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Kyla Pratt was born on 16 September 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress, known for One on One (2001), Recovery Road (2016) and Love & Basketball (2000).- Director
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Kevin Hooks was born on 19 September 1958 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Innerspace (1987), Last Resort (2012) and Passenger 57 (1992). He is married to Cheryl. They have two children. He was previously married to Regina Hooks.- Kelvin Hooks is known for Going 4 Broke (2020), I'm That Kind of Woman (2012) and House Arrest (2016).
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David Gyasi was born in Hammersmith, London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Interstellar (2014), Cloud Atlas (2012) and Annihilation (2018).- Actor
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In the span of just a few short years, Brad James has gone from US Marine to one of the most exciting faces in television and film today. Although widely praised for his comedic role as 'Todd' on the hit series "Tyler Perry's For Better Or Worse," Brad has shown himself to be much more than just a comedic actor. Through dozens of television and film appearances he has showcased a vast range of characters from action hero, to misunderstood boy-toy, to the diabolical villain.
Brad appeared in the Nicholas Sparks adaptation of his popular novel "The Choice," with Teresa Palmer, Alexandra Daddario and Benjamin Walker. His other feature film credits include appearing alongside Billy Crystal and Bette Midler in the family comedy "Parental Guidance," appearing with Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman in Denis Villeneuve's "Prisoners," and starring as 'Spence' in the feature film "Comeback Dad."
2016 witnessed Brad appearing on "NCIS: New Orleans," adding to his long list of television credits that also include ABC's "Devious Maids", The CW's "Hart of Dixie" and recurring on WGN's critically acclaimed series "Underground."
In addition to his acting, Brad has also begun to write, produce and direct projects that he feels have stories that will entertain and enlighten. He's also expanding his reach and utilizing his creative abilities to speak to the youth about the different paths to success in business as well as personal endeavors. He has spoken at several drama academies, schools, panels, camps and more; constantly promoting belief in one's self to accomplish anything that you put your mind and heart to do.- Actor
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David Edwards was born on 23 April 1971 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Scary Movie 3 (2003), Half Baked (1998) and House Party 3 (1994).- Actor
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Chief Enyinna Nwigwe (born September 18), is a Nigerian Actor, Producer, and Creative Entrepreneur. He is best known for playing Nonso in The Wedding Party 2 and playing Tamuno in Black November.
Nwigwe is from Ngor Okpala, in Imo State.Born to Nigerian parents, He studied at the University of Calabar and holds a degree in Economics.
Nwigwe began his career as a print and runway model before transitioning to professional acting. His first feature was in a 2004 film, Wheel of Change after which he went on to work alongside some of the most respected producers and directors in Africa and across the globe.
In 2012, he joined the cast of Black November opposite actors Kim Basinger, Vivica A. Fox, Akon, and Wyclef Jean. In 2017, he played the lead role in South African movie, All About Love which won best film Southern Africa at the AMVCAs. In 2019, Nwigwe played the role of "Obinna Omego" in the remake of Nigerian Classic, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, and more recently, played the lead role of Nura Yusuf in Nigeria's first military-based film, Eagle Wings. Nwigwe also led a stellar cast in Prime video released Badamasi, a biopic on the former military President of Nigeria & the most controversial on record. He got the Best Actor in a Leading Role nomination by Africa Movie Academy Awards, for his portrayal of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) in the film.
In recognition of his work, Nwigwe's portrait photograph by Nigerian-American photographer Iké Udé was selected to permanently be on exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art. Situated at the National Mall of the United States capital, Washington DC.
Nwigwe lives in Lagos, Nigeria. He is passionate about cooking, fitness and enjoys playing tennis.
In 2015, Nwigwe was nominated for a Nollywood and African Film Critics Award, also known as the African Oscars, for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Black November.
In 2016, he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor of the Year (English) at the City People Entertainment Awards.
In December of 2021 Enyinna was conferred with a chieftaincy title as CHITURUGO (Crowned by God)1 Of Logara for his humanitarian work with ENYINNA NWIGWE FOUNDATION focusing on the plight of underprivileged kids and the physically challenged.- Ismael Cruz- Córdova is an actor, entrepreneur currently based in New York. Born and raised in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. At age fifteen, Ismael began working locally in commercials, TV and film shortly after joining his High School Drama Club. In 2006 he decided to further pursue his dream and moved to New York City where he studied at NYU's Tisch Shcool of the Arts. in NYC Ismael has been recognized for his acting work with several awards and critical acclaim named one of the 25 Leaders of the future by Latino Leaders Magazine, and awarded a VOCES de Ford Award by Ford Motors, which is given to trailblazing exemplary Individuals in the media and entertainment Industry.
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Stephen Slates is known for Freshman Friday (2020), The Bachelor Party (2011) and He's on My Mind (2009).- Actor
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Kareem J. Grimes is known for All American (2018), The Vince Staples Show (2024) and S.W.A.T. (2017).- Actor
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New Jersey's Jay Reeves is a one of a kind creative in the modern-day, an actor, an artist, a producer and much more. Reeves is already paving his own legendary path for those who come after him. With a pure sense of creativity and drive, Jay Reeves isn't motivated by clout, "I feel like...as content creators [we] have the obligation to hold a reflection mirror up to the world," Reeves says. Whether in his performance as an actor, his honesty as an artist, or his creativity and range as an executive producer, Jay Reeves proves time and time again to be a prolific force. As the year comes to an end, Reeves has plenty lined up in film, music, and the like.
Jay Reeves' work ethic and willingness to learn in any space is what has gotten him in the position he's in right now. Growing up Jay Reeves was an athlete and in fact, ranked #9 out of 100 in the Western Region of Underclassmen. After playing a few games in a starting role at Pasadena City College, Reeves would leave the team and college to pursue a career in acting. Supporting himself turned out to be a much greater challenge and saw our hero become homeless. Eventually, a car accident saw Reeves return to Charlotte where he picked up right where he left off in regards to pursuing an acting career. Reeves would apply for college and in fact, receive a scholarship to a school in New York, but Reeves had bigger plans and goals for the future.
Between acting and music, Jay Reeves is a proven Modern Day Renaissance Man during an era where so many talk of "staying in your lane." "I feel like versatility is important these days because it's what makes you unique," Reeves states. In 2018, Reeves made his television debut on the CW's critically acclaimed drama, "All-American" as Shawn Scott. Moreover Jay Reeves's relentless work ethic shines as while filming All-American, Reeves was completing roles for other projects. Already Reeves has worked with people like Shia LaBeouf, Denzel Washington, and brands like Dr. Pepper. As Jay Reeves continues to elevate, he's proving that he can stretch his arms into any medium and bring creativity, new perspectives, and dedication to everything he does.
Jay Reeves is just getting started though, last year "was a year of hustle and elevation" according to Reeves. With him continuing his long-standing work with Dr. Pepper this led to Reeves working with Toyota as well. This year had Reeves step into the music realm as both an emcee and a producer, releasing his sophomore single "South Central". In just the 7 months it's been out Reeves has racked up over 50K listens and watches between Spotify and YouTube alone. It doesn't stop there, Jay Reeves is doing incredible acting work too as he's the Leading Man in the upcoming Disney+ exclusive movie "SAFETY" set to release later this year. As 2020 comes to a close, Reeves has new music on the way and wants to do more to get behind the camera as a director. Jay Reeves is a name we'll be speaking about for decades to come.- Actor
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Jean Elie, a prominent Haitian-American actor, gained widespread recognition for his standout portrayal of Ahmal in HBO's acclaimed comedy series, "Insecure." Beyond his success on the hit show, Elie has showcased his creative prowess by creating and starring in his "SendHelp" series, which is available for streaming on AMC's WatchAllblk platform. With a dynamic range, Elie has also captivated audiences with his performance as Stanley in Issa Rae's latest series, "RapShit." Through his diverse roles and creative ventures, Jean Elie continues to make a significant impact in the entertainment world by starting his production studio, Bassett House Pictures, providing a platform and community for up-and-coming filmmakers to showcase their work and receive resources on how to green light themselves.- Actor
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Robert Ri'chard was born on 7 January 1983 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Coach Carter (2005), House of Wax (2005) and One on One (2001).- Actor
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From dancing on stage alongside best-selling music artists Beyonce', Rihanna, and Mariah Carey to starring in back-to-back hit television series, the striking, commanding and charismatic multi-hyphenate talent Skyh Black dominates Hollywood in the new generation of leading men.
This year, Black returns in the electrifying, leading role of 'Amp' Addiction Anthony in Tyler Perry's smash hit, male exotic dancer drama, All the Queen's Men on BET. The series follows Amp, an ex-con with a hidden past who is lured into the lucrative yet dangerous world of male exotic dancing by Madam (Eva Marcille), Club Eden's fierce yet vengeful owner. Amp struggles with navigating the complexities of loyalty and his newfound high-stakes life after lockup. Season two recently wrapped production for Tyler Perry Studios and is slated for release in 2023.
In Showtime's critically acclaimed dark comedy Black Monday, Black stars opposite Don Cheadle and Regina Hall as 80's music executive Arnie Markowitz and as attorney Othello Charles in season one of the steamy AMC ALL Black legal drama series, Lace. Black also starred as the fan-favorite Jacobi in seasons two and three of Tyler Perry's highest-rated, #1 mega-hit drama, Sistas.
On the film front, Black stars as Jesse Holmes in the psychological thriller Stranger Next Door, directed by Emmy-award-winning director Victoria Rowell. The film tells the story of a former police detective (Vicky Jeudy) who is retired, divorced and lives a life of seclusion as her father's caretaker (Tim Reid). When Holmes moves in next door, her seemingly stagnant life is flipped. Stranger Next Door made its debut during the Summer 2022 American Black Film Festival in Miami Beach as part of 12 hand-selected spotlight screenings.
Skyh can next be seen executive producing and starring as Patrick Casey in the romantic drama A Haitian Wedding. The film centers on the love story of a Haitian-born bride-to-be and her fiancé, the American go-getter Patrick Casey (Skyh). When Casey accidentally breaks tradition by proposing to his bride-to-be without her strict Haitian parents' approval, the two must travel to her native country and do damage control, ultimately turning into a journey of self-discovery. A Haitian Wedding, which recently wrapped production in Haiti and Miami, is slated for theatrical release in 2023.
Black was recently tapped to lead the BET Studios thriller Love Marry Kill as police detective Marcus Bardot, co-executive producing for Pinetree Park Entertainment, a division of Blackhouse Inc. The film follows Bardot, a New Orleans detective investigating the hit-and-run death of prominent philanthropist and socialite Elisha Harrington. Filmed in New Orleans, LA, Love Marry Kill is slated for release in 2024.
Born and raised in Miami, FL, Skyh has always held a strong passion for the arts. Inspired by Michael Jackson at a young age, Skyh enrolled in dance classes at just five years old and became fully immersed in the worlds of dancing, singing, and acting in just a few years. Professionally trained in tap and ballet, Skyh has attended the New World School of Arts in Miami, New York's School of American Ballet, Miami City Ballet, American Ballet Theater, and the Atlanta Ballet.
Following his professional training, Skyh made the move to Los Angeles and went on to dance on tour with music legend Beyoncé as her lead male dancer (most notably in her iconic MTV VMA Video Vanguard performance of "Mine"). After completing a handful of successful tours with Beyonce' and artists alike, Skyh booked the lead role in Michael Jackson's music video for "A Place with No Name" from his second posthumous album, "Xscape." Acclaimed award-winning director and choreographer Debbie Allen also noticed Skyh's potential as an actor. In a career-altering moment for Skyh, he cemented his passion for acting and compelled him to pursue the art.
After catching the acting bug, Skyh hit pause on dancing professionally and took a side job doing valet parking in Hollywood to afford acting classes and rent while honing this new passion and craft, which led to a life-changing audition for Academy award-winning director, producer and showrunner Tyler Perry. After a series of callbacks and chemistry reads, Skyh booked the role of Jacobi on BET's Sistas, earning widespread praise and acclaim for his performance by critics, fans, and Perry himself.
Skyh is making his mark on Hollywood as an actor, producer and philanthropist. He advocates mental health and wellness, diversity and inclusion in entertainment, and preserving the performing arts. He is committed to building community through dance, inspiring and enriching the lives of the next generation of young, black and gifted performers.- Actor
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Obba Babatundé is an actor, singer, dancer, director, writer and producer. Obba's breadth of work is known worldwide by audiences of all ages, and his face is one of the most recognizable in the entertainment industry. His career spans over 4 decades and he is a unique breed in today's industry as a triple-threat (and more). Obba is comfortable in the expression of various musical instruments and all forms of dance. In addition to his award-winning performances on stage and screen, he is a nationally renowned speaker and master class teacher for adult and young audiences alike.
Obba has often been referred to, and is considered a 'living legend' and is a treasured role model to actors and entertainers of all generations. Central to Obba's career is his unrelenting work ethic and his pursuit of a standard of excellence in everything he does.
Amongst Obba's many professional awards and nominations is his Daytime Emmy Award win (2016) for CBS's Bold & the Beautiful, his Emmy nominated performance in the HBO movie "Miss Evers' Boys," his Tony Award nomination for his role as "C.C. White," in the original Broadway cast of "Dreamgirls", his "Best Actor" Award win for the Musical "Sammy" from the San Diego Critic's Circle Awards, his NAACP Image Award win as "Best Actor" for his role as "Sarge" in "A Soldiers Play", the NAACP Trailblazer Award win, an NAACP Image Award-nominated performance in the HBO movie "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge," multiple Ovation Award nominations, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Peachtree Village International Film Festival.
Obba has appeared in more than 17 stage productions (several on Broadway), 33 films, 60+ television series and made-for-television movies. Presently, Obba can be seen in 4 prime-time series for; Netflix(Dear White People), Showtime (I'm Dying Up Here), Comedy Central (Detroiters) and CBS (Bold & Beautiful). Many people will remember him from his groundbreaking entry into the entertainment industry during his international tour and co-starring roll with Liza Minnelli in "Liza in Concert", which lead to his close relationship with professional mentor, Sammy Davis Jr. Obba's contributions and starring roll (as CC White) in the original production of Dreamgirls on Broadway is one of his most treasured accomplishments.
His distinct, unique speaking and singing voice can be heard in multiple ads, commercials, as well as narration for docu-dramas. His animation career includes the feature film The Wild Thornberrys, Air Bud Entertainment / Fandango Production's Pup Star movies, Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike and Disney Infinity 3.0 [1] and Rocket Power... to name a few.
Obba's writing, directing and producing skills include the Lionsgate Home Entertainment feature film "American Bad Boy" starring Katt Williams, co-producer and director roles in "Oscar's Black Odyssey," co-producer of "Dorothy Dandridge An American Beauty," co-producer of "TV in Black The First 50 Years." He was the associate producer of the horror classic film "Voodoo Dolls" and the executive producer and director of the award-winning short films "Journey" and "Clarissa's Gift. " He co-authored, directed and produced the critically-acclaimed theatrical stage play "In The Blink of An Eye."It is easy to see why Obba is often referred to as one of the busiest actors in Hollywood.
Obba has dedicated his life and career to sharing his time, expertise and creative talents with all people, be it professional or personal. He has an uncanny way of making everyone feel as if he is always speaking to them directly and personally. People have described Obba as being genuine, passionate, engaging and at times...very funny!
In addition to his on-going acting and artistic projects, Obba is constantly being asked to teach, emcee, host, serve as a keynote speaker and facilitate classes, events, festivals and projects around the world. He leaves an indelible mark everywhere he goes. Obba often says "your do is not your who." When asked to explain, he says "your do is how you affect change in your life. Your who if how you affect change in someone else's life."
Obba's journey into the entertainment industry became intentional in high school when he began writing poetry and then, while attending Brooklyn College. His pursuits deepened when he began to expand his poems into one-act plays. Simultaneously, he immersed himself into the New York theatre and dance worlds. Studying under many noted directors and choreographers like Geoffrey Holder, Bob Fossey, Michael Bennett, Hal Prince, Thelma Hill, Frank Hatchett, Henry LeTang, Louis Johnson and Titos Sompa just to name a few.
Obba learned early on in his career that being authentic and tapping into ones humanity were important to develop and inform his craft. He comes from the mindset that it is essential to deliver diverse types of artistic skills to his audiences and, always in the highest caliber possible. Be it the big screen, the small screen, or the stage. He discovered purpose and community at the same time.
Some little-known facts about Obba is that has a strong background rooted in the educational field. He was a co-founder with his brother Akin Babatundé and teacher of one of NYC's first arts-based schools (in Brooklyn, NY). Fluent in American Sign Language (self-taught), and also a horse whisperer, as well as a rodeo competitor. Obba is a dedicated father and proud grandfather.
It has been said, that Obba has a way of communicating that helps inspire, encourage and enlighten through his stories and phrases that he identifies as "Obba-isms."
"As proud as I am of all that I have done, I am even more excited about what I am to do." - Obba Babatundé- Actor
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Darrin Henson is a three-time award-nominated actor , one-time award-nominated author and MTV choreography award-winner. Henson won the coveted MTV choreography award for NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye."
Henson can be seen in such films as The Express in the role of Jim Brown, Tekken in the intense role of the martial arts expert Raven, and the hit Screen Gems-Sony feature film Stomp the Yard. Afterwards he starred in the South Africa-shot Zulu Wedding opposite Nondumiso Tembe (Six, True Blood, Neverland). Henson became a lead on the hit BET series The Family Business in the role of Orland Duncan. In June 2019 he appeared in the Netflix suspense thriller Staged Killer with Chrishell Hartley, and in the theatrical release of Black Bear where he plays a POW injured by war.
Henson is best known for his role on the hit TV series Soul Food, where he plays the street tough Lem Van Adams. Henson also starred for three seasons on the ABC family TV series Lincoln Heights.
On the stage Henson starred on Broadway in Ron Link's stand-up Tragedy, and off-Broadway in David Talbert's stage play Fabric of a Man.
Henson believes you can come as your are but you can't stay as you are. Henson brings a no nonsense education and straightforward thoughts to hi approach to the industry to audiences all over the world. Henson lectured in Johannesburg and Durban, South Africa and has brought his lectures to audiences in the U.S.- Actor
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Born in Cleveland OH, the actor started his career in Los Angeles. The actor studied at Katt Shea Acting Studio and Dustin Felder Acting Studio. In Los Angeles, CA. The actor has appeared in numerous Feature films..As a former Private Investigator, the actor decided to pursue a career in Acting and comedy. The actor is known for such films as Induced Effect, The Keys To Christmas, Deathwell, Heart Of The Home, Angel Mountain and Lost In The Moment.- Actor
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Larenz Tate was born on the west side of Chicago to Larry and Peggy Tate, the youngest of three brothers. His brothers are actors Larron Tate and Lahmard J. Tate. In 1984, Larenz and his family moved to California. It was while living in California that Larenz's parents got him and his brothers involved in a drama program at the Inner City Cultural Center. At first, the boys were interested just to meet girls. However, when they saw classmate Malcolm-Jamal Warner get cast in the role of "Theo Huxtable" on The Cosby Show (1984), they began to take it more seriously. From then on, the brothers began getting other small roles. Larenz's career first took off in a Christmas episode of The Twilight Zone (1985), after which roles began pouring in. He has gone on to star in both television series and movies.- Actor
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Shawn Ahmed is known for Coroner (2019), DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) and Under the Christmas Tree (2021).- Actor
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Impressionable as a child, Joseph discovered acting, once coming to grips with the reality that the "Star Wars" saga was not based on actual events! Becoming the kind of artist that created such magic became the more logical of options! A New Jersey native, he pursued a B.A. in Theatre from Rutgers University, then served honorably in the United States Marine Corps before returning to Stage, Film, and Television.- Actor
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Anthony S. Goolsby is known for GEICO: Tag Team Helps with Dessert (2020), 42 (2013) and Christmas in the Pines (2021).- Actor
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Na'im Lynn is known for Tom & Jerry (2021), The Roast of Tom Brady (2024) and Kevin Hart: Laugh at My Pain (2011).- Actor
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Nicholas Pinnock was born on 2 September 1973 in London, England, UK. He is an actor and producer, known for Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Fortitude (2015) and The Book of Clarence (2023).- Jai Courtney is an Australian actor. He started his career with small roles in films and television series before being cast as Charlie in the action film Jack Reacher (2012). He has gone on to star in A Good Day to Die Hard (2013), I, Frankenstein (2014) and The Exception (2016).
Courtney had a recurring role as Varro in the television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010). He played Eric in the science fiction action film Divergent (2014), and in 2015, he reprises the role in the sequel, Insurgent. He portrayed Kyle Reese in Terminator Genisys (2015) and DC Comics villain Captain Boomerang in Suicide Squad (2016) and The Suicide Squad (2021). - Actor
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Born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 19, 1982, Columbus Keith Short, Jr., started entertaining at the age of three, by putting on shows for his folks' enjoyment. Whether impersonating relatives, dancing or just making people laugh, everyone sensed something special about the boy. Fortunately, his family later relocated to Los Angeles where, by his early teens. His mother, Janette, runs a talent agency there.
Columbus landed work in such television commercial campaigns as "Mountain Dew", "Denny's Restaurant", "Nike" and "Pizza Hut", to name a few. As a senior in high school, he was offered an opportunity to graduate two months early in order to see the world with the traveling production of the Broadway show, "Stomp!" And, after a couple of years on the road with that famed dance troop, he would parlay his professional success into a stint as the choreographer of Britney Spears' "In the Zone" tour. Though a very versatile Renaissance Man who is also a writer, musician and director, Columbus came off the road to pursue his primary passion, namely, acting. His motion picture credits include You Got Served (2004), War of the Worlds (2005), Save the Last Dance 2 (2006). In addition, he has guest-starred on TV shows like ER (1994), Judging Amy (1999) and Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006). But, his big break arrived earlier this year, when he played the lead role of "DJ" in Stomp the Yard (2007), which was #1 at the box office two weeks in a row and grossed over $73.4 million. Now one of the most-sought emerging talents in Hollywood, Columbus can next be seen in a lead role, alongside Lauren London and Mekhi Phifer, in a holiday film called This Christmas (2007). Furthermore, he recently wrapped a starring role in the Warner Brothers thriller, Whiteout (2009), opposite Kate Beckinsale. When not working, Columbus loves football, basketball and snowboarding.- Actor
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In 2023, Mr. Domingo was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play as a producer for the Pulitzer Prize winning play Fat Ham. Colman won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor Drama for his role as Ali in the HBO series Euphoria. Domingo has been honored with the inaugural Denver Film CinemaQ-LaBahn Ikon Film Award, the National Hispanic Media Coalition Impact Award, the Creative Coalition Television Humanitarian Award and the Atlanta's Out On Film Icon Award. Colman Domingo stars in the Netflix, Higher Ground film Rustin as Bayard Rustin slated for the fall of 2023. He also stars as Mister in the Warner Brothers, Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg produced The Color Purple musical motion picture. A two time Film Independent Spirit, Gotham, SAG, Critics Choice and NAACP award nominee, he won a Hollywood Critics Association Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series/Anthology and an Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama for his work in Euphoria. Domingo is a Tony®, Sir Lawrence Olivier, Drama Desk, Drama League and NAACP Theatre Award nominated, OBIE and Lucille Lortel Award winning actor, playwright, director and producer. Colman received his Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Ursinus College. He is on the faculty of University of Southern California, School of Dramatic Arts as a Professor of acting, after having served as a Juilliard School Creative Associate and a faculty member of the Yale School of Drama. Colman has starred in some of the most profound films in recent years such as Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk, Steven Spielbergs' Lincoln, Lee Daniel's The Butler, Ava DuVernay's Selma, Nia DaCosta's Candyman and Janicza Bravo's Zola.- Actor
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Lennie James was born in Nottingham to Trinidadian parents, and grew up in South London. His mother, Phyllis Mary James, died when he was 12. Lennie and his older brother went into a council children's home. When he was 16 he was fostered with a social worker who had two older children, and they remain very close. Within a year Lennie began writing plays (Storm Damage was broadcast by the BBC in 2000 and won a Royal Television Society (RTS) award in 2001). Lennie received his training at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama from which he graduated in 1988.- Actor
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Carrying talent, the requisite good looks, and plenty of on-screen charisma, Jay Hernandez was born in Morelia, Mexico and grew up in Los Angeles, California, to Isis (Maldonado), an accountant and secretary, and Javier Hernandez, Sr., a mechanic. He is of Mexican descent. Jay had a serendipitous experience that led to his career. While riding an elevator in a high-rise building in Los Angeles, the young man was approached by talent manager Howard Tyner, who suggested Hernandez had what it took to have a successful career in Hollywood. In 1998, he made his TV series debut as "Antonio Lopez", one of the high school basketball players in the NBC Saturday morning teen sitcom, Hang Time (1995), and stayed with the show for two seasons. Departing NBC, Hernandez moved to MTV with the short-term role of pizza delivery guy "Eddie" on the popular late-night serial, Undressed (1999), before segueing to the big screen. In 2001, Hernandez co-starred with Kirsten Dunst in the teen romance, Crazy/Beautiful (2001), portraying stalwart, straight-A high school student "Carlos Nunez", whose plans to attend the US Naval Academy are threatened by his growing attraction to a self-destructive rich girl, (Kirsten Dunst). He next appeared in Disney's surprise hit film, The Rookie (2002), as high school baseball team captain Joaquin "Wack" Campos. He also had a supporting role in the video-game-ish action flick, Torque (2004). Also in 2004, he was in the action-packed drama, Ladder 49 (2004), as "Keith Perez", and in the other action-packed drama, Friday Night Lights (2004). In 2006, he next starred in Eli Roth's Hostel (2005), a brutal horror flick about two American college buddies (Hernandez and Derek Richardson) lured to an out-of-the-way hostel in a Slovakian town rumored to house desperate, but beautiful Eastern European women. Following their wrong heads, both Americans get trapped in a truly sinister situation that plunges them into the dark recesses of human nature.- From sleeping in parks to drug addicted parents, writer, actor, model and motivational speaker, Monti Washington, has had quite a journey to living out his American Dream. Because of the constant change and frequent moving around as a foster child, Monti was determined to break the stigma and stereotypes of foster children and decided to take action to reaching his goals and following his dreams as a prestigious actor and motivational speaker. For nearly 8 years, Monti has had the pleasure of starring in independent films, as well as being featured in numerous commercials, and being awarded the opportunity to speak at more than 130 venues (including colleges and conferences) across the nation.
Monti has appeared on a number of television stations including CBS and Spike TV, and stars in a recurring role as Terrence in BET's newest drama series titled Games People Play. - Actor
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Arthur's talent lies in his ability to effortlessly breathe life into characters from a myriad of backgrounds. His performances are powerful, authentic, and deeply moving, as he fearlessly delves into the emotional depths of each role he undertakes. Whether on stage or on the silver screen, he captivates audiences with his mesmerizing presence, drawing them into the stories he tells with a raw and undeniable talent.- Actor
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Gooding is best known for appearing in hit television shows such as Deadwood, Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G., Family Time, Barbershop, Hangin' With Mr. Cooper, Playmakers, Smart Guy, and Wild & Crazy Kids. On the big screen, he received critical acclaim for his role as Sweetpea in the Paramount feature film Baby Boy directed by the late John Singleton. In addition to his successful acting career, Omar has also excelled as a producer, writer, and hip-hop artist releasing his first solo album under the moniker Big O, and touring the country in the smash musical Redemption of a Dogg which chronicled the life of hip hop icon Snoop Dogg.- Actor
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Malik Barnhardt is an American actor, writer, producer and director. A native of Newark, New Jersey, Malik dreamed of becoming an actor from the time he was eight. In pursuit of his passion, Malik moved to New York where he worked as a Buyer for Media Mogul Russell Simmons and his Phat Farm clothing line. Besides the rigors of holding down a full time job, Malik enrolled at NYU where he studied Stanislavski, Meisner Technique, Improvisation and Comedic Timing. He immersed himself 100% into his studies and did not stop there. Recognizing the opportunity of working under the Rush Communications umbrella, Malik seized the chance to absorb as much knowledge as he could. Before long, Russell Simmons took notice of his unwavering desire to become an actor and challenged him to seriously pursue his dream. That vote of confidence is what prompted Malik to relocate to Los Angeles. With no credits, contacts or previous acting experience, Malik's big break came when he landed his very first job in the Oscar Award winning "8" Mile starring Eminem, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer and the late Brittany Murphy. Since then he has played a variety of colorful characters including roles along side the likes of Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore, Terrence Howard and has worked with critically acclaimed directors, Jim Sheridan and Curtis Hanson. The creative side of film making inspired Malik to explore his broader interests and now with more than 20 movie credits under his belt, has branched off into writing and directing Independent Films. In his spare time Malik gives back through his work with at risks kids and travels regularly to speak at schools and youth detention centers.- Actor
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Darius McCrary is best known for his role as Eddie Winslow on the long-running television series "Family Matters". He began his career in Hollywood at the age of nine and has continued to provide performance excellence in multiple films, television, theater, and music projects.
McCrary has starred as a series regular on NBC's "Committed" as Bowie James and later as Jamal in UPN's "Eve." along with a role as Malcolm Winters on "The Young and the Restless". He appeared on the NBC/Paramount miniseries "Kingpin," HBO's multi-award-winning "Don King: Only in America," starring Ving Rhames and as Royce Slocumb in the classic comedy, "Kingdom Come" Other roles also include playing opposite to Robert De Niro in "15 Minutes" as detective Tommy Cullen, in the Oscar winning "Mississippi Burning" as Aaron Williams. and "Something to Sing About".
On stage, McCrary portrayed Malcolm Tremell in "The Maintenance Man," based on the novel by author Michael Baisden; he was Ray Collins in "Vampires: Los Muertos."
Other acting credits include Leah Daniels (Otis) on Fox's drama series, "Star"; "Hostage," "Something to Sing About," "Kingdom Come," "The Breaks", Legendary Ivan Whitman's in "Big Shots"; James Brown in front of "America's Soul", and the late great Gerald Lavert in "Mickey Howard's story".
Darius is an humanitarian at heart and is currently in production for his show and podcast Beyond Black, which is dedicated to highlighting that people are more than just the color of their skin and excellence doesn't start or end at the category that others may place you.
Alongside celebrities and up-and-coming actors & artists, he brings together incredible talents in the form of interviews, skits, reels, and short-films. The show will address important issues such as social justice & racial inequality, but also share an authentic look at the Real Darius McCrary.- Jeremy Meeks is a convicted felon who rose to fame after his sexy mugshot was posted on the Facebook page of the Stockton Police Department. He was arrested and charged on June 18 for a felony charge of street terrorism as well as for a misdemeanor charge of resisting/obstruction of justice. At the time of this writing, his mugshot has seventy-five thousand likes, twenty thousand comments, and ten thousand shares. On June 20, his bail was raised to one million dollars and his mother, Katherine Angier, has started a GoFundMe page to raise money for his release. His mother is insistent that the gang-related charges stem from stereotyping due to his tattoos. He previously served a nine year sentence for grand theft.
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Kinyumba Mutakabbir's star is on the rise and he is continuing to make his mark in Hollywood. He currently stars in FOXs television series STAR. The hour-long drama, executive produced, written, and directed by Lee Danies, is set in Atlanta, GA and covers the rise to stardom of Calotta (Emmy, Grammy, and Tony winner Queen Latifah) and three orphan singers who she manages and eventually fosters. Mutakabbir plays the love interest of Carlotta and the ultimate benefactor of groups music career. Mutakabbir has starred in other prime time films including Coins For Christmas along side Essence Atkins (Marlon, A Haunted House), Slammed with Patricia De Leon(Bad Ass, A-X-L), and the face of both of Ben Rasmey's (The Big Hit, Dragonball Z Revolutions) written and directed films Black Salt and Interface. Both Black Salt and Interface were Urban Action Showcase winners and featured on all of HBO's streaming platforms. He also starred in a Cinemax series, Zane's The Jumpoff, written by New York Times bestselling author Zane. His additional TV credits include appearances on major shows such as The Catch, Angie Tribecca, Bold and The Beautiful, The Haunted Hathaways, and Dark Blue, among others. His production company, Kinsmen Studios, specializes in action, drama, and Sci-fi content spanning digital, television, and feature films. The company is in development for a film he penned: Code 3. This film is a dramatic thriller with its roots in Sci Fi as the twist at the end rivals "The Sixth Sense" introducing empathy in a way never before introduced in cinema. His charitable work includes time with the grassroots organization The Awareness Movement in Los Angeles. The organization focuses on creating content in order to facilitate a positive dialogue between local communities and law enforcement as well as giving a voice to disenfranchised voters in urban communities. He also volunteers with several schools throughout Los Angeles, providing scene study classes with a focus on African American classic playwrights. Mutakabbir is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University and a protege of the Ivana Chubbuck in Los Angeles, CA, where he resides.- Actor
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Lofton is born from mother, Angela Lofton and father Willie Lofton and also has one sister, Kristan Lofton. At the tender age of 8, he wrote his first song, recorded it and passed it out at school to all his friends in the lunch room and gym. With his talent quickly taking the notice of others, Lofton was offered the opportunity to play a role in the movie "Hardball" in 2001 starring Keanu Reaves. This big screen film led him to being featured on the "Hardball" music video featuring Lil' Wayne, Lil' Zane, Sammie and Bow Wow at 12 years old. Upon graduating from Proviso West High School in 2006, the same year, Lofton became the Walmart Back-to-College Spokesperson, as well as made an appearance on MTV's "My Super Sweet Sixteen", an NBC 5 News Segment and various McDonald's commercials. As busy as Lofton was, his passion and talent only drove him to do more, leading him to the 2008 movie "The Promotion" starring Jon C. Riley and Sean William Scott and the more recent 2008 Tyler Perry hit movie "Meet the Browns" as the role of "Calvin." Aside from his first love of acting, he also has a love for music which was present way before movie roles were being thrown his way. "Triple threat" is not the word, for Lofton raps, sings, writes songs, articles, and even movie scripts. He also contributes his "photographic memory" as to much of his success. Lofton has always been a star, even off the screens, and specifically in school where he served as a star athlete at basketball and in football. Upon high school graduation, he was offered a baseball scholarship to Grambling State University but turned it down to pursue his dream entertainment career.- Actor
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Andra Fuller is an American actor, born and raised in Houston, TX. While in Texas, he was a scholarship football player at Baylor University before jump-starting his entertainment career as a stand-up comedian. Shortly after moving to Hollywood, Andra booked several national commercials and guest starred on a few notable TV shows, before eventually landing a recurring role on Fox's Prison Break. In addition to being a versatile actor, Andra is also a skilled writer, producer, and director, and has quickly become one of the most sought-after emerging talents in Hollywood.
In 2012, Fuller landed his first lead role on The CW's critically acclaimed TV series, The L.A. Complex, where he played complex, closeted-gay, rap superstar, 'Kaldrick King'. His performance earned him a nomination for Best Male Leading Actor at the 2013 Canadian Screen (Emmy) Awards. Later that year, Andra went on to win an award at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), for his lead role on the hit web show, RoomieLoverFriends.
Next, Andra went on to become a fan favorite on the hilarious #1 rated cable show, Black Jesus, where he played, 'Fish', Jesus' best friend. He also spent 2 seasons as 'Roger Keith Jr.', the young General Manager of the San Diego Sabers, on BET's most popular show, The Game. And in 2016, Fuller starred in and Executive Produced the TVOne television comedy, Here We Go Again.
In 2017, Andra made the transition into film, starring in 6 movies, 2 of which he also produced. Those movies include, Love By The 10th Date, Deuces, Dope Fiend, True To The Game, 9 Rides, and You Can't Fight Christmas. Of the 2 movies he produced, Dope Fiend won Best Film at the Newark International Film Festival, and True To The Game was the #1 grossing independent movie of summer 2017. Andra also voiced 2 characters on the hit audio series, Bronzeville, which was produced by Laurence Fishburne and Larenz Tate. Fuller resides in Hollywood.- Actor
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Rotimi was born on 30 November 1988 in East Orange, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Divergent (2014), Power (2014) and Coming 2 America (2021).- Actor
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Christian joins the cast of Amazon's "Outer Range" for the upcoming second season, and he recently filmed a role in the MRC film "The Snack Shack" opposite Nick Robinson. Born and raised in Canton, Georgia, Christian moved to Los Angeles to jump start his film career. His first role came guest-starring on CBS's "Nashville." Recent credits include the Amazon Freevee limited series "Casa Grande," CW's "All American," Lionsgate's "Hell Fest," and A24's "Hot Summer Nights."- Actor
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Waka Flocka Flame was born on 31 May 1986 in Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Pixels (2015), Spring Breakers (2012) and Why Him? (2016). He has been married to Andrea-Rachel Parker since January 2022. He was previously married to Kierra Malphurs.- Jamaar Dimitri Simon is an actor. A descendant of Belizean and Haitian immigrants, he was born and raised in West Los Angeles, CA. It was there where he attended Hamilton Academy of Music and Performing Arts and discovered his passion for drama. True to the Game (2017), would mark his debut as a professional actor.
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The entertainment industry isn't new to young Malcolm David Kelley, a show business veteran from the age of five. He is known for his role as young "Walt" on the TV series "Lost" and "Finn" on TeenNick's "Gigantic" in 2010-11.
His motion picture credits include roles in Antwone Fisher (2002) and You Got Served (2004). On television he guest-starred in the series Judging Amy (1999), Malcolm in the Middle (2000), For Your Love (1998), Girlfriends (2000) and Eve (2003). He was also featured in numerous commercials, including Cap'n Crunch, Kool Aid, Disney and Kohl's department store. Recently, he was seen in a Snoop Dog video and completed a voice over for the Nickelodeon cartoon Fatherhood.
In 2010, Malcolm teamed with his former "Gigantic" co-star Tony Oller to create great music together and subsequently formed the pop/rap music duo MKTO. In March 2012 they proudly signed with Columbia Records and have completed their first album. Their debut song "Thank You" and music video was released worldwide on January 4, 2013. They will begin their U.S. tour in early 2013.
Malcolm spent the first eleven months of his life in foster care before being adopted by the Kelleys. His sister, Sydney, was adopted by the family two months later. He enjoys playing soccer and basketball, despite his small stature. He keeps up with his favorite basketball team, the Lakers, and politics, even getting involved as class Treasurer at his middle school. His leadership earned him the role of Student Ambassador with People to People Student Ambassadors, with whom he traveled to the United Kingdom to represent the United States.- George Arvanitidis is an actor, comedian, singer and writer. He was born in Greece, to Sofia Arvanitidis and Stavros Arvanitidis. He has appeared in movies, TV shows, commercials, and on stage. From a young age he showed a profound interest towards the performing arts. At the age of 14 he took his first role as Aegeas in the William Shakespeare midsummer night's dream and at the age of 15 years he took first place in the national student singing competition of Greece and and that was the initial spark. At the age of 18 moved to London, to study at The University of Oxford Vocals and Harmony of music, and a Masters in History of Art and Cultures. Later on moved to Los Angeles and since then has been part in several movies, commercials, comedy and music shows.
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Lorenzo Eduardo was born on 2 November 1982 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Eagle Eye (2008), Let's Love Hate (2004) and Rise of the Zombies (2012).- Actor
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Misan Akuya is among one of Hollywood's next wave of young talent. Born in Columbia Maryland on September 11 1992, Misan enjoyed the art of acting and filmmaking at a young age. Misan began acting in community theater and even made his first short film at age 11, a cut out animated short called going to war. But from, 2006 to 2011 Misan was away from acting and focused on high school and the sport of auto racing.
Being with a part as a union soldier in Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, Misan began acting in films such as A Split Personality, Troop 491: The Adventures of the Muddy Lions, Koming from Afrika, & Growing up in two. Misan also appeared on an episode of Veep,, all the while studying theater at Montgomery College.
In July 2014 Misan moved to Los Angeles California to further pursue his career. He played supporting roles in the short film The Anarchist Theory, and the t.v series One Big Happy. But 2014 marked when Misan Akuya added writer and director to his credits with writing, directing, and starring in two student films: A stop motion short called I'm A Vampire, and a live action dramatic short called Mastery.
In 2015 Misan worked on his third short that he wrote, directed, starred in and co composed another live action dramatic short called Elsewhere. Elsewhere playing in the Maryland International Film Festival and The Wiper Film festival. It has since been picked up by Shorts International T.V, the biggest name in short films, for their channel. Afterwards Misan appeared in the music video, Hollywood Rain, and in the film, True to the game.
In 2016, Misan went back to his stop animation roots and wrote, produced, and directed Spider, a stop animation short in which he provided the voices for the only two characters. Misan voice directed and starred in a radio play version of Edgar Allan Poe's only play, Politian that same year. He also joined the voice cast of the Monroes, an animated web series.
Currently, Misan is continuing to hone his acting ability at Anthony Meindel's Acting Worskshop. The same acting school that Shailene Woodly attends.
As Misan continues his career he also continues his love of racing. Misan continues to race in go kart races around the country. Misan is a multi instrumentalist playing the guitar, drums, piano, and clarinet.- Actor
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Nelsan Ellis was an award-winning American film and television actor and playwright, perhaps best known as Lafayette Reynolds on HBO's True Blood (2008).
Nelsan was born on November 30, 1977, in Harvey, Illinois, the son of Jackie Ellis and Tommie Lee Thompson. Following his parents' divorce, Ellis and his mother moved to Alabama. He moved back to Illinois as a teenager, and graduated from Thornridge High School in Dolton, Illinois, in 1997. Ellis attended Juilliard and, while there, wrote a semi-autobiographical play titled Ugly that was performed at the school and later won the Lincoln Center's Martin E. Segal Award. Ellis won a 2008 Satellite Award from the International Press Academy for best supporting actor in a television series for his role as Lafayette Reynolds in HBO's True Blood. Ellis won the "Brink of Fame: Actor" award at the 2009 NewNowNext Awards.
Tragically, Ellis died at the age of 39 on July 8, 2017, in Los Angeles, California, after complications from heart failure. His family released a statement on July 10, saying that Nelsan had been trying to quit alcohol in the days before his death, and suggesting that he suffered from alcohol withdrawal syndrome, leading to his heart failure.- Actor
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Darell Johnson is known for True to the Game (2017), Dutch (2021) and Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is (2006).- Actor
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Lance Gross was born on 8 July 1981 in Oakland, California, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for House of Payne (2006), Sleepy Hollow (2013) and Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor (2013). He has been married to Rebecca Mamie Jefferson since 23 May 2015. They have two children.- Actor
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LaKeith Lee Stanfield is an actor and rapper from Victorville, California. At the age of fifteen, LaKeith began attending the John Casablancas Modeling & Career Center in Orange County. A few years later, he auditioned for Destin Cretton's then college thesis film Short Term 12 (2008). Later, the newer version of Short Term 12 (2013) marked LaKeith's debut as a professional actor. Subsequently, he landed a role in the Martin Luther King biopic, Selma (2014), and has since starred in Get Out (2017), Knives Out (2019), The Photograph (2020), and the series Atlanta on FX.- Actor
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Ray Fearon is a British actor of stage, theatre and film. He has worked with the RSC, Donmar, Almeida, National, and other theatres. Fearon was born on 5 August 1973 and grew up in London with his family. His West Indian parents raised him alongside his seven brothers and sisters. His film works includes Beauty and the Beast (2017) and Macbeth (2013). His television work includes appearances in episodes of Raw (2008), Snatch (2017), Origin (2018), Da Vinci's Demons (2013), Midsomer Murders (1997), Suspects (2014), Moving On (2009), The Play's the Thing (2019), and His Dark Materials (2019).- Actor
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Karon Joseph Riley is a passionate and determined being at heart. Originally a fourth round draft pick of the Chicago Bears, Karon spent 5 seasons on an N.F.L. roster with the Bears and Atlanta Falcons, as Defensive End and Linebacker. He is the all time sack leader in the University of Minnesota history and left the University an All American and the Big Ten defensive player of the year. Karon's background and knowledge in sports is a given, but his talent doesn't stop on the field.
Karon honed his skills in front of the camera by co-hosting a hand full of local sports shows. Upon retiring from the NFL, Karon followed his true passion to act and started training in the craft. Soon after he nabbed his first role in Russ Parr's Romantic comedy, "35 and Ticking," where he shared the screen with heavy weights Nicole Ari Parker, Kevin Hart, and Meagan Good. As a testament to his talent and tenacity, Karon went on to co-star in GMC Network's movie, "A Cross To Bear," where he shows his acting chops alongside the amazing talents of Kim Fields and Malinda Williams. In just a short period of time Karon has done a string of independent films, theater and television projects, which include "Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns," "Single Ladies," "For Better or Worse" and "Necessary Roughness." He then garnered a recurring role on "Tyler Perry's Love Thy Neighbor." In 2015 Karon won a dream role, portraying his childhood hero, Muhammad Ali in the incredible independent feature, "The Last Punch," alongside Keith David and RonReaco Lee, which is now making its rounds in several independent film festivals. Continuing on to build his resume Karon starred in "A Christmas Blessing," for TVOne and plays the romantic lead in "Marry Me for Christmas franchise in all four, soon to be five installments for UpTV. And continuing his success he guest starred in new show Love is, which will be airing on OWN, from show creator Mara Broc Akil. Armed with talent, charisma and an unwavering determination, the Will Smiths and Denzel Washingtons of the world should expect company...soon.
When Karon is not working on becoming one of the acting world's elite, the avid cyclist spends his time with his beautiful wife, accomplished actress Terri J. Vaughn, raising their two sons and baby daughter. He's an all around charming, fun and dedicated guy!- From professional athlete to actor, Joshua Adetokunbo Adeyeye was born in Livingston, New Jersey. He was born to Tamara Jean and Jacob Adeola Adeyeye, and is the oldest of three children. His middle and last name, Adetokunbo Adeyeye, means "king from across the seas" in Yoruba. His mother is African American while his father is Nigerian and came to the United States in his early twenties.
At a young age Joshua gravitated heavily to sports. From baseball, football, basketball, skateboarding, soccer, swimming and martial arts, he cultivated many skills making him a well-rounded athlete. Of all the sports that he competed in, Adeyeye leaned most to basketball. It was in the 6th grade when both he and his coaches realized that he might have a future on the collegiate and professional level. Due to the religious beliefs of his family at the time, Joshua spent his high school years in various states including North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland. When he wasn't on the court, he participated in school play remakes such as, "The Sound of Music" and, "A Christmas Carol." Joshua figured that joining school plays was a great way to make new friends outside of sports. He had always appreciated television and film but little did Adeyeye know that taking part in school plays would ignite his curiosity in acting.
Due to his athletic ability Adeyeye was highly recruited out of high school by various college basketball programs across the country. He began his collegiate basketball career in Washington D.C, where he suffered a severe ankle injury his first practice. At the end of his sophomore year he decided it would be best to transfer to Sheridan College in Wyoming to reach a higher level of collegiate basketball. During his season in Sheridan he suffered from a gruesome leg fracture, breaking both his fibula and tibia bone. Devastated but not defeated Joshua began to rehabilitate his body and mind not knowing if he would have another opportunity to play the game that he loved. He was relentlessness to return to the court, and at the end of his sophomore year he signed a Division 1 basketball scholarship to Jacksonville University in Florida. It was during his two years at Jacksonville University that Adeyeye stumbled upon his long-lost curiosity, acting. In his last semester of college, he took a technique and scene study course that turned his curiosity into passion. Adeyeye began to look forward to acting class over basketball practice. He began to take a strong interest in script and text analysis, and even wrote a play for the athletic department. However, Joshua's basketball career was not over yet. After his outstanding performance at Jacksonville University, he gained the opportunity to play professional basketball in Europe. He saw this as an opportunity to continue playing, while also traveling the world. Joshua also played under the Boston Celtics organization for the Maine Red Claws. While in Europe and Maine he took time to find acting classes and workshops when he wasn't prepping or traveling for games. Joshua believes that he is fortunate to have played on both the college and professional level despite his debilitating injuries. He also believes that it was the technique and scene study class in college he took that changed the course of his life.
Although Joshua retired from basketball at an early age, he did so on his own will. He felt as though his interests shifted from athletics to acting. When he decided to walk away from the game of basketball he worked as a personal trainer, athletic skills and performance coach back in Maryland. Within this time, he participated in acting workshops and short films to keep is acting interests alive. After a year back home Joshua decided that it was time to turn is acting dreams into a reality. Joshua moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a Master's degree in acting. During his time in acting school he gained a greater understanding of acting but also that of Shakespeare, Film history, Screen Writing, Improvisation, Voice over, Play production, Voice, Speech and Movement. It was in his Masters program that he realized acting and basketball are synonymous in many ways. He believed that learning to act, as true art from, would be like learning to dribble and shoot all over again. He remembered the countless hours he spent working on his basketball repertoire and knew he would have to dedicate the same time with acting. He understood that just like basketball the power in your performance lies in the preparation. It was during his time in school that Adeyeye learned to sharpen his acting instrument, especially when preparing for plays. Fortunately, long before graduation of his Master's program, Joshua landed a role in Tyler Perry hit shows Ruthless (2020) and The Oval (2019). Joshua gives much credit to his athletic career, stating that it is sports that molded his incredible work ethic, a work ethic that he will transfer to his acting career. - Actor
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Tyrin Turner was born on 17 July 1972 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Menace II Society (1993), Meet the Blacks (2016) and Belly (1998). He is married to Amina Garner. They have two children.- Actor
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Markice Moore is a multifaceted artist and the CEO of Both Sides of the Camera. He is an accomplished actor, known for his work in films like Point Blank, ATL, and Dutch 1-3, and TV shows like Snowfall, Law and Order, BMF, The Paynes, Chicago PD, and The Walking Dead. Markice has also made his mark as a producer and writer with his company, Both Sides of the Camera. He has produced and written the films Spaghetti, Mason, Danksgiving, and Co produced, Get Close, Danksgiving, and Mason, now available on Tubi. With his passion for storytelling and his versatility in the entertainment industry, Markice continues to captivate audiences with his work. Moore is seeking production partners, as well as film funding partners to finance is current slate of 30 films ready for pre production to be released under Both Sides of the Camera Studios, and actively pursuing more challenging and cross appealing film/tv roles.- Actor
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James Quattrochi arrived in Los Angeles in 1991 - a young actor wanting to expand his involvement in the film industry. Having acted in many interesting projects his dream was to take his talents behind the camera. In 1995 James produced and stared in, In the Kingdom of the Blind, with William Petersen, Paul Winfield and Michael Biehn. The film was an official selection of the Palm Springs Film Festival and The Santa Barbara Film Festival. "Kingdom" went on to receive worldwide distribution, allowing James to follow up this project by directing the critically acclaimed film "True Friends". This film won the Charleston International Film Festival and James was voted "Best Up And Coming Director" by the Laifa Film Awards, with James receiving a letter of endorsement from director Martin Scorcese. The film was also honored with the Imagen Award, having been chosen over "The Mask of Zorro".
James followed "True Friends" by directing "Jesus, Mary and Joey, starring Olympia Dukakis, Charles Durning, Stacy Keach, Jennifer Esposito, Marley Shelton, Leo Rossi, Jason Gedrick and Mellisa Joan Hart. James then took on the immense challenges of producing Choker, a film that was conceived, written, cast and shot in the span of only nine weeks.
Last year James was hired to produce "All In" A father and daughter who get caught up in the world of championship poker, the film stars Dominique Swain, Michael Madsen, Academy Award Winner Louis Gossett, Jr., and James Russo. This film now has world wide distribution through Fox.
His project "The Prince and The Pauper" James produced and directed this feature film starring The Sprouse Twins. Sony Pictures has signed on to distribute the film.
Since The Prince and The Pauper James also produced and directed a Tv pilot titled Going Guido, and two other features The Nail Starrring William Forsythe, Tony Danza and Leo Rossi as well as The Sinatra Club with Jason Gedrick, Danny Nucci, Michael Nurri, Leo Rossi. James has also started a Television Division to his company and has several shows under contract. James Continues to seek special film projects to produce and direct.- Actor
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Eric Callero was born in Santa Cruz, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Let Us In (2021), Feud (2017) and Deadly Daughter Switch (2020).- Actor
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Travis Winfrey was recently selected to attended The Sundance Directors Lab and is currently writing and producing Independent Films and Television projects.
He's appeared on numerous television shows in recent years, including "Pretty Little Liars", "Being Mary Jane", "Single Ladies", "Dexter," "MADtv," "Hannah Montana," "The Loop," "Mind of Mencia," "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," as well as the daytime soap opera "Passions".- Ricky was born in Oldham, Lancashire. His father was in the Royal Air Force which meant travelling the world to different bases. Ricky was scouted to play as a professional footballer for Arsenal and Celtic football clubs but this was thwarted by injury and instead he went to Southampton University to read Law. Whilst there he began modeling and became the Face of Reebok for 2000. He then moved into acting, with his first lead role in the football drama 'Dream Team'. In 2007 he left to play in another British soap, as P.C. Calvin Valentine in the award winning soap 'Hollyoaks'. In 2010, Ricky took his talents to Los Angeles immediately booking a lead in Sony romantic comedy Austenland before gaining several TV roles in mistresses, NCIS,single ladies amongst others. His versatility and nuance depicted as Lincoln in sci fi Netflix drama The100 before his breakout role and critically acclaimed portrayal as shadow Moon in the award winning American Gods ,streamed worldwide on Amazon
- Michael Bolwaire is known for All the Queen's Men (2021), Kinky (2018) and Chocolate City 3: Live Tour (2022).
- Oshea Russell is known for All the Queen's Men (2021), Forever Us (2023) and A Taste of Betrayal (2023).
- Keith Swift is known for All the Queen's Men (2021).
- J. Marques Johnson is known for All the Queen's Men (2021), Behind Greatness (2018) and Other Side (2016).
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Jeff Logan was Born in Rochester NY, April 7th 1989 to parents Jeff Sr & Jeanine Logan. He Attended college / played football at Central Connecticut State University. There he studied Exercise Science & Health promotion. Logan went on to start several successful businesses, Logan Performance, NBM and Become Nutrition. He's known for the Cardi B "Press" music video along with being the lead actor in all three seasons of the crime series "Double Cross".- Actor
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The middle of five children, Bratt hails from a close-knit family. His mother, an indigenous Quechua Peruvian from Lima, moved to the U.S. at age 14. He grew up in San Francisco. He is known for his roles in the films Traffic (2000), Miss Congeniality (2000), and Despicable Me 2 (2013). He is married to actress Talisa Soto.- Freddy Miyares is known for When They See Us (2019), DMZ (2022) and The L Word: Generation Q (2019).
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Hoon Lee is an award-winning American stage and screen actor. Born in Minnesota, he grew up in Connecticut and the Boston area before moving to New York.
Trained as a fine artist and graphic designer, he first worked in the tech industry as a creative director and interface designer before transitioning to acting. He has appeared on Broadway in Flower Drum Song, Urinetown, Pacific Overtures and most recently the Lincoln Center production of The King and I, where he played the King of Siam. Off-Broadway and regional credits include The Winter's Tale at Yale Rep, Hamlet and Love's Labor's Lost at The Public Theatre, David Ives' School for Lies, Terrence McNally's Golden Age, and David Henry Hwang's Yellow Face, where he originated the role of DHH, and received a Theatre World Award and Drama League nomination.
Among his various film and television credits, he is known for his portrayal of Job, a smart-mouthed cross-dresser computer-hacking criminal on Cinemax's critically-acclaimed Banshee. He also voiced Master Splinter on Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Other roles include Dr. Park in Season 2 of Cinemax's Outcast, created by Robert Kirkman, Reggie Lee on Bosch, and more recently Wang Chao, a wily fixer on Warrior, a critically recognized show originally conceived by Bruce Lee.
He is a graduate of Harvard University and resides in Charlotte, NC.
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Blue Kimble is an American Actor & Producer from Atlanta, GA. Kimble had a career as a professional football player prior to entering the film industry. He has been cast in many major productions including "Hunger Games Catching Fire", "Fast and Furious 5", BETs "The Game", "Devious Maids", and BETs "Being Mary Jane". More recently, he starred as Tommy Debarge in TVOne's "The Debarge Story". He filmed his 2nd season of "Monogamy" as Sawyer and promoting his hit show on BET+, "Ruthless" by Tyler Perry as Andrew.- Actor
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Woody McClain was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised in Jacksonville, Florida before moving to Los Angeles in 2012 to pursue a career as a professional dancer. He has since performed with numerous artists including Chris Brown and Fifth Harmony.
After excelling in his career as a professional dancer, he began creating original social media content and noticed very quickly that he had a gift for making people laugh. In fact, Woody signed with Kevin Hart's production company, 'HartBeat Digital', in December 2015 to produce content after his version of Hart's "Permission to Cuss" skit went viral and caught Hart's attention.
Woody's first venture into acting proved incredibly successful when he was sent to audition for BET's The New Edition Story and booked the lead role, playing Bobby Brown. He recently signed on to reprise his role as Bobby Brown in BET's Bobby Brown Story. Next up, he will be seen on the big screen in Canal Street playing "MayMay," set to release in February 2018. His upcoming projects also include a role in USA's series "Unsolved," currently in production.
Alongside his acting, Woody is currently executive producing his own creation titled Stories with Kev. He has teamed up with Kevin Hart for a streaming series in which he plays Kevin, based on Hart's most iconic stories and stand-up bits. New episodes release every Friday on Hart's #1-rated streaming video service, "Laugh Out Loud".- Actor
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Gilbert Saldivar was born on 29 July 1979 in Houston, Texas, USA. He is an actor, known for From Justin to Kelly (2003), Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) and Dexter (2006).- Actor
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Tony Bellissimo was born on 17 April 1989 in Springville, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for All the Queen's Men (2021), Step Up All In (2014) and La La Land (2016).- Actor
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Trevor Jackson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. He is an actor and director, known for SuperFly (2018), Grown-ish (2018) and Burning Sands (2017).- Producer
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Benjamin Géza "Ben" Affleck-Boldt was born on August 15, 1972 in Berkeley, California and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to mother Chris Anne (Boldt), a school teacher, and father Timothy Byers "Tim" Affleck, a social worker. Ben has a younger brother, actor Casey Affleck, who was born in 1975. He is of mostly English, Irish, German, and Scottish ancestry. His middle name, Géza, is after a Hungarian family friend who was a Holocaust survivor.
Affleck wanted to be an actor ever since he could remember, and his first acting experience was for a Burger King commercial, when he was on the PBS mini-series, The Voyage of the Mimi (1984). It was also at that age when Ben met his lifelong friend and fellow actor, Matt Damon. They played little league together and took drama classes together. Ben's teen years consisted of mainly TV movies and small television appearances including Hands of a Stranger (1987) and The Second Voyage of the Mimi (1988). He made his big introduction into feature films in 1993 when he was cast in Dazed and Confused (1993). After that, he did mostly independent films like Kevin Smith's Mallrats (1995) and Chasing Amy (1997) which were great for Ben's career, receiving renowned appreciation for his works at the Sundance film festival. But the success he was having in independent films didn't last much longer and things got a little shaky for Ben. He was living in an apartment with his brother Casey and friend Matt, getting tired of being turned down for the big roles in films and being given the forgettable supporting ones. Since Matt was having the same trouble, they decided to write their own script, where they could call all the shots. So, after finishing the script for Good Will Hunting (1997), they gave it to their agent, Patrick Whitesell, who showed it to a few Hollywood studios, finally being accepted by Castle Rock. It was great news for the two, but Castle Rock wasn't willing to give Ben and Matt the control over the project they were hoping for. It was friend Kevin Smith who took it to the head of Miramax who bought the script giving Ben and Matt the control they wanted and, in December 5, 1997, Good Will Hunting (1997) was released, making the two unknown actors famous. The film was nominated for 9 Academy Awards and won two, including Best Original Screenplay for Ben and Matt. The film marked Ben's breakthrough role, in which he was given for the first time the chance to choose roles instead of having to go through grueling auditions constantly.
Affleck chose such roles in the blockbusters Armageddon (1998), Shakespeare in Love (1998), and Pearl Harbor (2001). In the early years of the 2000s, he also starred in the box office hits Changing Lanes (2002), The Sum of All Fears (2002), and Daredevil (2003), as well as the disappointing comedies Gigli (2003) and Surviving Christmas (2004). While the mid 2000s were considered a career downturn for Affleck, he received a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Hollywoodland (2006). In the several years following, he played supporting roles, including in the films Smokin' Aces (2006), He's Just Not That Into You (2009), State of Play (2009), and Extract (2009). He ventured into directing in 2007, with the thriller Gone Baby Gone (2007), which starred his brother, Casey Affleck, and was well received. He then directed, co-wrote, and starred in The Town (2010), which was named to the National Board of Review Top Ten Films of the year. For the political thriller Argo (2012), which he directed and starred in, Affleck won the Golden Globe Award and BAFTA Award for Best Director, and the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and BAFTA Award for Best Picture (Affleck's second Oscar win).
In 2014, Affleck headlined the book adaptation thriller Gone Girl (2014). He starred as Bruce Wayne/Batman in the superhero film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Suicide Squad (2016), and Justice League (2017). He reprised the role in Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) and he will next appear as Batman in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) and The Flash (2023).
Recently he has given praise-worthy performances in The Way Back (2020) as a recovering alcoholic, The Last Duel (2021) (notably he also co-wrote the script), and a scene-stealing golden globe nominated performance in The Tender Bar (2021).- Actor
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Jonathan David Bennett was born in Rossford, Ohio, to RuthAnne (Mason) and Dr. David Paul Bennett. He headed straight to New York to pursue acting after graduating from the theater program at Otterbein. He was actually discovered by an agent while sitting on a train. Six months later he signed on to the iconic soap opera "All My Children," playing J.R. Chandler. Since then Jonathan's career has been on fire. He has appeared in a slew of teen comedies, side-by-side with some of the biggest and brightest stars of their time including; "Cheaper by the Dozen 2" (with Steve Martin) and "Lovewrecked" (with Amanda Bynes). He also stepped into and took over the iconic role replacing Ryan Reynolds as Van Wilder in "Van Wilder: Freshman Year."- Actor
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Cedric the Entertainer is an African-American comedian and actor known for being one of the Original Kings of Comedy. He is also known for his roles in the Barbershop trilogy, the Madagascar trilogy, The Steve Harvey Show, Ice Age, Planes, The Soul Man and The Neighborhood. He has had three children with Lorna Wells.- Actor
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For more than two decades, Kevin Watson has cultivated a career that has taken him both in front of and behind the camera. Watson has appeared in and directed commercials for Sony ,Sprite, Kfc, Coors light and film features over the decades such as "Brown Sugar," and , the critically acclaimed Larry Cohen Directed "Original Gangsters" starring Pamela Grier, Jim Brown, Fred Williamson ,Richard Roundtree & many other top American cinema legends of Black Cinema.
As a professional Director he held tenure at Razorfish and Attik as the Chief Technology officer and a Director at Attik the award winning Broadcast design agency.
In between Sag Film & commercial projects. Kevin designs video games and visual stories for gaming worlds with his friends and team mates at his boutique video game development company he owns .Currently Tru or Die Chiraq is the game in development in the lab.- Actor
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Kevin A. Walton was born on 8 November 1981 in Denver, Colorado, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Step Up Revolution (2012), Under the Stadium Lights (2021) and Twice Bitten (2021).- Actor
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Thomas "Nephew Tommy" Miles has built a career that encompasses radio, television, film and more. Thomas' role as co-host of the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show puts him in front of a live radio audience of more than 8 million listeners daily. As Nephew Tommy he provides a key role in the morning show, perhaps best known for his prank calls, and lighting it up with his own cast of colorful characters.
Thomas also has a loyal following as a stand-up comedian and has earned a reputation for wowing crowds. For three years, he served as the exclusive opening act on the Luther Vandross tour. Served as the exclusive Mainstage host for the Essence Festival in New Orleans for 7 years 2009 - 2016, which draws over 250,000 fans and features acts such as Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Usher, and Kanye West. In 2017 Thomas hosted the Time To Laugh event at Bishop T.D. Jakes Megafest. In October 2010, Thomas recorded his one hour special at the famed Motor City Casino in Detroit. He continues to keep the crowds laughing as he tours nationally to sold out crowds across the country.
He's a talented thespian who studied theatre at Texas A&M University, has worked in over a dozen stage plays and, studied with the Royal Shakespeare Company of London. A number of films are on his resume, including 2011's "N-Secure" and "The Heart Specialist" with Zoe Saldana; David Talbert's "Baggage Claim;" "Think Like A Man" in 2012, in October of 2016 he makes a cameo appearance in Tyler Perry's "Madea's Halloween." In 2018 Thomas served as the host for the Oprah Winfrey Network's hit dating show "Ready to Love," produced by one of Hollywood's blockbuster hit makers, Will Packer. In 2019 Thomas returns as the host of "Ready To Love."
In 2011 and 2013 Thomas traveled to over a dozen military bases in the Middle East with the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff USO Holiday Tour, where he shared his humor, insight and wisdom to thousands of military men and women. This interaction with soldiers, both stateside and around the world, inspired Thomas to establish "Miles of Giving" a non-profit foundation created for the purpose of assisting wounded veterans.
Whether on the stage, big screen, television or radio, Thomas "Nephew Tommy" Miles continues to demonstrate his remarkable talent to the delight of audiences worldwide.- Actor
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