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Al Shearer Biography

Birth Name:Al Shearer

Birth Place:Columbus, Ohio, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Howard University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism
  • Hosted a morning hip-hop show in Washington, D․C․ on WPGC-FM/AM
  • Started out as a host of the BET show "Game Room" and as a correspondent for "Teen Summit․"
  • Best known for his role as Nevil Shed in "Glory Road" and as I Need Money in "How High․"
  • Also known for his role on the MTV series "Punk'd" and as the host of the BET series "Hits from the Street․"
  • Participated in the 2008 Black Poker Stars Invitational
  • Wrote and performed the stand-up comedy routine "Al Shearer: The Other Black Guy Running for President in 2012․"