Martin
FOX (ended 1997)
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Garrett Morris
Stan
Another of Julliard's illustrious alumni, Garret Morris' first significant professional job was as performer and arranger with the Harry Belafonte singers. Morris went on to appear in such Broadway productions as Porgy and Bess, Hallelujah Baby, and Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death. He also wrote two plays, The Secret Place and Daddy Picou and Marie LeVeau. His first film gig was as a makeup artist on This Property is Condemned (1967); he made his movie acting bow in 1970. After a season's worth of supporting appearances on the 1973-74 sitcom Roll Out, Morris was hired as one of the Not Ready for Prime Time Players on NBC's Saturday Night Live. After his SNL stint, Morris could be seen in film supporting roles, most amusingly as "Famous Amos" takeoff Chocolate Charlie in the otherwise indifferent 1985 horror film The Stuff. He also made a return visit to Broadway, starring in I'm Not Rappaport. Back on TV, Garret Morris was seen regularly as Stan Kemrite on Martin (1992-1994) and on the weekly sitcoms of Ellen Cleghorne and Jamie Foxx.moreless -
Jon Gries
Shawn (1992-1994)
Born Jonathan Francis Gries in California to writer/director Tom Gries, Jon was exposed to the entertainment industry at an early age. He started his acting career at the tender age of 11 with a part in Will Penny and went on to gain roles in a wide variety of television shows and movies. Jon is perhaps best known for his starring role in The Pretender, which began in 1996 and spanned 4 seasons, providing Jon with almost 70 episodes & a chance to direct an episode. This opportunity has led to Jon furthering his "behind the scenes" career, going on to direct Pickin' & Grinnin' and produce 2001's Jackpot and 2003's Northfork.moreless -
Thomas Mikal Ford
Tommy Strawn
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Tichina Arnold
Pamela James
Tichina R. Arnold is an American Actress best known for her roles of Pamela James on Martin and her most recent role of Rochelle on Everybody Hates Chris. She has a daughter, Alijah Kai, who was born in 2004 with ex-boyfriend Carvin Haggins.moreless -
Carl Anthony Payne II
Cole Brown
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Martin Lawrence
Martin Payne/Various
Martin Lawrence was encouraged to pursue a comedy career as a teenager by a School Teacher who gave him the last few minutes of every class to entertain his fellow students. Several years later, Hollywood talent scouts noticed Martin on Star Search. They asked him if he would be interested in acting. This led to his first regular television role, as the smart-mouthed busboy on the syndicated series "What's Happening Now!" By 1986 Martin had his own cable show called One Night Stand, which paved the way for him to host Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam for two seasons. Martin made his movie debut playing a minor role in Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing. This led to another minor role in House Party, and then a more prominent role in Eddie Murphy's Boomerang. Finally, in 1991, Martin got his first starring role in a cinema project called Talking Dirty After Dark, a fun movie that all Martin fans will enjoy watching. This is about the time that "Martin," the FOX TV Sitcom started. Martin ran from 1992 to 1997, and is now in syndication on many UPN stations across the United States, in Europe, and worldwide. For the film entitled A Thin Line Between Love and Hate, Martin starred, directed, co-wrote, and was also executive Producer. "Thin Line" was filmed around the "Martin" TV sitcom production schedule; a difficult and arduous task to say the least. In the movie Life, Martin and Eddie Murphy co-star as two New York City moonshine whiskey smugglers who are falsely charged with murder. Then end up wrongfully imprisoned for life in a Mississippi state prison starting in 1933. In Blue Streak Martin plays a jewel thief on the run from the cops. Blue Streak has a sequel in the works. Martin also co-stars with Danny DeVito in What's The Worst That Could Happen. To learn more about Martin's current and upcoming movies, visit the Upcoming Projects Page. Born April 16, 1965 in what was then West Germany, Martin was an Air Force "Brat." After his Dad got out of the service they moved to Queens, New York. And then to Landover, Maryland. Martin was married to Patricia Southall, a former Miss Virginia. But Martin's life has not been trouble free, as one discovers after reading these astonishing news stories. Martin has cleaned up his life, and is now drug, weapons, and alcohol free. He owns property in Leesburg, Virginia and has set up a vacation home and office there.moreless -
Tisha Campbell
Gina Waters-Payne
Tisha Campbell began singing at age 3 and acting at age 8. She starred in Unicorn Tales and made appearances on the children's television shows Big Blue Marble, and Wonderama.
Campbell's first film role was at age 16 in Little Shop of Horrors. Her other film credits include School Daze and the Eddie Murphy films, Another 48 Hours, and Boomerang. Campbell also worked with Martin Lawrence in House Party and House Party II.
On television, Campbell was a regular on Rags to Riches and has guest-starred on A Different World, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Blossom, Shannon's Dea, and Roc. Campbell is a native of Newark, N.J., and currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Duane Martin.moreless -
Kellita Smith
Tracy
Kettie Smith got her first break with a recurring role on the sitcom, 'Martin.' She went on to roles in 'Malcolm and Eddie' and 'The Jamie Foxx Show.' She got a huge break when she landed a part in the Fox sitcom, 'The Bernie Mac Show.'
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Kymberly Newberry
Bernice
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Jeri Gray
Miss Gerri
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Sean Lampkin
Nipsey
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Adrian Tibbs
Lil' Dawg
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Ray Massara
Buckwhite
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Maura McDade
Shanise
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Roxanne Reese
Marian
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Reginald Ballard
Brother Man
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Trish Penix
Sharice
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Dominique Jennings
Carla
Dominique Jennings is best known for her role as "Virginia" on the short lived NBC soap opera Sunset Beach. An accomplished voice-over actress, Jennings has put her talents to work in several dozen commercials as well as the HBO adult animated series Spawn. Dominique, who was born on October 30th, began acting in early 1990, landing a role in the Bruce Willis movie Die Hard 2: Die Harder.moreless -
Brian Reddy
Red McMasters
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Charles Barkley
Himself
Charles Barkley was one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history playing from 1984 until 2000. Since retiring Barkley has become one of the most entertaining analysts in sports through his colorful and amusing way of speaking his mind. Barkley can be seen every Thursday night during the NBA season on Inside the NBA on TNT.moreless -
Esther Scott
Patron #6
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Sherman Hemsley
DMV Clerk
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Steve White
Dr Friendly
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David Alan Grier
Judge Leon Lonnie Love
After graduating at the Yale Drama School, David Alan Grier played the lead role of Jackie Robinson on the Broadyway musical, The First. Later on, he became apart of the cast in the movie, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. This lead him to be apart of the cast for the hit comedy sketch show, In Living Color. On this show, David is most memorable for playing Antoine Merriwether on the "Men On..." sketches. Since than he has apperaed in movies such as, Boomerang, Blankman, and In the Army Now. David came back on the television screen on the show, Damon. Later, he starred in his own show, DAG. He played as a Secret Service agent protecting the First Lady. David has guest starred and made many appearances on lots of shows. This actor has made many milestones in his lifetime and has entertained us all.moreless -
David Alan Grier
Rev. Leon Lonnie Love
After graduating at the Yale Drama School, David Alan Grier played the lead role of Jackie Robinson on the Broadyway musical, The First. Later on, he became apart of the cast in the movie, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. This lead him to be apart of the cast for the hit comedy sketch show, In Living Color. On this show, David is most memorable for playing Antoine Merriwether on the "Men On..." sketches. Since than he has apperaed in movies such as, Boomerang, Blankman, and In the Army Now. David came back on the television screen on the show, Damon. Later, he starred in his own show, DAG. He played as a Secret Service agent protecting the First Lady. David has guest starred and made many appearances on lots of shows. This actor has made many milestones in his lifetime and has entertained us all.moreless -
David Alan Grier
Reverend Leon Lonnie Love
After graduating at the Yale Drama School, David Alan Grier played the lead role of Jackie Robinson on the Broadyway musical, The First. Later on, he became apart of the cast in the movie, I'm Gonna Git You Sucka. This lead him to be apart of the cast for the hit comedy sketch show, In Living Color. On this show, David is most memorable for playing Antoine Merriwether on the "Men On..." sketches. Since than he has apperaed in movies such as, Boomerang, Blankman, and In the Army Now. David came back on the television screen on the show, Damon. Later, he starred in his own show, DAG. He played as a Secret Service agent protecting the First Lady. David has guest starred and made many appearances on lots of shows. This actor has made many milestones in his lifetime and has entertained us all.moreless -
Steven Williams
Simon
Born in Memphis, TN, Williams lived on a farm with his maternal grandparents until he was 9 years old in nearby Millington. Williams then moved to Chicago with his mother where he graduated from Wendell Phillips High School and enrolled in the General Motors Institute, the automaker's engineering school. Soon after, he was drafted into the Army. He served in the 2nd Armored Division, stationed in Gilhausen, Germany and became Divisional Champion with the United States Army Boxing Team, Middleweight Division. Upon Honorable Discharge, Williams worked for the Post Office as a mailman. After delivering the mail in sub zero temperatures, he went to work in Chicago's garment district as an apparel salesman. His good looks, high energy and effective salesmanship caught the attention of advertising executives who encouraged him to pursue a career in modeling, which he did with great success for several years. Long fascinated by the local theater scene, Williams began to investigate his own acting abilities. He worked steadily in Chicago theater with dynamic performances in such productions as Taming of the Shrew, Purlie, The Mighty Gents, All Honorable Men, Warp, Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, Black Picture Show, Don Juan, Slow Dance on the Killing Ground and Medal of Honor Rag (Milwaukee Rep.). He was twice nominated for the prestigious Joseph Jefferson Award for his performances in Joplin and Cinderella Brown. His love for the theatre continued as he portrayed the patriarch of the family in The Letter at The Hudson Theatre, L.A. receiving critical acclaim. Complementing his stage credits were a number of roles in feature films shot in Chicago such as Cooley High, Doctor Detroit and the now classic The Blues Brothers. Williams got his first taste of Los Angeles, in 1980, while doing P.R. for a Movie of the Week - Dummy in which he co-starred with LeVar Burton and Paul Sorvino. In 1982 he moved to L.A. permanently. Among his motion picture credits are Corrina, Corrina, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, Twilight Zone: The Movie, Missing in Action II: The Beginning, The Sender, Firetrap, Route 666 and Elite. On television Williams became internationally recognized for his starring role as the, tough yet compassionate, police captain on 21 Jump Street. The series was praised by youth organizations worldwide for its realistic and sensitive portrayal of topical teen issues. One hundred and two episodes of 21 Jump Street were produced, the last episode, Williams directed. His other television credits include a co-starring role on The Equalizer and starring in the title role in Disney Presents 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage on NBC. The series allowed Williams to showcase his diverse talents as both a dramatic and comedic actor. As the recurring character X on FOX's macabre, hit series, The X-Files, Williams played X with a powerful, deadly, ambiguous quality. He also appeared in the television movies Revolver, Heroes of the Storm, The Marva Collins Story, Dummy, Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story, The Lost Honor of Kathryn Beck, Touchdown, Silent Witness, Deep Red and Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story. His long list of guest starring roles on episodic television include playing the President of the United States on Seaquest, a homeless person on the "Greeter" episode of Stingray, and a multitude of diverse characters on The Hughley's, Total Recall, Suddenly Susan, Any Day Now, L.A. Law, Dukes of Hazzard, Wiseguy, Hill Street Blues, The A-Team, Hunter, Gimme A Break, Martin, Models Inc., Sister, Sister, NYPD Blue with recurring roles on Stargate SG-1 and City of Angels. Williams portrays L.A.P.D. Detective August Brooks in the series LA Heat, which airs daily on TNT. Williams plays Brooks as a man with great inner strength, compassion and a sense of humor. When off-duty, Brooks runs a boxing gym for underprivileged youth, allowing Williams to display his boxing abilities. On Showtime's original series, Linc's, Williams plays the title role of Russell "Linc" Lincoln. Linc is the politically conservative proprietor of the Washington DC bar and grill who caters to a diverse crowd. When he is not in front of the camera, Williams is an active supporter of a variety of youth-oriented causes and organizations. Drawing on his own experience of being wounded by a handgun at 19 and being robbed at gunpoint at 26, Williams has become an avid proponent of gun control legislation and is actively involved in a celebrity committee for The Center to Prevent Handgun Violence. He is also dedicated to volunteering his time and energy to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Alta Bates Hospital, Children's Cancer Center and many other charities.moreless -
Patricia Belcher
Inez
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Dorien Wilson
Kelly Garrett
Dorien Wilson stars as Professor Oglevee, the smart, handsome teacher at Santa Monica Junior College who is the object of unrequited (or is it?) love from Nikki Parker (Mo'Nique) on the hit comedy series THE PARKERS, returning to UPN on Mondays at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT). THE PARKERS remains the number one show in all of television in African-American households. The series is produced by Saradipity Productions in association with Big Ticket Television, a Paramount/Viacom Company.
Wilson is perhaps best known for his comic turn on HBO's "Dream On," as the smooth-talking, womanizing talk show host Eddie Charles, a role for which he received a Cable ACE Award nomination. Other television credits include starring as Franklin Goode in UPN's "Goode Behavior" with Sherman Hemsley and recurring roles on "Living Single," "Friends," "The Steve Harvey Show" and "Sister, Sister." He has guest starred on "Seinfeld," "Moesha," "Friends," "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," and "Martin."
Recently, Wilson co-starred with the musical group IMX in the film "House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute," and with Judge Reinhold and Julia Sweeney in "Beethoven's 4th."
A native of Lompoc, California, Wilson attended the advanced training program at the Pacific Conservatory of Performing Arts in Santa Maria, California, where he performed in such plays as "Hank Williams: King of Country Music," "Carousel," "Billy Budd," and "Keepsakes." He also studied at the prestigious American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.
Beyond film and television, Wilson has been a recurring host on "Soul Train" and recently co-hosted the distinguished NAACP 2000 ACT SO Awards. The ACT SO Awards honor 1,000 gifted African-American high school students nationwide who excel in the performing and visual arts.
Wilson has two children and resides in Los Angeles.moreless -
Steve Park
Mr. Jones
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Buddies And Gal Pals, City Living, Crazy Neighborhood, Dumb Friends, Feel Good Comedy
