Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American actor Omar Epps.
Last updated on November 17, 2024.
Omar Hashim Epps is an American actor, rapper, and producer. He has been awarded nine NAACP Image Awards, two Teen Choice Awards, one MTV Movie Award, one Black Reel Award, and one Screen Actors Guild Award. Epps's film roles include Juice, Higher Learning, The Wood, In Too Deep, and Love & Basketball. His television work includes the role of Dr. Dennis Gant on the medical drama series ER, J. Martin Bellamy in Resurrection, Dr. Eric Foreman on the Fox medical drama series House from 2004 to 2012, and Isaac Johnson in the TV series Shooter from 2016 to 2018.
People are realizing that color has no bearing on what's known as brotherhood.
There's show and there's business. Business is a whole other beat.
Boxing, for me, it's the beginning of all sports. I'm willing to bet that the first sport was a man against another man in a fight, so I think that's something innate in all of us.
Writing is the beast unto itself.
I spend 90 percent of my time saying no, and my accountant yells at me for it, but when I started in this business, I wanted my career to have legs.
I've never taken myself too seriously.
That word, fan, has always kind of bothered me.
The only way to ensure a film is going to sell is put Will Smith in it and you open it in 3,000 theaters and make sure we have all the top promotional spots in each venue.
You want to live your own life, but when you have fame, there are certain things you can't get away with.
I believe success is preparation, because opportunity is going to knock on your door sooner or later but are you prepared to answer that?
A lot of directors are overbearing and tend to make you doubt your instincts.
People don't want to pay 8 or 9 dollars to go see a problem that they have in their life, on screen. They pay to get away from that. That's why they watch soap operas.
Whatever art form you're working in, it's crucial to see it clearly, to feel it clearly, and not to worry about the results, or how someone else will see it.
The world is as it should be.
If someone saves your life, you develop a brotherhood, no matter what your race.
We were all Romans once, I guess.
It's natural for any actor that segues into directing to be an actor's director. You know how to relate to the actors.
I like boxing movies. One of the hardest things for me to watch as far as boxing films, is the boxing. The actual boxing usually sucks.
My kids, they'll see stuff on TV and tell me "hey you were in it." They're living their own lives, but it's interesting to see them discover stuff I've done. They like seeing my movies, but I make my choices for me.
In this world we live in now, with a 24/7 news cycle, perception can sometimes be more powerful than reality.
I think Barack Obama is an amazing man and president. His legacy is ongoing.
Even if we don't agree, we should agree to work together.
I like boxing movies. One of the hardest things for me to watch as far as boxing films, is the boxing. The actual boxing usually sucks
That word, fan, has always kind of bothered me
People are realizing that color has no bearing on what's known as brotherhood
The world is evolving, and there is an acceptance of all beliefs, in my observation.
Most black families have roots, whether Christian, Muslim or other religions, and that journey is unique for each individual.
I believe that every innovative thought comes from a creative mindset....A creative mindset is what drives our world, and art is the base of that.
To progress we must do the work as individuals, but then we must come together and work together.
The only limitations that I can have are the ones that I set on myself.
For me, Barack Obama represents grace, respect, betterment and community.
People don't want to pay 8 or 9 dollars to go see a problem that they have in their life, on screen. They pay to get away from that. That's why they watch soap operas