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Brandon Hammond

Brandon Hammond

6 movies on Netflix

Biography

Brandon Hammond is an American former child actor who worked mainly in 1990s film and television. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he began performing at age six in Chevrolet commercials and public service spots. His first movie part was in Menace II Society (1993), as young Caine. He then appeared in Waiting to Exhale (1995), Tales from the Hood (1995), The Fan (1996), and Space Jam (1996), playing a young Michael Jordan in the latter. His performance as Ahmad in Soul Food (1997) drew strong notices, with critics calling him the movie's standout and praising a talent beyond his years; it brought him a 1998 NAACP Image Award for outstanding youth actor. On television he had recurring parts on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and The Gregory Hines Show, earning Young Artist Award nominations. After his final screen role in the 2002 television film Our America, he has written and directed short films.

42years old

Turns 43 on February 6in 117 days

  • Born Baton Rouge
  • Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18

Movie Career

Films
6
Career span
4 years1993 to 1997

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  1. First role

    Hammond made his acting debut when he was 6 years old, appearing in commercials for Chevrolet and in public service announcements.

  2. First role

    In Menace II Society (1993), Hammond made his film debut as the younger version of Caine, the movie's main character.

  3. Behind the camera

    In 2020, the John Singleton Short Film Competition gave its best screenwriting award to Amaru, a short film written by Hammond.

  4. Behind the camera

    After his acting career ended, Hammond went to Saddleback College. There he submitted a student film called Summer Blame (2006), which was nominated at the Newport Beach Film Festival.

Brandon Hammond movies on Netflix

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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  1. Space Jam1996 Adventure, Animation, Comedyas Michael Jordan (10 Years Old)

    IMDb rating 6.5232K votes

  2. The Fan1996 Action, Drama, Thrilleras Sean Rayburn

    IMDb rating 5.956K votes

  3. Menace II Society1993as Five Year Old Caine

    IMDb rating 7.571K votes

  4. Soul Food1997as Ahmad

    IMDb rating 7.09.9K votes

  5. Tales from the Hood1995as Walter Johnson (segment "Boys Do Get Bruised")

    IMDb rating 6.611K votes

  6. Waiting to Exhale1995as John Harris, Jr.

    IMDb rating 6.114K votes

Worked with

Brandon Hammond shares two films with Michael Beach, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Michael Beach, 2 films togetherSee the 2 films with Michael BeachJeffrey D. Sams, 2 films togetherSee the 2 films with Jeffrey D. SamsSamuel L. Jackson, 1 film togetherSee the 1 film with Samuel L. JacksonRobert De Niro, 1 film togetherSee the 1 film with Robert De NiroJohn Leguizamo, 1 film togetherSee the 1 film with John LeguizamoVivica A. Fox, 1 film togetherSee the 1 film with Vivica A. FoxJoe PytkaDirector, 1 filmSee the 1 film by Joe PytkaAlbert HughesDirector, 1 filmSee the 1 film by Albert HughesAllen HughesDirector, 1 filmSee the 1 film by Allen Hughes

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