Ken Lawson
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Ken Lawson | |
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| Born | Kenneth Lawson March 28, 1976 West Covina, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Ken L. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, rapper |
| Years active | 1996 – present |
Kenneth Lawson (born March 28, 1976), better known as Ken L., is an American actor and rapper.
He is known for his role as Thaddeus "T" Tyrell Radcliffe, Jr. on the UPN comedy sitcom The Parkers.[1][2]
Early life
[edit]Ken Lawson performed in many talent shows when he was a young boy. Around 1996, he began to produce and write music.
Career
[edit]Lawson's first acting role came when he portrayed Carl in the sitcom In the House. After that he was later cast in the role of "T" (Thaddeus Tyrell Radcliffe) on the UPN sitcom The Parkers, which is the spin-off series of Moesha. He had a recurring role in season 1 and then became a regular cast member for the remainder of the show, seasons 2 through 5. He appeared in 106 episodes.
After The Parkers ended in 2004, he took a break from acting and then began making appearances in small roles like appearing as an African-American aide in Malibu's Most Wanted, Steppin: The Movie as Mike, and a made-for-television film called Pimp 24/7 as Icey. Nowadays, Lawson can be seen on the Bounce TV sitcom In The Cut, as a series regular since the show's inception in 2015. He reunites with his The Parkers co-star Dorien Wilson.
In 2023, Lawson appeared as a minor recurring character playing Officer Driver in the BET soap drama The Oval.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Flossin | Deebo | |
| 2001 | The Learning Curve | Beverly Hills Officer #2 | |
| 2003 | Malibu's Most Wanted | African American Aide | |
| 2005 | Ganked | Cousin Jerome | |
| 2007 | Song of David | Winston | short film |
| 2008 | Massa Card | Ken | short film |
| 2009 | Steppin: The Movie | Mike | |
| Pimp 24/7 | Icey | TV movie | |
| 2010 | 5 Ways to Split Apart the Day | Weldon | short film |
| 2011 | I Was Her | Steve | short film, also producer |
| 2015 | Benjamin Troubles | Nelson | |
| 2024 | George |
|2024 |Stepdaughter 2(film)
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 - 2004 | The Parkers | Thaddeus "T" Radcliff | Main role |
| 1996 - 1999 | In the House | Carl | Recurring role |
| 1997 | Smart Guy | Tiko | Guest (1 episode) |
| Chicago Hope | Nathan Jessup | Guest (1 episode) | |
| 1999 | Moesha | Thaddeus "T" Radcliff | Guest (1 episode) |
| 2001 | The Proud Family | Timothy Smythe | Voice cast (1 episode) |
| 2011 -2013 | Love That Girl! | DeMiracle | Guest (2 episodes) |
| 2015 - 2021 | In the Cut | Kenny Clark | Main role |
| 2023 - Present | The Oval | Officer Driver | Minor recurring role |
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Martini & Scotch (September 14, 2009). "**Exclusive Interview with Ken L from The Parkers and he is also known for his work on a sitcom television show called In The House**". Livingly Media, Inc. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
- ^ "Ken Lawson: Credits". TV Guide Online Holdings, LLC. Retrieved September 16, 2012.
External links
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- American male film actors
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