Carl Lumbly
American actor, notable for 'Alias'
Born
August 14th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor, contributions spanned television and film. Best recognized for portraying the character Marcus Dixon in the series 'Alias', which aired from 2001 to 2006. Also featured in the television series 'The X-Files' and 'Supergirl'. Lumbly's voice work included roles in numerous animated series, notably as J'onn J'onzz in 'Justice League' and 'Justice League Unlimited'.
Portrayed Marcus Dixon in 'Alias'
Voice of J'onn J'onzz in 'Justice League'
Appeared in 'The X-Files'
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