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Byline: Alisa LaVelle and Michelle Buzgon

Meet Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes plays hard-edged, intense and physical characters. From pool hustler to bankable movie star, Snipes takes on roles that reflect his personal style and attitude.

Vital Stats

Born: July 31, 1962, in Orlando, Fla.

Parents: Mother Marian, a teacher's assistant, and his father, an aircraft engineer, divorced before Snipes' second birthday

Siblings: Snipes is the eldest of six children

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