Date of Birth
6 October 1971,
Hampton, Virginia, USA
Nickname
Big D
Height
5' 9" (1.75 m)
Usually cast as the criminal or thug.
Trivia
cast in a pilot episode of R.U.S./H. with Bill Duke, Billy Baldwin, and Bokeem Woodbine. Gary Fleder directed. Paul Attanasio was Executive Producer.
Attended California State University, Los Angeles and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice (1995)
Mother is a school teacher and father is a retired Lieutenent Colonel in the U.S. Army
Was the Virginia State Champion Shot Putter during his senior year in high school (1990).
Is the grandson of a Baptist Minister, the late Rev. Jesse V. Bottoms Sr. of Louisville, Kentucky
Is the brother of a medical doctor
Attends West Angeles Church of God in Christ (Los Angeles, Ca.)
Bench Pressed 300 Pounds as a Freshman in High School.
Lived on Military Bases in Germany, Virginia and in a Middle Class Suburb of Washington, D.C.
Auditioned for the role of Deebo in the Movie Friday
Auditioned for the role of Future in the Movie 8 Mile
Writes poetry
Plays six string electric as well as bass electric guitar.
Attended Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Virginia which was a sports rival of T.C. Williams High School from the Jerry Bruckheimer film, "Remember The Titans".
Worked as a movie studio courier
Worked as a janitor at age 13
Grew up not far from Sandra Bullock
Briefly worked at Hollywood Digital Post Production House now called "Hollywood Encore" as a Client Services Representative
Served as a volunteer in preparation for the Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, Ca. (2003).
Bench Pressed 400 Pounds as a High School Senior.
Played football his freshman year of high school and was about to start varsity defensive line during his sophomre year but quit.
Received a track and field scholarship for the shot put to Cal State, L.A.
"When we focus on the wrapping of the package, we miss out on the gift inside!"
Bill Duke once told me that, in regards to my acting career, to be proactive rather than reactive. That advice has stuck with me over the years.
Where Are They Now
(February 2002) Still acting. Finished an Action Film with Dominion Entertainment called "Redemption" in December 2000. The film is to be released soon. Also recently joined business venture as an Independent Associate of Pre-Paid Legal Services. Recently relocated back to the Washington, D.C. area from Los Angeles.
Just finished writing a script for an inspirational film loosely based on his life experiences
Assisting in Pentagon Renovation Project (Washington, D.C.) due to September 11, 2001 tragic event.
(December 2005) Ran the 26.2 Mile Honolulu Marathon (Honolulu, Hawaii) for charity benefiting people with HIV and AIDS. Through participation with the National AIDS Marathon Training Program for the race, proceeds went to the Whitman-Walker Clinic in Washington, D.C.
(April 2002) Relocated back to the Washington, D.C. area from Los Angeles
(December 2006) Dabbling in a little music.
(2007) Relocated back to Los Angeles.
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