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A three-time Emmy nominee, Dondré Whitfield's career has spanned over a quarter century and has seen him work with such industry heavyweights as John Travolta, Helen Mirren, David Oyelowo, Michael B. Jordan and Kevin Hart to name a few. Dondré has stood toe to toe with the likes of some of the industry's biggest stars for over three decades.

Dondré' was a series regular on the Ava DuVernay series QUEEN SUGAR for OWN playing Remy Newell, a role which earned a nomination for a 2018 NAACP Award. He also starred in the hit BET comedy series "Real Husbands of Hollywood" opposite Kevin Hart. Whitfield's versatility as a comedic and dramatic actor has been showcased in several of his feature films as well; including the Independent Spirit Award-winning and Sundance Award-winning film "Middle of Nowhere" opposite David Oyelowo that was directed by Ava DuVernay, the comedy "35 and Ticking", once again opposite Kevin Hart, the award-nominated drama "Pastor Brown" opposite Michael B. Jordan, the comedies "Mr. 3000" opposite Bernie Mac and "Two Can Play That Game" opposite Vivica A. Fox and the Helen Mirren directed film "Happy Birthday" opposite John Goodman.

On stage, Dondré has appeared at the prestigious Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut, in "Ceremonies in Dark Old Men". A Brooklyn, New York, native, Dondré received formal training at Performing Arts High in New York City.

Off-camera and off stage, Whitfield is an award winning author of the best selling book, Male vs Man: How to honor women, teach children and elevate men to change the world. Additionally, he created a digital series on his Male vs Man YouTube channel furthering the conversation around manhood with heavyweights such as Will Smith, Kevin Hart and DL Hughley.

Dondré and his wife, actress and director Salli Richardson Whitfield, have been among the country's hottest celebrity couples. Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield live in Los Angeles with their two children.

Awards

Dondré T. Whitfield

Daytime Emmy Awards

Image Awards (NAACP)

Soap Opera Digest Awards

Black Reel Awards for Television

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