After winning a state football title at Marist in Atlanta, Georgia, Omari was a starting defensive back in college for the Furman Purple Paladins (1993-94). He then transferred and played the same position for the University of Georgia Bulldogs (1995-96).
Omari co-founded the "Actors Lounge" at Los Angeles' Greenway Theater. At this place, young actors perform dramatic sketches for audiences, directors and producers.
Omari Hardwick: I come from a family of teachers, doctors and lawyers. My father is a professor. So I'm the real black sheep of the family with wanting to pursue acting.