What is roger guenveur smith?

Roger Guenveur Smith is an American actor, writer, and director. He was born on July 27, 1955, in Berkeley, California, and grew up in South Central Los Angeles. Smith is best known for his one-man shows, which he writes and performs himself. His most famous works include "A Huey P. Newton Story," "Frederick Douglass Now," and "Rodney King."

Smith has also appeared in many films and television shows, including "Do the Right Thing," "Malcolm X," "Eve's Bayou," "American Gangster," "The Blacklist," and "The Wire."

In addition to his acting and writing career, Smith has also taught at several universities, including New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and the California Institute of the Arts. He is also a co-founder of the Watts Village Theater Company, a non-profit organization that works to bring theater to underserved communities in Los Angeles.

Smith has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including an Obie Award, a Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, and a Guggenheim Fellowship for Theater Arts. He continues to be an influential figure in the world of theater and film, pushing boundaries and creating powerful and thought-provoking work.