Aldis Hodge
American actor, starred in 'Brian Banks'
An American actor, notable for roles in film and television. Gained recognition for portraying the title character in the film 'Brian Banks', which depicts the true story of a football player wrongfully imprisoned. Also starred as Alec Hardison in the television series 'Leverage' and reprised this role in the sequel series 'Leverage: Redemption'. Appeared in the critically acclaimed film 'One Night in Miami', which features an imagined conversation between iconic figures Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke. Hodge has displayed versatility through various roles across different genres, including drama and action.
Portrayed Brian Banks in 'Brian Banks'
Starred as Alec Hardison in 'Leverage'
Appeared in 'One Night in Miami'
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