Dennis L.A. White
Biography
Dennis L. A. White is an American actor who came to acting by way of music and television hosting. Raised in Southern California and later in Fayetteville, North Carolina, he released the album The Wonderful World of Dennis in 2001, and in 2003 he was hired by Fuse Television as its first African American host, fronting programs including Weekend Vibe, 5 Rounds and Hip Hop Life. He is best known for playing Damion D-Roc Butler in the Notorious B.I.G. biopic Notorious (2009). His screen work includes The Brave One (2007) opposite Jodie Foster, Law & Order: SVU, The Jury and I Think I Love My Wife, plus a recurring role on The Closer and the part of Virgil in the miniseries Miracle's Boys. He also appeared in the Off Broadway play Die Laughing and founded Act Like You Know, which runs acting workshops.
Movie Career
- Films
- 9
- Career span
- 17 years2007 to 2024
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A first
Dennis L.A. White took a job at Fuse Television in 2003, and he was the first African-American to serve as a host there.
About the name
Under the name Dennis Da Menace, White released the album The Wonderful World of Dennis in 2001, which charted on Billboard.
Behind the camera
In 2009, White started a company called "Act Like You Know", which provides seminars and acting workshops for aspiring actors around the country.
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Dennis L.A. White shares two films with Jamal Woolard, 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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George Tillman Jr.Director, 1 film, 2009
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Jason HallDirector, 1 film, 2017
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