Marcello Thedford
Occupation(s)Actor, power lifter
Years active1995–2021

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]

Career

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.

Personal life

Thedford is a certified power lifter, holding a California state record. He grew up in The Bronx, New York, and resides in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Film

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

Television

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"

References

  1. ↑ Stanley, Alessandra (2003-08-26). "TELEVISION REVIEW; Psyching Out Football in an ESPN Drama". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
    - "The 20 Best TV Shows About Sports". Paste. 2020-08-19. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
  2. ↑ "Marcello Thedford". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
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