Omar J. Dorsey | Betting on Laughs

On this episode of The Story & Craft Podcast, we sit down with actor, Omar J. Dorsey from the HBO Max show “Bookie”, where he co-stars alongside Sebastian Maniscalco!  Omar shares his experiences working on well-known projects like “Queen Sugar” and “Django Unchained.”  We also discuss Omar's upbringing in Atlanta, his early passion for acting, his family's creative influence and his views on balancing an acting career with family life.  SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 03:23 Balancing Family and Career 05:30 Omar's Acting Journey 15:16 Comedy Inspirations and Influences 19:15 Growing Up in a Creative Household 20:46 Atlanta's Impact on Omar's Career 25:11 The Shift to Atlanta's Film Industry 25:39 Film vs. TV: Preferences and Experiences 27:03 Landing the Role in “Bookie” 30:01 Working with Hollywood's Best 32:57 Current Projects and Future Plans 36:33 The Seven Questions Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast app.  Also, check out the show and sign up for the newsletter at  www.storyandcraftpod.com . . . #podcast #OmarJDorsey #Acting #HBO #Max #Actor #Comedian #Bookie #SebastianManiscalco #QueenSugar #Atlanta #storyandcraft