Rhasaan Orange

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Rhasaan Orange
Born (1975-08-25) August 25, 1975 (age 49)
New York, NY United States
Nationality American
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian, podcast host
Title  Black belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu

Rhasaan Orange (born August 25, 1975) is an American comedian and actor. Orange is, perhaps, best known for his creation and portrayal of the fictional Brazilian Renato Laranja. [1] [2] [3] The Laranja persona is an arrogant Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion with a thick accent, and the character is somewhat of an alter ego; 'Laranja' is Portuguese for 'Orange'. Although Orange never grappled professionally, he earned a black belt rank in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu studying under Eddie Bravo. [4] In 2018, he started hosting his own podcast called "The Vale Tudo Hour". [5]

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Acting roles

TitleYearRoleNotes
The Renato Laranja Show2014Renato LaranjaWeb series
Revenge 2012TechTV series
OB/GY Anne2011Dr. Richard RobbinsTV movie
Mortal Kombat 2011 Cyrax, Kintaro, SF Radio OperatorVideo game (voice)
Numb2010JaviShort film
Days of Our Lives 2003–2007Thomas Edward 'Tek' KramerTV series
A Sight for Sore Eyes 2005Jarred WilliamsShort film
Half & Half 2005QuincyTV series
Undressed 2001JoeTV series
Jack and Jill 2001Eric, Barto's study friendTV series
Guiding Light 1999BrianTV series
Sex and the City 1999AssistantTV series
Coming Soon 1999Sincere BoyFilm
The Mouse1996Shamster #2
Sesame Street 1978-1983RhasaanTV series

References

  1. ↑ "Interview with Renato Laranja". Inside BJJ. December 29, 2011. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  2. ↑ "UFC 145: Renato Laranja Gives His Fight Predictions". April 20, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  3. ↑ "27 TIMES A CHAMPION: RENATO LARANJA'S GREATEST HITS". DSTRYR. February 6, 2012. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  4. ↑ "FIGHTLAND - VICE". 22 January 2019. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015.
  5. ↑ "The Vale Tudo Hour with Renato Laranja Podcast | More than just MMA".



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