Biography
Considerably large both in actual physical stature and in presence, African-American actor-comedian Faizon Love moved to New York City from his Newark, New Jersey upon graduating from high school. While still a student, Love was encouraged by an English teacher who invited the young man to perform before the class at the end of the day if his studies were in order. This fostering of his creativity led to bigger and better things for the …
Career Milestones
| Made acting debut in the Off-Broadway play "Bitter Heart Midtown" at the Harlem National Black Theatre | ||
| Moved to New York after completing high school | ||
1990 | Made early TV appearance on an episode of the CBS series "WIOU" | |
1992 | Lent his voice to a lead role in the animated feature "Bebe's Kids" | |
1993 | Had a recurring role on the short-lived FOX variety series, "Townsend Television"; hosted by Robert Townsend | |
1993 | Made feature film debut in Robert Townsend's "Meteor Man" | |
1995 | Cast as Big Worm, a dope-dealing ice cream man, in the comedy "Friday" | |
1995 | Played Wendell Wilcox, the childhood best friend of Robert Peterson (Townsend), on Townsend's sitcom "The Parent 'Hood" (UPN) | |
1996 | Acted in the Martin Lawrence comedy, "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate" | |
1997 | Appeared in Robert Townsend's "B*A*P*S" | |
1997 | Re-teamed with Chris Tucker in "Money Talks" | |
1998 | Featured in Ice Cube's directorial debut, "The Players Club" | |
2000 | Had a supporting role in "3 Strikes" as Tone, the stripper-loving street hustler who lets down his friend (Brian Hooks) | |
2000 | Played a bodyguard-cum-pro football player in the strike-set comedy "The Replacements," featuring Jon Favreau | |
2001 | Acted with Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau in the comedy "Made" | |
2002 | Featured in the surfing movie "Blue Crush" | |
2003 | Cast in the drama "Wonderland," which starred Val Kilmer | |
2004 | Featured in the film "Torque" | |
2006 | Cast as a fast-talking owner of a 1930s Southern speakeasy in "Idlewild" | |
2007 | Appeared opposite Gabrielle Union in the Christmas feature, "The Perfect Holiday" | |
2009 | Co-starred with Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau in the comedy film, "Couples Retreat" | |