Ken Lawson

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Ken Lawson
Born
Kenneth Lawson

(1976-03-28) March 28, 1976 (age 48)
Other namesKen L.
Occupation(s)Actor, rapper
Years active1996 – present

Kenneth Lawson (born March 28, 1976), better known as Ken L., is an American actor and rapper.

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He is known for his role as Thaddeus "T" Tyrell Radcliffe, Jr. on the UPN comedy sitcom The Parkers . [1] [2]

Early life

Ken Lawson performed in many talent shows when he was a young boy. Around 1996, he began to produce and write music.

Career

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

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999FlossinDeebo
2001 The Learning Curve Beverly Hills Officer #2
2003 Malibu's Most Wanted African American Aide
2005GankedCousin Jerome
2007Song of DavidWinstonshort film
2008Massa CardKenshort film
2009 Steppin: The Movie Mike
Pimp 24/7IceyTV movie
20105 Ways to Split Apart the DayWeldonshort film
2011I Was HerSteveshort film, also producer
2015Benjamin TroublesNelson
2024 Lumina George

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999 - 2004 The Parkers Thaddeus Tyrell "T" RadcliffeMain role
1996 - 1999 In the House CarlRecurring role
1997 Smart Guy TikoGuest (1 episode)
Chicago Hope Nathan JessupGuest (1 episode)
1999 Moesha Thaddeus Tyrell "T" RadcliffeGuest (1 episode)
2001 The Proud Family Timothy SmytheVoice cast (1 episode)
2011 -2013 Love That Girl! DeMiracleGuest (2 episodes)
2015 - 2021 In the Cut Kenny ClarkMain role
2023 - Present The Oval Officer DriverMinor recurring role

See also

References

  1. 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.
  2. "Ken Lawson: Credits". TV Guide Online Holdings, LLC. Retrieved September 16, 2012.