Born: March 12, 1960
Courtney B. Vance may be known to many for his roles on crime-fighting TV shows like Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Flash Forward, and The Closer. But what you might not know is that he's a man with much more than just acting chops — he's also got the brains to back it up. He graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts and in between classes, he spent time acting with the Boston Shakespeare Company. As if a Harvard degree wasn't enough, he also earned a Master of Fine Arts... See All