Jerome Ro Brooks

American Actor, Jerome "Ro" Brooks, born Jerome Curtis Brooks Jr. grew up in West Baltimore. Ro's natural acting ability was cultivated by his Grandmother and Great Aunt, who would encourage Ro and his three sisters to perform dance and musical routines by throwing change at their feet. During his younger years, Ro began developing his musical prowess by rapping and dancing at talent shows and local events. While attending Walbrook High School, Ro's early success started when he got together with a group of friends and formed the rap and dance group Twice As Nice. The group performed at local venues and later won a talent show that earned them a spot on the bill at Harlem's famed Apollo Theater for a taping of Showtime at the Apollo. A few years later, Ro landed his first role in a feature film, directed by Robert Townsend.