Russell Hornsby(I)

Actor
Director

Russell Hornsby at an event for The Hate U Give (2018)

A mysterious woman who repeatedly appears in a family's front yard, often delivering chilling warnings or unsettling messages, leaving the residents to question her identity, motives, and the potential danger she might pose.

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The Woman in the Yard (2025)

Russell Hornsby was born on 15 May 1974 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is an actor and director, known for The Hate U Give (2018), Fences (2016) and Big Fat Liar (2002). He has been married to Denise Walker since 1 August 2008.

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Awards
- 4 wins & 18 nominations total

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Known for

The Hate U Give

7.5

Maverick 'Mav' Carter

2018

Fences

7.2

Lyons

2016

Big Fat Liar

5.5

Marcus Duncan

2002

Meet the Parents

7.0

Late Night Courier

2000

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Actor

BMF
7.4
TV Series
- Charles Flenory
- 2021–2025
The Woman in the Yard
5.1
- David
- 2025
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat
6.5
- Richmond
- 2024
Mike
6.9
TV Mini Series
- Don King
- 2022
Mine
9.0
TV Series
- Eustice
- 2022
Last Seen Alive
5.7
- Detective Paterson
- 2022
Lost in Space
7.3
TV Series
- Grant Kelly
- 2021
R#J
6.5
- Captain Prince
- 2021
Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
6.8
TV Series
- Lincoln Rhyme
- 2020
The Affair
7.9
TV Series
- Carl Gatewood
- 2018–2019
Proven Innocent
6.6
TV Series
- Ezekiel 'Easy' Boudreau
- 2019
Creed II
7.1
- Buddy Marcelle
- 2018
The Hate U Give
7.5
- Maverick 'Mav' Carter
- 2018
Fevah
8.8
Short
- Jelani
- 2018
Seven Seconds
7.7
TV Mini Series
- Isaiah Butler
- 2018

Official sites
- Instagram
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Height
- 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
Born
- May 15, 1974
- San Francisco, California, USA
Spouse
- Denise WalkerAugust 1, 2008 - present
Parents
Other works
Appeared in August Wilson's "Jitney" in New York City at the Second Stage Theatre

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Trivia
Graduated from the College of Fine Arts at Boston University with a BFA in theatre.

FAQ

How old is Russell Hornsby?
51 years old
When was Russell Hornsby born?
May 15, 1974
Where was Russell Hornsby born?
San Francisco, California, USA
How tall is Russell Hornsby?
6 feet 1 inch, or 1.85 meters
What is Russell Hornsby known for?
Meet the Parents, Big Fat Liar, Fences, and The Hate U Give