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Aaron McGruder

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An unlikely firestorm was ignited on the 19th of April, 1999. The Universal Press Syndicate made the largest launch ever of a single comic strip in the history of the printed page when it debuted an off-beat work in more than 160 newspapers that day (and 40 more by year's end). The strip, centering... See full bio »

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My Demo Reel -- Includes clips from GLORY DAZE, COMMUNITY and horror film URBAN EXPLORER.

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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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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)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

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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

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama


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2012 Red Tails (screenplay)
 
2005-2010 The Boondocks (TV series)
– It's Goin' Down (2010) (creator / written by)
– The Color Ruckus (2010) (creator / writer)
– The Fried Chicken Flu (2010) (creator / written by)
– Mr. Medicinal (2010) (creator / written by)
– Lovely Ebony Brown (2010) (creator / writer)
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2008 The Super Rumble Mixshow (TV series) (writer)
 
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2005-2010 The Boondocks (TV series) (executive producer - 46 episodes)
– It's Goin' Down (2010) (executive producer)
– The Color Ruckus (2010) (executive producer)
– The Fried Chicken Flu (2010) (executive producer)
– Mr. Medicinal (2010) (executive producer)
– Lovely Ebony Brown (2010) (executive producer)
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2008 The Super Rumble Mixshow (TV series) (executive producer - 2008)
 
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The Boondocks (TV series) (composer: title theme - 16 episodes, 2005-2007) (composer: main title theme - 2 episodes, 2007-2008)
– The Uncle Ruckus Reality Show (2008) (composer: main title theme)
– Shinin' (2007) (composer: title theme)
– Attack of the Killer Kung-Fu Wolf Bitch (2007) (composer: main title theme)
– The Passion of Ruckus (2006) (composer: title theme)
– The Block Is Hot (2006) (composer: title theme)
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2005-2007 The Boondocks (TV series)
Young Granddad
– Shinin' (2007) … Young Granddad (voice) (uncredited)
– Wingmen (2006) … Young Granddad (voice) (uncredited)
– Return of the King (2006) … Young Granddad (voice)
– The Garden Party (2005) … Young Granddad (voice)
 
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2008 The Boondocks (TV series)
– The Story of Gangstalicious: Part 2 (2008) (writer: "Homies Over Hoes" - uncredited)
 
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2008 Behind the Boondocks: The Making of an American Classic (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2008 Trouble in Woodcrest? (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Ego Trip's Race-O-Rama (TV series documentary)
Himself
 
2003-2004 Real Time with Bill Maher (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.17 (2004) … Himself
– Episode #1.20 (2003) … Himself
– Episode #1.11 (2003) … Himself
– Episode #1.7 (2003) … Himself
 
2004 TV's Illest Minority Moments Presented by Ego Trip (TV movie)
Himself
 
2002 33rd NAACP Image Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1999 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 15 July 1999 (1999) … Himself - Guest
 

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The Boondocks: : -- Based on the comic strip, Huey and Riley move away from the city and out to the suburbs with their irascible grandfather. Biting socio-political commentary ensues.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

"The Boondocks" - Daily newspaper comic strip See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Article  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site by distributor Universal Press Syndicate. | Official Site of the comic strip "The Boondocks." | See more »

Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Personal Quote:

"No one feuds with me. I'm nobody. Nobody cares about what I say. People don't even read the strip." - response to word that he's making enemies. See more »

Trivia:

Announced on 28 Feb. 2006 that he would be taking a six-month sabbatical from the strip starting on 20 March, just as the animated series had been renewed for a second season. He released a statement to newspapers saying "Every well needs occasional refreshing and I hope that this fall you will agree that time away from the demands of the deadlines has served the strip, your readers, and me." See more »

Nickname:

Brotha A-dub See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini