Marcello Thedford is an American film actor, television actor and power lifter known for his roles as Kelvin "Buffalo" James on the
ESPN
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dramatic series ''
Playmakers
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'', Semi in ''
Employee of the Month'', and in eight episodes of ''
ER'' as Leon, Dr.
Greg Pratt's mentally challenged brother.
Career
Thedford's acting career began in improvisational theater in
New York City
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. He studied there at the Third World Theater at Black Drama Productions. His first significant role came in the film ''
Dangerous Minds
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''. He also appeared in the television version of the film. He has also appeared in ''
NYPD Blue'', ''
The District
''The District'' is an American crime drama and police procedural television series which aired on CBS from October 7, 2000, to May 1, 2004. The show followed the work and personal life of the chief of Washington, D.C.'s police department.
Pr ...
'', ''
Veronica Mars
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'' and ''
Monk
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'' among others. He also played Peanut in the hit show Girlfriends. He starred in ''Why Do Fools Fall In Love''.
In 2009, Thedford made a guest appearance on The CW's ''
The Game''.
Personal life
Thedford is a certified
power lifter, holding a California state record. He grew up in
The Bronx
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,
New York, and resides in
Los Angeles
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.
Filmography
Film
Television
References
External links
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ESPN profile
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Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
African-American male actors
American male film actors
American male television actors
21st-century African-American people