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Russell Hornsby

Russell Hornsby

Keynote Speaker: Theater, TV & Film Actor; Known for "Grimm"

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Russell Hornsby Biography

Russell Hornsby is an American theater, television, and film actor. He is known for his roles as Edward "Eddie" Sutton on ABC Family's Lincoln Heights, as Luke on the HBO drama In Treatment, as Detective Hank Griffin on the NBC series Grimm, and as Lyons in the movie Fences.

After finishing his studies at Oxford, Hornsby moved to New York City and was subsequently cast in leading roles in Off Broadway productions of To Kill a Mockingbird (as Atticus Finch), Joe Louis Blues, and Six Degrees of Separation (as Paul). In the late 1990s, he decided to move to Los Angeles in order to transition into television and film. He has appeared in several different television productions including appearing in recurring roles in Haunted as Detective Marcus Bradshaw and Gideon's Crossing as Chief Resident Dr. Aaron Boise. His other television credits include Grey's Anatomy, Law & Order, and In Justice among others. He also played running back Leon Taylor in ESPN's drama series Playmakers. On the big screen, he has appeared in such films as After the Sunset, Big Fat Liar, Get Rich or Die Tryin', Keep the Faith, Baby, Meet the Parents, and Stuck among others. In 2000, Hornsby appeared in the Off-Broadway production of Jitney for which he won a Drama Desk Award and an Obie Award.

He starred in the NBC fantasy drama Grimm from 2011 to 2017. In 2018, he played Isaiah Butler in the Netflix crime drama Seven Seconds. That same year, Hornsby joined the cast of the movie Creed II.

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Russell Hornsby Videos

Actor Russell Hornsby on "Fences": "It's a play about healing"
“Grimm” cast member Russell Hornsby talks about show's final season
Russell Hornsby on "Lincoln Heights"

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Russell Hornsby is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Acting, Performing Arts, Black Heritage and Diversity.

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Russell Hornsby is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Acting Speakers, Performing Arts and Black Heritage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Russell Hornsby for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Russell Hornsby can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daveed Diggs, Leslie Odom Jr. and Joshua Leese. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Russell Hornsby for an upcoming event.

Russell Hornsby Videos

Actor Russell Hornsby on "Fences": "It's a play about healing"
“Grimm” cast member Russell Hornsby talks about show's final season
Russell Hornsby on "Lincoln Heights"
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