Rashaan Harvey Nall (born February 25, 1980) is an American writer, director, screenwriter and actor of stage and screen.
Early life
Rashaan Nall was born in the Greater
Los Angeles
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, California and raised in
Altadena
Altadena () ("Alta", Spanish for "Upper", and "dena" from Pasadena) is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in the Verdugo Mountains region of Los Angeles County, California, approximately 14 miles (23 km) from the downtown ...
,
California
California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the most populous U.S. state and the 3rd largest by area. It is also the m ...
Nall attended
South Pasadena High School
South Pasadena High School (SPHS or "South Pas") is the one public high school serving grades 9-12 in the city of South Pasadena, California. With the South Pasadena Middle School and three elementary schools (Arroyo Vista, Marengo, and Monterey ...
wherein he played starting Tailback for the football team. Rashaan later attended
John Muir High School
John Muir High School is a four-year comprehensive secondary school in Pasadena, California, United States and is a part of the Pasadena Unified School District. The school is named after preservationist John Muir.
History
In 1926 the Pasadena ...
in Altadena, California and was subsequently accepted into
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts
Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA, ) is a visual and performing arts high school located on the campus of California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) in Los Angeles, California, United States.
History
The school was ...
. After graduating, Rashaan attended
California State University at Northridge
California State University, Northridge (CSUN or Cal State Northridge) is a public university in the Northridge, Los Angeles, Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. With a total enrollment of 38,551 students (as of Fall 2021), it h ...
while continuing to pursue his dream in entertainment.
Career
Acting
Nall made his professional debut as a Voiceover artist on the Animated series Captain Planet as well as Television commercials such as McDonald's, Jenga and Toyota to name a few.
Nall later landed a Regular role as Jared Moore on the
Paramount television series Social Studies, a show centered on the students of a wayward upper crust boarding school. Rashaan also recurred on the
ABC
ABC are the first three letters of the Latin script known as the alphabet.
ABC or abc may also refer to:
Arts, entertainment, and media Broadcasting
* American Broadcasting Company, a commercial U.S. TV broadcaster
** Disney–ABC Television ...
hit series
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper,
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is an American English-language commercial broadcast television and radio network. The flagship property of the NBC Entertainment division of NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast, its headquarters are l ...
's
Mr. Rhodes,
The Bernie Mac Show
''The Bernie Mac Show'' (often shortened to ''Bernie Mac'' in syndication) is an American sitcom television series created by Larry Wilmore, that aired on Fox for five seasons from November 14, 2001 to April 14, 2006. The series featured Bernie ...
and
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc., commonly shortened to CBS, the abbreviation of its former legal name Columbia Broadcasting System, is an American commercial broadcast television and radio network serving as the flagship property of the CBS Entertainm ...
mystery drama Cracker.
He appears in Feature films such as HBO's Tyson and Dancing in September as well as
The Walt Disney Company
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Feature film
principal.
As well as
Fakin' the Funk, Tin Soldier and many others while continuing to Guest Star on shows like
Touched by an Angel
''Touched by an Angel'' is an American fantasy drama television series that premiered on CBS on September 21, 1994, and ran for 211 episodes over nine seasons until its conclusion on April 27, 2003. Created by John Masius and executive produced ...
,
Sister, Sister and
Without a Trace
''Without a Trace'' is an American police procedural drama television series created by Hank Steinberg that aired on CBS from September 26, 2002 to May 19, 2009 with the total of seven seasons and 160 episodes. The series focuses the cases of ...
. Nall additionally Guest starred in Emmy nominated series’ Standoff and
Blind Justice along with Emmy winning series’ such as
NYPD Blue, and
ER.
Rashaan etched his own brand of edgy comedy in memorable roles as Stray Bullet in the 5th installment of the Leprechaun franchise,
Leprechaun in the Hood
''Leprechaun in the Hood'' (also known as ''Leprechaun 5'' or ''Leprechaun 5: In the Hood'') is a 2000 American black comedy slasher film directed by Rob Spera and the fifth installment in the ''Leprechaun'' series. The film follows Warwick Davis ...
. Nall played the unassuming anti-hero Floyd in
Snipes
Snipes may refer to:
* Snipe, a wading bird
* Snipes (surname)
* ''Snipes'' (film), a 2001 film
* ''Snipes'' (video game), a 1983 text-mode networked computer game
* Snipes Mountain AVA
Snipes Mountain AVA is an American Viticultural Area l ...
and as hard bodied Ronald in Star studded movie classic
The Wash
The Wash is a rectangular bay and multiple estuary at the north-west corner of East Anglia on the East coast of England, where Norfolk meets Lincolnshire and both border the North Sea. One of Britain's broadest estuaries, it is fed by the riv ...
. Nall credits his experience on The Wash that inspired his love for Stand-up comedy.
Rashaan avoided being typecast and earned a reputation for intensive study character work, on the Emmy award-winning series
The Shield
''The Shield'' is an American crime drama television series starring Michael Chiklis that premiered on March 12, 2002, on FX in the United States, and concluded on November 25, 2008, after seven seasons. Known for its portrayal of corrupt pol ...
and the VH1 Feature film drama
Play'd: A Hip Hop Story Starring opposite
Toni Braxton
Toni Michele Braxton (born October 7, 1967) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, actress and television personality. She has sold over 70 million records worldwide and is one of the best-selling female artists in history. Braxton has won ...
.
Nall made another comedic departure and landed the recurring role of Walt Powell a barber/stand-up comedian on CW hit
One on One and a regular on its spinoff series
Cuts.
Nall then landed a Recurring role as Daryl on the critically acclaimed IFC series "
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman
''The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman'' is an American comedy television series from World of Wonder Productions, co-written, executive produced by and starring Laura Kightlinger. The series premiered on IFC August 4, 2006. Season two be ...
".
Rashaan took another dramatic turn as Cloudy in “
Spoken Words” with writer/director of Oscar winning film
Ulee's Gold, Victor Nuñez.
After groundbreaking years in the profession as one of Hollywood's most unique ensemble actors Nall continues his personal dedication to entertaining and engaging audiences across the world through laughter and healing. Rashaan Nall never ceases to push the envelope as an artist and continues to grow and mature in this challenging and rewarding business.
Writing
Rashaan is one of the original poets of Los Angeles' "The Poetry Lounge".
His screenplay, The Pyn, was a screenwriting finalist for HBO sponsored Urbanworld film festival in 2007.
Nall also penned both screenplays Menage' Noir and Jesus Lovin' Buddhist, for which he wrote, produced, directed, and edited.
Directing
Nall's first directorial work was theatrical re-telling of
Sam Shepard
Samuel Shepard Rogers III (November 5, 1943 – July 27, 2017) was an American actor, playwright, author, screenwriter, and director whose career spanned half a century. He won 10 Obie Awards for writing and directing, the most by any write ...
's first act of
Geography of a Horse Dreamer
''Geography of a Horse Dreamer'' is a play by Sam Shepard.
Production history
''Geography of a Horse Dreamer'' was first performed at the Theatre Upstairs in London, on 21 February 1974. The cast was as follows:
*Cody – Stephen Rea
*Beaujo ...
at Los Angeles's State playhouse.
Nall also directed
Spaghetti Western satire "Jesus Lovin Buddhist", and the music video "Grrr" for Hip hop Artist Philly Swain under the pseudonym Ra Cinematic.
Editing
Nall first began editing by sneaking into the editing bay of
Otis College of Art and Design
Otis College of Art and Design is a private art and design school in Los Angeles, California. Established in 1918, it was the city's first independent professional school of art. The main campus is located in the former IBM Aerospace headquarte ...
with a roommate and Otis student. Nall's first official short was entitled film Menage' Noir starring
Crank: High Voltage's Julanne Chidi Hill and Amour Infinity's Jamie Burton Oare.
Rashaan edited his rethinking of a spaghetti western "Jesus Lovin Buddhist" a satirical film exploring religion and race in a small town bar. The film stars Dominic Bogart, Blake Robbins and Julanne Chidi Hill.
In December 2011, Rashaan also edited on special production projects for fashion maven
Christian Audigier
Christian Audigier (; 21 May 1958 – 9 July 2015) was a French fashion designer known for the Ed Hardy and Von Dutch clothing lines.
Early life
Christian Audigier was born on 21 May 1958 in Avignon, France.
Career
Audigier began working in ...
.
Personal life
He currently resides in Rochester, NY
Spirituality
Rashaan is from a
Christian Baptist
The ''Christian Baptist'', established in 1823 by Alexander Campbell, was the first magazine associated with the early Restoration Movement.Douglas Allen Foster and Anthony L. Dunnavant, ''The Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement: Christia ...
background and practices
Kundalini yoga and
Vipassana meditation.
Charity
Rashaan volunteered as an assistant teacher at Marvin Avenue Elementary School with the nonprofit organization Equal Opportunity Productions (EqOp), an arts organization. Rashaan also served a three-year stint as assistant teacher at Faith acting studios and assistant teacher at All About Kids Acting conservatory.
Filmography
*''
Spoken Word
Spoken word refers to an oral poetic performance art that is based mainly on the poem as well as the performer's aesthetic qualities. It is a late 20th century continuation of an ancient oral artistic tradition that focuses on the aesthetics of ...
'' (2009) ... Cloudy
*''
Without a Trace
''Without a Trace'' is an American police procedural drama television series created by Hank Steinberg that aired on CBS from September 26, 2002 to May 19, 2009 with the total of seven seasons and 160 episodes. The series focuses the cases of ...
'' (2007) ... Evan Bingham
*''
Standoff'' (2006) ... Jesse Roberts
*''
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman
''The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman'' is an American comedy television series from World of Wonder Productions, co-written, executive produced by and starring Laura Kightlinger. The series premiered on IFC August 4, 2006. Season two be ...
'' (2006) ... Darryl
*''
Cuts'' (2005–2006) ... Walt Powell
*''
Blind Justice'' (2005) ... Titus Oliver
*''
One on One'' (2002–2004) ... Walt Powell
*''
The Shield
''The Shield'' is an American crime drama television series starring Michael Chiklis that premiered on March 12, 2002, on FX in the United States, and concluded on November 25, 2008, after seven seasons. Known for its portrayal of corrupt pol ...
'' (2004) ... Tobar
*''
Play'd: A Hip Hop Story'' (2002) ... Jaxx
*''The Wash'' (2001) ... Ronald
*''Devil's Prey'' (2001) ... Joe
*''Snipes'' (2001) ... Floyd
*''
Nash Bridges'' (2001) ... Rafael Watson
*''
Something to Sing About'' (2000) ... G Smooth
*''
Leprechaun in the Hood
''Leprechaun in the Hood'' (also known as ''Leprechaun 5'' or ''Leprechaun 5: In the Hood'') is a 2000 American black comedy slasher film directed by Rob Spera and the fifth installment in the ''Leprechaun'' series. The film follows Warwick Davis ...
'' (2000) ... Stray Bullet
*''
3 Strikes'' (2000) ... T-Bird
*''
Dancing in September
''Dancing in September'' is an American romantic comedy-drama television film written and directed by Reggie Rock Bythewood (in his directorial debut), who also produced with Reuben Cannon and Don Kurt. It stars Nicole Ari Parker and Isaiah Was ...
'' (2000) ... Bad Actor
*''Inferno'' (1998) ... Lewis
*''
NYPD Blue'' (1998) ... Donny
*''
Cracker'' (1998) ... Darin Watlington
*''
Principal Takes a Holiday
''Principal Takes a Holiday'' is an American television film that aired on ABC's ''The Wonderful World of Disney'' anthology series. The film premiered on January 4, 1998 and stars Kevin Nealon, Zachery Ty Bryan and Jessica Steen. It was directed ...
'' (1998) ... Peter Heath (as Rashaan H. Nall)
*''
Sister, Sister'' (1997) ... Lil Dawg
*''
Touched by an Angel
''Touched by an Angel'' is an American fantasy drama television series that premiered on CBS on September 21, 1994, and ran for 211 episodes over nine seasons until its conclusion on April 27, 2003. Created by John Masius and executive produced ...
'' (1997) ... Lightning
*''
Social Studies'' (1997) ... Jared Moore
*''
Fakin' Da Funk'' (1997) ... Perry Lee
*''
Mr. Rhodes'' (1996) ... Lucas
*''
ER'' (1996) ... Brett
*''
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper'' (1995) ... Young Mark
*''The Tin Soldier'' (1995) ... Pack Kid
*''
The Parent 'Hood
''The Parent 'Hood'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on The WB from January 18, 1995, to July 25, 1999. The series starred Robert Townsend and Suzzanne Douglas. Originally to be titled ''Father Knows Nothing'' (a parody of t ...
'' (1995) ... Kwame
*''
Tyson
Tyson is a male given name of old French origin meaning 'high-spirited', 'fire'. It is from this that a surname arose 'son of Tyson'.
Surname
*Alan Tyson (1926–2000), British musicologist
* Barbara Tyson (born 1964), Canadian actress
* Bill Tys ...
'' (1995) ... Dog
References
External links
*
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1980 births
Living people
Male actors from California
American male film actors
American male child actors
American male television actors
People from Altadena, California
20th-century American male actors
21st-century American male actors
African-American male actors
20th-century African-American people
21st-century African-American people