Marcello Thedford | |
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| Occupation | Actor, power lifter |
| Years active | 1995–2021 |
Marcello Thedford is an American film actor, television actor and power lifter known for his roles as Kelvin "Buffalo" James on the ESPN dramatic series Playmakers , Semi in Employee of the Month , and in eight episodes of ER as Leon, Dr. Greg Pratt's mentally challenged brother. [1]
Thedford's acting career began in improvisational theater in New York City. He studied there at the Third World Theater at Black Drama Productions. His first significant role came in the film Dangerous Minds . He also appeared in the television version of the film. He has also appeared in NYPD Blue , The District , Veronica Mars and Monk among others. He also played Peanut in the hit show Girlfriends. He starred in Why Do Fools Fall In Love. [2]
In 2009, Thedford made a guest appearance on The CW's The Game .
Thedford is a certified power lifter, holding a California state record. He grew up in The Bronx, New York, and resides in Los Angeles.[ citation needed ]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Crimson Tide | Lawson | |
| 1995 | Dangerous Minds | Cornelius Bates | |
| 1996 | Daylight | Kadeem | |
| 1997 | Volcano | Kevin | |
| 1997 | An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn | Lee Shelton | |
| 1998 | Why Do Fools Fall in Love | Drug Dealer | |
| 2001 | Angel Eyes | Peebo | |
| 2004 | Doing Hard Time | Toure Smalls | Direct-to-video |
| 2006 | Puff, Puff, Pass | Chicken Hut Cashier | |
| 2006 | Crossover | Big Man | |
| 2006 | Employee of the Month | Semi | |
| 2008 | Keepin' the Faith: Lookin' for Mr. Right | Cedric | |
| 2009 | Da' Booty Shop | Tyrone Johnson | |
| 2014 | The Angriest Man in Brooklyn | Fred | Uncredited |
| 2015 | Solo per il weekend | Ghigno | |
| 2016 | Confessions of Isabella | Oso | Direct-to-video |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Show | Chocolate Wait | 4 episodes |
| 1996 | Dangerous Minds | Will | 2 episodes |
| 1996 | High Incident | O.G. | Episode: "Warrant Peace" |
| 1997 | The Practice | Randy Jefferson | Episode: "Spirit of America" |
| 1997 | Grace Under Fire | Worker #1 | Episode: "Grace Under Construction" |
| 2000 | Freedom Song | Tyrone Franklin | Television film |
| 2002 | The District | Donovan 'Hammi' Towne | Episode: "Shades of Gray" |
| 2002–2003 | ER | Leon | 7 episodes |
| 2003 | NYPD Blue | Omar Givens | Episode: "Arrested Development" |
| 2003 | Playmakers | Kelvin 'Buffalo' James | 11 episodes |
| 2004 | Method & Red | Chu Chu | Episode: "Chu Chu's Redemption" |
| 2005, 2007 | Girlfriends | Peanut Singleton | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Veronica Mars | Super Huge Deputy | |
| 2007 | Monk | Extra Large | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Rapper" |
| 2008 | Numbers | Reddick | Episode: "Checkmate" |
| 2008 | The Life and Times of Marcus Felony Brown | Tiny | Television film |
| 2009 | The Game | Clay | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | Raising the Bar | Troy Gattis | Episode: "Making Up Is Hard to Do" |
| 2010 | Sons of Anarchy | Lander Jackson | 5 episodes |
| 2011 | The Chicago Code | Big Sexy | Episode: "Wild Onions" |
| 2013 | Shameless | Julius | Episode: "Survival of the Fittest" |
| 2013 | Southland | Strokeface | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Rizzoli & Isles | Richard's Friend from the Bar | Episode: "If You Can't Stand the Heat" |
| 2015 | Criminal Minds | Eddie Parrish | Episode: "Protection" |
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