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Bio

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I am a veteran actor with over fifty screen credits spanning film, TV, web series, and commercials. In addition to acting, I am a screenwriter, director, producer, and casting director.

 

Background

Born in the Ozark mountains and growing up in the Arkansas River Valley, my acting took a backseat to sports. I acted in school plays as long as they didn't interfere with basketball, baseball, and football.

After my playing days were over, I attended and graduated from Arkansas Tech University. While there, I had leads in some plays but after graduation I assumed my acting career was over. For the next twenty years or so I made a living in the real world but my love for movies never died. In 2013, I answered an open casting call for a feature film called Greater shooting in northwest Arkansas. I auditioned for the movie and was asked to play the role of a high school teacher as an extra. Even though I had no lines, the experience of being on a genuine movie set gave me the bug to do more of it.

I decided to attend a class for new actors at Excel Models and Talent in Little Rock. The experience of working with like-minded people as well as the words of wisdom from coach Melissa Moody cemented my desire to make acting my new life goal.

Since then, I've gone on to have roles in all kinds of feature films ranging from faith based to horror. I have also served as a casting director, producer, and director. Most recently, I even become a screenplay writer. I believe I have definitely found my calling in the movie industry and I'm looking forward to find out what my future holds in the film industry. 

News

Whispers | 2023

II've been cast in a spooky/paranormal/western/thriller filming in around Bull Shoals in northern Arkansas in May. It's directing by Charlie Brady.

 

A Soldier's Secret | 2021

My movie called A Soldier's Secret is set to appear on Amazon Prime soon.  

 

The Seduction of Randy Winters | 2023

This short comedy was shot in December in Hot Springs, AR and screened at the Arkansas Shorts Film Festival on January 7 also in Hot Springs. 

 

Voorhees: After the Beast | 2023

The sequel to Voorhees: Night of the Beast was filmed in November near Hot Springs, AR. The first screening will be January 13, 2023

 

Disciples in the Moonlight | 2023

Faith based film shot in Indianapolis, Indiana

 

The Final Sunset | 2023

Western filmed at Copper Canyon Ranch in Hopkinsville, Kentucky

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Montross: Blood Lines | 2022

TV movie filmed in Biloxi, Mississippi

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Vindication | 2023

Filming taking place in and around Fort Worth, Texas

 

Roadkill | 2022

Been filming in Florida for Roadkill. Fantastic crew to work with

 

Roadkill | 2022

I've been cast in an action/thriller called Roadkill that will be shot in Panama City, FL. I get to play the coroner.

 

The Pure and the Damned | 2022

Filmed an episode of a mafia min-series called The Pure and the Damned in Louisville, KY. I played a character named Anthony. 

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Voorhees: Night of the Beast | 2022

Played the character of Eddie in a Friday the 13th fan film shot in Blaine, KY called Voorhees: Night of the Beast. 

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Cain, Walker, and Streaker | 2022

I got to be in my first comedy in three years. I played an old man in a retirement home named Norman. The film is called Cain, Walker, and Streaker. It was shot in McMinnville, TN and directed by Linda Lee. 

 

The Joneses | 2021

I had the opportunity to play a judge in a new series called The Joneses in Shawnee, OK. 

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Heroes Immortal | 2021

Got to play a master sergeant in a World War II feature film based on a true story in Jackson, TN. 

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Vindication | 2021

I got to play Hodge Boyd in the season finale of the fatith based crime series Vindication in Fort Worth, TX.  

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A Soldier's Secret | Timeless Dreams Productions | 2021

Filmed an incredible movie called A Soldier's Secret in Sparta, TN.  

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Women of the Movement | ABC | 2021

Had the amazing opportunity to play a principal character in the ABC mini-series Women of the Movement in Memphis, TN.  

 

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