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Michael Colyar

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A native of Chicago, Michael Colyar made his mark as "The King of Venice Beach." For nine years, he performed five shows a day, leaving a positive imprint on the crowd with his thought-provoking humor. As his hard work begun paying off and with his comedic star on the rise, he was honored by the city... See full bio »

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David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

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Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

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2012 Diamond Ruff (post-production)
Everette Wilson
 
2013 Nothing But the Bests!
Jordan's Father (rumored)
 
2011 The Cleveland Show (TV series)
Buff Man
– Sex and the Biddy (2011) … Buff Man (voice)
 
2010 Church
Brother Johnson
 
2010 Malice N Wonderland (video short)
Cop #2
 
2009 The Princess and the Frog
Buford (voice)
 
2008 The Longshots
Ennis
 
2008 I'm Every Woman (video short)
 
2007 Everybody Hates Chris (TV series)
Judge #2
– Everybody Hates Driving (2007) … Judge #2
 
2007 Nick Cannon Presents: Short Circuitz (TV series)
Temp Preacher
– Episode #1.8 … Temp Preacher
 
2007 Norbit
Morris the Barber
 
2006 Who Made the Potatoe Salad?
Old man #1 in Park
 
2006 The Bernie Mac Show (TV series)
Man
– Spinning Wheels (2006) … Man (as Michael K. Colyar)
 
2005 Clean Up Men
Uncle Scott
 
2005 Barbershop (TV series)
Leonard
– The Politics of Money (2005) … Leonard
– Family Bussiness (2005) … Leonard
– A Black Man Invented the Stop Light (2005) … Leonard
– What's Good for the Cos... (2005) … Leonard
 
2005 A Get2Gether
Dad
 
2004 Roscoe's House of Chicken n Waffles (video)
Man Getting Out of Car (uncredited)
 
2004 If Love Hadn't Left Me Lonely (video)
Andre
 
2004 Mean Jadine (short)
Ron
 
2003 Family Reunion: The Movie (video)
 
2003 The Beat
Chi-Barnes
 
2003 African-American Idol: The Search for the Next Black Leader (short)
Rufus
 
2002 The Parkers (TV series)
Mr. Thomas
– High Heels and Videotapes (2002) … Mr. Thomas
 
1999 Rising to the Top
Charlie, Jailer #1
 
1999 In the House (TV series)
Dr. Doobie
– Guest Dad (1999) … Dr. Doobie
– Cornbread, Marion and Me (1999) … Dr. Doobie
 
1999 A Luv Tale
 
1998 The Hughleys (TV series)
Booker T.
– The Thanksgiving Episode (1998) … Booker T.
 
1998 High Freakquency
Warm Daddy
 
1995-1997 Martin (TV series)
Mr. Whitaker
– California, Here We Come: Part 1 (1997) … Mr. Whitaker
– Working Girls (1996) … Mr. Whitaker
– Back in Trouble Again (1996) … Mr. Whitaker
– Head in' for Trouble (1995) … Mr. Whitaker
 
1997 Alien Avengers (TV movie)
Minister
 
1996 Homeboys in Outer Space (TV series)
Milky Ray
 
1995 Fudge (TV series)
Frank Fargo
– The Art of Friendship (1995) … Frank Fargo
 
1995 The John Larroquette Show (TV series)
Lou
– The Defiant One (1995) … Lou
 
1994 House Party 3
Showboat
 
1994 Jugular Wine: A Vampire Odyssey
Bouncer
 
1993 Poetic Justice
Panhandler
 
1993 What's Love Got to Do with It
Apollo Announcer
 
1993 Hot Shots! Part Deux
Williams
 
1990 The Closer
Hustler
 
1990 Zapped Again! (video)
Sheldon
 
1990 Equal Justice (TV series)
Eddie Washington
– A Sucker's Bet (1990) … Eddie Washington
 
1990 Downtown
Pusher
 
1989 227 (TV series)
Rudolph
– Guess Who's Not Coming to Christmas? (1989) … Rudolph
 
1989 Dragnet (TV series)
R.C. Jones
– The Triple Cross (1989) … R.C. Jones
 
1988 Necessity (TV movie)
Photographer (as Michael K. Colyar)
 
1988 Johnny Be Good
Recruiter Mike
 
1987 Hollywood Shuffle
Body Guard #3
 
Show ShowWriter (3 titles)
2013 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House (documentary)
 
1995 Def Comedy Jam (TV series)
– Episode #5.6 (1995) (writer)
 
1991 One Night Stand (TV series)
– Michael Colyar (1991)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2013 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House (documentary) (executive producer)
 
2004 Mean Jadine (short) (executive producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (1 title)
Show ShowSelf (21 titles)
2013 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 BET's Comicview (TV series)
Himself
– Kevin Hart/Timmy Hall/Michael Colyar (2012) … Himself
 
2012 Life After (TV series)
Himself
– Ernest Thomas (2012) … Himself
 
2012 C'mon Man
Himself
 
2012 Comedy.TV (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.27 (2012) … Himself
 
2010 The Mo'Nique Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 29 March 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2006 The Tom Joyner Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.14 (2006) … Himself
 
2005 Weekends at the DL (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.25 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The Big Black Comedy Show, Vol. 3 (video)
Himself/Host
 
2004 BET Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 Shaq's All Star Comedy Roast 2 (video)
Himself
 
2002 HBO Comedy Half-Hour (TV series)
Himself
– Michael Colyar (2002) … Himself
 
2002 Platinum Comedy Series: Roasting Shaquille O'Neal (TV movie)
Himself
 
2001 Living in the Spirit Revue (video documentary)
Himself - Comic
 
1999 BET Live from LA (TV series)
Himself
 
1999 Def Comedy Jam: All Stars Vol. 11 (TV special)
Himself - Host: Show 3
 
1998 BET Live (TV series)
Himself - Host
 
1995 Def Comedy Jam (TV series)
Himself - Comedian
– Episode #5.6 (1995) … Himself - Comedian
 
1993 Comic Justice (TV series)
Himself - Comedian (1993)
 
1991 One Night Stand (TV series)
Himself
– Michael Colyar (1991) … Himself
 
1988 Stand-up Comics Take a Stand (TV movie)
Himself
 

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