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The Last O.G.
''The Last O.G.'' is an American comedy television series created by Jordan Peele and John Carcieri that premiered on March 31, 2018, on TBS. The series follows a convict released after serving fifteen years who returns to Brooklyn to find his old neighborhood has changed, and his ex-girlfriend is raising their children with another man. It stars Tracy Morgan, Tiffany Haddish, Allen Maldonado, Ryan Gaul, Taylor Christian Mosby, Dante Hoagland, and Cedric the Entertainer. In October 2020, the series was renewed for a fourth season which premiered on October 26, 2021, and concluded on December 21, 2021. In April 2022, the series was canceled after four seasons. Premise Tray is an ex-con who is released from prison for good behavior after serving fifteen years. He returns to his old Brooklyn neighborhood to find that it has become gentrified. His ex-girlfriend, Shannon (also known by nickname Shay-Shay), is now married to another man named Josh and is raising his twin childre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Comedy
Television comedy is a category of broadcasting that has been present since the early days of entertainment media. While there are several genres of comedy, some of the first ones aired were variety shows. One of the first Television in the United States, United States television programs was the comedy-variety show ''Texaco Star Theater'', which was most prominent in the years that it featured Milton Berle (from 1948 to 1956). The range of television comedy has become broader, with the addition of sitcoms, improvisational comedy, and stand-up comedy, while also adding comedic aspects into other television genres, including Drama (film and television), drama and News broadcasting, news. Television comedy provides opportunities for viewers to relate the content in these shows to society. Some audience members may have similar views about certain comedic aspects of shows, while others will take different perspectives. This also relates to developing new social norms, sometimes acting a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taylor Mosby
Taylor Christian Mosby is an American actress and musician from Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is known for her parts in '' The Last O.G.'', '' Breakthrough,'' and '' Thunder Force''. She has also portrayed a younger Miranda Bailey in ''Grey's Anatomy ''Grey's Anatomy'' is an American medical drama television series focusing on the personal and professional lives of surgical internship (medicine), interns, residency (medicine), residents, and attending physician, attendings at the fictional ...''. Filmography Film Television References External links * * Actresses from Tulsa, Oklahoma African-American child actresses American child actresses 2002 births Living people 21st-century African-American people 21st-century African-American women {{US-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Jefferson Byrd
Thomas Jefferson Byrd (June 25, 1950 – October 3, 2020) was an American character actor who appeared in several of director Spike Lee's films. He was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his performance in the 2003 Broadway revival of '' Ma Rainey's Black Bottom''. Career Byrd earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Morris Brown College and later received a Master of Fine Arts degree in dance from California Institute of the Arts. He was a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, Alpha Sigma chapter. Byrd starred in numerous regional stage productions including the San Diego Repertory Theatre's award-winning performance of ''Spunk''. He also starred in ''Home'' by Samm-Art Evans, ''Two Trains Running'', '' The Piano Lesson'' and '' Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'' at the Alliance Theater, ''Flyin' West'', ''Hamlet'' and ''Miss Evers' Boys'' at the Indiana Repertory, and in other productions of ''Flyin' West'' at the Brooklyn Academy of Musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chrissy Metz
Christine Michelle Metz (born September 29, 1980) is an American actress and singer. She played Kate Pearson in the television series ''This Is Us'' (2016–2022), which earned her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. She has also appeared in films such as '' Sierra Burgess Is a Loser'' (2018) and '' Breakthrough'' (2019). Early life Christine Michelle Metz was born in Homestead, Florida, to Denise and Mark Metz on September 29, 1980. She spent her early years in Japan, where her father was stationed by the US Navy. The family later moved to Gainesville, Florida, where she attended elementary, middle, and high school. She grew up with her mother, stepfather, two siblings and two half-siblings. Metz has said that her first job was at a McDonald's restaurant in Gainesville. Career Metz played Kate Pearson in the NBC drama series ''This Is Us'', which earned her Primetime Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations. She played Ima Wiggles in FX' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Judith Roberts (actress)
Judith Roberts (born November 30, 1934) is an American actress, who performed in various stage productions and appeared in film and television. She starred in the horror film '' Eraserhead'' (1977) by David Lynch and in later age played the main antagonist Mary Shaw in James Wan's supernatural horror film, '' Dead Silence'' (2007). She also starred in films '' Fred Won't Move Out'' (2012), '' You Were Never Really Here'' (2017) and '' The Last Thing Mary Saw'' (2021). Roberts also played Erica Taslitz, one of "The Golden Girls", in the Netflix comedy-drama series ''Orange Is the New Black'' in 2014. Career Roberts made her big screen debut playing supporting role in the 1971 romantic comedy film '' Minnie and Moskowitz'', directed by John Cassavetes. She later had supporting parts in films '' The Swinging Barmaids'' (1975), '' Nashville Girl'' (1976) and '' The Student Body'' (1976). Her first notable role was in the 1977 black and white cult horror film '' Eraserhead'', by Davi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Gambill
Randy Gambill is an American film and television actor. Career Gambill made his acting début as The Gentle Warrior in the low-budget, comedy film '' Foot Fist Way'' (2006) directed by Jody Hill; he also served as the film's production designer. He went on to appear as the Pervert in the black-comedy film '' Observe and Report'' (2009), also directed by Hill. Gambill has also made appearances in two episodes (2009) of ''Eastbound & Down'', a situation-comedy television series, and the 2012 film '' Richard's Wedding'' by Onur Tukel Onur Tukel (born August 5, 1972) is a Turkish-American actor, painter, and filmmaker. A notable figure in the New York City independent film community, Tukel's films often deal with issues of gender and relationships. Career In 1997, Tukel wrot .... Film and television work References External links * Year of birth missing (living people) American male film actors American male television actors Living people {{US-screen-acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Method Man
Clifford Smith, Jr. (born March 2, 1971), known professionally as Method Man, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. He is a member of the East Coast hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, and is half of the hip hop duo Method Man & Redman. His debut solo album, '' Tical'' (1994), peaked at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned the single " I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" (featuring Mary J. Blige), which won Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards. The song also peaked within the top five of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100; he and Blige later starred in '' Power Book II: Ghost'', a spin-off of '' Power''. Method Man has appeared in films such as '' 187'' (1997), '' Belly'' (1998), '' How High'' (2001), '' Garden State'' (2004), '' The Wackness'' (2008), ''Venom'' (2005), '' Red Tails'' (2012), '' Keanu'' (2016), '' The Cobbler'' (2014), and '' Bad Shabbos'' (2024). He and Redman co-starred on the short-live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malik Yoba
Abdul-Malik Kashie Yoba (born September 17, 1967) is an American actor. He is known for his starring role as New York City Police Department, NYPD Detective J. C. Williams on the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox police drama ''New York Undercover'' and as Yul Brenner in the film ''Cool Runnings''. He appeared as former FBI agent Bill Harken on the Syfy drama series ''Alphas,'' as Jim Hudson in Revolution (TV series), ''Revolution'', and as Vernon Turner in Empire (2015 TV series), ''Empire''. He also starred in the role of Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI Deputy Director Jason Atwood in the American Broadcasting Company, ABC political drama ''Designated Survivor (TV series), Designated Survivor''. In 2018, he joined the Netflix drama Seven Seconds (TV series), ''Seven Seconds'' as a member of a support group for parents who had lost their children. He also appeared in Jordan Peele’s TBS (American TV channel), TBS comedy The Last O.G., ''The Last OG'' with Tracy Morgan. Early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet Hubert
Janet Louise Hubert (born January 13, 1956) is an American film and television actress and dancer. She is best known for playing the role of the original Vivian Banks on the sitcom ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'' from its first season in 1990 until the end of its third season in 1993. Hubert was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in 1991. Her performance as Mignon on the digital series ''King Ester'' garnered her first Daytime Emmy Award nomination in 2020. Early life Hubert was born in Chicago, Illinois and spent her early days growing up on Chicago's South Side. At the age of nine she moved with her family to rural Chicago. She won a scholarship to the Juilliard School in New York City, but did not complete her studies. Career After performing in the national tour of ''Dancin''', Hubert made her Broadway debut in 1981, in the ensemble of '' The First'', a short-lived musical about Jackie Robinson. Hubert created the rol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lord Jamar
Lorenzo Dechalus (born September 17, 1968), known professionally as Lord Jamar, is an American rapper, DJ, record producer, actor and podcaster. He is a founding member of the hip-hop group Brand Nubian, which was formed in 1989. In 1996, he discovered Dead Prez and got them signed to Loud Records. Early life Jamar was born in The Bronx, New York City, but was raised in New Rochelle, New York. Jamar has Afro-Guyanese heritage on his father's side, and he is the eldest of three brothers. He was introduced to hip hop music in the 1970s through a friend who lived in his neighborhood, and he would listen to tapes of The Cold Crush Brothers, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and The Sugarhill Gang. DJ Daryll C of Crash Crew used to take Jamar to hip hop shows in New York City. Jamar both sold and used crack cocaine during his teen years, but stopped after people he knew received sealed indictments. He dropped out of high school after failing ninth grade, and worked a few sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edi Patterson
Edi Patterson is an American actress and writer. She has primarily acted in comedies. She is best known for portraying Fran in the film ''Knives Out'' (2019), Veronica in the FX series '' Partners'' (2014), Jen Abbott in the HBO series '' Vice Principals'' (2016–2017), and Judy Gemstone in the HBO series '' The Righteous Gemstones'' (2019–2025). Early life Edi Patterson was born in Texas City, Texas. Her mother, Jeanne Patterson, was a teacher and her father, Dennis Patterson, was a plumber. She graduated from Texas City High School in 1993 and attended Southwest Texas State University, obtaining a theater Bachelor of Arts in 1997. Career After graduating from college, Patterson became an improv performer for both Theatresports in Austin, Texas and with The Groundlings. Highlights of her screen career to date have been regular roles in several TV series, including eleven episodes of ''The Underground'' in 2006, ten episodes playing Veronica in ''Partners'' alongside Ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel J
Daniel commonly refers to: * Daniel (given name), a masculine given name and a surname * List of people named Daniel * List of people with surname Daniel * Daniel (biblical figure) * Book of Daniel, a biblical apocalypse, "an account of the activities and visions of Daniel" Daniel may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Literature * ''Daniel'' (Old English poem), an adaptation of the Book of Daniel * ''Daniel'', a 2006 novel by Richard Adams * ''Daniel'' (Mankell novel), 2007 Music * "Daniel" (Bat for Lashes song) (2009) * "Daniel" (Elton John song) (1973) * "Daniel", a song from '' Beautiful Creature'' by Juliana Hatfield * ''Daniel'' (album), a 2024 album by Real Estate Other arts and entertainment * ''Daniel'' (1983 film), by Sidney Lumet * ''Daniel'' (2019 film), a Danish film * Daniel (comics), a character in the ''Endless'' series Businesses * Daniel (department store), in the United Kingdom * H & R Daniel, a producer of English porcelain between 1827 and 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
