Jensen Atwood

Jensen Atwood (born August 25, 1976) is an American actor from South Central, Los Angeles. Atwood is known for portraying Johnny Taylor, the love interest to Halle Berry in Oprah Winfrey Presents: Their Eyes Were Watching God. He is most known for his role in Noah's Arc as Wade Robinson.[1] Noah's Arc was the first TV series featuring black gay men as main characters. In interviews, Atwood says that playing Wade was his most challenging role.

Jensen Atwood
Jensen Atwood, July 2007
Born
Jensen Atwood

(1976-08-25) August 25, 1976
Los Angeles, California, United States
OccupationActor, Producer
Years active1999–present

Early life

Atwood was born and raised in South Central, Los Angeles where he currently resides. He has two younger sisters Monica Jones and Ashley Atwood and two older brothers Gilbert (Andy) Atwood and Jason (String) Atwood. He studied acting at California State University, Long Beach, at Playhouse West in Los Angeles,[1] and with Eric Morris.

Career

Atwood appeared in many music videos and stage productions. He also sang backup for Tyrese. As a model, Atwood was featured on the cover of Krave, Bleu, and Ballroom Rockstar. Added to his credits is a layout in Flaunt Magazine. He has modeled for Coors Light, KFC, K-Swiss, and AT&T.

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Malibu's Most WantedExtra
2005Their Eyes Were Watching GodJohnny TaylorMovie
2005–2006Noah's ArcWade RobinsonTV series
2007Dante's CoveGriffenTV series
2008Noah's Arc: Jumping the BroomWade RobinsonMovie
2011The TruthCarter
2015Before 'I Do'Caleb AbramsMovie
TBAQuiet As KeptCharlesMovie

Music videos
Year Music video Artist
2001 "Superwoman Pt. II" Lil' Mo
2003 "I Wish I Wasn't" Heather Headley
2004 "Soldier" Destiny's Child
2010 "Hands Tied" Toni Braxton

References
  1. Jawn Murray (2006-08-14). "Inside the Buzz". BlackVoices.com. Retrieved 2010-10-31.


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