Moved to New York after completing high school

Made acting debut in the Off-Broadway play "Bitter Heart Midtown" at the Harlem National Black Theatre

Made early TV appearance on an episode of the CBS series "WIOU"

Lent his voice to a lead role in the animated feature "Bebe's Kids"

Made feature film debut in Robert Townsend's "Meteor Man"

Had a recurring role on the short-lived FOX variety series, "Townsend Television"; hosted by Robert Townsend

Played Wendell Wilcox, the childhood best friend of Robert Peterson (Townsend), on Townsend's sitcom "The Parent 'Hood" (UPN)

Cast as Big Worm, a dope-dealing ice cream man, in the comedy "Friday"

Acted in the Martin Lawrence comedy, "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate"

Appeared in Robert Townsend's "B*A*P*S"

Re-teamed with Chris Tucker in "Money Talks"

Featured in Ice Cube's directorial debut, "The Players Club"

Had a supporting role in "3 Strikes" as Tone, the stripper-loving street hustler who lets down his friend (Brian Hooks)

Played a bodyguard-cum-pro football player in the strike-set comedy "The Replacements," featuring Jon Favreau

Acted with Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau in the comedy "Made"

Featured in the surfing movie "Blue Crush"

Cast in the drama "Wonderland," which starred Val Kilmer

Featured in the film "Torque"

Cast as a fast-talking owner of a 1930s Southern speakeasy in "Idlewild"

Appeared opposite Gabrielle Union in the Christmas feature, "The Perfect Holiday"

Co-starred with Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau in the comedy film, "Couples Retreat"