Who is Boris Kodjoe? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Boris Frederic Cecil Tay-Natey Ofuatey-Kodjoe

Age: 51 Years, 51 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Nicole Ari Parker (m. 2005)

father: Eric Kodjoe

mother: Ursula Kodjoe

siblings: Lara Kodjoe, Nadja Kodjoe, Patrick Kodjoe

children: Nicolas Neruda Kodjoe, Sophie Tei Naaki Lee Kodjoe

Born Country: Austria

Actors T V & Movie Producers

Height: 6'4" (193 cm), 6'4" Males

Ancestry: Austrian American, German American, Ghanaian American

City: Vienna, Austria

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education: Virginia Commonwealth University

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Is Boris Kodjoe a model?

Yes, Boris Kodjoe started his career as a model before transitioning into acting.
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What are some of Boris Kodjoe's notable film roles?

Boris Kodjoe is known for his roles in films such as "Love & Basketball," "Brown Sugar," and "Resident Evil: Afterlife."
3

Has Boris Kodjoe appeared in any TV shows?

Yes, Boris Kodjoe has appeared in TV shows like "Soul Food," "Code Black," and "Station 19."
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Is Boris Kodjoe involved in any charity work?

Yes, Boris Kodjoe is involved in various charitable activities, including supporting organizations that focus on education and health initiatives.

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Career

Boris Kodjoe first appeared in an episode of the TV program ‘The Steve Harvey Show’ in 1998. He was then cast as Damon Carter in the show ‘Soul Food’ in 2000. Two years later, he appeared in the movie ‘Brown Sugar’. After this, the actor got featured in the series ‘Boston Public’. Then he had a regular role in the series ‘Second Time Around’.

In the year 2005, Kodjoe acted in the flick ‘The Gospel’. Two years later, he did the film ‘Alice Upside Down’. This was followed by the movies ‘Starship Troopers 3: Marauder’ and ‘Surrogates’ in 2007 and 2008 respectively. After this, the German-Ghanaian star became a part of the drama ‘Undercovers’ in 2010. The same year, he played Luther West in the movie ‘Resident Evil: Afterlife’.

In 2012, Kodjoe appeared in the TV movie ‘A Killer Among Us’. He also reprised his role of ‘Luther West’ in the flick ‘Resident Evil: Retribution’ the same year. In 2013, he began appearing in ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’. He also did the movies ‘Baggage Claim’ and ‘Nurse 3D’ during this time. After this, Kodjoe was cast as Deacon in the drama ‘Members Only’. He then had a recurring role in the show ‘The Last Man on Earth’.

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Personal Life

Boris Kodjoe was born as Boris Frederic Cecil Tay-Natey Ofuatey-Kodjoe on March 8, 1973, in Vienna, Austria, to Ursula and Eric Kodjoe. He has two sisters, Nadja and Lara as well as brother, Patrick. He studied at the Virginia Commonwealth University on a scholarship and graduated from there in 1996.

On May 21, 2005, Kodjoe married actress Nicole Ari Parker. Earlier on March 5, 2005, Parker had given birth to their daughter, Sophie Tei-Naaki Lee Kodjoe. On October 31, 2006, Parker gave birth to their son, Nicolas Neruda Kodjoe.

Facts About Boris Kodjoe

Boris Kodjoe is fluent in multiple languages, including English, German, and French.

He co-founded the Sophie's Voice Foundation with his wife, supporting individuals and families affected by spina bifida.

Boris Kodjoe is a former college tennis player and has a strong passion for the sport.

He has appeared in several popular TV shows, including "Soul Food" and "The Last Man on Earth."

Boris Kodjoe is known for his philanthropic work and advocacy for various social causes, such as education and health initiatives.

Boris Kodjoe Biography

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Is Boris Kodjoe a model?

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Is Boris Kodjoe involved in any charity work?