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On the show Who Do You Think You Are? (2010) he found out that his great-great grandfather thought he was the second coming of Jesus, and was shot four times. He also discovered that a great-great-great grandfather was born a free African-American in the early 1800s, and owned two slaves (that the historian helping him thought were the parents of the free black man). Blair also took a DNA test to see where his ancestors were from, and found out that he is 74% African and 26% European (mostly French). Researchers found a genetic tenth cousin of Blair's who lives in Cameroon, and Blair and his father went to Cameroon to meet him and his family.

His support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association won him the 1993 Humanitarian Award, presented by the Los Angeles Chapter of MDA. He is also co-founder of Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA), founded in 1989, which supports a democratic South Africa with equal rights and opportunities for all citizens.

His father was a U.S. Army Colonel

Began career as a performer at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA.

Was considered for the role of Nino Brown in New Jack City (1991) but turned down the role & Wesley Snipes, was cast instead.

Son, Paris, born 1997 and daughter, Brielle, born 1998.

Attended Carnegie Mellon University.

Is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.

He appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "Voices That Care."

Voted one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2000 and one of TV Guide's most influential faces of the 90s.

Has an older brother and two younger sisters.

His mother was in interior design.

Underwood received a 2020 Tony Award nomination in the category Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for the revival of "A Soldier's Play" by Charles Fuller.

Almost starred as Steven Freeman in Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), but dropped out at the last minute due to personal reasons. John D. LeMay ultimately played the role.

Attended same high school, Petersburg High School (Petersburg, VA) in the early 80s, as R&B crooner Trey Songz (early 2000s).

Son Blake Ellis (with wife 'Désirée DaCosta') was born weighing 7 lbs 2 oz. (June 9, 2001)

Is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.

Youngest sister Mellisa is a chef.