Karimah Westbrook

About Karimah Westbrook

Who is it?: Actress, Producer, Writer
Birth Day: October 6, 1978
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)

Karimah Westbrook

Karimah Westbrook is an American television and film actress. After crashing an audition and snagging a role in the...
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Popular As Karimah Westbrook
Occupation Actress
Age 46 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born October 6, 1978 (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Birthday October 6
Town/City Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nationality USA

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Karimah Westbrook’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Karimah Westbrook was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

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Karimah Westbrook is an American television and film actress. After crashing an audition and snagging a role in the Paramount box office hit Save the Last Dance (2001), she has never looked back. A Chicago native, the youngest of two, Westbrook was inspired by actress Whoopi Goldberg growing up.

After falling in love with the theater, she realized she had a strong desire to perform and decided to pursue an acting career. She attended schools such as The Academy of Dramatic Arts-West.Westbrook earned recognition for her performance as Ginnie in the Sony Classics critically acclaimed bio-pic Baadasssss! (2003) opposite actor/director Mario Van Peebles.

Baadasssss! (2003) was voted "One of the Best Movies of the Year" by Ebert and Roeper. Since moving to Los Angeles, the Chicago native has amassed an impressive list of T.V. and film appearances, including supporting roles in The Rum Diary (2011) opposite Johnny Depp, Bolden (2019), a Jazz bio-pic where her character Alice Bolden ages from her 20's to her 50's, and American Violet (2008) opposite Oscar nominee Alfre Woodard.

Always up for a challenge, Westbrook learned to speak Mandarin Chinese when she worked opposite international film star Sylvia Chang in the award winning festival hit American Fusion (2005).A firm believer in creating her own opportunities,Westbrook talents extends to writing and producing.

Her first film production, a short drama entitled Best Kept Secret (2006), became a finalist in the 'Lens on Talent (2009)' filmmakers competition. Since then, Westbrook has produced projects such as A Fire in a Dovecot (2010), Watts and Volts (2009), and Pastor Stuart (2009) .

Just as she finds it essential to explore every aspect of her talent, Karimah also believes in giving back. Dedicated to giving back to her community, for several years Karimah served as a mentor for A Place Called Home - a youth center in Los Angeles that helps young adults in the inner city to find success and self reliance.

She remains on the center's Leadership Council who's mission remains the same.Whether she is writing, producing, or giving back, this gifted actress has a powerful and captivating way of delivering a performance.

Karimah Westbrook Movies

  • All American (2018-2020) as Grace James
  • Suburbicon (2017) as Mrs. Mayers
  • The Rum Diary (2011) as Papa Nebo
  • American Violet (2008) as Claudia Johnson

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