Is Rockmond Dunbar Leaving 911? Here are all the latest updates on the 9-1-1 actor below!
Rockmond Dunbar is one of the ubiquitous names in the TV industry.
Not to be surprised, he has become a cast member of many high-end series like “Earth 2”, “Showtime,” “Soul Food,” “Prison Break,” among many others.
He is currently portraying the role of Michael Grant in the Fox series “9-1-1”.
He is the ex-husband of the series’s main character Athena portrayed by Angela Bassett.
The series follows the lives of Los Angeles first responders: police officers, paramedics, firefighters, and dispatchers.
Is Rockmond Dunbar Leaving 911?
Rockmond Dunbar is confirmed to be leaving 911 this season.
The show is currently in its fifth season, and our close sources confirmed he will be leaving the show for now.
Rockmond Dunbar exits 9-1-1 after 5 Seasons of playing Michael Grant. #911onFOX pic.twitter.com/xXmrzVhBL2
— 9-1-1 NEWS (@911TVNEWS) November 16, 2021
Meanwhile, any insiders into the actor’s reason to do so have not been shared by the actor himself or the show.
However, rumors say that he may be back next season, given his character’s crucial role in LGBT community representation in the show.
It is revealed that the case of 911 received a pay rise in this season, and the whole cast shares a healthy working environment.
Rockmond Dunbar Gay Rumors Explored
Rockmond Dunbar has come under the gay rumors like many other actors who play LGBT characters in their reel life.
Some of the viewers have become confused about Dunbar is also gay in real life due to the realness of his acting as a gay man in the series.
In 911, Dunbar’s character Michael was married to Athena with kids.
Later, it is revealed that he is gay and starts a relationship with David while his former family supports the connection.
MUCH Love and Respect to my Rock, my Love, my Purpose! My Wife, @MrsMayaDunbar Thank you, for saving my life and motivating me to be the best me everyday! #9monthspregnant #dueanydaynow #crossfitgirls #crossfit #crosstowncrossfit @crosstowncf pic.twitter.com/CggGlrkgQh
— Rockmond Dunbar (@RockmondDunbar) March 19, 2019
Similarly, the gay couple of 911 is one of the most loved gay couples on screen.
Hence, given these actors’ realistic acting regarding their love, many people have become confused about whether Dunbar is gay in his real life too.
However, it is confirmed that Dunbar is not gay but a supporter of the LGBT community.
Meet Rockmond Dunbar Family
Rockmond Dunbar has yet to disclose the complete insiders on his family as of today.
Though he was born in the U.S., his DNA analysis showed that his ancestry is mainly from the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
He was given the Yoruba name “Omobowale,” meaning “our son has come home” on his visit to Nigeria.
Likewise, the 911 actor has been married twice, with Ivy Holmes from 2003 to 2006 and Maya Dunbar since 2012.
He considers his current wife, Maya, to be the rock, love, and purpose of his life, per his Twitter handle.