Celebrity Info
Karimah Westbrook, born in 1978, grew up in the bustling city of Chicago. While she had some early experiences performing in plays as a child, it wasn’t until after she graduated from a strict military high school that she truly considered acting as a serious path. That decision led her to the Academy of Dramatic Arts West in Pasadena, where she worked hard to develop and refine her skills.
Though her first official on-screen appearance came as a guest star on the CBS hospital drama “City of Angels” in 2000, Karimah’s real break into acting happened when she spontaneously attended an audition for “Save the Last Dance” (2001) and ended up securing a supporting role. The film starred Julia Stiles and Kerry Washington, giving Westbrook a valuable early foothold in the industry.
Over the next 15 years, she built a solid career with recurring and supporting roles across both television and film. She appeared in popular series such as “Without a Trace” (CBS, 2002–09) and “Mad Men” (AMC, 2007–2015), showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress. On the big screen, she also played roles in notable films like “The Rum Diary” (2011), starring Johnny Depp, and “Suburbicon” (2017), which featured Matt Damon and was directed by George Clooney.
In 2018, Karimah Westbrook reached a new milestone in her career when she was cast in her first series regular role. She was announced to play the mother of the main character in “All American” (The CW, 2018–present), a show that follows the journey of a talented high school football player from South Central Los Angeles who gets the chance to play at Beverly Hills High School.
Karimah Westbrook has been part of several movies, but her most acclaimed work remains Baadasssss! from 2003. On the flip side, one of her less favored projects, at least in terms of reception, is After We Collided, which came out in 2020. Karimah Westbrook’s performances in these films reflect a range of critical responses over the years.
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