Andra Fuller (born May 29, 1979 in
Houston
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,
Texas
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) is an American
actor
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and
stand-up comedian, best known for his role in
The CW
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drama series ''
The L.A. Complex''.
Early life
The youngest of three siblings,
he was educated at
Baylor University
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where he was President of
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Career
Fuller has described the pinnacle of his stand-up career as performing at the
Apollo Theater in
Harlem, New York
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; moving to
Los Angeles
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in 2008, however, he found far less opportunity for his work as a comedian.
Instead, he enjoys work in dramatic roles on the big screen, television and stage with projects like The Game, You Can't Fight Christmas, Another Man Will, True to the Game, Love by the 10th Date, Deuces and The LA Complex.
Apart from ''The L.A. Complex'', he has worked on Black&Sexy TV,
Issa Rae's ''Roomieloverfriends'', and
Aaron McGruder's
comedy series
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,
''Black Jesus'',
which attracted criticism for its depiction of
Christ
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in a twentieth-century
inner city
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environment. Fuller responded to this criticism by claiming that it outweighed "how much heart the show has,"' Most recently he has appeared in
''Here We Go Again'' on
TVOne.
Personal life
Fuller resides in Los Angeles.
Filmography
Films/Movie
Television series
Awards and nominations
References
External links
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1979 births
Living people
Baylor University alumni
Male actors from Houston
Comedians from Texas
21st-century American comedians