Born July 31, 1962, in Orlando, Fla., Wesley Snipes was raised in New York's South Bronx, where he attended the High School of the Performing Arts. Discovery by a talent scout resulted in a small role in 1986's Wildcats, debuting alongside Woody Harrelson. The next year, Snipes's dance background paid off when he was cast in Michael Jackson's "Bad" video.In the late '80s and early '90s, Snipes moved from supporting to lead roles in several high-profile films: Major League, New Jack City, King of New York and two for director Spike Lee, Mo' Better Blues and Jungle Fever. He also reteamed twice with Harrelson for White Men Can't Jump and Money Train.
Snipes has proved his range in action (Passenger 57), drama (One Night Stand), sci-fi (Demolition Man), mystery (Murder at 1600) and even drag comedy. He achieved a cult following thanks to the Blade vampire hunter trilogy.
AddChaosWith a gang leader (Wesley Snipes) holding dozens of hostages at an interrupted bank robbery, suspended cop Det. Quentin Conners (Jason Statham) is pulled back into action to negotiate. But when chaos erupts inside, the baddies escape. Now, Conners must pair with rookie cop Shane Dekker (Ryan... Read More
AddBlade: TrinityRecognizing that they're powerless to stop vampire hunter Blade (Wesley Snipes), the vampires who rule the human race set up Blade to look like a serial killer, immediately prompting the FBI to go after him and put him behind bars. But more trouble brews: Just as Blade realizes he's being pursued,... Read More
AddBlade 2Blade (Wesley Snipes) is a half-vampire sworn to eradicating the bloodsuckers who lurk in the shadows. But when a breed of "reapers" is unleashed, the Vampire Nation asks for his help in preventing a nightmare plague that would wipe out both humans and vampires. Directed by Guillermo del Toro (Hell... Read More
AddThe Art of War 2: BetrayalFormer undercover agent Neil Shaw (Wesley Snipes) hangs up his badge for a cushy job as a Hollywood film consultant in this sequel to the 2000 hit actioner. But he's pulled back into the high-octane world of international espionage when his mentor is killed. Framed for murder after uncovering an... Read More
AddMurder at 1600In director Dwight H. Little's crime drama, Detective Harlan Regis (Wesley Snipes) gets a call to investigate a homicide at the White House and soon finds himself embroiled in a mystery involving the highest echelons of political power. When Harlan suspects that a cover-up is in place, he enlists... Read More
