Jensen Atwood (born August 25, 1976) is an American actor from South Central, Los Angeles. Atwood is known for portraying Johnny Taylor, the love interest to Halle Berry in "Oprah Winfrey Presents: Their Eyes Were Watching God", while working alongside Ruby Dee. He is most known for his role in Noah's Arc as Wade Robinson. Noah's Arc is the first TV series featuring black gay men as main characters. In interviews, Atwood says that playing Wade was his most challenging role.
Celebrity host actor jensen atwood for mhlm s tastemakersgala dec 13 2014
Early life
Atwood was born and raised in South Central, Los Angeles where he currently resides. He has two younger sisters and two older brothers. Raised by his mother with older brother Jason "String" Atwood until his mid teens, he and his older brother moved in with their Father Gilbert Atwood. He studied acting at California State University, Long Beach, Playhouse West in Los Angeles, and currently studies with Eric Morris.
Career
Atwood appeared in many music videos and stage productions. He also sang backup for Tyrese. As a model, Atwood was featured on the cover of Krave Magazine, Bleu Magazine, and Ballroom Rockstar Magazine. Added to his credits is a layout in Flaunt Magazine. He has also modeled for national brands, including Coors Light, KFC, K-Swiss, and AT&T.
Jensen Atwood has spoken out against homophobia within the African-American community, explaining the importance of versatility as well as equality. On July 27, 2014 Mr. Atwood began shooting his lead role in the feature film Before I Do,'' directed by Kimberly D. Conner.
Filmography
Actor
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16 Bars the Movie (announced) as
Jensen
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Daisy's Dive 2021 (TV Series) (pre-production) as
Sampson
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Rise of the Tarragon (pre-production) as
Gabriel Hawkyns
2023
Master of Dreams (pre-production) as
Asher Jacobson
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Break In (post-production) as
Saul
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Deadbeat (The Movie) (post-production) as
Chris Johnson
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Ponder (post-production) as
Alexander DeVane
2023
Spilled Paint (TV Series) (post-production) as
Hakeem Baylor
- Crossing Lines (2023) - Hakeem Baylor
- Loop, Swoop and Pull (2023) - Hakeem Baylor
- The Unfolding (2023) - Hakeem Baylor
- How Deals are Made (2023) - Hakeem Baylor
2018
Fayth (Short) (completed) as
Noah
2023
Sisters as
Trae
2023
Sasha Lanes as
Quincy
2023
Rise of the Tarragon (Video short) as
Gabriel Hawkins
2022
Keeping Up with the Joneses (TV Mini Series) as
Agent Jeremiah
- The Wrong Murder (2022) (2022) - Agent Jeremiah
- The Wrong Nemesis (2022) (2022) - Agent Jeremiah
2022
The Neighborhood (TV Series) as
Juror
- Welcome to Jury Duty (2022) - Juror (uncredited)
2021
Conframa (TV Series) as
Aaron / Aaron Howard
- Stranger Things (2021) - Aaron
- AfterShock (2021) - Aaron
- Cold Front (2021) - Aaron Howard
2021
Once Upon a Lifetime as
Joseph Conley
2021
Velvet Jesus as
Carl
2021
The Fight That Never Ends (TV Movie) as
Doctor
2021
Deceived by My Mother-In-Law (TV Movie) as
Steve
2021
Life Without You (TV Series) as
Ashton Smith
2020
Christmas Together (TV Movie) as
Ben
2020
The Wrong Cheerleader Coach (TV Movie) as
Devan's Trainer
2020
Noah's Arc: The 'Rona Chronicles (Short) as
Wade
2020
The Wrong Wedding Planner (TV Movie) as
Jules
2020
Pandemically Single (TV Series) as
Kai Winters (2020)
2020
The Wrong House Sitter (TV Movie) as
Mr. Hill
2019
The Chadwick Journals (TV Series) as
Alley Cat
- The Hard Stuff (2019) - Alley Cat
2019
But She's My Best Friend (TV Mini Series) as
Date
- Intruders (2019) - Date
2019
Damsel as
Trent
2019
Better Now (TV Series) as
Ashton Smith
- Baggage Claim - Ashton Smith
2019
Prowess (TV Series) as
Shun
2018
Love Makeover Musical Stageplay (Video) as
Max Love
2018
Pretty Ass White Girl: Day 12 (Short) as
Laddie Whitmore
2017
Hats (Short) as
OG Mafia
2016
Quiet As Kept as
Charles
2016
Theirbnb (TV Series) as
John
- The Trainer, Tim (2016) - John
- The Orphan (2016) - John
- The Dawn (2016) - John
- The Call (2016) - John
- The B.O (2016) - John
2016
The Kicks (TV Series) as
Teacher #1
- You Win Some, You Lose Some (2016) - Teacher #1
2016
Before 'I Do' as
Caleb Abrams
2015
Hollywood Miles (Short) as
Cole
2014
The Transplanters (TV Series short) as
Phil
2014
A to Z (TV Series) as
Curt
- C Is for Curiouser & Curiouser (2014) - Curt
2013
Chris's Briss (Short) as
Chris Johnson
2013
Scarlet Kiss (Short) as
David
2013
Zane's the Jump Off (TV Series) as
Michael
- Red Flag (2013) - Michael
- Illegal Motion (2013) - Michael
2012
Raising Hope (TV Series) as
Man in Store
- The Last Christmas (2012) - Man in Store (uncredited)
2011
The Truth (Short)
2010
Toni Braxton: Hands Tied (Music Video) as
Guy in bar
2008
Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom as
Wade
2007
Dante's Cove (TV Series) as
Griffen
- Naked in the Dark (2007) - Griffen
- Like a Virgin (2007) - Griffen
- Sexual Healing (2007) - Griffen
- Blood Sugar Sex Magik (2007) - Griffen
- Sex and Death (And Rock and Roll) (2007) - Griffen
2007
Las Vegas (TV Series) as
Snoop
- Junk in the Trunk (2007) - Snoop
- The Chicken Is Making My Back Hurt (2007) - Snoop
2005
Noah's Arc (TV Series) as
Wade
- Say It Loud (2006) - Wade
- Baby Can I Hold You (2006) - Wade
- Under Pressure (2006) - Wade
- Give It Up (2006) - Wade
- Excuses for Bad Behavior (2006) - Wade
- Desperado (2006) - Wade
- It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over (2006) - Wade
- Housequake (2006) - Wade
- Got 'til It's Gone (2005) - Wade
- I'm with Stupid (2005) - Wade
- Love Is a Battlefield (2005) - Wade
- Writing to Reach You (2005) - Wade
- Nothin' Goin' on But the Rent (2005) - Wade
- Don't Make Me Over (2005) - Wade
- Don't Mess with My Man (2005) - Wade
- My One Temptation: Part 2 (2005) - Wade
- My One Temptation: Part 1 (2005) - Wade
2006
Heist (TV Series) as
Gang Member #1
- Strife (2006) - Gang Member #1
2006
Medium (TV Series) as
Pimp
- A Changed Man (2006) - Pimp
2005
Their Eyes Were Watching God (TV Movie) as
Johnny Taylor
2004
Noah's Arc as
Wade
2003
American Dreams (TV Series) as
Little Anthony And The Imerials
- The Pursuit of Happiness (2003) - Little Anthony And The Imerials
