Supermodel, Actor. Born in London and of Ghanian descent, he moved to the U.S. as a pre-teen. Being a high school basketball star he aspired to become a professional basketball player. When those plans didn't pan out he ventured into a career in entertainment, going on in the fashion industry to work in various capacities for such high profile designers as Donna Karan, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Ed Hardy, Gucci and was the face of the Tommy Hilfiger brand for many years. He performed in numerous feature films and television shows, including Carmen The Hip Hopera, Love Don't Cost a Thing, Anchor Baby, My So Called Life, Veronica Mars, Boston Public, ER, Everybody Hates Chris, Bones, 24 and was a co-host on MTV's Yo Momma. He also founded and branded his own clothing line, Future Stars Collection. He was also an accomplished musician recording a solo EP, Lose My Mind which was featured on VH1's show Hit The Floor. His music was also featured on the Scary Movie 5 soundtrack with his song "Thunder". His life ended after jumping off a bridge in Pasadena, California.
Supermodel, Actor. Born in London and of Ghanian descent, he moved to the U.S. as a pre-teen. Being a high school basketball star he aspired to become a professional basketball player. When those plans didn't pan out he ventured into a career in entertainment, going on in the fashion industry to work in various capacities for such high profile designers as Donna Karan, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Ed Hardy, Gucci and was the face of the Tommy Hilfiger brand for many years. He performed in numerous feature films and television shows, including Carmen The Hip Hopera, Love Don't Cost a Thing, Anchor Baby, My So Called Life, Veronica Mars, Boston Public, ER, Everybody Hates Chris, Bones, 24 and was a co-host on MTV's Yo Momma. He also founded and branded his own clothing line, Future Stars Collection. He was also an accomplished musician recording a solo EP, Lose My Mind which was featured on VH1's show Hit The Floor. His music was also featured on the Scary Movie 5 soundtrack with his song "Thunder". His life ended after jumping off a bridge in Pasadena, California.
Bio by: A. L. Parrish
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