Courtney B. Vance Stars In CW Show, “61st Street”
HOLLYWOOD, CA– Courtney B. Vance stars as Franklin Roberts in The CW’s “61st Street.”
Vance is an award-winning actor whose powerful presence can be found everywhere from onstage to the big screen. His debut as Spc. Abraham ‘Doc’ Johnson in “Hamburger Hill” launched a prolific cinematic career that includes historically noteworthy films such as “The Hunt for Red October,” “The Preacher’s Wife” and “The Adventures of Huck Finn.” From Vance’s stunning portrayal as Johnnie Cochran in “The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story,” to the beloved and pivotal character “Uncle George” in HBO’s critically acclaimed drama horror series “Lovecraft Country,” to his star turn in NatGeo’s “Genius: Aretha,” Vance has earned two Emmy® awards, a Tony award, a Critics Choice Award, a Black Reel TV Award and multiple NAACP Image awards, as well as SAG, Golden Globe, and Hollywood Critics Association nominations. Vance starred in the feature film “Heist 88,” which was produced by Basset Vance Productions, and was one of 2023’s most watched original films on Showtime and Paramount +.
