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Courtney B. Vance

Bio: Courtney Bernard Vance (born March 12, 1960) is an American actor. Vance started his career on the Broadway stage in the original productions of August Wilson's Fences in 1985, John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation in 1990 and Nora Ephron's Lucky Guy in 2013 for which he won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play
Born: Sat, Mar 12 1960
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Courtney B. Vance is 64 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch
Courtney B. Vance will be 65 in Lilo & Stitch as 'Cobra Bubbles'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 2025
Poster of Heist 88
Heist 88
Courtney B. Vance was 63 in Heist 88 as 'Jeremy Horne'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 2023
Poster of Between the World and Me
Between the World and Me
Courtney B. Vance was 60 in Between the World and Me as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 2020
Poster of Project Power
Project Power
Courtney B. Vance was 60 in Project Power as 'Captain Craine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 2020
Poster of Uncorked
Uncorked
Courtney B. Vance was 60 in Uncorked as 'Louis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 2020
Poster of The Photograph
The Photograph
Courtney B. Vance was 59 in The Photograph as 'Louis Morton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 2020
Poster of Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story
Courtney B. Vance was 59 in Hollywood's Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story as 'Self - Narrator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 06 2020
Poster of On Broadway
On Broadway
Courtney B. Vance was 59 in On Broadway as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 2019
Poster of Ben Is Back
Ben Is Back
Courtney B. Vance was 58 in Ben Is Back as 'Mr. Beeby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 2018
Poster of The Groveland Four
The Groveland Four
Courtney B. Vance was 58 in The Groveland Four as 'Self - Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 25 2018
Poster of Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs
Courtney B. Vance was 58 in Isle of Dogs as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2018
Poster of The Mummy
The Mummy
Courtney B. Vance was 57 in The Mummy as 'Colonel Greenway'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2017
Poster of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Courtney B. Vance was 57 in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks as 'Sir Lord Keenan Coefield'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 2017
Poster of Office Christmas Party
Office Christmas Party
Courtney B. Vance was 56 in Office Christmas Party as 'Walter Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2016
Poster of Terminator Genisys
Terminator Genisys
Courtney B. Vance was 55 in Terminator Genisys as 'Miles Dyson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 23 2015
Poster of Let It Shine
Let It Shine
Courtney B. Vance was 52 in Let It Shine as 'Jacob'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 2012
Poster of The Divide
The Divide
Courtney B. Vance was 51 in The Divide as 'Delvin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2012
Poster of Joyful Noise
Joyful Noise
Courtney B. Vance was 51 in Joyful Noise as 'Pastor Dale'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2012
Poster of Final Destination 5
Final Destination 5
Courtney B. Vance was 51 in Final Destination 5 as 'Agent Jim Block'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 2011
Poster of Extraordinary Measures
Extraordinary Measures
Courtney B. Vance was 49 in Extraordinary Measures as 'Marcus Temple'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 2010
Poster of Hurricane Season
Hurricane Season
Courtney B. Vance was 49 in Hurricane Season as 'Mr. Randolph'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 08 2009
Poster of Nothing But the Truth
Nothing But the Truth
Courtney B. Vance was 48 in Nothing But the Truth as 'Agent O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 2008
Poster of The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Courtney B. Vance was 46 in The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays as 'Corey (segment "Fences")'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 02 2006
Poster of The Fight
The Fight
Courtney B. Vance was 44 in The Fight as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 24 2005
Poster of Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
Courtney B. Vance was 44 in Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson as 'Other Voices (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 2004
Poster of Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Courtney B. Vance was 42 in Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 10 2003
Poster of Partners of the Heart
Partners of the Heart
Courtney B. Vance was 42 in Partners of the Heart as 'Vivien Thomas (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 2002
Poster of Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story
Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story
Courtney B. Vance was 42 in Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story as 'Clarence Brandley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 21 2002
Poster of D-Tox
D-Tox
Courtney B. Vance was 41 in D-Tox as 'Reverend Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 04 2002
Poster of Space Cowboys
Space Cowboys
Courtney B. Vance was 40 in Space Cowboys as 'Roger Hines'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 2000
Poster of The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Courtney B. Vance was 40 in The Tulsa Lynching of 1921: A Hidden Story
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 2000
Poster of The Acting Class
The Acting Class
Courtney B. Vance was 40 in The Acting Class as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 2000
Poster of Love and Action in Chicago
Love and Action in Chicago
Courtney B. Vance was 39 in Love and Action in Chicago as 'Eddie Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1999
Poster of Cookie's Fortune
Cookie's Fortune
Courtney B. Vance was 39 in Cookie's Fortune as 'Otis Tucker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1999
Poster of Naked City: A Killer Christmas
Naked City: A Killer Christmas
Courtney B. Vance was 38 in Naked City: A Killer Christmas as 'Officer James Halloran'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 13 1998
Poster of Blind Faith
Blind Faith
Courtney B. Vance was 38 in Blind Faith as 'John Williams'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1998
Poster of Naked City: Justice with a Bullet
Naked City: Justice with a Bullet
Courtney B. Vance was 38 in Naked City: Justice with a Bullet as 'Officer James Halloran'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1998
Poster of Ambushed
Ambushed
Courtney B. Vance was 38 in Ambushed as 'Jerry Robinson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1998
Poster of 12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men
Courtney B. Vance was 37 in 12 Angry Men as 'Foreman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 17 1997
Poster of The Preacher's Wife
The Preacher's Wife
Courtney B. Vance was 36 in The Preacher's Wife as 'Reverend Henry Biggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of The Boys Next Door
The Boys Next Door
Courtney B. Vance was 35 in The Boys Next Door as 'Lucien P. Singer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 04 1996
Poster of The Affair
The Affair
Courtney B. Vance was 35 in The Affair as 'Travis Holloway'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1995
Poster of The Last Supper
The Last Supper
Courtney B. Vance was 35 in The Last Supper as 'Luke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1995
Poster of The Tuskegee Airmen
The Tuskegee Airmen
Courtney B. Vance was 35 in The Tuskegee Airmen as 'Lt. Glenn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1995
Poster of Dangerous Minds
Dangerous Minds
Courtney B. Vance was 35 in Dangerous Minds as 'Mr. George Grandey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1995
Poster of Panther
Panther
Courtney B. Vance was 35 in Panther as 'Bobby Seale'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1995
Poster of The Piano Lesson
The Piano Lesson
Courtney B. Vance was 34 in The Piano Lesson as 'Lymon'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1995
Poster of Holy Matrimony
Holy Matrimony
Courtney B. Vance was 34 in Holy Matrimony as 'Cooper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1994
Poster of Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad
Courtney B. Vance was 33 in Race to Freedom: The Underground Railroad as 'Thomas'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 1994
Poster of Percy & Thunder
Percy & Thunder
Courtney B. Vance was 33 in Percy & Thunder as 'Wayne 'Thunder' Carter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 1993
Poster of Beyond the Law
Beyond the Law
Courtney B. Vance was 33 in Beyond the Law as 'Conroy Price'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1993
Poster of The Adventures of Huck Finn
The Adventures of Huck Finn
Courtney B. Vance was 33 in The Adventures of Huck Finn as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1993
Poster of In the Line of Duty: Street War
In the Line of Duty: Street War
Courtney B. Vance was 32 in In the Line of Duty: Street War as 'Justice Butler'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 25 1992
Poster of Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
Courtney B. Vance was 32 in Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 1992
Poster of Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
Courtney B. Vance was 31 in Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1992
Poster of Memorial: Letters from American Soldiers
Memorial: Letters from American Soldiers
Courtney B. Vance was 30 in Memorial: Letters from American Soldiers as 'Reader'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October
Courtney B. Vance was 29 in The Hunt for Red October as 'Petty Officer Ronald 'Jonesy' Jones (USS Dallas)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 02 1990
Poster of Hamburger Hill
Hamburger Hill
Courtney B. Vance was 27 in Hamburger Hill as 'Spc. Abraham 'Doc' Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1987
Poster of First Affair
First Affair
Courtney B. Vance was 23 in First Affair as 'Male Student #2'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 25 1983

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Grotesquerie
Grotesquerie
Courtney B. Vance was 64+ in Grotesquerie as 'Marshall Tryon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 2024
Poster of Sherri
Sherri
Courtney B. Vance was 62+ in Sherri as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of 61st Street
61st Street
Courtney B. Vance was 62+ in 61st Street as 'Franklin Roberts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 10 2022
Poster of Amend: The Fight for America
Amend: The Fight for America
Courtney B. Vance was 60+ in Amend: The Fight for America as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 17 2021
Poster of Lovecraft Country
Lovecraft Country
Courtney B. Vance was 60+ in Lovecraft Country as 'George Freeman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 16 2020
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Courtney B. Vance was 59+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Genius
Genius
Courtney B. Vance was 57+ in Genius as 'C.L. Franklin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 25 2017
Poster of American Crime Story
American Crime Story
Courtney B. Vance was 55+ in American Crime Story as 'Johnnie Cochran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 02 2016
Poster of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Courtney B. Vance was 54+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Poster of Masters of Sex
Masters of Sex
Courtney B. Vance was 53+ in Masters of Sex as 'Dr. Charles Hendricks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2013
Poster of Graceland
Graceland
Courtney B. Vance was 53+ in Graceland as 'Sam Campbell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 2013
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Courtney B. Vance was 52+ in Scandal as 'Clarence Parker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
Courtney B. Vance was 52+ in Finding Your Roots as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Revenge
Revenge
Courtney B. Vance was 51+ in Revenge as 'Benjamin Brooks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2011
Poster of FlashForward
FlashForward
Courtney B. Vance was 49+ in FlashForward as 'Stanford Wedeck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Courtney B. Vance was 49+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of The Closer
The Closer
Courtney B. Vance was 45+ in The Closer as 'Chief Tommy Delk, Chief Tommy Delk (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Courtney B. Vance was 41+ in Law & Order: Criminal Intent as 'Ron Carver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 2001
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Courtney B. Vance was 40+ in Boston Public as 'Walter Harrelson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
Courtney B. Vance was 38+ in The Wild Thornberrys as 'Makai (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 01 1998
Poster of Any Day Now
Any Day Now
Courtney B. Vance was 38+ in Any Day Now
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 18 1998
Poster of The View
The View
Courtney B. Vance was 37+ in The View as 'Self, Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997
Poster of ER
ER
Courtney B. Vance was 34+ in ER as 'Russell Banfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Courtney B. Vance was 30+ in Law & Order as 'Mayor's Assistant, Benjamin Greer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
Courtney B. Vance was 28+ in American Experience as 'Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of thirtysomething
thirtysomething
Courtney B. Vance was 27+ in thirtysomething
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1987
Poster of NOVA
NOVA
Courtney B. Vance was 13+ in NOVA as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 03 1974
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Courtney B. Vance was 0+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Lucien P. Singer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951