Al Shearer

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Al Shearer
Born (1977-08-14) August 14, 1977 (age 46)
Other namesHits
SpouseNiresha Kalaichelvam

Al Shearer (born August 14, 1977) is an American actor. He portrayed Nevil Shed in the 2006 Disney blockbuster Glory Road , produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Shearer might be best known for his role on the MTV series Punk'd, or as "Hits" - host of the once-popular BET series Hits from the Street.

Shearer was born in Columbus, Ohio. Hits began his humble career at BET as the host of a show titled, "Game Room." Later, he honed his skills in front of the camera as the DC correspondent for the award-winning teen show, Teen Summit. He would then go on to host a morning hip-hop show at WPGC-FM/AM ( CBS Radio ) in Washington, DC. However, it is his 'you so crazy' personality that draws attention to his very candid, yet comedic, persona which he portrays easily on as well as off camera. Hits has also been featured in a Reebok commercial with 2000 NBA rookie of the year, Steve Francis.

Hits earned a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Howard University and presently resides in the Los Angeles area. He is currently the host of the BET prank show, Played by Fame.

He is also married to Model and Actress Niresha Kalaichelvam.

Filmography

YearTitleRole
2019 How High 2 I Got Money
2019 Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History Robert Smalls
2018 A Stone Cold Christmas Al The Security Guard
2017 Face Value Team Captain
2015 Black Jesus Mike
2014 Family Time Himself
2014 According to Him + Her Reenactment
2012 Al Shearer: The Other Black Guy Running for President in 2012 himself
2012 Belizean James: No Gold Anything Himself
2012 GGN: Snoop Dogg's Double G Network Hits From the Street
2008 The Hustle Freddy
2008 Black Poker Stars Invitational Himself
2008 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Dale D
2006 Glory Road Nevil Shed
2005 Who's Your Daddy? (TV) Ray/Fake Dad
2003 Honey Bar Customer
2003 Total Request Live Himself
2003 Punk'd Undercover Agent/Under Cover Agent/UnderCover Agent/Ashton's 'assistant'
2003 Urban Killas: Blood Billz D
2001 How High I Need Money
2000 Hits from the Street Hits

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