NEWS
Acting, writing, and other show business stuff.
Hello!
Happy to say I'm represented
by a great agency;
MAULTSBY TALENT
(646) 357-0842
and management team;
ENTERTAINMENT LAB
(310) 488-0237
Wrapped a very nice supporting role in a feature called A Paracosm. I played kindly liquor store owner 'Butch' in a few whimsical scenes opposite Will Hochman who plays Joe Hill on Blue Bloods. Written and directed by Marco Baratta.
Had a great time in Syracuse, NY, filming a supporting role in an emotional short film called The Cookbook. I played kindly father and restaurant owner 'Michael Kalil' in this very touching film. Written by John Licata. Directed by Pedro Chaves.
I played a tormented warehouse owner named 'Mr. Santana' in
The Fearless One . Cameo appearances by Jamal Woolard, Khalil Kain, R. Marcos Taylor, and Onyx. Directed by Jamal Hall. TubiTV
Was a Voice Over Narrator on a documentary by One State Films about the old southern gospel music scene called The Jefferson County Sound . It aired on PBS in Alabama. Directed by Robert Clem. Amazon Prime Video
My action feature screenplay, The Fearless Two, sequel to The Fearless One, was produced by Royal Family Films and the HallMills Network. Directed by Jamal Hall. TubiTV
A supernatural short screenplay I wrote a few years ago called Remorse Lamentations was produced by Sniper Visions Media Productions. Directed by Wilben Roche. YouTube
Was an additional writer for the indie crime thriller series King Of Newark 2 . Cameo appearances by Eric Roberts, Chuck Zito, Lillo Brancato, and some cast members from Love & Hip-Hop NY. Directed by Jamal Hall. TubiTV
Roles
Power Book III: Raising Kanan
Starz/Recurring
I played the man at the door 'Ricardo' who does his best to screen all visitors to Unique's (Joey Bada$$) place of business in a few episodes during season one and two on the series.
Bull
CBS/Co-Star
I played cranky 'Juror #14/Randy Grider' opposite Freddy Rodriguez on this great series starring the wonderful Michael Weatherly.
Dickinson
AppleTV+/Co-Star
I played a stuffy 'Conductor' on a train in this wonderful and appealing series opposite Adrian Enscoe and Hailee Steinfeld.
WeCrashed
AppleTV+/Co-Star
I played a flustered 'Store Owner Husband' with his wife opposite the mesmerizing and focused Jared Leto.
New Amsterdam
NBC/Co-Star
I played a suffering and heartbroken 'Dying Patient' on this dynamic and engaging hit medical series that stars Ryan Eggold.
King Of Newark 2
TubiTV/Recurring
I played a dubious 'FBI Captain' opposite Eric Roberts who played Senator Wells (episodes 5-8), and Tara Wallace as one of my FBI agents (episodes 1-4). BEST WEB SERIES AWARD winner at the 2019 Hollywood South Urban Film Festival.
Keloid
YouTube/Guest Star
I played a grumpy 'Old Neighbor' in an episode of this indie sci-fi series created by Huriyyah Muhammad. BEST WEB SERIES AWARD winner at the 2018 American Black Film Festival.
Pentimento
Amazon Prime Video/Supporting
I played an angry 'Landlord' in this passionate indie feature. Written and directed by Loredana Gasparotto. BEST PICTURE AWARD winner at the 2018 New York City International Film Festival.
RESUME
A select list of credits.
BIO
My acting life!
I was born in Forest Hills, Queens (NYC) and raised in Corona-East Elmhurst, Queens. As an only child I had a very active imagination that still helps me to this day with creating characters.
I began my acting career in 1989, but left in 1997 to work full-time in the high-paying corporate world. When I returned to acting and writing in 2012, I reconnected with a few pals from my first tour in the arts who are now successful.
One pal who’s a company member of the LAByrinth Theater in NYC suggested that I should participate in their various workshops and intensives offered through the theater company for a training experience I would never forget.
After getting the 'rust off' at LAByrinth, I've had the pleasure of working with some truly great actors, directors, writers, and crews. I've performed principal work on various film and television projects acting in scenes opposite Jared Leto, Hailee Steinfeld, Eric Roberts, Freddy Rodriguez, Will Hochman, Tara Wallace, Omar Epps, Malcolm Mays, and Joey Bada$$.
It's a joy to bring to life diverse characters in film, television, new media, and theater projects. Besides acting, I enjoy reading, tennis, great food, and photography. I look forward to working with you to help bring your projects to life!
STILLS
A selection of production highlights.
Raising Kanan
Starz/Recurring
Ricardo
Various Directors
Bull
CBS/Co-Star
Juror #14/Randy Grider
Directed by Alex Pillai
Dickinson
AppleTV+/Co-Star
Conductor
Directed by Lynn Shelton
WeCrashed
AppleTV+/Co-Star
Store Owner Husband
Directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa
New Amsterdam
NBC/Co-Star
Dying Patient
Directed by Peter Horton
The Cookbook
Supporting
Michael Kalil
Directed by Pedro Chaves
King Of Newark 2
Recurring
FBI Captain
Directed by Jamal Hall
Man At The Door
Recurring
Jerry
Directed by Sean G. Slater
Keloid
Guest Star
Old Neighbor
Directed by Hurriyah Muhammad
Pentimento
Supporting
Landlord
Directed by Loredana Gasparotto
The Fearless One
Supporting
Mr. Santana
Directed by Jamal Hall
Loveland
Supporting
Jerry
Directed by Jeffrey J. Scott
Tamburlaine
Lead
Emperor Bajazeth
Directed by Dominick Sivilli
The PC
Guest Star
CSI Sam
Directed by Jeffrey J. Scott
Michael
Lead
Professor Gordon
Directed by Mark Daws
The Great Vanishing
Recurring
Professor
Directed by Ria T. DiLullo
Bring It
Lead
Tactical Cop
Directed by Rock Davis
Playing The Part
Guest Star
Frank Lindsay
Directed by Lisann Valentin
The Champion
Supporting
Vern
Directed by Isaiah Halvorsen
Zen
Supporting
Government Agent Marcus
Directed by Corey T. Clark
WRITING
Some of the adventures I have created.
The Fearless Two
Action/Feature
A man builds a new life, but a foe from his past has revived the Underground Fights and wants to drag him back in, but an unknown malevolent person has other plans for all of them.
Pentalpha
Supernatural/Feature
A detective and soul reclaimer must stop an errant demon from recovering a powerful ancient object. The peace between Deash (Hell), Canna (Heaven), and Rathe (Earth) hang in the balance.
Raven's Cafe
Thriller/Feature
A run down cafe in a dying factory town becomes the focal point when a broken family encounters drug dealers, a drifter, and a ruthless gang on the run. Who will be left standing?
King Of Newark 2
Drama/Series
Surviving an assassination attempt, a Newark Mayor fights to regain control of his life and the city he loves while trying to save his son from the gritty streets.
Kettle
Thriller/Short
A woman interrogates a shackled serial killer. The killer refuses to divulge any information about his crimes in this intense game who's the cat and who's the mouse.
Remorse Lamentations
Supernatural/Short
A woman must decide whether it is better to forgive and forgot, or to remember and regret a very rash choice she made.
An Actors's Carol
Comedy/Short
A diva actor must face her past, present, and possible future. Will she set things right with all the people she has wronged or is it too late to change her spoiled ways?
Clear
Thriller/Short
A woman visits a run down area when chaos breaks out on the street. She takes shelter with an older woman and quickly learns all is not as it appears to be.
In Due Time
Thriller/Short
A racist and misogynistic man is held captive by two mysterious women. Will he admit to his crimes or will he go free to hurt other innocent folks?
Timing Is Everything
Thriller/Short
An eccentric psychiatrist, his young pretty unsatisfied wife, and an attractive male patient. What could possibly happen and go wrong between them?
