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Jeffrey Wright received a Golden Globe® Award for his performance as Belize in HBO's "Angels in America," also receiving a Tony Award for the same role in the Broadway production, directed by George C. Wolfe. He also garnered critical acclaim in "Topdog/Underdog," for which he was nominated for a Tony Award, and "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk," both directed by Wolfe. Wright's film credits include "The Manchurian Candidate," "Ali," "Shaft," "Ride with the Devil," "Critical Care," "Jumpin' at the Boneyard," "Faithful," "Beyond Belief" and "Basquiat," which earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for his debut performance in the title role. Wright was honored with an AFI Award for best actor for his portrayal of Martin Luther King, Jr. in HBO's "Boycott."
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