thu, May 15 2003
Poster of Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Motown 40: The Music is Forever
Cornel West was
44 in Motown 40: The Music is Forever
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 15 1998
Poster of Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
Cornel West was
41 in Stolen Moments: Red Hot + Cool
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 31 1994
Poster of Black Is… Black Ain’t
Black Is… Black Ain’t
Cornel West was
40 in Black Is… Black Ain’t
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 01 1994
Poster of The Issue Is Race: A Crisis in Black and White
The Issue Is Race: A Crisis in Black and White
Cornel West was
39 in The Issue Is Race: A Crisis in Black and White
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 02 1992

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Poster of Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
Cornel West was
68+ in Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
as 'Self'.
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Tue, Aug 03 2021
Poster of Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
Cornel West was
65+ in Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of Q&A
Q&A
Cornel West was
54+ in Q&A
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Thu, May 22 2008
Poster of 30 Rock
30 Rock
Cornel West was
53+ in 30 Rock
as 'Cornel West'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2006
Poster of The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
Cornel West was
52+ in The Colbert Report
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 17 2005
Poster of Black in the 80s
Black in the 80s
Cornel West was
51+ in Black in the 80s
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 01 2005
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Cornel West was
49+ in Real Time with Bill Maher
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of The Chris Rock Show
The Chris Rock Show
Cornel West was
43+ in The Chris Rock Show
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 07 1997
Poster of Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose
Cornel West was
38+ in Charlie Rose
as 'Self (Professor, Princeton University)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1991