Bernard White

Actor 'Bernard White' (qv) is recognizable from his work in over 30 feature films. White just wrapped a lead role in _Quarantine (2008)_ (qv). Memorable roles include "Agha Babur" in _American Dreamz (2006)_ (qv), and "Rama-Kandra" in _The Matrix Reloaded (2003)_ (qv), and _The Matrix Revolutions (2003)_ (qv). White also starred with 'Michelle Williams' (qv) and 'John Diehl' (qv) in 'Wim Wenders' (qv)'s _Land of Plenty (2004)_ (qv).Onstage, he starred in "The Seven" at The La Jolla Playhouse in February and March of this year. Last summer, he starred in a main stage production of "Blithe Spirit" at The Williamstown Theatre Festival with 'Wendie Malick' (qv), 'Jessica Hecht' (qv) and 'Adriane Lenox' (qv). Prior to that, White starred in Ola Mafalani's theatrical production of "Wings of Desire" at A.R.T,, and toured Europe with the original production. In winter of 2006, White co-starred in an off-Broadway production of "Landscape of The Body", along with 'Lili Taylor' (qv). He was seen the previous year at Williamstown in "Lucy And The Conquest".White garnered praise for his comedic skills in 'Garry Marshall' (qv) _Raising Helen (2004)_ (qv) and the independent film _Dream (2005)_ (qv). Other film credits include _The Scorpion King (2002)_ (qv), _Pay It Forward (2000)_ (qv), _City of Angels (1998)_ (qv), _Strange Days (1995)_ (qv), and a host of independent films, including _Killing Obsession (1994)_ (qv), _Pain Within (2007)_ (qv), _The World Unseen (2007)_ (qv), with 'Sheetal Sheth' (qv) and 'Lisa Ray' (qv), and a multi award-winning short "American Made".A familiar face to TV viewers, White has recurred on some of television's hottest series: _24 (2001)_ (qv), _The West Wing (1999)_ (qv), _JAG (1995)_ (qv) and _Alias (2001)_ (qv). Recent television guest-star roles include: _Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008)_ (qv), _CSI: Miami (2002)_ (qv), _ER (1994)_ (qv), _The Unit (2006)_ (qv), _Heartland (2007)_ (qv), and _E-Ring (2005)_ (qv).In fall of 2005, White played the title role in Sakharam Binder, for New York City's The Play Company. An acclaimed stage actor, White also played the title character in Joseph Papp's "The Death Of Garcia Lorca", at The Public. He has starred in "Dogeaters" at The La Jolla Playhouse, "A Perfect Ganesh" at The Odyssey, and "Queen of The Remote Control" at East West Players. Award-winning solo performances include "Where She Went, and as John In "The Hill Country".In 2001, White stepped behind the camera to direct his first film, _The Want (2001)_ (qv), which he also wrote. In addition, White has penned several screenplays, and a multitude of stage plays, many of which were produced in Los Angeles. He also founded 'Plymouth', a flourishing experimental theatre company in Hollywood. He had a regular role in the syndicated series _Dragnet (1989)_ (qv). He began his career on daytime television with contract roles on _General Hospital (1963)_ (qv), _Santa Barbara (1984)_ (qv) and _Days of Our Lives (1965)_ (qv).White, an American citizen, was born in Sri Lanka, raised in Detroit, and graduated with a B.A. in Theatre from Michigan State. He divides his time between LA and New York City.::Fritz Werner