Omar Benson Miller Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Black Reel Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for "Miracle at St․ Anna" in 2008
• Graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Radio, Television, and Film and Theater Arts
• Made his screen acting debut in the film "The Bald Witch Project" in 1999
• Didn't have an interest in acting until he got to college, when a professor encouraged him to try it
• Quote: "(On "The Express"): "I sincerely hope the film challenges people to take an introspective look at their lives and see how they fit into the world at large, and see what kinds of positive changes they can make․""
• Quote: "(On hosting the travel show "Weekend Fix"): "I tell people the best thing you can do with your money other than a charitable act is travel․․․Opening your mind to other cultures and other ways of living is a pretty amazing scenario․""
• Best known for his role as Walter Simmons in "CSI: Miami" and as Sol George in "8 Mile․"
• Wrote, produced, directed, and starred in the film "Gordon Glass" in 2007