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Faizon Love Biography

Birth Name:Langston Faizon Santisima

Birth Place:Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Helped write the screenplay for the comedy "Tao of the Golden Mask" which received an Action on Film Award for Best Comedy in 2007
  • Began performing as a stand-up comedian at the age of 15 and when he was 19 he received his first acting debut in the off-Broadway production of "Bebe's Kids․"
  • In 2012, he appeared in a string of commercials for Boost Mobile promoting the new 4G phones
  • After his co-starring role on "The Parent 'Hood," he made his breakout performance as a drug dealer in "Friday․"
  • Played the role of the angry Gimbel's Manager in the 2003 film "Elf," starring along side Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel
  • Appeared in Lil Jon & The East Side Boys' music video "Put Yo Hood Up" as the bus driver
  • In 2001 he guest-starred in Ludacris' single "Freaky Thangs․"

Awards

  • 2016All Def Movie Award-Best Bad Mu#&a Award: nominated