Christopher B. Duncan
Christopher B. Duncan (born December 4, 1964) is an American actor. He is known for his television roles like Braxton P. Hartnabrig in The Jamie Foxx Show, President William Johnson in The First Family, and Dunkan Bulk in Hero Factory, and portrayal of former U.S. President Barack Obama.
Christopher B. Duncan | |
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Born | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | December 4, 1964
Alma mater | University of Colorado Boulder |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1989–present |
Spouse(s) | Judy Duncan
(m. 1987; div. 2006)Susan Wood Duncan (m. 2007) |
Children | 1 |
Early life and education
Duncan received his B.F.A. in Acting from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Career
Duncan had a starring role as Braxton P. Hartnabrig on The Jamie Foxx Show. He played the leading role of President William Johnson in the sitcom The First Family.
He also had long standing recurring roles on Jane by Design, Veronica Mars, Aliens In America, Lincoln Heights, The District, Soul Food, and Black Lightning. His guest starring credits include Martin, Rosewood, Castle, NCIS, Bones, Mental, ER, Boston Legal, 24, CSI, & The Practice.
He's played President Barack Obama on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well as in the 2010 film My Name Is Khan.[1][2] [3]
Selected filmography
- Black Lightning (2019-2020) as Commander Carson Williams
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Mr. Cready
- Mr. Box Office (2013) as President William Johnson
- The First Family (2012-2015) as President William Johnson
- Jane By Design (2012) as Judge Pope
- The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2012) - Luke Cage (voice)
- Hero Factory (2010–2013) as Dunkan Bulk (voice)
- My Name Is Khan (2010) as President-elect Barack Obama
- Bones (2009) as Arthur Rutledge
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2008) as Barack Obama
- Lincoln Heights (2008) as Rev. John Kingston
- Aliens in America - (2007–2008) as Mr. Matthews
- iCarly (2007) as Colonel Morgan
- Veronica Mars (2004–2007) as Clarence Wiedman
- 24 (2005) as Spectre
- Johnson Family Vacation (2004) as Stan Turner
- The District (2001–2004) as Sgt. Ray Cutter
- Walker Texas Ranger (1993-2001) as Defense Attorney Lime
- The Jamie Foxx Show (1996–2001) as Braxton P. Hartnabrig
- Original Gangstas (1996) as Spyro
- In the Army Now (1994) as Soldier #1
- Family Matters (1993) Sam the Slam
- Coach (1990–1995) as Bo Whitley
Notes
- Christopher B. Duncan as Obama on The Tonight Show
- Also, as "Attorney Bob Wayne" on the TV series on Showtime "Soul Food" in 2001 and 2002. Presidential pretenders finding Web success
- "The Barack Obama of MY NAME IS KHAN discovered?". GlamSham. 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2010-01-07.