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Rockmond Dunbar (born January 11, 1973 in Oakland, California) is an African-American actor, known for his leading role as Kenny Chadway on the critically-acclaimed television series Soul Food. Rockmond Dunbar’s screen presence was equally captivating as his name. The actor was best known for playing Benjamin Miles “C Note” Franklin on the thrilling and dramatic series “Prison Break” (FOX, 2005- ). During his time on the high profile show, Dunbar may have played someone breaking out of prison, but in real life, he was breaking out as one of television’s hottest stars. TV Guide would agree, naming Dunbar one of television’s “50 Sexiest Stars of All Time.” Dunbar was born January 11, 1973 in Oakland, California. Dunbar attended the Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia and the University of New Mexico. Making his film debut in “Misery Loves Company” (1998), the actor followed it up with a string of television appearances, on sitcoms like “The Wayans Brothers” (995-99), “Two Guys, A Girl, and a Pizza Place” (1998-2001), and an unforgettable guest appearance on “The Practice” (ABC, 1997-2004) in a 1999 episode directed by the show’s star, Dylan McDermott. After co-starring in the independent film “Punks” (2000) with Vanessa Williams and Loretta Devine, Dunbar’s career went full speed ahead in 2003 when he appeared in several episodes of the hit urban comedy, “Girlfriends” (2000- ). Dunbar is best known for his leading role as Kenny Chadway on the critically-acclaimed television series Soul Food. Dunbar's other television credits include a regular role as Benjamin Miles "C-Note" Franklin on the U.S. television series Prison Break, where he played the role of a character who was set up for a crime in the army which he did not commit, after spending years in the army he then carried on telling his wife that he was still in the army, even though he was really inside the walls of Fox River prison, several guest appearances in Earth 2, Felicity, The Pretender, Two Guys and a Girl and North Shore. He also had a recurring role on the UPN series Girlfriends. His film projects include Punks (which debuted at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival), Misery Loves Company, Sick Puppies, Whodunit, All About You and Warner Bros. feature film, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Aside from his theatrical performances, he also had made contributions to the world of art through the mixed-media exhibit, ARTHERAPY. In addition, Dunbar posed for the November 2003 issue of Playgirl Magazine. A prominent role in the ensemble drama “Soul Food: The Series” (Showtime, 2000-04) finally made Dunbar a familiar face in Hollywood. He played Kenny Chadway for 74 episodes of the provocative and groundbreaking series. At the time he was enjoying TV success for the first time, he returned to the big screen in 2005, alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer in the critically acclaimed murder-mystery film, “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.” A year later, Dunbar reunited with “Punks” costar Devine in the film “Dirty Laundry.” He made a guest appearance on Noah's Arc as himself to give Noah (screenwriter and the main character of the show) some ideas about his movie Fine Art. In 2005, Dunbar jumped up to TV’s A-list by joining the prominently male cast of the immensely popular Fox series, “Prison Break.” Playing his character “C-Note” with an air of mystery and realism, the show’s fans responded favorably, turning in each week and making him a favorite with viewers. In 2007, Dunbar starred on the TNT transplant surgery drama Heartland. |
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