Vondie Curtis-Hall

Who is Vondie Curtis-Hall?

Vondie Curtis-Hall is a versatile American actor, screenwriter, film director, and television director, best known for his roles in “Die Hard 2” (1990), “Romeo + Juliet” (1996), and the medical drama “Chicago Hope”. With a career spanning decades, he has also made a name for himself behind the camera as a respected director and storyteller.

Family and Relationships

Vondie Curtis-Hall is married to Kasi Lemmons, a celebrated actress and director, best known for films like Eve’s Bayou and Harriet. The couple tied the knot in 1995 and have two children together:

• Henry Hunter Hall (born 1996), who is also an actor
• Zora Hall (born 1999)

Vondie also has a son, Che Hall (born 1979), from a previous marriage. While little is publicly known about his first wife, he shares a close relationship with all his children.

Siblings and Parents

• Father: Curtis Hall – construction company owner
• Mother: Angeline Hall – nurse
• Brother: Kevin Hall – fashion designer and creative director
• Sister: Sherrie Hall

Education and Training

Vondie studied theater at Richmond College in London and is also classically trained from the Juilliard School in New York. Additionally, he has trained in Shaolin Kung Fu and Qi Gong under Master Shi Yan Fan.

Career Highlights

Acting Credits Include:

• Die Hard 2 (1990)
• Romeo + Juliet (1996)
• Crooklyn, Falling Down, The Mambo Kings
• Daredevil (Netflix), as Ben Urich
• Chicago Hope (TV series) – Emmy-nominated role
• Guest role in The Sopranos, ER, and Soul Food

Directorial Credits:

• Gridlock’d (1997) – starring Tupac Shakur
• Glitter (2001)
• Waist Deep (2006)
• Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story (2004, TV movie)

TV Directing:

• Firefly
• The Shield
• Chicago Hope
• Boston Legal
• Gossip Girl

Fun Fact

Vondie once struggled with heroin addiction as a teenager but overcame it before building his successful career in entertainment. His life journey and creative work reflect resilience, talent, and vision.