Carlton Wilborn is a globally respected and award-winning director, producer, actor, and life coach with over 40 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He began his professional career as a principal dancer with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, performing live with renowned artists such as Michael Jackson and Madonna. He also worked on music videos with Janet Jackson and toured the world with Madonna for her Blond Ambition and Girlie Show tours, which were documented in the feature film Truth or Dare.
Wilborn's thespian credits include a wide range of film and television roles, including The Mentalist, The Boarder, Bosch, NCIS, Lincoln Heights, Bunheads, NYPD Blue, the Practice, CSI: Miami, L.A. Firefighters, and Oprah Winfrey Presents: Tuesdays with Morrie. He has also appeared in the feature film Beautiful Boy alongside Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet.
In addition to his work as a performer, Wilborn is a key subject in the documentary Strike a Pose, which explores the lives of the dancers who performed with Madonna during her Blond Ambition tour. He has also worked as a scientist with the music artist Kid Cudi for Amazon's Prime Day Show special.
Throughout his career, Wilborn has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including a GLADD Media Award nomination for his role in The Mentalist and a Best Actor Award from the NYLA International Film Festival for his performance in The Boarder.
In recognition of his extraordinary life and enduring efforts to impact culture, inform community, and inspire change, Wilborn was honored by Rahm Emanuel, the Mayor of Chicago, with the proclamation "February 5, 2017 to be CARLTON WILBORN DAY IN CHICAGO."
