Boris Kodjoe

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Boris Kodjoe is an Austrian-born actor, model, and producer known for his work in film and television. He was born in Vienna to a German psychologist mother and a Ghanaian physician father. Before his acting career, he was a standout tennis player at Virginia Commonwealth University. He began his professional career as a fashion model in the mid-1990s. Kodjoe gained widespread recognition for his role as Damon Carter on the long-running Showtime series Soul Food. He later starred as Dr. Benjamin 'Ben' Warren on the hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy and its spin-off Station 19. His film credits include appearances in Love & Basketball, Brown Sugar, and Resident Evil: Afterlife. He is also known for his role in the action-comedy series The Last Man on Earth. Kodjoe married his Soul Food co-star Nicole Ari Parker in 2005, and the couple has two children together. He is fluent in several languages, including German, English, French, and Spanish. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent advocate for various charitable causes and health awareness initiatives. He continues to be a recognizable figure in Hollywood, balancing his acting projects with his family life.