Blair Underwood Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Height, L.A. Law, Career, Movies

Blair Erwin Underwood also known as Blair Underwood is a prominent American actor, director, and producer known for his versatile roles in television, film, and theater.

He rose to fame starring as attorney Jonathan Rollins in the NBC legal drama L.A. Law from 1987 to 1994, earning critical acclaim and awards nominations.

His career spans decades with notable performances in series like In Treatment, Dirty Sexy Money, and recent projects, alongside films such as Set It Off, Deep Impact, and Longlegs, while advocating for social causes and producing content.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Blair Erwin Underwood
• Stage Name: Blair Underwood
• Born: August 25, 1964
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: African American
• Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer
• Height: 180 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Frank Eugene Underwood Sr. and Marilyn Ann Scales Underwood
• Siblings: Frank Eugene Underwood Jr., Marlo Underwood Collins
• Spouse: Josie Hart
• Children: Three
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $8 million USD

Early Life and Education

Blair Underwood was born on August 25, 1964, in Tacoma, Washington, United States. He was brought up by his parents, Frank Eugene Underwood Sr., a United States Army colonel who served as an Army Ranger and paratrooper wounded in the Vietnam War, and Marilyn Ann Scales Underwood, an interior decorator and former fashion designer.

Due to his father’s military career, he lived on various military bases in the United States and Stuttgart, Germany, during his childhood. He has siblings including brother Frank Eugene Underwood Jr. and sister Marlo Underwood Collins. He attended Petersburg High School in Petersburg, Virginia.

He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His ethnicity is African American, and his religion is Christianity.

Career

Blair Underwood began his career in the mid-1980s with early roles in films like Krush Groove and guest spots on The Cosby Show. He gained prominence as Jonathan Rollins on L.A. Law (1987–1994), receiving a Golden Globe nomination.

He starred in TV movies like Murder in Mississippi and Soul of The Game, portraying figures like James Chaney and Jackie Robinson. His film work includes Just Cause, Set It Off, Gattaca, Deep Impact, Rules of Engagement, and Madea’s Family Reunion.

He appeared in series such as City of Angels, Sex and the City, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Dirty Sexy Money, In Treatment, The Event, Ironside, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Dear White People. He directed and produced projects, including co-producing Give. In 2025, he became part-owner of the Oakland Ballers baseball team.

His accolades include multiple NAACP Image Awards, a Daytime Emmy, Grammy nomination, and Tony nomination.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @blairunderwood

Personal Life

Blair Underwood is 61 years old and his height is 180 cm. He is married to Josie Hart since June 24, 2023, after a decades-long friendship that turned romantic a few years prior. They have no children together but share a blended family with nine children from previous relationships.

He was previously married to Desiree DaCosta from 1994 to 2021, with whom he has three children: sons Paris and Blake, and daughter Brielle. No other past relationships are widely publicly detailed. He maintains a focus on family, faith, advocacy for HIV/AIDS awareness and veterans, and personal growth.

Net Worth

Blair Underwood‘s net worth is estimated at $8 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in television series like L.A. Law, In Treatment, Dirty Sexy Money, and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.; feature films including Deep Impact, Set It Off, and Longlegs; producing and directing credits; residuals and royalties from long-running shows; voice work and narration; public speaking engagements; endorsements; and investments including part-ownership of the Oakland Ballers independent baseball team.