The Resume

(November 30, 1959- )
Portrayed 'Kareem Said' on 'Oz'
Appeared in 'Tears of the Sun,' 'Once In The Life,' 'Unbreakable,' 'Homicide: The Movie' and 'PBS' Othello'

Why he might be annoying:

He began acting after a leg injury forced him to give up dancing.
He turned down the stage role of 'Othello' three times before appearing in the PBS version.
Although British, his major roles have been American characters.
He said of the UK: 'We, like America, have an under belly. It's not very pretty and we don't promote it.'

Why he might not be annoying:

He has an extensive theater background.
Prior to 'Oz,' he ran his own theater company.
He studied for the 'Oz' character 'Said' by interviewing Muslim leaders and prisoners.
He won a Cable Ace Award for best actor in a dramatic series.

Credit: D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Cable ACE - Actor in a Drama (Ranked: 1997)
• D's Profiles [Series 01]
• I Portrayed a Fireman
• I Portrayed a Gay on TV
• Look at Me, I'm Giving Thumbs Up
• One Chicago
• Oz
• Profiles 13251-13500 (Ranked: 13335)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 42 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 27 Votes: 40.74% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 76 Votes: 48.68% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 40.91% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 38.10% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 38 Votes: 39.47% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 73 Votes: 36.99% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 109 Votes: 45.87% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 116 Votes: 43.97% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 207 Votes: 45.89% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 664 Votes: 42.32% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 13 Votes: 0% Annoying