Antwone Fisher was born on August 3, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio. Tragically, his father was killed before he was born, and his mother was in prison, leaving him without a family. Placed in foster care as a baby, Antwone grew up feeling unwanted and alone.

As a teenager, after leaving foster care, he experienced homelessness on the streets of Cleveland. At 18, he joined the U.S. Navy, where discipline and purpose helped him rebuild his life. Despite carrying deep pain, he worked tirelessly, earned respect, and served for 11 years.

After his military service, Antwone worked as a federal corrections officer and later as a security guard at Sony Pictures Studios. During breaks, he began writing his story, transforming painful memories into words that would change his life. His writing led to the best-selling book Finding Fish in 2001, which was later adapted into the movie Antwone Fisher, directed by and starring Denzel Washington.

Eventually, Antwone reunited with his family and discovered relatives he never knew, meeting his mother for the first time. Despite the hardships he endured, he became a successful author, screenwriter, and speaker.

With over 390,000 children in foster care across America, Antwone Fisher’s story serves as a powerful reminder: every child deserves a loving family.