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What is Blair Underwood’s Net Worth?

Blair Underwood, a popular American actor, has a net worth of $8 million. He is most recognized for his role as the determined attorney Jonathan Rollins on the NBC legal drama “L.A. Law.” In 1985, at the age of 21, Underwood made his debut in the film “Krush Groove.” In 2008, he appeared in the HBO series “In Treatment.”

Early Life

Blair Underwood was born on August 25, 1964 in Tacoma, Washington to parents Marilyn Ann Scales and Frank Eugene, Sr. His mother worked as an interior designer while his father was a colonel in the United States Army. Underwood lived on various Army bases throughout his childhood, both in the United States and abroad due to his father’s job. He attended Petersburg High School in Petersburg, Virginia and then pursued his education at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Blair Underwood’s Career Highlights

Blair Underwood began his film career in the 1985 musical film, “Krush Grove.” He then appeared in various TV shows like “The Cosby Show,” “One Life to Live,” “Downtown,” “Scarecrow and Mrs. King” and “21 Jump Street.”

In 1987, he landed the role of Jonathan Rollins in the NBC legal drama “L.A. Law,” which earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries, or Television Film in 1991. He also appeared in films like “Murder in Mississippi,” “Posse,” “Just Cause,” “Set It Off,” “Gattaca” and “Deep Impact.”

Underwood continued working in television and appeared in shows like “High Incident,” “Mama Flora’s Family,” “Sex and the City,” “LAX,” “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” “In Treatment,” “Dirty Sexy Money,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and “Quantico.”

In 2019 and 2020, he appeared in Netflix miniseries like “When They See Us” and “Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker.” He also appeared on stage in the Roundabout Theatre Company’s Broadway revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “A Soldier’s Play,” earning a Tony Award nomination in the Best Actor in a Play category.

Blair Underwood’s Personal Life and Philanthropy

Blair Underwood married Desiree DaCosta in 1994 and had three children together before their separation in 2021.

Underwood is actively involved in various charitable organizations, receiving the Humanitarian Award in 1993 for his work with the Los Angeles chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He has also served as a spokesperson for YouthAIDS and is involved with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation Clinic in Washington, D.C. Moreover, he is a Trustee for the Robey Theatre Company in Los Angeles, which focuses on plays about the Black experience.

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