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Hometown: Jamaica, NY.
Birthday: December 1.
The Family Trade: Babatundé’s brother, Akin, is also an accomplished actor, director and writer.
Saddle Up: When he’s not on set, you’ll likely find Babatundé at an equestrian center training horses. “I’ve been a horse whisperer for over 23 years,” explains the actor, who has also competed on the rodeo circuit. “I’ve won some buckles that I’m very proud of.”
One might, at first glance, be tempted to paint THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Julius with a villain’s brush — the bigoted, emotionally distant parent whose “My way or the highway!” approach failed his family in so many ways. However, it’s what veteran actor Obba Babatundé brings to the show’s groundbreaking transgender storyline — namely, a wonderfully nuanced portrayal with many layers of…
