Epps goes the distance for boxing role

Chicago Sun-Times;  February 15, 2004 ;     700+ words ......about the eye of the tiger. Omar Epps was more concerned with the...just step out of his way." Epps didn't exactly have a big...audience. It's not real," Epps protests. Epps didn't have much time to get...Hollywood. So far, so good for Epps who stars later this year...coming full ...

All's fair for `Love's' leading man Omar Epps

Chicago Sun-Times;  April 16, 2000 ;     700+ words ......ANGELES Forget about his body of work. Omar Epps wants you to check out his body. Let...give you the complete tattoo tour," Epps says. "The rose is actually a cover-...skull with my mother's name above it." Epps' mom was not amused. But why dwell...

`Ropes' hero Epps gets serious about stardom.

Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH);  February 26, 2004 ;     582 words ......about movies, sports and Cleveland for Omar Epps. One of the 30-year-old actor's first...way into a sport dominated by men. Epps portrays Luther Shaw, who is discovered...weeks shooting in the Cleveland area, Epps confessed that he didn't have much...

`Ropes' hero Epps gets serious about stardom.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;  February 26, 2004 ;     582 words ......about movies, sports and Cleveland for Omar Epps. One of the 30-year-old actor's first...way into a sport dominated by men. Epps portrays Luther Shaw, who is discovered...weeks shooting in the Cleveland area, Epps confessed that he didn't have much...

Epps, Dutton co-star in 'Against the Ropes'

New Pittsburgh Courier;  February 25, 2004 ;     551 words ......play the fight game and win. Omar Epps stars as Kallen's champion-in-the-...out of retirement to train Epps. Dutton also directed the...see the entire spectrum." Epps, committed himself to an intense...brining Luther to life," said Epps. "I had to do anything and...wanted more screen time ...

Actor Omar Epps is a man with a plan

New York Beacon, The;  March 3, 2004 ;     489 words ......Marie New York Beacon, The 03-03-2004 Omar Epps is one of our consummate actors of...them by Black or white filmmakers, Epps has started his own production company...important, however, is the fact that Epps will be doing a lot of the writing...

The double life of Omar Epps.

The Boston Herald;  August 27, 1999 ;     700+ words ......but not far underneath is raging. For Omar Epps, that chance comes with In Too Deep...Granted, he did take his life, said Epps, who agreed with the decision by Miramax...saying, 'Hey look! I'm changing, ' Epps said. As an actor I had to really be...

Omar Epps.(Tenpercenteries)(Brief Article)

Daily Variety;  March 11, 2005 ;     36 words ...Omar Epps has signed with ICM for representation in all areas. Epps, who plays Dr. Eric Foreman on Fox's medical drama House, recently starred in Par pics Against the Ropes and Alfie. He continues to be managed by Anonymous Content.

Going head-to-head with Omar Epps

Baltimore Afro-American;  February 27, 2004 ;     700+ words ......the next Denzel Washington, but actor Omar Epps is in a league of his own. The buff...promoter, Jackie Kallen. In the film, Epps plays Luther Shaw, a young man on the...anyone for his circumstances in life," Epps explains. "He sort of was responsible...

Epps got `Love' game

New York Amsterdam News;  April 26, 2000 ;     457 words ......Vinette K. New York Amsterdam News 04-26-2000 Epps got `Love' game Last year, Omar Epps appeared in three films. The Brooklyn native made...Epps on the court. As an athlete, Quincy McCall (Omar Epps) is a star player in his neighborhood and school...

Dr. Epps is in the 'House'

Philadelphia Tribune, The;  December 24, 2004 ;     347 words ......Philadelphia Tribune, The 12-24-2004 Omar Epps, who portrayed Dr. Dennis Gant on...search of clues. Among them is Foreman (Epps), who has a somewhat suspicious past...episode, titled "Fidelity," in which Epps is featured. The action begins with...

The Robertson Treatment: Epps On the Rise; Talented Actor Expecting A

Sacramento Observer;  March 3, 1999 ;     397 words ......03-03-1999 THE ROBERTSON TREATMENT: Epps On The Rise; Talented Actor...to be a good year for actor Omar Epps, who in the coming months will...series. On the dramatic side, Epps stars opposite Bruce Willis...Long. While over the years, Epps has built a solid filmography...

Omar Epps: The Brother in "Brother"

New York Beacon, The;  August 1, 2001 ;     700+ words ...Shuler, Deardra New York Beacon, The 08-01-2001 Omar Epps: The Brother In "Brother" Omar Hashim Epps recently flew into New York from Los Angeles...the mobster has a violent encounter with Denny (Epps) who is involved in petty drug dealing alongside...

Speedster Epps wouldn't change a thing

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  January 16, 2003 ;     700+ words ...FLASHBACK Speedster Epps wouldn't change a thing Receiver 'blessed...Packer Plus Thursday, January 16, 2003 Phil Epps remembers watching the path his father...of grueling work in a steel mill. And as Epps neared the age when he had to carve out...

Interview: Mike Epps discusses his career as a stand-up comedian and his...

Tavis Smiley (NPR);  September 26, 2003 ;     700+ words ......SMILEY Tavis Smiley (NPR) 09-26-2003 Interview: Mike Epps discusses his career as a stand-up comedian and his new...featured comic of the week. This week, we welcome back Mike Epps. Mike Epps' signature off-the-cuff comedy style brings life and...