Blair Underwood

Blair was chosen as one of People Magazine's "Sexiest Men Alive" for 2007.

Blair Underwood admits that he can't rap.

Blair Underwood is 5'10" tall.

In 2006, Blair Underwood appeared in the movie Madea's Family Reunion.

Blair Underwood is one of TV Guide's "Most influential faces of the 90s."

In 2000, People Magazine named Blair Underwood as one of the "50 Most Beautiful People."

Blair Underwood has directed five music videos.

In 1992, Blair Underwood produced, co-wrote and starred in the short movie called The Second Coming.

Blair Underwood has appeared in many theatrical plays such as The Game of Love and Chance, Love Letters, Measure for Measure, and El Negro en Peru.

Blair Underwood was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his role on L.A. Law.

In 1985, Blair Underwood made his film debut in the movie called Krush Groove.

Blair Underwood got his first big break when he starred on The Cosby Show. He got it on the second day after he moved to New York.

Blair Underwood went to Petersburg High School.

Blair Underwood is a member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.

Blair Underwood has two children named Paris and Brielle.

Blair attended Carnegie Mellon University.

In 1994 he married actress Desiree DaCosta. They have three children together.

In 2005, Blair published a non-fiction book called Before I Got Here. The book is a collection of stories from parents that speak to the existence of a child's soul prior to birth.

In 1989, he co-founded Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA). Fellow co-founders are: Alfre Woodard, Danny Glover, Mary Steenburgen, CCH Pounder and other friends in the arts and entertainment community. ANSA supports a democratic South Africa with equal rights and opportunities for all citizens.

In 2004 Blair appeared in a public service announcement for The Fulfillment Fund.

In 2003, Blair, along with Ashley Judd, served as the spokesperson for YouthAIDS.

Blair was director, executive producer, writer and star of the dramatic short film The Second Coming, in which he played "Jesus Christ" returning to earth.

Blair recently completed a tour of his one-man show IM4: From the Mountaintop to Hip Hop. The play, created and conceived by Underwood and written by his brother, is the story of a rap mogul who gets gunned down. During his heavenly journey, the mogul meets the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blair plays eight characters in the play.

Blair recently starred in and produced the independent drama How Did It Feel?

Blair Underwood on the 1993 Humanitarian Award for his support in helping the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

His father was a U.S. Army Colonel.

He appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "Voices That Care."