Roger Guenveur Smith (born July 27, 1959 in Berkeley, California) is an American writer, director, and actor.

Smith received an Obie-Award for his signature solo performance in A Huey P. Newton Story and has collaborated with Spike Lee on several works. He has appeared in films such as A School Daze, Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X, Get On The Bus, He Got Game, and Summer Of Sam. During the 1990's he had a recurring role on "A Different World" (the Cosby Show spinoff). In addition to his performances in major studio productions, Smith continues to work in and support independent film projects.

Smith attended Occidental College (American Studies) in Los Angeles and Yale University in New Haven, CT where he successfully auditioned for the Drama School; switching from his pursuit of a graduate degree in History. Additionally, Smith, studied at the Keskidee Arts Centre in London, England.

Smith currently works and resides in Los Angeles, California.

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On Point: Scott-Heron Celebration Wasn't Televised Black Star News Late into the night, Roger Guenveur Smith's ad lib poetry left you wanting a bit less, but it was still entertaining how he dramatized his poetry with the wide slow motions of a stoned dub poet or a Rastafarian sage. Perhaps Guenveur's performance was ...   Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:57:45 GMT Lexington Herald Leader MLK talk will focus on renewing bonds within communities Lexington Herald Leader Frederick Douglass Now, one-man show with Roger Guenveur Smith. 7 pm Jan. 15. Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St. $10, $5 students. (859) 280-2218. Lexingtonlyric.com. Lexington Unity Breakfast: Unity: Moving From Concept to Reality with speakers Gwen ... and more »   Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:51:13 GMT Lexington Herald Leader Actor's one-man show honors Frederick Douglass Lexington Herald Leader By Rich Copley ? rcopley@herald-leader.com For Roger Guenveur Smith, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend is the perfect time to present a program about 19th-century abolitionist and feminist Frederick Douglass. "The work of Frederick Douglass is the ...   Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:11:03 GMT Page:  1

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