Omar Benson Miller’s acclaimed acting career launched with his compelling performance as Sol George in the 2002 feature film ‘8 Mile,’ a role that quickly established his commanding screen presence. He continued to build his filmography with diverse projects, including portraying Private First Class Sam Train in Spike Lee’s 2008 WWII drama ‘Miracle at St. Anna.’ These early roles showcased his versatility and ability to inhabit significant characters across various genres. Miller further solidified his standing in television, joining the ensemble cast of the hit CBS crime drama ‘CSI: Miami’ in 2009 as Walter Simmons.
Concurrently, he returned to live-action television, starring as Ben Taylor in the CBS comedy ‘The Unicorn’ from 2019 to 2021 and later as Reggie Lloyd in Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed miniseries ‘The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey’ in 2022. Most recently, Miller starred as Albert ‘Gib’ Gibson Jr. in the 2023 CBS action-comedy series ‘True Lies,’ based on the iconic film. He is also slated to appear as ‘Cornbread’ in the highly anticipated 2025 feature film ‘Sinners,’ directed by Ryan Coogler, further highlighting his consistent engagement with prominent projects and acclaimed collaborators across film and television.