Willie "Bobby" Samuel Hosea, Jr. (born December 5, 1955) is an American film and television actor, and former professional gridiron football player. He played O. J. Simpson in the Fox movie The O. J. Simpson Story. and John Allen Muhammad in D.C. Sniper: 23 Days of Fear. He is the head of Train 'Em Up Academy, Inc., and the creator of Dip-N-rip Sticks, 12-Step Tackle Training System.

Early life and football career

Hosea played college football for San Bernardino Valley College and then UCLA. After graduating, Hosea went to Canada to play professionally the Canadian Football League where he played for one season with the Montreal Alouettes and two seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders; he played in the 67th Grey Cup with the Alouettes. Hosea then returned to the United States to play with the Los Angeles Express and Jacksonville Bulls in the original United States Football League. After retiring from professional play, Hosea returned to San Bernardino Valley College to began a coaching career while also establishing his career as an actor in film and television.

Filmography

Film

Television

Personal life

He has been married to Marcia Hairston from 1980 to the present.