Blair Underwood, Joe McClean author biography, plus links to books by Blair Underwood, Joe McClean.

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Blair Underwood, Joe McClean

Blair Underwood is a two-time Golden Globe and Tony nominee and an Emmy, Grammy, and eight-time NAACP Image Award-winning actor, director, and producer. He made his acting debut in the 1985 musical film Krush Groove, and, from 1987 to 1994, starred as attorney Jonathan Rollins in the NBC legal drama series L.A. Law. Underwood has starred in numerous film, television, and stage productions, including Sex in the City, Set It Off, Madea's Family Reunion, and Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C. J. Walker. Underwood received his first Tony Award nomination as Best Lead Actor in a Play after starring in the 2020 Broadway revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama A Soldier's Play.

Joe McClean is a screenwriter and director whose 2013 breakout indie feature, Life Tracker, screened at dozens of film festivals and sci-fi conventions before streaming on demand in one hundred million homes through cable providers. His follow-up, the indie darling The Drama Club, premiered at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in 2017 before finding a home on Tubi. His most recent endeavor, Viral, which he wrote and produced, was directed by and stars Blair Underwood.

This biography was last updated on 05/20/2025.

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