Marque Richardson

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Marque Richardson
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Born
Marque Richardson Jr.

(1985-10-23) October 23, 1985 (age 39)
Other namesMarque Richardson II
Occupation(s)Actor, Producer
Years active2001–present

Marque Richardson Jr. (born October 23, 1985) is an American actor.

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Early life

Richardson was born in San Diego, California in the U.S., in a naval hospital. Both parents served in the United States Navy. His father hails from Detroit, Michigan in the U.S., and his mother from Newport News, Virginia in the U.S. The elder of two siblings, he began his acting career starring in commercials at the age of four. Having moved around frequently, he was primarily raised in Bellflower, California in the U.S.

Balancing school life with entertainment, Richardson was a scholar-athlete at Mayfair High School in Lakewood, California. In 2007, he graduated from the University of Southern California with degrees in business, Public Policy, Planning & Management on full scholarship from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

After graduation Richardson interned at Overbrook Entertainment to gain insight of life behind the camera. [1]

Career

One of Richardson's first television roles was a guest appearance on The Bernie Mac Show as Tyrone, aka "Lemon-Lyme". He has also appeared in ER, 7th Heaven , Lincoln Heights and Rules of Engagement . He starred in the web series My Alibi . He had a recurring role on USA Networks' The Starter Wife .

He won a role in Joseph Kahn's horror/comedy film Detention , released by Sony in 2012. He most notably scored recurring roles as Kenneth on Seasons 5 and 6 of HBO's hit True Blood , and, in 2013, as Mark Gage in the HBO series The Newsroom .

In 2014, Richardson starred in the critically acclaimed film Dear White People , a satire that won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Prize "for the arrival of an exciting new voice in American cinema" at Sundance. The film was theatrically released by Lionsgate / Roadside Attractions. He also reprises his starring role in Dear White People , the "Netflix Original" TV show based on the film.

Personal life

Richardson is a strong advocate of community service and has been involved with various global service projects. In 2005, he traveled to Khao Lak, Thailand to provide relief after the area's devastating tsunami in December, 2004. He also worked with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (post Hurricane Katrina) and Retalhuleu, Guatemala. In 2018 he partnered to form The Jordan Edwards Memorial Scholarship Fund [ usurped ], an endowment fund that awards scholarships to honor the legacy of Jordan Edwards, a child who was murdered by a police officer in Dallas, Texas.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001FlossinMalik
2008 Superhero Movie Xavier's Older Son
2009 Crossing Over Disparaging Teen #1
2010 The 41-Year-Old Virgin Blaqguy
2011 Detention Toby T.
The ExamDr. WangShort
The Blind SideRyan (voice)Short
The HABO (Help-A-Brotha-Out) InstituteBlack GuyShort
2012A Real Black HorrorJusticeShort
2013TOO LEGITMC HammerShort
BrowsersGabe BlackmanTV movie
Wiener Dog NationalsDirk
2014 Dear White People Reggie
I Like You a LatteMichaelShort
Jingle Dead IISanta ClausShort
2015StraysJPShort
2016Dating DaisyMarcus
All the Way Bob Moses TV movie
2017Pick UpBenShort
LegacyFloydShort
2018 Step Sisters Kevin
2020 Inheritance Scott Monroe [2]
Antebellum Nick DeWall

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006 7th Heaven ToddEpisode: "Got MLK?"
The Bernie Mac Show TyroneEpisode: "What Would Jason Do?"
2007 Unfabulous Sailor WaiterEpisode: "The Best Trip Ever: Part 1 & 2"
2008 ER SagaEpisode: "The Book of Abby"
Lincoln Heights LooterEpisode: "The Ground Beneath Our Feet"
Chocolate News Soldier #1Episode: "Episode #1.8"
The Starter Wife CampbellRecurring cast
2008–09 My Alibi Justin WalkerMain cast
2009 Rules of Engagement CatcherEpisode: "Old Timer's Day"
2011 Community Special Agent Glenn KeenlanEpisode: "Intro to Political Science"
N.C.I.S. Navy Seaman Joey ElsonEpisode: "Two-Faced"
2012 The Middle NickEpisode: "Halloween III: The Driving"
All the Wrong NotesKanyeEpisode: "Kanye Baby"
2012–13 True Blood KennethRecurring cast: season 4-5
2013 Anger Management LoganEpisode: "Charlie Lets Kate Take Charge"
The HustleCameronRecurring cast
Run DMZTitoEpisode: "Episode #1.3 & #1.6"
The Newsroom Mark GageRecurring cast: season 2
2014 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Brian JensonEpisode: "Full Boyle"
2016 Rosewood BennieEpisode: "Eddie & the Empire State of Mind"
2017–21 Dear White People Reggie GreenRecurring cast: season 1, main cast: season 2-4
2021 Tell Me Your Secrets Tom JohnstonRecurring cast
Genius: Aretha King Curtis Recurring cast: season 3
2023 Unprisoned MalMain cast
2024 Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult Himself

References

  1. "Marque Richardson". IMDb .
  2. N'Duka, Amanda (April 17, 2019). "Marque Richardson Joins Simon Pegg & Lily Collins In 'Inheritance'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 17, 2019.